How much does it cost to have one of these systems installed? If you combine this system with solar energy, is it cheaper than heating oil or gas? As far as the labor and parts, are electric baseboards, systems cheaper than oil baseboards?
2006-10-07 15:38:53 · 2 answers · asked by 15fsg546rge1rrheljh45hjr90459ty3 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Right now it is cheaper to run electric heat in my area. My highest electric bill during the winter was 275 or so. I have customers that have same size house but use gas that had bills for 400 or more per month. As far as install cost electric is much much cheaper than gas. 20kw electric furnace would cost about 1500 to put in maybe more gas is about 2500-3500 depending on BTUs
2006-10-07 18:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by wowwhatwasthat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IS USUALLY MOST COSTLY CUZ THEY USE LOT OF NAT GAS TO FIRE THOSE PESKY GIANT TURBINES TO PRODUCE POWER. IF HYDRO ELECTRIC, OR COAL FIRED PLANT , DURING THE LAST YEAR OF BIG HIKES IN FUEL, ELECTRIC WAS CHEAPER IF THE POWER PROVIDER DIDN'T CHARGE YOU THE AVERAGE COST OF ALL OF THEIR SOURCES OF HEAT! WE LIKE COAL, GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. ELECTRIC IS ALWAYS DIRECT RESISTANT COILS OF SOME TYPE & USUALLY COST MOST!
2006-10-07 22:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋