Gas Furnaces vs Electric Furnaces
Determining whether a gas furnace or electric furnace is right for you? There are a variety of differences between the two. The cost of a gas model is usually higher and the installation process more complicated. An electric furnace is cheaper but requires more maintenance and expensive fixes. Electric is the only option if there are no gas lines and you do not want to incur the costs of adding lines. Both gas and electric furnaces have their distinct advantages. You can find high efficiency furnace options using either energy source that will save you money during periods of heavy use. A few benefits of a gas furnace are
- Better, overall heat distribution
- Faster heating with extreme low temperatures
- 2 to 3 times cheaper than electric heating
- Less costly repair
A few advantages of an electric furnace are
- Lower initial furnace unit cost
- Consistent temperature control
- Zero carbon monoxide worry
Furnace Installation Services
An electric unit can get installed and considered within a day. A gas unit takes quite a bit longer. It is a complicated process that might require adding or changing existing gas lines. A gas unit should be fully operational within a few days of start. Our technicians will make sure it is running smoothly at the end of the job.
Contact us at Vanport Mechanicals anytime, day or night for all of your furnace questions. We have NATE, EPA, and HVAC Electrical Certified technicians available 24/7 to assist all of the Vancouver WA area.