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

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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.JQuote #1:Buderus  G115-28, 98,000 BTU,Riello F3 Oil Burner, &S120 32 Gallons  Indirect Water HeaterPrice: $5840Quote #2:Buderus G115-34, 120,000 BTU,Riello F5 Oil Burner, &tfi-everhot (Therma-Flow) 40-Gallon Indirect Water HeaterPrice: $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 · Accepted Answer

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 · Answer

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

Tekkie · Answer

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.

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