Aref Shehadeh
!Gas line cannot be installed for 5 months.
Closing on an REO Friday Nov. 27th. I suspected the gas line was disconnected on the street. I called the the gas company ahead of time to get a service installed within the week that follows. Their cutoff date to get...
Greg Belair
Alternatives to Electric Ceiling Heat?
Hi All,I need some advice from the brain trust here at BP. I’m estimating repairs on a 1400 Sq Ft 3 /2 Ranch that was built back in 1968. The home has electric ceiling radiant heat that may or may not work (popcorn ce...
Gayle Eisner
New heating systems vs forced air?
Hi:I was wondering what folks experience is with the new units for heating that attach to the ceiling? Fujitsu 24000 BTU heat pump/air conditioning vs central heat through out the house-propane. I live in the Santa ...
Nicholas D.
Mini Splits in New England
Hello guys and gals,I am currently in the process of purchasing a 7 unit complex (built in late 1800s). The building consist of 4 studio units and 3 single bedroom units. Each Unit ranges from roughly 500Sf-650SF max....
Ralph Ace
Electric vs Gas heating
I showed an old home yesterday that had electric heating and electric stove. The client asked me approximately how much more is the monthly bill for electric vs gas for same usage?
Tim Gathers
Should I buy apartment building with original boiler?
I'm looking at purchasing a 12-unit apartment building that has its original boiler, which is about 60 years old. Of course, I would have the boiler professionally inspected before purchasing the building, but I'm wo...
Chad Wilhelm
Disposition of Deposit related to Cleaning and Pest Control
My new tenants have found where the house was not clean enough upon moving in and I have had to get a cleaning service to come in. They have also found ticks in the house, and I have had to get an exterminator to com...
Aaron Mazzrillo
Converting Apartment Bldg from Oil Heat to Nat. Gas
I have a 3 unit apt bldg in MA, what is commonly referred to as a 'triple-decker' out there. It is currently heated by and oil burning furnace. After some investigation, I have discovered a program that will lend prop...
Ricky Hopp
Old Oil Tank Replacement Convert to Gas Cost Estimate
Hi all, I am considering a single family home purchase in NJ. The house needs to have its oil tank replaced (above ground). There is gas available to the home so an oil to gas conversion is most likely the case here...
Megan Frank
Is oil or gas more efficient
We bought a 2 family in NH with an oil burner that needs to be replaced. Originally the guy that quoted us said that if our chimney is lined, natural gas would be better but we would have to wait until April so they c...