Electric vs Gas heating, Know what’s best for you

Electric vs Gas heating 

Service Today has been the industry leader in the Australian heating and cooling sector for near a decade. We are well versed in this topic, and as such, this is not our first article regarding electric vs gas heating. Our previous articles include:

Pros And Cons Of Gas Vs Electric Heaters (Published 2016)

Everything You Need To Know About Gas and Electric Heating! (Published 2017)

Electricity vs Gas Heating: What’s Better for Your Wallet? (Published 2018)

Since our last article, the electric heating market has seen a boom. 

This is due to:

• The rise in popularity of convection heaters
• An increase in gas pricing 
• The rise of renewable energy options

Let’s revisit this topic to compare gas heaters to electric heaters.

There is a multitude of factors that may affect which form of heating is best for you and your home. Discuss your options with your local tradesman.

What costs more to install Electric or Gas heating? 

The first step is to determine if your home is capable of housing either an electric heating system or a gas heating system.

The installation of gas heating is a more expensive process. Especially if your home does not have an existing gas connection. Electric heating systems can be installed for a more cost-effective pricing point. It also does not require a specific connection for the house to possess prior (besides an electrical connection).

What costs more to run Electric or Gas heating? 

Which heating system has a cheaper cost to run. On average electric heating tends to be more expensive than gas heating. If your home uses renewable energy such as solar power this could be a consideration decreasing your cost of energy heating.

Which is safer Electric or Gas heating?

Like most appliances in the home, safety considerations should be taken for the operation and maintenance of the heaters to ensure longevity.

Both heating methods present their own potential hazards. Electrical heating possesses a low risk of electrical fires. Gas heating poses low risks of carbon monoxide leak affecting air quality and the potential of gas combustion. Making electric heating the safer option.

Electric and gas heating warranty

It is common for heaters to come with a warranty condition of service. This changes brand to brand, though electric heaters tend to require maintenance more often to maintain a warranty. Always ask your tradesman about the warranty conditions of your heater.

	Electric Heating	Gas Heating
Cost of installation	Lower	Higher
Cost to run	Higher	Lower
Safety	Low threat of electrical fire	Low threat of carbon monoxide leak and combustion
Warranty	Needs more frequent service to follow the warranty	Needs less frequent service to follow the warranty

Conclusion

The performance of each heater is dependent on the area of the home that is being heated. In general, an electric heater will work best when warming smaller indoor areas. Gas, however, is capable to distribute heat in larger spaces and outdoor areas.

Contact service today to discuss what heating system would be best for you. Our experts are up to date with the latest in electric and gas heating products and installation.

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