On May 13, 10:08*pm, Pauli G wrote:
Our 10+ year old oil-fired water heater (Bock 32E) is acting buggy, so
we're getting it replaced. *My plumber is going to replace it with a
new Bock 32E, along with a new burner too. * I'm choking a little bit
on his estimate of $1800. * I know that oil-fired heaters are more
expensive to install, but it's a bit more than I was expecting. *Also,
the real question: *I'm having second thoughts about going the oil-
fired route again. * I live in Connecticut, and we do not have natural
gas available on my street, so that leaves me with the oil versus
electric question. * I've heard that electric is more expensive to
run, but with the recent runup in oil prices, I'm not sure if that
holds true anymore. *Is it worth it to pursue an electric water
heater, or should I stick with oil? Also, IF electric would be
cheaper, is it a huge deal to convert a former oil-fired heater area/
space to an electric water heater operation?

Whats buggy, if it isnt starting to leak what is the issue that isnt
cheaper to fix than buying a new unit. 10 yrs isnt very old