Converting Oil to Gas or Electric

[Gaurav K.]

Hello everyone, I have a 5 unit (3 - One bedroom, 1 – two bedroom and 1 – three bedroom) in Norristown, PA that still uses oil for steam radiators heat. I was wondering if I should switch to natural gas or electric baseboard or just hang on to oil? What do you suggest?

[Jim Davis]

PECO has good rebates for conversion sometimes.  Check their website for current rebates, sometimes it can almost entirely offset the cost of running the line into the house, assuming the main is available on the street.

I converted my primary residence this past winter and saved a good bit.  No guarantees that gas will always be cheaper, but for now it is. Natural gas burns cleaner than oil and the lifespan of a boiler or furnace is longer for gas than oil.   Also don't have to schedule fill-ups.