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| PROS AND CONS OF HEATING FUELS |
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| FUEL OIL |
Pros:
- Non-explosive
- Less likely to produce carbon monoxide
- Independent suppliers
- No monthly service fees
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Cons:
- Must be stored on premises
- Anual burner maintenance recommended
- 85% maximum efficiency
- High temperature exhaust
- Potential ground/water contaminant
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| NATURAL GAS |
Pros:
- Does not need to be stored on premises
- 95% maximum efficiency
- Low temperature exhaust
- Useful in other household applications (i.e. kitchen stove, clothes drier, etc.)
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Cons:
- Potentially explosive
- Produces Carbon monoxide
- Monthly service fees, regardless of usage
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| HEAT PUMP |
Pros:
- No combustion or chimney
- Produces air conditioning as well as heat
- More efficient use of electricity
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Cons:
- System distributes lower air temperature
- Uses electric resistive heat as a backup
- Evolving technology causes premature obsolescence
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| ELECTRIC (RESISTIVE) |
Pros:
- No combustion or chimney
- No duct or pipe distribution system needed
- Each room individually
controlled
- Least expensive design/installation
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Cons:
- Inefficient use of electricity
- Larger electrical service required
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