Efficiency of Propane Furnaces & Heaters

If you are thinking of switching to a propane furnace, you might be wondering about whether it’s the best choice for the environment, and for your wallet. Actually, high efficiency propane furnaces are an affordable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly heating option that is economical to operate.

Propane furnaces can provide effective space heating for any size floor plan, with a versatile installation capability due to its PVC combustion air intake and sideways exhaust piping design. More importantly, the air used for combustion is taken from outdoors, making high efficiency propane furnaces a safe heating option.

Propane is Environmentally Friendly & Safe

Propane is an alternative fuel source that does not produce high carbon emissions.  When compared to other heating options, propane not only has lower emissions, but it is a more efficient heating source with lower heating costs.

Propane is made from the process of refining crude oil and natural gas.  Since it is a light, simple hydrocarbon, it is one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels.  In addition, it is non-toxic, meaning that is not harmful to soil or water and will not endanger the environment.

Propane vs Oil & Electric

Propane gas furnaces are more efficient when compared to oil furnaces. Oil furnaces typically produce heat at about 60% efficiency, meaning that for every dollar you spend on heating oil, you’ll only get about 60 cents worth of heat. Propane gas furnaces, on the other hand, are much more efficient, with ratings typically 90% or above. Appliances and furnaces that run on propane also have a longer life span, making them a more efficient, long-term choice.

When compared to electrical heating systems, propane powered heaters are much better equipped to provide higher, more stable temperatures. They also tend to be more energy-efficient than electrical heat pumps in real-world scenarios, with efficiency ratings between 70 and 96 percent.

Propane Costs

Per litre, the price of propane is generally cheaper than oil or electricity. When you also factor in the costs of installing and maintaining your heating equipment and the average lifespan of the equipment, propane proves to be the less expensive option, being about 30% less costly than electricity and 25% less costly than oil. Propane heaters are also less expensive to repair than other types of heaters.

Propane is an alternative energy source that offers many advantages. Not only it is a superior energy source, it’s clean and non-toxic to the environment. Propane furnaces are significantly more energy-efficient than electric heat pumps or oil furnaces. In addition, furnaces that run on propane have a longer lifetime, helping you save money and energy over time.

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