If you’re looking to replace your home’s furnace, you may be wondering what kind of options you have. Today’s furnaces are available in natural gas or oil burning options. Both types of furnace create heat by combusting the fuel within the furnace and then delivering the heated air into your home through the use of a blower motor and your home’s ductwork.
Whether you get an oil or gas burning furnace will depend a lot on what’s available in your area. If you’re in a metropolitan area, you’ll likely have access to natural gas. Those living in remote areas or very cold climates may choose an oil furnace since oil can be delivered off the beaten path and oil furnaces create the hottest heat around.
Right now, both oil and gas heating prices are at an unusual low. If you’re looking for a highly efficient furnace, gas or oil will do just fine. Manufacturers like Carrier offer oil and gas furnaces that are up to 98% efficient. To decide exactly which type of furnace you’ll need, talk to an experienced HVAC contractor you can trust, preferably one with NATE certification, the professional certification of the HVAC industry.
