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Oil to Gas Conversion Experts in Milford, CT

Converting from oil to natural gas heating is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available to Connecticut homeowners, and Rick’s Plumbing Service, Inc. manages the entire conversion process throughout Milford, CT and across New Haven and Fairfield Counties. Our licensed team (CT License #PLM.0204379-P1, F-1 gas, ST1) handles gas line installation, boiler replacement, load calculations, and all required inspections so the project is completed safely and correctly the first time. Rick’s has guided Connecticut families through oil-to-gas conversions since 1992, providing clear cost-benefit analysis before any commitment is made. We are BBB A+ accredited and known for straight answers on whether a conversion makes sense for your specific home and gas availability. Call 203-874-6629 to speak with our heating team about an oil-to-gas conversion today.

Oil To Gas Conversion Experts Milford Ct

You may have heard talk of switching from oil to natural gas and how it could save you money in the long run, and that is completely true, but did you know there are a few other advantages to using natural gas? Rick’s Plumbing is looking to inform homeowners and local businesses about oil to gas conversion and save them a bit of money. We can assess your entire building’s energy consumption and determine whether oil to gas conversion would be worth it in the long run. For most people, the switch is quite easy and is generally worth it.

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Both Mike and Scott were very professional and instilled confidence . They each took time for explanations to me. Then each took the time to explain what was needed and what they were doing ,via phone, to my brother .They were very polite. I would recommend Rick's plumbing ,because of them.
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Oil to Gas Conversion Cost

It is completely true that you can save yourself quite a bit on your money energy bill by performing an oil to gas conversion on your home or business. The installation process can cost, of course, but the savings are what people are truly after.

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- Rick Jurzyk
Considering an oil to gas conversion? Here's a pro-tip before making the switch, consult with a reputable HVAC professional who specializes in conversions. They can assess your current heating system, evaluate your energy needs, and recommend the most efficient gas option for your home in New Haven & Fairfield Counties. This expert advice ensures a seamless transition, maximizes energy savings, and guarantees a comfortable living environment. Don't hesitate to reach out to our experienced team for personalized guidance and a hassle-free conversion process.
- Rick Jurzyk

After figuring in the cost of installing an entirely new gas heating system, subtracting any of the perks you may receive from the federal government, and the annual savings on your energy bill, the total cost for switching from oil to gas is an estimated $4,900. This cost may be lower or higher, depending on the nature of the building you want the system installed in. A larger building may cost more, obviously. In the long run, though, the savings will be worth the cost of conversion.

If you are interested in oil to gas conversion, call Rick’s Plumbing at 203-874-6629. We’d be more than happy to discuss the benefits of switching, the costs of using natural gas, how much the installation may cost, and what goes into the work.

Benefits of Converting from Oil to Natural Gas Heating

Switching from oil to natural gas gives Milford homeowners and businesses a cleaner, more efficient way to heat their spaces. Beyond lower utility bills, natural gas brings several long-term benefits that improve comfort, safety, and sustainability.

Key advantages include:

  • Cleaner operation: Natural gas produces fewer carbon emissions and reduces soot buildup inside heating equipment.
  • No on-site storage: Say goodbye to bulky oil tanks, messy refills, and leak risks. Gas flows directly through utility lines.
  • Consistent heat: Natural gas provides a steady, reliable source of warmth during long Connecticut winters.
  • Lower maintenance: With fewer moving parts and no oil residue, gas systems need less frequent cleaning and service.
  • Eco-friendly heating: Natural gas burns cleaner than oil, reducing your environmental footprint.
  • Improved property value: Homes with gas heating are often more desirable to buyers and renters.

The switch to natural gas helps local property owners enjoy dependable comfort, lower energy use, and a cleaner home environment year-round.

Our Oil to Gas Conversion Process

Rick’s Plumbing Service, Inc. follows a detailed, step-by-step approach to ensure every oil to gas conversion is safe, efficient, and fully customized to your property’s needs.

Here’s what our process includes:

  • Initial inspection: We assess your existing oil heating system, boiler, and plumbing layout to plan a smooth transition.
  • Customized design: Our team develops a conversion plan tailored to your home or business heating demands.
  • Oil tank removal: We safely disconnect and remove your old tank, ensuring proper environmental handling.
  • System preparation: Old oil lines are cleaned and sealed before gas piping and venting are installed.
  • New gas connections: Licensed technicians install and calibrate all new components for efficient performance.
  • Utility coordination: We work with local gas companies to set up, connect, and inspect your new service line.
  • Final testing: Every connection and system function is tested for safety, efficiency, and reliability.

From start to finish, our goal is to make your transition from oil to gas stress-free and dependable, giving you cleaner, more efficient heating without disruption to your daily routine.

Why Choose Rick’s Plumbing for Oil to Gas Conversion

Rick’s Plumbing Service, Inc. has built its reputation across Milford, New Haven, and Fairfield Counties by combining technical expertise with honest, customer-focused service. Our licensed professionals have years of experience in residential and commercial heating conversions, ensuring every project meets safety codes and efficiency standards. We prioritize education, helping customers understand their options before making any decision. From the first consultation to post-installation support, our goal is to deliver reliable performance, clear communication, and lasting value. Homeowners trust us because we care about more than the equipment, we care about comfort, safety, and helping you get the most from your investment.

Upgrade your comfort with safe, efficient oil to gas conversion from Rick’s Plumbing Service, Inc. Call 203-874-6629 today in Milford, CT!

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc. manages complete oil-to-gas heating conversions throughout Milford, CT and across New Haven and Fairfield Counties. The full conversion process includes gas line installation, boiler replacement, heating load calculations, permit management, and system commissioning. All work is performed under CT License #PLM.0204379-P1 with F-1 gas piping and ST1 heating credentials.
An oil-to-gas conversion replaces the oil-fired heating system with a natural gas boiler or furnace, installs a new gas service line from the street to the home, connects the gas to the new heating equipment, and decommissions the oil system including the fuel tank. Rick's manages the coordination with the gas utility for the new service connection and handles all required permits and inspections. The project typically takes one to three days depending on the scope.
Natural gas has historically been less expensive per BTU than heating oil in Connecticut, and the price is more stable with less seasonal volatility. The savings depend on the current price differential, the home's heating load, and the efficiency of the new equipment. Rick's provides an honest cost-benefit analysis before the project is approved so homeowners understand the expected payback period and long-term savings.
Natural gas availability depends on whether a gas main runs on the street adjacent to the property. Not all Connecticut streets have natural gas mains, and the utility's policy on extending mains varies. Rick's verifies gas availability at the homeowner's address before proposing a conversion and can advise on propane as an alternative for properties where natural gas is not available.
Yes. Rick's holds F-1 gas piping credentials and installs the gas line from the meter to the new heating equipment. The gas utility is responsible for the service line from the street main to the meter. Rick's coordinates the project timing with the utility's service installation schedule and ensures the interior gas piping is ready for inspection when the meter is set.
The existing oil tank must be decommissioned as part of the conversion. Rick's coordinates the oil tank removal or abandonment process with a licensed oil tank removal contractor. Aboveground tanks are typically removed. Underground tanks are either removed or abandoned in place with oil removed and the tank filled with an inert material, depending on the property conditions and local requirements.
Rick's performs a heating load calculation to determine the correct boiler output for the home before recommending a replacement unit. Converting from oil to gas is an opportunity to right-size the boiler, as many older oil systems were oversized relative to the home's actual heating demand. Rick's recommends high-efficiency condensing gas boilers in most cases, which achieve efficiency ratings of 90 percent or more compared to typical oil boiler efficiency of 80 to 85 percent.
A complete oil-to-gas conversion typically takes one to three days for the plumbing and heating work, with additional time for the gas utility to install the service line and set the meter. The timeline depends on the scope of the gas piping installation, the boiler replacement complexity, and the utility's scheduling. Rick's provides a realistic timeline as part of the project estimate.
Yes. Oil-to-gas conversions require permits for the gas line installation, the boiler replacement, and in many municipalities the oil tank decommissioning. Rick's manages all permit applications and inspections as part of the conversion project. All work is inspected and approved by the local building authority before the system is placed in service.
Converting from an older oil boiler operating at 75 to 80 percent efficiency to a new condensing gas boiler at 90 to 95 percent efficiency improves equipment efficiency by 15 to 20 percent. Combined with the lower cost per BTU of natural gas compared to oil, the total operating cost reduction is typically significant for Connecticut homeowners with high annual heating loads.
A gas conversion does not automatically include the water heater, but Rick's recommends coordinating the water heater replacement when the conversion is done. If the existing water heater is oil-fired or at the end of its service life, replacing it with a gas or tankless gas unit during the same project avoids a second mobilization and may reduce costs. Rick's discusses the water heater as part of the full conversion scope.
Yes. Rick's converts both hot water and steam heating systems from oil to gas. A steam system oil-to-gas conversion follows the same general process as a hot water system, with the addition of steam-specific boiler sizing and piping requirements that Rick's ST1 credentials specifically cover. Rick's ensures the new gas boiler is correctly sized and piped for the steam system's operating characteristics.
A conversion is most financially beneficial for homeowners with high annual heating oil consumption, where the operating cost savings are large enough to recover the conversion cost within a reasonable period. Homes in areas without natural gas service, homes with recent oil system upgrades, or properties where the conversion cost is unusually high due to complex gas line routing may have a longer payback period. Rick's provides an honest assessment before any commitment is made.
Yes. Rick's offers financing for qualifying conversion projects, which allows homeowners to proceed with a conversion without the full upfront cost. The long-term fuel savings can make the financed conversion cash-flow neutral from the beginning. Financing details are available at [phone] or at ricksplumbing.com.
Natural gas is delivered through a utility pipe to the home and billed on consumption, with no storage required. Propane is delivered by truck and stored in a tank on the property. Propane has a higher energy content per cubic foot than natural gas but is typically more expensive per BTU. For properties where natural gas is not available, propane provides the benefits of gas heating technology over oil. Rick's installs both natural gas and propane systems.
The existing radiators, baseboards, and distribution pipes typically remain in service after a conversion. The new gas boiler connects to the existing distribution system at the same connection points the oil boiler used. In some cases, particularly when upgrading to a condensing boiler, Rick's may modify the return piping to optimize the temperature differential for condensing efficiency. Rick's assesses the distribution system as part of the conversion estimate.
Yes. Rick's works directly with Southern Connecticut Gas and other utilities in the service area to coordinate the service connection timing for oil-to-gas conversions. Rick's communicates the project schedule to the utility, confirms that the interior gas piping is ready for the meter set, and ensures all required inspections are completed in the correct sequence. This coordination prevents delays between the interior work and the utility's service activation.
Decommissioning an oil tank in Connecticut must comply with state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection requirements, particularly for underground tanks. Rick's coordinates the tank decommissioning with licensed tank removal contractors who are familiar with DEEP requirements and can provide the necessary documentation. Rick's ensures the decommissioning is handled correctly as part of the overall conversion project.
Converting from oil to gas typically does not negatively affect homeowner's insurance and may be viewed positively by some insurers because natural gas eliminates oil tank leak liability. Homeowners should notify their insurer of the conversion and oil tank removal. Rick's provides documentation of the completed conversion and tank decommissioning that homeowners can provide to their insurance carrier.
Rick's performs a full commissioning sequence after every oil-to-gas conversion, including pressure testing the gas line, confirming all connections are leak-free, firing the boiler through its full startup sequence, verifying that all zones are heating correctly, setting the boiler controls for the new fuel, and confirming the flue and venting are performing correctly. Rick's does not leave a conversion project until the system is confirmed fully operational.
Yes. Rick's manages oil-to-gas conversions for commercial properties including office buildings, multi-unit residential buildings, and light commercial facilities throughout New Haven and Fairfield Counties. Commercial conversions may involve larger gas line installations, higher-capacity boiler replacements, and more complex permit requirements. Rick's is licensed for commercial heating under CT License #PLM.0204379-P1 and HIC credentials.
Rick's holds CT Plumbing License #PLM.0204379-P1, F-1 gas piping credentials, and ST1 heating credentials, which together cover every aspect of an oil-to-gas conversion. Rick's has been managing conversions throughout New Haven and Fairfield Counties since the 1990s, building hands-on experience with Connecticut utilities, local permit requirements, and the housing stock conditions that affect each project.
Yes. Rick's provides an honest conversion cost estimate alongside a realistic operating cost comparison before any decision is made. Rick's uses actual heating load data and current fuel prices to calculate the expected annual savings and the estimated payback period. Homeowners who choose not to convert after this analysis have still received useful information at no cost, which reflects Rick's commitment to transparent, customer-first service.
Yes. Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc. is BBB A+ accredited, covering all its plumbing and heating work including oil-to-gas conversions. Rick's is also top-rated on HomeAdvisor and carries over 1,200 five-star Google reviews from Connecticut homeowners who have trusted Rick's for major heating projects throughout New Haven and Fairfield Counties.
Yes. Rick's performs a heating load calculation before selecting a replacement boiler for every conversion project. Many older oil systems were significantly oversized relative to the home's actual heating demand, and replacing like-for-like would perpetuate that inefficiency. Rick's right-sizes the new gas boiler for the home, which improves efficiency and reduces short-cycling that wastes fuel and increases wear.
Southern Connecticut Gas, a subsidiary of Avangrid, provides natural gas service throughout much of New Haven and Fairfield Counties. Connecticut Natural Gas serves parts of the state as well. Rick's verifies which utility serves the specific address and coordinates with them on the service connection timeline as part of every conversion project.
Yes. Rick's manages all inspections for oil-to-gas conversion projects including the gas line inspection, the boiler installation inspection, and any additional inspections required by the local building authority. Rick's does not consider a conversion complete until all inspections are passed and the system is confirmed fully operational.
After an oil-to-gas conversion, the oil burner is removed and replaced with the gas-fired boiler. The oil supply line from the tank to the burner is disconnected and capped. The oil storage tank is decommissioned separately through a licensed tank removal contractor. Rick's coordinates the full decommissioning process so homeowners do not need to manage multiple contractors independently.
Yes. Oil-to-gas conversions in homes with existing radiant heating are a particularly good investment because high-efficiency condensing gas boilers run most efficiently at the low water temperatures radiant systems require. Rick's coordinates the radiant system connection to the new gas boiler and optimizes the boiler settings for the radiant distribution to maximize the efficiency benefit of the conversion.
Call Rick's Plumbing Service, Inc. at [phone] to schedule an oil-to-gas conversion consultation and estimate in Milford, CT or any surrounding community in New Haven or Fairfield County. Rick's will verify gas availability at the address, assess the existing heating system, and provide a complete project estimate before any commitment is required. Online contact is available at ricksplumbing.com.

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