Re: oil furnace

2X6 walls with tywrap I think it's called.
R-40 in attic, R-25 in walls
I've been reading about LP vs oil and it seemed oil was cheaper and safer, I
got nervous about propane, we haven't moved in yet and the furnace isn't
completely hooked up, we could maybe switch it before it's all done.
"Larry Caldwell" <larryc@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:MPG.1df24cd5532c5bc798b924@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> In article <eoYhf.60282$Z8.35546@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> pamos@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (boubou) says...
>
>> Should I replace the propane furnace with an oil furnace?
>> would that be very expensive? oil tank in basement and all?
>
> The first thing you should do is upgrade your insulation to modern
> standards. R-21 in the walls and floor, R-38 or better in the attic,
> air infiltration tested and sealed, high efficiency double or triple
> glazed vinyl or wood windows with low-E glass, all ducts sealed and
> wrapped with 4" of foil faced insulation, and all water pipes encased in
> rigid foam insulation.
>
> Once you have done that, you will decide the furnace doesn't matter
> much. Spend your money where it will do you some good.
>
> Insulation. The gift that keeps on giving.
>
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> http://home.teleport.com/~larryc


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