FAQs

• I currently heat with oil. What are the benefits of changing to natural gas?  

  I currently heat with oil. What are the benefits of changing to natural gas?

  If you heat with oil, you could be experiencing the following problems:

  • Frequent oil deliveries
  • Unpredictable oil prices (see here)
  • The high cost of maintaining old oil heating equipment
  • Sooty walls, carpeting, furniture and draperies requiring constant cleaning
  • Leaky oil tank (and the high cost of clean-up)

  Heating with natural gas offers the following advantages:

  • Natural gas burns cleaner than oil
  • Natural gas is reliably supplied (see here)
  • Rates are stable because of government regulation
  • Natural gas heating equipment allows for a higher level of efficiency
  • Switching to natural gas is simple and affordable. check out our rebates!

• Who should convert my systems to natural gas?  

  Who should convert my systems to natural gas?

  Only a qualified contractor should remove your old equipment and install a new natural gas water heater, furnace or boiler.

  Call us at 877.867.1642 or see our Cooperating Contractor section.

• I currently use propane. What are the advantages of changing to natural gas?  

  I currently use propane. What are the advantages of changing to natural gas?

  Since propane prices are not regulated, they can rise quickly when supplies get tight in winter. (see here) Heating with propane also requires you to have a storage tank on your property, and you have to pay your supplier every time it’s filled. With natural gas, you don’t need a storage tank; you receive it through underground pipes, as you need it. And you pay for natural gas only after you use it.

  Converting your propane furnace, boiler, water heater, range or dryer is easy. You don’t have to buy new appliances; just have a qualified contractor adjust your current propane appliances to run on natural gas. Also check out our rebates!

• I already have natural gas service installed in my home or business. How can I convert other systems to run on natural gas?  

  I already have natural gas service installed in my home or business. How can I convert other systems to run on natural gas?

  You’ll need to have a natural gas certified contractor to do the work.  Complete this form and a Maine Natural Gas will contact you. Completing the entire form will expedite your project.

• What if my home is not near a natural gas main?  

  What if my home is not near a natural gas main?

  Depending upon the distance between your home and our gas main, we may still be able to serve you. Call our sales representative and we may be able to still serve you this year.

  If it is further away still let us know so we can work to plan an expansion in your area.

• How do I know if natural gas service is available in my neighborhood?  

  How do I know if natural gas service is available in my neighborhood?

  You can visit our Gas Locator or call us at  877.867.1642 with your street address, and we’ll tell you whether we have a natural gas main near your home. If we do, there is usually no charge to connect your home to our gas main with a service line.