furnace
How Does a Furnace Work?
A furnace is a key component of your home’s heating system, ensuring comfort during the cold months.
Here’s how it works:
Gas Furnace
- Burns natural gas or propane to generate heat.
- Transfers heat to a heat exchanger, warming it up.
- Blower fan pushes household air over the heat exchanger, heating the air.
- Warm air is circulated through your home via ductwork.
Electric Furnace
- Uses electric resistance heating to generate heat.
- Electricity passes through a resistive heating element instead of burning fuel.
- Heated air is distributed through the home using forced air circulation.
Furnace
Gas vs. Electric: Which Furnace is Right for You?
Gas Furnaces
- More cost-effective in Ontario due to lower gas prices
- Reliable for extreme cold weather
- Phasing out in some regions due to environmental policies
Electric Furnaces & Heat Pumps
- A cleaner, eco-friendly alternative
- No need for gas lines or venting
- Increasing in popularity with cold-climate heat pumps
Future of Home Heating
in Ontario
Ontario has not yet banned gas furnaces, but many new homes are switching to electric systems and heat pumps. As technology advances, cold climate heat pumps are becoming more efficient, making them a strong alternative to traditional furnaces.
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