like inside your house the heat to warm you up that comes out of your vents
2006-06-27 10:35:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Well, baseboard electric heat is radiant, and most gas furnaces are convective. Good radiant heat is probably more comfortable for occupants. As to the efficiency, the gas is far more efficient as a energy distribution mechanism. There is no loss from the well to the house, and modern furnaces are very good at cleanly burning the fuel. The heat is transferred to the air quite efficiently as well. But, if you are a greener, and you want to lower your 'carbon footprint', go electric in areas where that resource is hydro or nuclear.
If it is new construction, get radiant floor heating. This is even better than baseboard, and can be fueled by electricity or gas.
2006-06-27 12:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by Karman V 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In my opinion, electricity is more efficient than gas, because some of the heat goes out the flue, whereas all of the heat from electric heat goes into the ducts inside the house.
People who are sensitive to dry air, however don't like electric heat as much as gas, it seems to be a bit dryer than gas heat.
2006-06-27 10:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas appliances are much cheaper to use than electric, and they are more efficient. However, they're generally more expensive to purchase initially, and using electric appliances is better for the environment in the long run.
2006-06-28 00:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by hotarchitect 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From both a cost standpoint and a BTU standpoint, gas heating is more efficient than electric.
2006-06-27 14:52:24 · answer #4 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An electric water heater is really quiet.Electric heat would be water.Depends on your location.
2006-06-27 11:06:49 · answer #5 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋