I heat with a woodstove and electric baseboard heaters. I am thinking of putting in a furnace and with the price of oil and gas i might just get an electric F.A,the price is lower because there are no exaust pipes to put in to vent,there are no fumes to worry about,and the furnace itself is cheaper.I'm just wondering about operating costs. It gets very cold in the winter where i live.
2006-11-29 07:52:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I am sorry I have never heard of an electric furnace. I have a ground water heat pump and I love it. It works as heat and AC. I live in Michigan and it does get cold. my worst winter ele bill is about 230-250$ and I have all ele. appliances
2006-11-29 08:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by danzka2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They work very well. My house is entirely electric. My electric bills averages about $230 a month. I live in Texas, so it does not get real cold here. I keep the thermostat on 72 in the winter and 79 in the summer.
2006-11-29 16:00:15 · answer #2 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric is cheaper per BTU. There are several things you can have done also. Have an outddor T'stat installed to disable 1/2 heat strips down to 30degrees. Install a heat pump. Stay away from from cheap contractor special units.
2006-11-29 22:36:12 · answer #3 · answered by laydbacklollar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋