I currently have gas heat but because of the recent increases in gas rates would it be advisable to switch to electricity?
There is an understandable interest in finding an alternative among the millions of homeowners who presently use gas to heat their home. CNN recently reported that the price of heating a home with gas will rise by an average of 58% this winter. This is on top of large increases over the last several winters as well. This increase means that the average fuel bill will rise by over $500.00 this winter and most people simply cannot afford or don’t wish to pay these huge increases. What’s the solution? Many people are turning to electric heat or heat pumps for relief. But is this always the right solution? The answer is yes and no. Heat pumps are much more efficient than straight electric heat and will cost less to operate But a heat pump is also an air conditioner so your total cost to buy and install will be higher if you have or desire heating only. The bright side is that if you install an electric furnace you will be about halfway to central air conditioning if you decide to add it la
