How can I convert from gas heating to electric?
We use propane for heating, but because of rising gas prices, the heating costs have become outrageous (seriously, we have to borrow money to pay for heating). The home is heated with liquid filled base board heaters. The propane is used to heat a furnace which in turn circulates hot water through the base board heaters.
Is going to electricity going to be cheaper than gas? How do I determine this? Is it as easy as replacing the furnaces with modern electric furnaces? How much does this cost? We don’t have 220 service – does this matter? Any advice is appreciated.
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October 22nd, 2009 at 3:26 am
call and get a quote from a hvac contractor for a new boiler in both LP and electric and have them do an annual energy consumption (cost) it is a really easy to do calculation that can be accomplished with most new heat load software, or a pencil with a few minutes and known prices for the fuels.
estimates are free! ask questions and get answers dont feel bad about shopping around with different contractors and getting the best value for your buck—after all you are paying for the bills and thats what the contractor is in business for