Should I Consider an Electric Heater for My Home?

We are very money conscious these days and that is a good thing. With gas furnaces costing so much money to run each winter, people want to save money as much as they can. One way they come up to save money is buying electric heaters in hope of not using so much expensive gas. There are a few things to look at when considering the electric heaters. First, the heater costs around $300 to buy each one. You should then analyze how much it will cost to run that heater by using it for a month and not using it for a month. You then look at bills and compare. You might be better off by putting layers on or bumping up the temperatures a few degrees. Sometimes the electric heater can cost 50% more to heat a room than a gas furnace. The manufacturers say they have 100% efficiency but that is not true unless it is doing what it is intended to do. An electric heater might be nice for a small room to heat it easily but what about the rest of your home? You might have to buy a heater for each room in order to heat it to your liking. The gas furnace will have the air forced into each room evenly. Having to use multiple electric heaters to heat your home will get more expensive than just turning up your furnace. If you are still interested in the electric heater, start with one heater and use it one month, then don’t use it the next month to compare bills and decide what is right for you. Electric heaters are great if your gas furnace goes down as a temporary fix until your gas furnace is repaired. Call Bartlett Heating and Air for all your HVAC needs!