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    ladylewis Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 8, 2007, 04:08 PM
    How toconverting gas furnace to electric
    How do you convert a gas furnace and water heater to all electric and is it difficult
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    Nov 8, 2007, 04:16 PM
    You have to replace the gas furnace with an air handler. Depending on how much heat you require will determine how many Kv heat strips you will need. This will also require either 1 or 2 new 220 volt circuits to be run to your air handler. There is also probably going to be a need for a transition from your duct work to your new air handler. As far as your hot water heater you will need to get a new electric water heater, which will also require a new 220 volt circuit. I have over 20 years experience in doing this type of conversion. I hope this helps you decide what to do.
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    Nov 8, 2007, 04:17 PM
    The gas furnace could be used as the air mover for a heat pump evaporator coil and the outdoor unit replaced with a heat pump, as for the water heater you would have to replace it with a electric water heater, Good luck ,Mike
    P.S. The most expensive way to heat your home is with an electric furnace and not allowed in many states.
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    Nov 9, 2007, 03:14 PM
    I have to agree with ACETC - switching to an electric resistance furnace is generally not a good idea. Heat pump coil on top of a gas furnace (dual fuel) can be the most economical to operate in many areas, but it is generally an expensive system.

    Let me ask - why are you considering a switch? Are your gas bills high? Is the gas furnace or hot water heater not adequate or not working correctly? Or are you new to the house and am more familiar with electric equipment?

    One other consideration - your home may not have a large enough electrical service to handle switching to electric heat and hot water without an expensive service and\or electrical panel upgrade.
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    Jul 25, 2009, 05:52 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mechpe View Post
    I have to agree with ACETC - switching to an electric resistance furnace is generally not a good idea. Heat pump coil on top of a gas furnace (dual fuel) can be the most economical to operate in many areas, but it is generally an expensive system.

    Let me ask - why are you considering a switch? Are your gas bills high? Is the gas furnace or hot water heater not adequate or not working correctly? Or are you new to the house and am more familiar with electric equipment?

    One other consideration - your home may not have a large enough electrical service to handle switching to electric heat and hot water without an expensive service and\or electrical panel upgrade.
    First of all I live in canada, electric furnances are allowed, but I have a brand new electric hot water tank, and gas is very expensive here I would just prefer 1 bill
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