| When replacing an old heating system in a home, | | | | an 80%-90% AFUE which is the most widely |
| most people want to know the options that are | | | | used measure of a furnaces heating efficiency. |
| the most efficient. Although an Electric Gas | | | | There are some things to think about when |
| Furnace is actually a rare method of heating a | | | | deciding to install an electric furnace. The main |
| home, they can be a good option, especially when | | | | disadvantage of electric furnaces is that electricity |
| an oil furnace does not seem feasible or in areas | | | | can be expensive. If the furnace is running |
| where natural gas is not available. Getting the | | | | constantly, a lot of electricity is going to be |
| most energy for the least amount of money is | | | | consumed and your electric bill will reflect this |
| usually what a homeowner wants, and an electric | | | | increase. It is also important to consider that if |
| furnace can be a big part of heating your home | | | | bad weather knocks out the electricity, electric |
| with a great amount of efficiency. | | | | furnaces are not going to work at a time when |
| Electric furnaces consist mainly of a resistor unit, | | | | you need heat the most.All in all, an electric |
| which works like the burner of an electric stove, | | | | furnace can be a good choice when deciding which |
| converting electrical energy to thermal energy. | | | | type of heating system to install in your home |
| The heat warms air in the furnace, and travels | | | | depending on your needs. |
| through the duct work of the house. This type of | | | | The average cost of an electric gas furnace is |
| furnace is generally compact and easy to install, | | | | $1,000-$1,500, since there is no piping, fuel |
| which reduces installation costs and makes them | | | | storage, or ducting to install. Additional costs of |
| easy to fit into nearly any space. Electric furnaces | | | | installation can reach $1,000-$2,000, but the overall |
| are also fairly inexpensive compared to other | | | | installation and furnace cost is still lower than other |
| furnace types. Another advantage is that electrical | | | | furnace systems because of the limited |
| furnaces do not use pilot lights to ignite dangerous | | | | equipment dependencies. So, if you are looking for |
| gases or chemicals, and thus are safer than | | | | a system that costs less to install, can fit into |
| traditional furnaces. | | | | limited space, and run at a high level of efficiency, |
| Electric gas furnaces are also known to have a | | | | you might want to consider an electric gas |
| lifespan of 20-30 years. They also typically have | | | | furnace system. |