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What types of furnaces are there?

The 3 main types of new furnace installations available are:

Gas Furnaces

Gas furnaces are the most commonly installed furnaces in Spokane homes.

More efficient than installed oil furnaces, but less than electric, gas furnaces are typically the cheapest to run, as they use natural gas as an energy source. With this, your home runs the risk of creating a buildup of carbon monoxide, and your furnace will require on-going maintenance throughout its life.

Gas furnaces are, however, the least expensive model to run using natural gas, making them a favorable choice for furnace replacement.

Electric Furnaces

The electric furnace is another popular choice for homeowners. Electric furnace installations are less expensive, as they require only electricity and not natural gas line piping installation or oil storage tanks.

On the flip-side, electrical furnaces are the most expensive to run due to their high usage of electricity. Electric furnaces still remain a common furnace replacement option with their comparatively lower purchase costs & minimal lifespan maintenance.

Oil Furnaces

Oil furnaces are not what they once were in Spokane, but they still offer some attractive benefits. Oil furnaces are able to heat large spaces evenly & have less emissions than gas furnaces, with no risk of carbon monoxide leakage in your home.

However, oil furnaces do require an on-site oil storage tank for fuel & an oil delivery service. Oil is typically more expensive than natural gas and has the lowest efficiency rating for heating per its energy source.

No matter the problem, our furnace installation technicians will determine your heating & furnace needs and finances before any work is done, so you will know what solution is best & most affordable for your new furnace system.