As global energy demands continue to rise and the need for sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective heating solutions becomes more pressing, homeowners and businesses alike are exploring various fuel conversion options. Understanding the nuances and potential benefits of these different heating system upgrades can be challenging, but it is essential to make informed decisions. In this guide, we will introduce conversion factors for different energy units.
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Electric Baseboard to Hydronic Baseboard
- KWH × 1.19 = KWH for Electric Boiler
- KWH × 0.033 = Gals. for Oil-Fired Boiler
- KWH × 0.046 = Therms for Gas-Fired Boiler
Electric Furnace to Hydronic Baseboard
- KWH × 1.0 = KWH for Electric Boiler
- KWH × 0.028 = Gals. for Oil-Fired Boiler
- KWH × 0.038 = Therms for Gas-Fired Boiler
Ceiling Cable to Hydronic Baseboard
- KWH × 1.06 = KWH for Electric Boiler
- KWH × 0.03 = Gals. for Oil-Fired Boiler
- KWH × 0.041 = Therms for Gas-Fired Boiler
Heat Pump to Hydronic Baseboard
- KWH × 1.88 = KWH for Electric Boiler
- KWH × 0.052 = Gals. for Oil-Fired Boiler
- KWH × 0.073 = Therms for Gas-Fired Boiler
Electric Baseboard to Warm Air Furnace
- KWH × 1.19 = KWH for Electric Furnace
- KWH × 0.039 = Gals. for Oil-Fired Furnace
- KWH × 0.054 = Therms for Gas-Fired Furnace
Electric Furnace to Fuel-Fired Furnace
- KWH × 0.032 = Gals. for Oil-Fired Furnace
- KWH × 0.045 = Therms for Gas-Fired Furnace
Ceiling Cable to Warm Air Furnace
- KWH × 1.06 = KWH for Electric Furnace
- KWH × 0.034 = Gals. for Oil-Fired Furnace
- KWH × 0.048 = Therms for Gas-Fired Furnace
Heat Pump to Warm Air Furnace
- KWH × 1.88 = KWH for Electric Furnace
- KWH × 0.061 = Gals. for Oil-Fired Furnace
- KWH × 0.085 = Therms for Gas-Fired Furnace
Warm Air Systems to Hydronic Baseboard System
- Gals. Oil for W.A. × 0.857 = Gals. for Hydronics
- Therms Gas for W.A. × 0.857 = Therms for Hydronics
- Gals. Oil for W.A. × 1.2 = Therms for Hydronics
- Therms Gas for W.A. × 0.612 = Gals. for Hydronics