Cost of New Buderus System (oil) in Boston???

[J.L]

Hello,

I am in the process of replacing the original oil boiler in a 52 years old house in Mass and was wondering if any experts here can tell me whether the bids I received are reasonable. After doing some homework I decided to go with Buderus, although Burnham tankless seems to be $1000 less. I'd also appreciate if someone can tell me if I need a 120,000BTU unit for a 1600 square feet ranch style house with baseboard heat. Thanks in advance.

J

Quote #1:

Buderus G115-28, 98,000 BTU, Riello F3 Oil Burner, & S120 32 Gallons Indirect Water Heater

Price: $5840

Quote #2:

Buderus G115-34, 120,000 BTU, Riello F5 Oil Burner, & tfi-everhot (Therma-Flow) 40-Gallon Indirect Water Heater

Price: $6184 (String: I have to sign up for automatic oil delivery)

Quote #3-4:

Burnham V84 tankless, $4280 to $4400, and about $850 for a tank.

[Clark Griswold]

Slantfin has a nifty little app that will give you a ballpark figure for boiler size. 120000 btu sounds excessive, but only a competent pro can tell for sure.

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Sure, but they need more information. Type of construction? Insulation in wall? Insulation in ceiling? Window size, type, exposure?

[Tekkie]

J.L posted for all of us....

Did anyone do the calcs? #2 sounds big to me but then I can only compare it to my similar house in PA which doesn't get as cold as you. Again this is a WAG so get the calcs.