My wife and I have a home in the Hudson Valley of NY, but live in South Carolina at this time. We have finally decided to sell the house and have a very interested party and will probably go to contract shortly. As we don't use the house during the winter, we have both the heating system and the domestic water winterized. Last week, while our plumber was doing the job, he remarked that we need to address the heating system. He remarked that it is very old, and not very efficient. We have decided to install a new heating system as part of our offer, and will pay for it without asking the buyer for any part.
We have had four quotes on putting in a new heating system.
#1 was for removal of all the existing system, tank and oil and replacement with a Burnham ESC5 boiler. His quote noted "swap out & upsize to 2-420. This was the most expensive of the quotes.
#2 would remove all of the current heating system, the above ground tank and all the existing oil. He would then install an IBC LP system, model DC 33-124. Again new thermostat, 2 zones one zone of on-demand domestic hot water.
#3 would replace our old boiler with a new Burnam oil fired system, rated at 87% efficiency, completely repipe the system and includes a new digital thermostat, and a second zone. This was the same contractor as in #2, but this was about 20% cheaper than the IBC system.
#4 was for removal of everything, and installation of a Dunkirk XEB LP system with all plumbing and electrical work. This was the least expensive system, and was less than 50% of #1.
Our initial thought was to go with #4, but I know nothing about Dunkirk boilers and certainly don't want to stick the new buyer with a problem unit. This contractor has been in business for 68 years, the grandson of the original founder now runs the company, which carries his last name. He has a good reputation in the area and is signed up with all the usual suspects from Angie's List to Home Advisor. He is rated A+ by the BBB, but is not a member.
Thoughts? Is this boiler likely to be a problem for the new buyer? We like the idea of propane, if only to be rid of the mess that accompanies every oil buyer in existence.
Your response is most appreciated.
We have had four quotes on putting in a new heating system.
#1 was for removal of all the existing system, tank and oil and replacement with a Burnham ESC5 boiler. His quote noted "swap out & upsize to 2-420. This was the most expensive of the quotes.
#2 would remove all of the current heating system, the above ground tank and all the existing oil. He would then install an IBC LP system, model DC 33-124. Again new thermostat, 2 zones one zone of on-demand domestic hot water.
#3 would replace our old boiler with a new Burnam oil fired system, rated at 87% efficiency, completely repipe the system and includes a new digital thermostat, and a second zone. This was the same contractor as in #2, but this was about 20% cheaper than the IBC system.
#4 was for removal of everything, and installation of a Dunkirk XEB LP system with all plumbing and electrical work. This was the least expensive system, and was less than 50% of #1.
Our initial thought was to go with #4, but I know nothing about Dunkirk boilers and certainly don't want to stick the new buyer with a problem unit. This contractor has been in business for 68 years, the grandson of the original founder now runs the company, which carries his last name. He has a good reputation in the area and is signed up with all the usual suspects from Angie's List to Home Advisor. He is rated A+ by the BBB, but is not a member.
Thoughts? Is this boiler likely to be a problem for the new buyer? We like the idea of propane, if only to be rid of the mess that accompanies every oil buyer in existence.
Your response is most appreciated.