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It's no secret that the state of the economy is in a bad way. Many Americans are out of work, unable to pay their bills, keep their homes or even feed their families. Those of us that are fortunate enough to be working are trying to keep our bills down by any means we can.

There are many ways to do this, from clipping coupons from the supermarket flyer to fixing something in our homes instead of buying a new one or just cutting out any unnecessary expenses.

Unfortunately, one of our biggest expenses cannot be eliminated. That is the cost of heating our homes. What can we do to lessen this burden? Well, first of all, we can turn the heat down. Replacing an old thermostat with a new digital set back thermostat is an easy way to save fuel. The new thermostat can be programmed for different temperatures throughout the day. So while your at work your not paying to heat an empty house yet when you return, you'll find a warm home waiting for you. Homes that have multiple thermostats can save even more.

A more dynamic approach is to replace that old boiler with a new, more efficient system. Most boilers that are 20 or more years old are only 70% or less efficient. That means that for every $100 in fuel you spend, $30 or more is being thrown out. Today's boilers on the low end are at least 80% efficient and high efficiency hydronic boilers can run as high as 96%.  That means that you can save as much as $26 of those $30 you were previously throwing away.

There are many options to save on fuel costs. Give us a call so we can review your system and find the right one for you.

Converting from oil to natural gas

Most old oil fired boilers are no more efficient than their gas counterparts. Some homes have boilers that used to work with oil but were converted to gas by only changing the burner. These are usually the least efficient of all. Multiply that by the dirt and odor of fuel oil and natural gas becomes the obvious choice.

Natural gas burns clean and efficiently. Systems running on natural gas require less maintenance and are typically subject to fewer repairs.

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Tax Credits

The Federal Government has extended the Energy Efficiency Tax Credit through the end of 2010. This credit covers 30% of the cost to install a high efficiency boiler or furnace in your home, up to $1,500.

This credit applies whether you are converting from oil to gas or upgrading an existing gas appliance.

Depending on your locations in New York City and Long Island, your gas provider may offer additional incentives.

All of the incentives currently available make it a great time to install a better, more efficient heating system. Not to mention the savings you will enjoy year after year with you new, fuel conserving boiler.

Call us to schedule a system evaluation. We will measure and calculate the  size and type of boiler you need. We can also advise on other fuel economizing options.

No matter what you budget, we can find a way to make your heating system more effective.

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