Natural gas is becoming the fuel of choice among many homeowners. With rising prices, oil is no longer a feasible option, and Ontario’s long winter season inhibits efficient use of electricity. As a result, many homeowners are looking to fuel conversion, and most are choosing natural gas as an option.

Natural gas has many advantages over oil: it burns cleaner, because the combustion process gives off almost no pollution; it’s less of a mess to deal with because it doesn’t require storage underground, and there’s less risk of spills; it’s an efficient fuel to use for long heating seasons; and its use will increase your home’s resale value.

Follow these simple steps for fuel conversion from oil to gas:

• Get in touch with a utility company and inquire if you can access natural gas. Will you be required to use a particular supplier or do you have a choice? Investigate your options.

• You’ll need to work with an HVAC professional who can conduct the necessary changes to use gas. AirFlex’s technicians are experts in gas-fuel conversions.

• AirFlex can also help you conduct an estimate of the costs of conversion and the return on investment, so that you can make a final decision.

If you’re converting from electric to natural gas, consider these factors:

• Does your current heater use a forced-air system? If so, the conversion will cost less and be a smoother process because the systems share a lot of the same components.
• Radiator or baseboard heat both require significant adjustments to the system; you’d also need to create ductwork, which is more costly.
• Make an appointment with the experts at AirFlex to review your options. We can walk you through the process of converting from electricity to gas, evaluate various systems, and show you the final cost analysis.

There may be several factors motivating your desire to convert to natural gas. Fuel conversions lead to savings on monthly energy bills, use a clean-burning fuel, require no storage, and are easy on the environment. Contact the experts at AirFlex anytime for a consultation.

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