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PROS AND CONS OF HEATING FUELS
   
FUEL OIL
Pros:
  • Non-explosive
  • Less likely to produce carbon monoxide
  • Independent suppliers
  • No monthly service fees
Cons:
  • Must be stored on premises
  • Anual burner maintenance recommended
  • 85% maximum efficiency
  • High temperature exhaust
  • Potential ground/water contaminant

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.)
Cons:
  • Potentially explosive
  • Produces Carbon monoxide
  • Monthly service fees, regardless of usage

HEAT PUMP
Pros:
  • No combustion or chimney
  • Produces air conditioning as well as heat
  • More efficient use of electricity
Cons:
  • System distributes lower air temperature
  • Uses electric resistive heat as a backup
  • Evolving technology causes premature obsolescence

ELECTRIC (RESISTIVE)
Pros:
  • No combustion or chimney
  • No duct or pipe distribution system needed
  • Each room individually
    controlled
  • Least expensive design/installation
Cons:
  • Inefficient use of electricity
  • Larger electrical service required
   
 
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