However in most locations a heat pump makes more sense.
Can you convert propane furnace to electric.
I m thinking about purchasing a house in the near future but am definitely not going to put up with the fuckery of gas and propane heating especially being around here you have to pay out of pocket and up front.
Propane furnace manufacturers say that their products typically last 5 to 10 years longer than electric furnaces which means that you ll be paying back your equipment longer.
If it is a fan assisted heating system you may not need to add much ducting.
You do not need a heat pump.
Homes in places like providence rhode island that burn heating oil or propane could not only drastically reduce their carbon emissions but also their heating bills by switching to electric heat.
Welp i m looking for a cost of converting an entire house from gas to electric.
At the least you will need 2 more circuts to the inside unit for heat strips.
Of course the upfront costs of propane furnaces can vary widely just like their electric powered counterparts do.
If you know that you have a forced air style hvac system such as an old oil or electric forced air furnace installed you can begin the conversion process relatively easily.
Convert from electric to a gas heating system.
Then propane then electric.
A final price point to consider.
To go electric you will need a new furnace and maybe a new electrical panel and service.
So with propane costing you 5 10 gallon the same heat from electric is costing you 26 84531 0 08 or 2 15 less than half the price.
A heat pump will allow you to heat and cool your home with just one appliance while an electric furnace would require a separate a c unit to cool your home in the summer.
We can help you convert from an electric heating system to a gas furnace or heat pump system.
If you are unsure of what kind of system you have in place you can contact a local contractor to let you know.
As is converting from electric baseboard heat to heat pumps in homes with ducts or homes with above average space.