Gas vs. Electric Heat

A variety of factors must be taken into consideration when deciding which heating system will be most cost effective for your home.  Generally speaking, the most expensive home heating costs tend to come from oil heating furnaces.  If you are looking to save a good deal of money on your monthly energy bills, your best bet is to go with a natural gas furnace.  However, some homeowners feel this heating option does not effectively heat each room in their home.  Central heat tends to use up a lot of electricity but is most effective when heating your whole house.  For this reason, central heating and cooling are by far the most popular heating option in the country.

Heat Pump Efficiency

Another way to make sure you’re getting the most out of your residential heating system is to purchase the most cost effective heating parts on the market.  An experienced heating contractor can test for heat pump efficiency to make sure your heat pumps are performing at the desired level.  If you are interested in solar heat, there are a number of highly effective solar heat pumps currently available.  Consult with a local heating company right away to see whether solar heating, ductless heating or central heating is the right way to go.