{"id":1324,"date":"2023-09-11T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/?p=1324"},"modified":"2023-09-13T16:39:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T20:39:02","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-electric-furnaces-vs-gas-furnaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/heating-service\/pros-and-cons-of-electric-furnaces-vs-gas-furnaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros and Cons of Electric Furnaces vs. Gas Furnaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/iStock-1173343984_1920x1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/iStock-1173343984_1920x1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/iStock-1173343984_1920x1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/iStock-1173343984_1920x1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/iStock-1173343984_1920x1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/iStock-1173343984_1920x1280-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstchoiceheat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/iStock-1173343984_1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You have so many options available when it comes to heating your home. While many homes rely on gas furnaces, they\u2019re not necessarily the top choice anymore. Other HVAC machines are constantly improving and contending with combustion-based heating, like the electric furnace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You likely have a ton of questions about getting an <a href=\"\/heating\/furnaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">electric furnace in Fenton<\/a>, so today we\u2019re going to pit it against the age-old gas-powered furnace and try to answer the question: which one is better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gas Furnace: Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s look at the reigning champion of home heating across the United States: the gas furnace. It\u2019s not perfect, but it\u2019s reliable for a reason. Let\u2019s take a look at the pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost-Effective Heating: <\/strong>While there are some safety concerns, a combustion-based heater is almost always cheaper than running an electric heater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Works in Extreme Cold: <\/strong>Electric furnaces can\u2019t match the raw heat output of a combustion-based furnace when you get into seriously freezing, single-digit temperatures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-Lasting: <\/strong>A gas furnace is supposed to last you for 10\u201315 years, though you\u2019ll find many anecdotes both online and from your friends and family about their furnace lasting for 20+ years with proper maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safety Concerns: <\/strong>Gas furnaces produce a byproduct called carbon monoxide, which is potentially fatal even in small doses. It\u2019s also hard to detect unless you\u2019re a trained HVAC technician.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More to Maintain: <\/strong>Gas furnaces have more working parts than electric furnaces, so there\u2019s more that has to be maintained during annual maintenance appointments. That\u2019s also more components that can break down on you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electric Furnace: Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While they\u2019re not as new as you might think, electric furnaces certainly have a lot to punch up to if they want to be better than gas furnaces in every way. These are the nuances you need to know before jumping to an electric heater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Energy Efficiency: <\/strong>Electric heaters have a 100% AFUE rating, meaning they turn 100% of the power they consume into heat. That\u2019s simply not possible with a combustion-based heater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety: <\/strong>There\u2019s zero risk of carbon monoxide poisoning because it\u2019s not a byproduct of the electric heating process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less to Maintain: <\/strong>While electric furnaces have their fair share of components, there\u2019s less going on (and less to maintain) than a gas furnace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heat Output: <\/strong>Electric furnaces don\u2019t operate as well as combustion-based heaters do in extreme cold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operating Cost: <\/strong>The reason everyone hasn\u2019t switched to an electric furnace is because it can be a little more expensive to run one over a gas furnace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Choice is Up to You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what both types of heating have to offer, what safety concerns you need to keep in mind, and how they stand to benefit you, it\u2019s time to make your choice. Whichever you prefer, we\u2019re here to install your ideal system and help keep your home warm and cozy throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Contact us today<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule your electric furnace installation as soon as possible. If your home had a voice \u2026 it would call First Choice!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You need a new heater, but which will it be? Gas, or electric? 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