Recommendations for replacing a oil furnace
Bug3Advanced Heating and Air Asbury NJ . We just had them do ours. Very reasonable , Very professional, and Very Nice!
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GC Yes, they are on Warren St in Hackettstown.
Everything you need to know at https://tgmservices.com/
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AJMS Just had one replaced by Petro Home Services. Did a very good job. Also got a service contract because this thing is much more complicated than the 40 year old beast it replaced. Well worth the price, especially for the first year. Also needed chimney work, which they did.
USAfirst Replaced my 40-year old Burnham/Beckett still running at 83% efficiency with a new one at 87% efficiency. Wanted something old, something new, because oil is dirty, lots of moving parts, and most of the new technology surrounds the boiler. Looked at higher efficiency, but just didn't see the return, and it was all so new. It's still a three pass burner, but pretty old school. Real savings comes from surround. So, I added external sensor, direct air intake, and smart package, combined with some really intelligent hp thermostats which are actually pretty much rendered useless as we are mostly at home now. Also have five zones, all discrete with individual pumps, and a solar hot water precursor to my oil-fired hot water tanks. Replaced oil tank at same time, all new piping, so my price from eight years ago probably not important to most people using a single connection to a multi-port zone controller. Guys did a nice job of the piping which, with five zones, five pumps, solar hot water piping too, is a bit of an art.
Used Region Oil, because I knew the guys from Budd Oil days, install was great, but here's what I learned. New higher efficiency exhaust destroyed my 1970's chimney liner pretty quick, had to replace in two years, shoulda done it at install had I known. Second, my direct vent intake caused some furnace sputtering as we hit 0-degrees outside. Mfg. said impossible, oil guys said "mix" has more corn, thicker, suggested new nozzle. But, instead, I put a valve in the direct vent intake so I could quickly go from outside to inside intake. Just turn the valve, put a cap on the outside pipe, and voilà, works just like most furnaces taking air from the basement. Usually just flip it a couple weeks a year, probably don't even have to.
Did same for pellet stoves since they tend to groan a bit at 0-degrees too. So, my lessons learned were 1) not adding too much new technology seemed a good choice when dealing with oil, 2) check your chimney requirements, and 3) if you use direct vent intake (and you should), make sure you have a manual valve to be able to shift in inside air intake for those really cold ones. Just gives you peace of mind, even though should not be necessary. Cheaper to install as precaution than as an emergency cure.
We laugh now because the house actually gets warmers as it gets colder out and all the controls and pellets begin to bring in some extra power. Also, hot water temps can fluctuate (which you won't have) because if the sun's out, the precursor is hotter than the oil fired so the hot water tank temperature goes above the average temperature. I call those Fall Days ---- free jacuzzi time!!
strangerdanger Nobody at TGM want to give me an estimate. I really wanted to support a local family business but when they blow you off they must not need the work
3wbdwnj We've used Gallagher's for years. I know they service both gas and oil. They replaced our gas furnace and AC about 6 years ago. We call them for yearly maintenance also. Always shows up when expected. My brother-in-law used them for a new HVAC and that's who they call now. We're very happy with them and highly recommend them.
Mr. Resident Not give you an estimate over the phone, or not give you an estimate without doing a site survey?
Not setting up a time to come out and look at the scope of work to give an estimate. I'd never expect one any other way. So many contractors either never return a phone call or never show up for the estimate.
No estimate on the phone ( took my info.. no call back).. told me they would not do a site survey that I would on get a call that never came... I called twice..that was enough abuse for me
Any recommendations for oil furnace tune up/service in this area. I am familiar with TGM.
Any reviews or recommendations are appreciated as this thread is very dated.
Towny I've been very. happy with TGM for seasonal service to gas furnace and a/c - and with replacement of a/c and hot water heater..........I've always gotten prompt call back and service.
4catmom A person can buy a lot of oil before ever breaking even if you're replacing the furnace to gain a few efficiency percentage gains. Especially these days when our economy and energy future is changing. Natural gas pricing is expected to increase substantially, and who knows what will happen with oil prices.
I have held a Master Oil Burner license (another state) for 36 years. Newer furnaces are complex and that technology can be less reliable and more expensive to repair. Older furnaces are of heavier construction, and if cleaned and maintained properly will last for a long time.
I'm retired now but I went on more than a few service calls to provide an estimate to replace a furnace another firm had condemned. Quite often I could find no sign of the defect the previous technician had condemned the furnace for. I cleaned and serviced the furnace instead of replacing it and never had one of the condemned furnaces fail. There's financial incentives for technicians to replace furnaces that honestly don't need replacement.
Bill I can’t speak specifically to an oil furnace but I had 3 plumbers out 2 years ago for estimates on replacing my natural gas boiler. All things being equal (brand and size of the boiler, new zone valves, relays, etc) Gallagher was cheaper than TGM and….I forget who the third was. Also, they took care of the permit filing which the other two didn’t even mention.
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