A. Merrick & Sons Mechanical sets the bar higher because we are TSSA Licenced and Certified in Oil, Propane and Natural Gas
Residential/Commercial and Industrial
A new modern propane heating system is more efficient, affordable, and heats more effectively than oil. This makes it a smarter option for potential home buyers and is a great home investment. Adding propane appliances increases the resale value of your home and lowers your home insurance costs compared to oil. Once, converted you can also save on electricity by converting your electric hot water heater to gas!
Converting to the more economical, higher efficiency, clean burning gas fossil fuel you can enjoy more luxuries in your home such as gas fireplaces, gas tankless or regular gas hot water heaters, gas log sets for existing fireplaces, gas stoves/ovens, gas clothes dryers, gas barbeques, pool and hot tub heaters.
Clean-burning propane creates less pollution, and creates fewer emissions than other conventional energy sources. No need to worry about oil spills, foul oil smells, oil leaks, oil tank expiry dates and comprehensive inspections. The impact on your home and neighbourhood from a potential oil spill is devastating to you, your family, home resale value, your neighbour’s home resale value, and of course the environment. The liability and potential civil penalties related to oil spills and leaks is a fact that can no longer be ignored. It’s getting harder and harder to find a Home insurance company that provides coverage for homes with oil heating. An oil spill or leak will permanently lower your home’s value anywhere from 50% to 80%. Buyers will have a very difficult time getting a mortgage on a property that has had an environmental clean-up in the past.
How old is your tank and when will your insurance company or fuel provider require an inspection?
Propane furnace = less maintenance
Oil furnaces must be cleaned and maintained regularly to ensure that your home remains safe and your furnace is in working order. Propane does not make a mess, leave ashes or require frequent maintenance to clean up. There’s far less maintenance required when you choose to heat your home with propane. Fuel providers and insurance companies require comprehensive inspections on oil tanks which costs you extra money just to get fuel. Oil tanks fail inspections because of age and condition, the price of replacing an oil tank is more than half the cost of a new gas furnace. How old is your tank and when will your insurance company or fuel provider require an inspection? The fuel provider and or insurance company is looking to cover their liability and shift it over to a contractor because your tank is more than likely past its shelf life, or a new owner has taken possession of the home. Oil tanks are also more susceptible to accidental punctures or collisions with any type of vehicle, ATV, Ski Doo, etc… They are also vulnerable to leaking from accidental impact to pipes. Don’t lose the sale of your home because of a failed a comprehensive inspection.
Cost-Effective
The cost of heating your home with heating oil is typically more expensive than heating your home with natural gas or propane. While the initial cost of switching the furnace is more expensive, the overall savings is worth the upfront cost of the switch. Propane is more accessible, and far less expensive than heating oil, which continues to become more expensive as time goes on.
Propane gas gives you options
As discussed earlier, outfitting your home for gas means you have more capabilities in your home. Should you decide to have a pool installed, you’re now capable of heating it with propane. You can upgrade your old and tired kitchen with new appliances that use gas with ease. You can remodel your home with an addition of a gas fireplace because your home is now modern enough to take on that kind of remodel.
Propane gas Increases your home’s value
Converting to a gas furnace increases the value of your home. Resale is always a consideration when you make any changes to your home, and adding a propane heating system to your home is no exception to this rule. Propane heating not only adds value to your home, it will increase the number of potential buyers that are in the market. It’s an expense buyers don’t have to worry about adding at a later date, and its convenience and reliability are an advantage to future home buyers.
We have many options for home owners, such as rentals, purchasing and financing. A. Merrick & Sons Mechanical simply offers you more options than any of our competitors. We can remove your old tank even if it still has fuel in it.