In today’s modern world, electric furnaces have a lot of advantages over the traditional gas ones. They have less movable parts and hence are easier to install and maintain.
Many companies manufacture electric furnaces, but only a handful of them are quality providers. One of these companies is Goodman which is a leading producer of furnaces. Electric furnaces are less expensive, lightweight, and small in size but more reliable.
Goodman furnaces are considered the best in the market, but they also provide cheap, affordable, and expensive ones depending on the quality and other factors. Electric starts from $700 and can go up to $6000 including installation depending on these three factors given below.
Airflow
When choosing an electric furnace, there are many options available according to the airflow the furnace can accommodate. There are various furnaces available from 1.5 tons to 6 tons which you can buy according to your needs. This also depends on the airflow the air conditioning system is accommodating.
Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM)
When buying an electric furnace, CFM is useful when adding the furnace to the air conditioning system to get a straight cool or a heat pump. 1200 CFM, 1600 CFM, and 2000 CFM are the options available when buying an electric furnace.
- 1200 CFM can accommodate 1.5 to 3 tons of airflow,
- 1600 CFM can accommodate 3.5 to 4 tons and,
- 2000 CFM can accommodate 4 or 5 tons of airflow.
When adding an air conditioning system to the furnace, we need an equivalent of 400 CFM for each ton of air conditioning we are adding. 1600 CFM for 4 tons of air conditioning. 1200 CFM furnaces can cost you $650 to $850, while 1600 CFM ones come in the range of $700 to $950 excluding installation.
Variable Speed Blowers
Variable speed blowers are one of the advantages that electric furnaces feature. These blowers provide enhanced airflow throughout your home. These variable-speed blowers also provide enhanced airflow and also help you save some money on electricity bills.
Electric furnaces with variable-speed blowers are also expensive, but they are worth the money being added to the cost. You can also use variable-speed furnaces with conditioning systems to improve airflow, efficiency, and energy savings.
Electric furnaces are much better than traditional furnaces in terms of their advantages in this modern world. Electric furnaces are also better in terms of energy savings and efficiency. There are many types of heating systems available, but furnaces are widely used because of their better maintenance costs than others. Goodman furnaces are easily available online with 24×7 support with easier repairs.
Now, when you know the factors on which the pricing of an electric furnace is fixed, it is easier to choose the right one for you and your household.
Get in touch with Kahl AC for your regular heating repairs and heating installations in Magnolia. Contact us at (281) 900-3868 for AC, furnace, and air filter systems installations and repairs.
