We have gas central heat. We would like to change to electric. Our home is 1873 sq. ft.?

Question

Does anyone have an idea of what a comparable central heating unit (electric) would cost. We have converted everything else over to electricity (range and water heater) and would really like to change the heating too. The unit that we have is about 10 years old and works perfectly but we also would like to put in a new one because we are selling the house in a few months and "new" always sells better. Any idea of cost of conversion and cost of unit. I know I can call a heating & air company but it is midnight now and they are not open and I am curious.

In our area we have a city owned utility system for electricity - it is very cheap, Our gas bill has tripled in the last 5 years. Believe me, electric is better here. The kitchens and baths have already been redone on a shoestring (DIY) and look great.

Answer 1

The best thing I would do is go with a 4 ton heat pump system.. Make sure it has electric backup heat of 20kw or more... All brands of heating units sell heat pump, but I've found that the Goodman line has the best quality for the money... I have purchased many Goodman products from ebay and haven't had any problems with them... The average cost of a complete unit will be between $1500-$2500 on ebay...

Answer 2

I would really reconsider this option your doing. You might be putting money into something you won't get back. Get a Real Estate broker to give you some advise. I've been in the building trades for forty years now, sometimes they don't even consider painting because most people redecorate when moving in. The cost and labor of painting is wasted.
In the first place, electric heat over gas is expensive, I don't care where you live. It's going to cost you a ton to convert and, your talking a whole new ball game.
Electric heat usually is considered when you have walls that are six inch, do you have these? that's a start.

You'd better get some professional advise from someone that can come in and really look around and tell you.

Answer 3

New might sell better, but people like gas heat better! It is much cheaper to heat a home with gas than with electricity. I would hate to have a home with electric heat!!!

Also, you will not get your money back from that when you sell. It won't be a good selling point or make the home worth anything more than it is now. If you want to make upgrades, do things that will help the home sell better - like remodel bathrooms, kitchen, re-paint, etc.

Answer 4

Why change it? If you are selling in a few months the new owners might prefer gas. We do. When the power goes out we can still eat and use our gas logs. With that said, a fellow worker just changed his home to all electric. Said it cost him $5000.00. Not sure if that was just the heater and electrical work or water heater, stove etc. too. We are in GA. m

Answer 5

If you are selling the house, stay with gas heating, it's a better selling point and is also more efficient than electric heat.

Answer 6

i imagine your gonna ought to flow decrease back to burning timber or coal, the quantity of potential those radiators and fan warmers use is ridiculous compared to what they offer out they're ineffective. Get your fireplace ripped out and put in a timber burner they kick out a lot warmth is tremendous or you may get new smokeless gas. the authorities also grant a provide and can help you ppl on your posiion call WARMFRONT or your electricity organisation must be able to assist and they could draught exclude, insulate your attic and likewise hollow area fill the walls all in favour of loose.

Answer 7

Some info that may be of use to you, most power companies will offer you a rebate to go total electric and to install a more efficient system. It would be worth checking with yours.