we have a old oil furnace and want to replace it with gas..what is the process and what would it cost to remove this big old thing
2006-11-21 14:43:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
can i remove it myself or is the dnr going to have a fit if i do
2006-11-21 14:46:50 · update #1
You can do-it yourself. I did my own and it's a lot of work if it's in the basement.Quite dirty also. It might be best to check with the company that is installing your new one , about removal cost. They might do it at a reasonable cost,including haling it off.It is quite a chore if you never done it before.
2006-11-21 15:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Les Gramps 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most A;LL heating & cooling companies will remove your old furnace and install the new one. Please use a HVAC company that is insured, has factory trained installers and service techs. You are dealing with a product that produces CARBON MONOXIDE and it can be fatal. Also, unless your trained to work with natural gas or propane, and understand electronics, wiring, sheet metal fabrication etc, DONT attempt it yourself. IF you use an unlicensed company and a problem like a fire, gas leaks etc occur your homeowners insurance does NOT have to pay.
The cost of removing and hauling away the old furnace is normally included in their price.
2006-11-21 15:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I the first place, leave it alone. I had my boiler replaced, the people that did the work hauled out the old one. It took four men and a boy, they used a block and tackle but, they did it. That was part of the deal. There was no way I was going to get stuck with this monster in my back Yard to plant flowers in.
2006-11-22 00:05:22 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends where you live but generally a full conversion is about 3K+ (includes new boiler/hw tank). Gas companies often run "specials" if you convert and may even give you a free boiler, check w/ them first.
With regards to getting rid of it yourself, I would only suggest if you know what your doing and if you can completely drain the tank and lines. You don't want oil all over the place and be stuck without heat / hot water. Furthermore, if your tank is buried, I would def. not suggest you do it. You may also need permits to abandon it if underground.
2006-11-21 16:57:25 · answer #4 · answered by herz_tical 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to mobildik.
2006-11-22 04:05:23 · answer #5 · answered by Obsean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋