{"id":2078,"date":"2023-12-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=2078"},"modified":"2023-12-21T19:34:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T00:34:30","slug":"are-electric-furnaces-better-than-gas-furnaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/heating-service\/are-electric-furnaces-better-than-gas-furnaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Electric Furnaces Better than Gas Furnaces?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Is your furnace aging or breaking down? Are you starting to wonder how much longer it\u2019ll last? If so, you\u2019re probably considering your options for furnace replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first decision you\u2019ll have to make is whether to get a gas furnace or an electric one. When your heating system needs to be replaced, both gas and electric furnaces are good options. But which one is right for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Lifespan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, remember that furnace life expectancy is very dependent upon maintenance. If you never have maintenance done, you can cut these lifespan estimates in half! That said, gas furnaces typically run for about fifteen years, while electric furnaces can run for twenty or so. Does that mean electric is better? Not so fast, there\u2019s more you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Old gas furnaces had an efficiency as low as 70-80%. That means that a significant amount of the heat they created was lost through their ventilation system. These days, it\u2019s easy to find a mid-efficiency model with an efficiency rating of around 90%. Some are even more efficient than that! A condensing gas furnace can be rated as high as 98.5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric furnaces are different. Nothing is being combusted to create the heat, so nothing needs to be vented. This means there\u2019s no loss. Electric furnaces are 100% efficient, meaning that every bit of the energy they consume is directly converted to heat for your home. Electric furnaces for the win again! But wait, there\u2019s more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three aspects of furnace cost that you should consider. The first is the up-front cost to purchase the furnace, the second is potential installation costs, and the third is operating cost, or how much you\u2019ll be paying for your heat each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n