There are many types of home furnaces available today. The main questions that one must ask themselves is what type of fuel they want to use and what design works best for their area. There are four common types of furnace heating systems: oil, natural gas, propane, or electric.
Electric is great when there is no access to natural gas or propane and it is very efficient in the environmental category. Electric furnaces are inexpensive, but they do require proper installation and regular maintenance like any other appliance.
Oil furnaces are extremely efficient, but they produce more harmful emissions than any other furnace. They can also be higher to operate if you don’t have an oil-burning contract with the supplier.
Natural gas furnaces burn natural gas for heat and are very efficient in energy costs. They can be used in the house that does not have access to an oil-burning company, but they are more expensive to install.
Propane furnaces are the same as natural gas furnaces, but they do not have the flue for combustion gases like natural gas has.
Natural gas and propane burn very clean, which makes them great choices if you want a furnace that produces minimal amounts of harmful emissions.
If you’re uncertain about which type is better for your home, contact Velocity Mechanical! We can help ensure you make the best decision for your needs.