Why choose an electric furnace?

With some of the lowest kilowatt-hour (kWh) prices in the country, electric heating remains extremely attractive in Quebec. But that’s not all: electric furnaces are safe, and their energy is among the cleanest on the market.

Time to replace your furnace? Here’s why electric furnaces are so popular!

At Confort Expert, we’re at your service to answer all your questions about electric furnaces. Here are some of the main advantages.

• No tank refilling!
• Odorless and environmentally friendly
• Low maintenance
• Power to suit your home
• Easy to install in almost any type of home
• No chimney, so much less heat loss

The electric furnace, a more efficient, cleaner and safer heating system

How comes? Thanks to a central system that delivers heat to every room for optimum comfort, but also :

• Variable-speed motor also available, which can improve air circulation in certain rooms
• Possibility of adding accessories to improve air quality, such as humidifiers, air purifiers, etc.
• Possibility of combining this heating system with central air conditioners or heat pumps for optimum comfort 12 months a year.

Good to know

• An electric furnace requires sufficient electrical input power; an electrical upgrade is sometimes necessary.
• At Confort Expert, we offer a turnkey service, including electrical work!
• Please note that the installation of oil furnaces is now prohibited, so the electric option becomes the logical choice.

This blog is mainly about forced-air furnaces, but we also offer electric hot-water boilers (hydronic systems), which can replace existing equipment or be added to existing equipment to create a dual-energy heating system.

Would you like to find out more about our electric furnaces, dual-energy systems or other heating and air conditioning products (wall-mounted air conditioners, central air conditioners, heat pumps), as well as our financing programs? At Confort Expert, our advisors come to your home, whether you live in Montreal, Laval, the South Shore or the North Shore. For fast, courteous service, give us a call!