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Staying Cozy in Dallas: Electric vs. Gas Furnaces

Although the Dallas-Fort Worth area is known more for its hot summers than its frigid winters, every home needs a reliable heater to see them through the coldest days. Choosing the right heating system for your home’s needs is important.

Furnaces are an effective and popular heating option, but many homeowners wonder if a gas or electric furnace is better. Below, we’ll go over the advantages of each system and how the pros at AirCo can help you stay warm this winter.

Gas Furnaces

A natural gas furnace uses a pilot light to ignite a burner. The burner heats the system’s heat exchanger, which warms cold air from the furnace’s intake. That warmed air is pumped through your home through a ductwork system.

Below are the advantages you should consider before purchasing a gas furnace for your home.

Pros of Gas Furnaces

• More efficient and effective at heating your home
• Operating costs are much lower than electric furnaces
• More environmentally friendly than heating systems that are fueled by oil, wood, or electricity produced from fossil fuels
• Increase your home’s resale value since many people prefer gas over electric

Electric Furnaces

Electric furnaces work similarly to gas furnaces, except they use electricity to heat the system’s elements, also called coils. The coils heat cold air from the furnace’s intakes and pump this heated air into your home through ductwork.

Consider the following advantages of electric furnaces before deciding if this system is right for your home.

Pros of Electric Furnaces

• The upfront installation costs are significantly lower than gas furnaces
• There’s no need for a gas line, which isn’t available in many areas
• Operate more quietly than gas furnaces
• Usually have longer life spans than gas furnaces
• Safer with no risk of gas leaks or carbon monoxide poisoning

Which Furnace Is Right for Your Home?

When determining which type of furnace is right for your home, it’s important to consider each system’s heating efficiency, your budget for upfront and ongoing costs, and gas appliance safety. Also, if your home doesn’t have a gas line, it’s unlikely that the system will be a viable option for you. The experienced and knowledgeable professionals at AirCo can help you determine which system is right for your home.

Choose AirCo for Furnace Installation Services in the DFW Metroplex

Founded in 1990, AirCo has vast experience installing and servicing gas and electric furnaces for homeowners throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and surrounding areas. When you choose our family-owned and -operated team for your heating system needs, you can expect the following:

• Licensed, insured, and background-checked technicians
• Industry-leading guarantees
• Two-year installation warranty on parts and labor
• Same-day service
• No overtime charges or additional fees for night or weekend services
• Free estimates on replacements
• Convenient “on our way” calls before technicians arrive

If you need heating installation services for your home, turn to AirCo. Call 817-591-1225 today to schedule an appointment.