[bobbyg18]

I have about 7 rental units that have forced hot air in a few different buildings... the tenants are all complaining about the cost of oil...

Without being rude, I don't so much care about the "cost" aspect... however I do care about keeping their units heated, and gas doesn't run out as oil does... when their oil runs out they use electric space heaters which are a huge fire hazard and as much as I tell them they can't use space heaters I know they do... the other thing I like about my rental units using gas is that its easily maintained and cleaner than oil

My question is can I keep my current systems and buy the conversion kits from oil to gas?. gas is already in the houses for hot water and cooking... I know that at least 3 of the burners are Becketts... any idea on costs?. I know to buy and install 7 new systems will be at least $21,000 or $3,000 each

Thanks for the help

[wmproop]

What are you converting?boilers or furnaces

[hvac1000]

The old furnaces are probably not that efficient and when converted to gas will probably be even less efficient.

Usually burner conversion parts run about 900.00 then labor 300.00-400.00 ?on top of that. Then all you will have is a old furnace with a new burner. LOL I would suggest just replacing the furnaces and write them off as a capitol improvement unless you can get a invoice that calls the replacement furnaces repairs. This way you can write them off completely in one year.