Best heating options for seasonal home

tummyman · 04-16-2011, 02:51 PM

One thing to look at in today's world is electricity. When #2 oil is around $5.25 per gallon, electricity is a break-even at today's average cost of around $.15kwh. Also, propane must be adjusted to reflect that a gallon of propane yields 91600 btu's gsallon vs. 138000 btu's per gallon of #2 oil. As I look long term at the world situation. electricity for heat is looking more and more realistic without huge investment.

Winnisquamguy · 04-16-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tummyman

One thing to look at in today's world is electricity. When #2 oil is around $5.25 per gallon, electricity is a break-even at today's average cost of around $.15kwh. Also, propane must be adjusted to reflect that a gallon of propane yields 91600 btu's gsallon vs. 138000 btu's per gallon of #2 oil. As I look long term at the world situation. electricity for heat is looking more and more realistic without huge investment.

Wood pellets are by far the best option, electricity in my opinion is not the way to go. Here is a fuel cost chart.
http://www.alternative-heating-info....omparison.html

Kamper · 04-16-2011, 08:01 PM

I'm sure Winnisquamguy is right on the numbers but consider this... When you have a power outage, it would take a much larger generator to heat your house than what you need to run an oil furnace. Also, there are gas units that provide a degree of functionality even without an active blower.

songkrai · 04-16-2011, 11:09 PM

As I have stated before. Stick with oil.

Yes, you may need a new oil tank. And you should probably put one in. But note - the unscrupulous places are telling everyone that they need a new oil tank.

Don't try to reinvent the wheel. If you have oil now then just stick with it.

Some use electric, pellets, wood, coal, propane, kerosene etc.

Don't complicate your world.

04-16-2011, 02:51 PM	#1
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 840 Thanks: 258 Thanked 687 Times in 244 Posts	Have you thought about electricity ? One thing to look at in today's world is electricity. When #2 oil is around $5.25 per gallon, electricity is a break-even at today's average cost of around $.15kwh. Also, propane must be adjusted to reflect that a gallon of propane yields 91600 btu's gsallon vs. 138000 btu's per gallon of #2 oil. As I look long term at the world situation. electricity for heat is looking more and more realistic without huge investment.

04-16-2011, 08:01 PM	#3
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	I'm sure Winnisquamguy is right on the numbers but consider this... When you have a power outage, it would take a much larger generator to heat your house than what you need to run an oil furnace. Also, there are gas units that provide a degree of functionality even without an active blower.

04-16-2011, 11:09 PM	#4
songkrai Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 733 Thanks: 35 Thanked 147 Times in 99 Posts	As I have stated before. Stick with oil. Yes, you may need a new oil tank. And you should probably put one in. But note - the unscrupulous places are telling everyone that they need a new oil tank. Don't try to reinvent the wheel. If you have oil now then just stick with it. Some use electric, pellets, wood, coal, propane, kerosene etc. Don't complicate your world.