The Electric Furnace: One of Your Heating Options

In this age of achieving better home efficiency, you may be asking yourself: why would anyone choose an electric furnace? After all, they are rumored to be quite the energy suckers. Well, electric furnaces have undergone some changes, resulting in a much more efficient and better way to heat your home. If you are in need of a furnace for your home in Columbus, you may want to give an electric furnace some consideration.

Benefits

Some people don’t want to use a fossil fuel like natural gas or propane, and others simply don’t have access to fossil fuel. Whether you fall into the former or latter category, an electric furnace may be a great option.

First, electric furnaces don’t lose any fuel (aka, energy) to combustion byproducts the way a combustion furnace or boiler does because there is no fuel to lose. As such, their AFUE ratings are often 100%. Second, they last longer: the average lifespan of an electric furnace is 20-30 years while the average lifespan of a combustion furnace or boiler is 15 years. Third, the initial costs of purchasing and installing an electric furnace are less than that of a combustion furnace – sometimes significantly lower. Lastly, maintenance is easier with an electric furnace because the unit does not get as dirty as one that burns fuel.

Hire an Expert for Sizing and Installation

Like any other heating system, it is critical to hire experts to ensure your electric furnace is properly sized for your home and installed correctly. Poor initial installation is one of the biggest reasons for recurring problems with any heating system, but you won’t have to worry about this when you work with the pros from Quality Air Heating and Air Conditioning! Just call us today and see if an electric furnace is the right choice for you.