Gas vs Electric Heat, Which is Better?

Everyone needs a way to heat their home over the winters here in the Midwest. You have a few different choices. We are going to discuss electric and gas furnaces since they are two of the most popular ways to heat your home. The gas furnace uses combustible natural gas to heat your home. Natural gas is piped to your home and is pretty affordable. When you have gas piped directly to your home you don’t have to worry about having an on site fuel storage or having to have it delivered each month. One con of the natural gas is that not everyone’s house has access to the piping. For those who don’t have piping access you can either have fuel delivered or you can opt for electric furnaces. Electric furnaces can be used in every home whether you have gas access or not. Electricity is more expensive to purchase then gas so that is one con. Electric furnaces are made way more effectively now a days then before so that can help keep the cost down. It is up to you to decide which option is best but Bartlett Heating and Air can help answer any of your HVAC questions. Call us today!