Our new study energy savings consumer economics and greenhouse gas emissions reductions from replacing oil and propane furnaces boilers and water heaters with air source heat pumps looks at that particular question.
Convert propane furnace to electric.
The cost of propane is crazy.
If you are shopping for a gas furnace you may want to go with one that has a high afue rating between 90 and 98 5 as these will save you the most money in the long run although the units themselves may be slightly more expensive upfront.
I have no idea what a new furnace would cost plus the installation for it.
The cost of gas propane around here is astronomical compared to a house that has an electric furnace range water heater.
I curently have propane furnace stove and water heater.
Not to mention you have to drop 2000 for the season up front on gas.
Moreover to maximize efficiency and energy use most propane furnaces today use an electronic ignition eliminating the need for a standing pilot light.
The report finds that replacing oil and propane furnaces boilers and water heaters with high efficiency electric heat pumps.
Has anyone done this and seen a benefit.
Does this make any sense to do at all.
I am thinking about switching my furnace out at my house from propane to electric.