Furnaces

Gas vs. Electric Furnaces: Which One Is Right for You?

Furnaces have used many types of energy and fuel throughout their history, starting with wood and coal. Today, most furnaces either use natural gas or electricity. The two types have their own pros and cons.

• Gas Furnaces: Pros include high heating power and a lower cost to run. Cons include a more expensive upfront price and some possibilities of safety hazards if the unit is not properly maintained.
• Electric Furnaces: Pros include a lower upfront installation cost and longer service life. Cons include slower time to heat a house and often higher operating costs.

Choosing the Right Furnace for Efficient Home Heating

What type of furnace is right for your home? It depends on several factors. If your home doesn’t have a natural gas line, then you’ll want an electric furnace. If you have a natural gas line, we usually recommend going with a gas furnace because of their powerful heating and energy-saving capabilities.

However, we strongly recommend you always work with professionals when it comes to making any choice about installing a heater. Not only will pros like ours help you balance out the pros and cons of the type of furnace, they’ll know the proper size of furnace to install that will provide the necessary comfort for your house without wasting power.

Frequent Furnace Problems and How to Fix Them

Modern furnaces are extremely durable. However, no manufacturer has yet built a furnace that will never fail. You may expect to run into occasional furnace issues. Affordable Home Services is ready to come to your assistance for any of these common furnace troubles:

• Broken ignition system
• Burners that won’t stay lit
• Delayed ignition
• Failed sequences or failed control board
• Inadequate ventilation
• Gas flow issues
• The limit switch keeps shutting the furnace off
• The furnace trips the circuit breaker

Even if a problem seems "minor," don’t ignore it. The issue may be only a surface symptom of a much bigger problem. The sooner you call for our technicians, the easier the problem will be to fix and the safer your furnace will run.

Importance of Routine Furnace Maintenance

The best way to avoid repairs in the first place is to arrange for regular maintenance for your furnace. We offer heating maintenance through our Home Wellness Club. Heating maintenance also improves furnace performance, energy efficiency, and longevity. Reach out to us today to sign up.

We serve Weld and Larimer Counties, Greeley, Fort Collins, Windsor, Loveland, and many more - check out our service areas page to see if we serve you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Is a gas or electric furnace better for my home?
Answer: It depends on your home, utility access, and comfort needs. If your home does not have a natural gas line, an electric furnace may be the practical choice. If gas is available, a gas furnace is often recommended because it provides strong heating power and can be more energy efficient during Northern Colorado winters.

Question: What furnace services does Affordable Home Services provide?
Answer: Affordable Home Services provides furnace installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance for homeowners in Northern Colorado. Their team works on both gas and electric furnaces and services all brands of residential heating and air conditioning equipment. Emergency service is available, along with free estimates on replacements.

Question: What are common furnace problems that need professional repair?
Answer: Common furnace issues include a broken ignition system, burners that will not stay lit, delayed ignition, failed control boards, poor ventilation, gas flow problems, a limit switch that keeps shutting the system off, or a furnace that trips the circuit breaker. Even minor problems should be checked before they become larger safety concerns.

Question: Why is routine furnace maintenance important?
Answer: Routine maintenance helps prevent avoidable furnace repairs, improves heating performance, supports better energy efficiency, and can extend the life of the system. A pre-winter tune-up is especially useful before the heavy heating season begins. Affordable Home Services offers heating maintenance through its Planned Maintenance Program.

Question: Where does Affordable Home Services offer furnace service?
Answer: Affordable Home Services serves homeowners throughout Northern Colorado, including Weld and Larimer Counties. Their furnace service area includes Greeley, Fort Collins, Windsor, Loveland, Eaton, Evans, Johnstown, Severance, Timnath, and nearby communities. Homeowners can check their service area before scheduling furnace repair, replacement, or maintenance.