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My gas boiler was made in 1965. Why should I get a new one and how do I choose?
Besides just being old, will a new gas boiler be more efficient, is it safer? What brand or how do I choose? Where should I get it? Should I hire my next door neighbor who does HVAC for a living? (I don't know if he does good work or not. Not much info on Angie's list in my area.) Could/should I install it myself? I'm not afraid - unless you say I should be. :) I have 4 programmable zones and valves. Also - should I be doing any maintenance on this boiler or a new one?
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- stevepitt2Lv 61 decade ago
Newer furnaces tend to be more efficient. Are you using natural gas or propane?
I would have 2 or 3 different HVAC people come in and give you an estimate. They will each recommend what to get.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
If it is still working, I would get the gas company or contractors to give an estimate of cost and projected efficiency savings. Then decide whether to replace and then decide whether to do it yourself. Check out the needs for permits and inspections and whether you can legally do it yourself.
