All Forum Posts by: Amir P.

I am curious what everyone's experience is with the High Efficiency Combi (heat and hot water) wall-mounted heating units. I am currently going through the process of converting from oil to gas on a 3 family rental building and trying to figure out what is the best approach.

I have one 2021 boiler, one 2006 boiler, and one very old boiler that needs to be replaced. All 3 water heaters are electric and toward the end of their usable life.

scenario 1: Total $19,400

1 new gas boiler, $6K

2 gas burners to use on existing boilers, $6K

3 new water heaters, $3,600

chimney liner, repair, waterproofing etc, $3,800

scenario 2: Total $17,625

3 new high efficiency wall mounted combi units $16,500

chimney work $1,125

I'd appreciate any insight regarding this process, the high efficiency units, maintenance, reliability, availability of parts, ease of use and repair or if there are any other alternatives I should be considering.

I am curious what everyone's experience is with the High Efficiency Combi (heat and hot water) wall-mounted heating units. I am currently going through the process of converting from oil to gas on a 3 family rental building and trying to figure out what is the best approach. 

I have one 2021 boiler, one 2006 boiler, and one very old boiler that needs to be replaced. All 3 water heaters are electric and toward the end of their usable life. 

scenario 1: Total $19,400

1 new gas boiler, $6K

2 gas burners to use on existing boilers, $6K

3 new water heaters, $3,600

chimney liner, repair, waterproofing etc, $3,800

 scenario 2: Total $17,625

3 new high efficiency wall mounted combi units $16,500

chimney work $1,125

I'd appreciate any insight regarding this process, the high efficiency units, maintenance, reliability, availability of parts, ease of use and repair or if there are any other alternatives I should be considering. 

Thank you for the comments, I think it would be best to purchase one and replace it even for the short term to avoid issues such as food spoilage. 

The lease was signed in 2010 and never renewed by the previous owner. There is nothing specific regarding repairs in the lease from then. The fridge came with the unit (not theirs) and it is about 6 years old. It looks like CT state laws are in tenants favor in situations like this. 

New landlord here looking for advice...I just closed on my first long term rental multifamily and inherited the tenants (Connecticut). One tenant who is been there 10+ years claims the refrigerator is broken a day after closing. I am sending them a notice to vacate and my intention is to move into their unit. All tenants are month to month with no lease currently. What is the best way to approach this? Am I responsible to purchase a fridge for them? Since there is no lease, is it wise to say "no" or charge the tenants for a new fridge?