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    Nov 22, 2008, 07:23 PM
    Converting from gas to electric heat
    I currently have gas heat. Would it be more cost effective to covert to electric heat?
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    Nov 22, 2008, 07:49 PM

    Taking in consideration;

    1) How much is it going to cost to replace the existing system.

    2) How much is the new system going to use(KWH)

    3) How much is a KWH in your area,and has it been stable for the past few years?

    These are research questions for you.

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    Nov 22, 2008, 07:56 PM
    Also you cannot convert your present furnace from gas to electric BUT you can by a new high efficiency gas furnace and that will save you some $$$ on your heat bill.

    OR you can buy a heat pump with an electric furnace and also save some $$$ on your utility bill.
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    Nov 22, 2008, 09:51 PM

    ,, instructions on converting gas furnace to electric furnace,,
    1. remove gas furnace
    2. replace with electric furnace.
    3.before considering this swap-out,be sure you take into consideration that you are going to need somewhere around 60 to 80 amps more of electric usage from your electric breaker box,, some breaker boxes arn`t big enough to handle it
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