{"id":681,"date":"2021-12-20T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=681"},"modified":"2021-12-20T04:57:40","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T12:57:40","slug":"which-is-better-electric-furnaces-or-gas-furnaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/which-is-better-electric-furnaces-or-gas-furnaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is Better, Electric Furnaces or Gas Furnaces?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When it comes time for you to buy a new furnace for your household, there are many choices for you to make. The seemingly small decisions you make now can have a big impact on the efficiency and efficacy of your new furnace later on, so it is essential that you do the research and consult with a professional before making your furnace purchase. After all, an improperly matched heating system can leave you with higher bills and an increased need for repairs! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you choose the make and model of furnace you want, the next decision to make is whether you want a gas-powered system or an electric one. Read on as we provide a quick guide to the differences between them. Oh and spoiler alert–neither is “better” than the other, but you may find one is preferable for your specific situation over the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

All About Gas Furnaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The lifespan of a well-maintained gas-powered furnace is between 10 to 15 years. Professional maintenance should be done at least once a year, and it’s important to stay on top of repairs as you discover they’re needed, if you want to ensure this system lasts that long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your home is already connected to your municipal gas line, then installing a gas-powered furnace will be a simple process for our team. Gas furnaces are complex, however, so you definitely want to hire a professional for their installation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about cost? The upfront price of a furnace is typically what homeowners look at first, and we understand! Generally speaking, the purchase price of a natural gas furnace is higher than that of an electric furnace. But <\/em>natural gas is a less costly fuel source, which means that a gas furnace is less expensive to run from month to month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Gas Furnaces Safe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a common question HVAC professionals get from homeowners making the decision between a gas or electric furnace. Here’s the thing, no <\/em>furnace is inherently dangerous, whether it’s gas-powered or not. What makes a furnace potentially unsafe is when it’s not routinely maintained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance not only keeps a furnace safe, but it boosts its efficiency, reduces repair needs by as much as 85%, and allows your furnace to last its entire intended lifespan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An unmaintained gas furnace could <\/em>become a hazard if there’s a frayed gas line or a cracked heat exchanger. This is why it’s so important to schedule regular tune-ups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All About Electric Furnaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because there are fewer components in an electric furnace than a gas one, and an electric furnace is as <\/em>susceptible to corrosion as a gas-powered system, an electric furnace can typically last up to two decades. Remember though, just like a gas-powered system, an electric furnace needs professional maintenance to stay in good shape and to make it that long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric furnaces do cost a bit more than their gas counterparts to run month to month, however, their upfront cost is typically less. Plus, if you don’t have easy access to a gas line (or prefer not to use natural gas in your home), then an electric furnace might be just what you want! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whichever furnace installation you decide on, when you need reliable heating service in Martinez, CA<\/a>, don’t look any further than Hometown Heating & Air Conditioning. Contact us<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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