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Journal Article · · Fueloil Oil Heat Sol. Syst.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6205641
Although gas conversion burners, which currently account for most residential switchovers, may seem relatively cheap ($800, not including several miscellaneous charges), they are not as efficient as consumers are led to believe; in fact, according to the Internal Revenue Service, the burners are ineligible for the 15% conservation tax credit for installing high-efficiency equipment. Whereas in most cases a conversion burner requires baffling and tightening up to even maintain the original equipment's efficiency, a homeowner can invest in new, highly efficient oil-burning units that qualify for the tax credit by using 33-40% less fuel. In addition, conversion burners are untested for efficiency and, unlike new gas and oil equipment, do not have labels stating their annual operating costs. Homeowners deciding to buy new heating units should consider the appliances average seasonal efficiencies: 78% for oil, 67% for gas.
OSTI ID:
6205641
Journal Information:
Fueloil Oil Heat Sol. Syst.; (United States), Journal Name: Fueloil Oil Heat Sol. Syst.; (United States) Vol. 39; ISSN FOHSD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English