WE ARE EXPERTS CONVERTING FROM ELECTRIC TO GAS HEATING
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We can help you convert from an Electric heating system to a gas or electric heat and heat pump system. Switching to gas can be expensive based on these cost factors. The energy savings you experience may not eventually pay for the cost to install it, especially if you have to add a forced air system to your home for the first time. But switching to gas will generally raise the value of your home, and you’ll spend less per month on energy bills and experience greater comfort.
Switching from Electric Heat to Gas Heat​
Converting to natural gas or propane can provide substantial savings when compared to electricity. Currently, natural gas costs approximately 70% less than electricity. Propane costs approximately 35% less respectively. The cost of electricity has been on the rise for some time now and with the promise of more increases in the near future, some homeowners have no choice but to find alternate ways to heat their home.
Over the years, we have successfully converted hundreds of homes from electric to gas, both natural and propane.
As a homeowner looking to convert from electric to gas where do you begin?
Fortunately, converting from electric to gas is easy and only takes two steps to complete:
Step 1 Install a supply of gas
We will work with Enbridge to confirm that there is natural gas close by, recommend the best system for your home and apply for a new gas service on your behalf. A natural gas meter can be installed on your house at no cost to you if it is within 90 feet of the road allowance. For propane customers, companies will deliver a tank to your house as a complimentary service. For homeowners who have a forced air electric furnace, the installation involves simply taking the electric furnace out and putting the gas furnace in and running a line to the meter.
Step 2 Select your heating option
The first and most common option is the removal of the existing baseboard heaters and installation of ductwork. Central air conditioning, air purification systems such as HEPA filters and ultra violet lights become an option when you have ductwork installed. An HRV (heat recovery ventilator) is another choice with a lot of benefit. It can control humidity issues and circulate fresh outside air into the home. (Click here for more info on HRV’s).
Another option is to install a ductless split air conditioner and heat pump. As the name implies, there is no ductwork involved with this heating and cooling selection. Ductless Split Systems are cost effective and space savers. They work really well in a condo or townhouse environment.
Step 3 New equipment will be installed, gas meter activated
We will make an appointment to install your new equipment and remove the old equipment and arrange for your meter to be installed and activated. In the end, your new equipment will be turned on and, in accordance with the Technical Standards and Safety Act, we will then conduct a safety inspection.
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Sun Star Heating & Cooling
Sun Star Heating and Cooling is GTA’s most trusted provider of heating and air conditioning services. Whether it's rental, maintenance, repair, or installation, we're available 24/7 and you'll always speak to a live person. Our team is committed to total customer satisfaction! We look forward to helping you with your space comfort needs.