Electric Furnace

02-12-2011, 04:15 PM	#1
Alcarte Member   Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 71	Electric Furnace Are Electric Furnace a good option for a 3400 sq ft home?

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02-12-2011, 04:46 PM	#2
Bondo Master General ReEngineer     Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chaumont River, Ny. Posts: 3,169	Electric Furnace Ayuh,... It depends entirely on where ya are, 'n yer electrical Rates...

02-13-2011, 07:30 AM	#3
Just Bill Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 3,097	Electric Furnace Generally, in the US, electric heat is the most expensive option to operate. And there are areas where power supply is not all that reliable.

02-13-2011, 11:12 AM	#4
comanche Newbie   Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: north east ohio Posts: 20	Electric Furnace i have a 2000sft home and ended up taking out my electric furnace and putting in gas. i think electric is one of the most expensive ways to heat.

02-14-2011, 07:17 AM	#5
MBatson Member   Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 37	Electric Furnace Have you looked into the option of a heat pump system as well? It will heat and cool your house during the seasons. It would help to know your location.

02-17-2011, 06:16 AM	#6
Blue Heron Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 12	Electric Furnace Proper maintenance will help you avoid many common furnace problems. Before you start your furnace troubleshooting, make sure that you have performed the suggested maintenance. Ensure that the thermostat is on heat and the setpoint is above room temperature.Nice information.

02-23-2011, 08:13 AM	#7
Ron6519 Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,519	Electric Furnace Quote: Originally Posted by Blue Heron Proper maintenance will help you avoid many common furnace problems. Before you start your furnace troubleshooting, make sure that you have performed the suggested maintenance. Ensure that the thermostat is on heat and the setpoint is above room temperature.Nice information. How does this answer the posters question? Ron