We are renovating old large 16th century farmhouse with extremely poor insulations values. Anyone out there with advice on which may be more economical and pros and cons would be very helpful. LPG and home heating oil providers supply confusing contradictory advice.
2007-08-19 07:04:03 · 8 answers · asked by Colin I 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most definately oil. LPG is the biggest rip off you could get involved with, I know I had it for many years, till I threw out my boiler.
2007-08-19 07:52:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LPG is very expensive. I have fitted many systems over the past few years and when returning to do the annual services the clients always comment on the high running costs. Oil can cost more to maintain.
2007-08-20 09:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by melly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LPG is dearer and you have to rent tank,oil boilers are just as good and cheap to run ,fitting costs are roughly the same.insulating the rooms might help?
good luck its 50/50
2007-08-19 07:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
oil is much cheaper to run and is really cosie but think it out where to put the tank have you a corner or place at the back of the house you dont see much im saying this as just paid a lot to have it moved
was in a rush for my heating and just said put it there my own fault but be well heeded
2007-08-20 05:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by joan g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go with oil. The newer systems are highly efficient, and some will even burn bio-diesel fuel. If you can put in a radiant floor system, or baseboard hydronic, you will be warmer than if you go forced-air.
Insulating will be your best energy-saver. Double-glazed windows, blow in insulation, or wrapping with Tyvec will help.
2007-08-19 08:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oil is the most efficient in terms of output, lpg is the greenest, oil is the most expensive to buy, similar installation costs, I would use lpg.
2007-08-19 08:13:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if using Green Energy may help you. type in green energy to search and there are lots of sites. Wikipedia may have some info also. http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/oilcare this may be of help too.
2007-08-19 07:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by cairn4lodge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing can beat GAS central heating
2007-08-21 00:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋