Electric Heating, Air Conditioning Cooling, Floor Hydronic Heating

The key advantages of gas vs electric heating are:

• Lower running cost
• More environmentally friendly
• Unaffected by electricity outages

Both systems can be run through floor or ceiling ducts, and both can incorporate add-on refrigerated cooling.

It is also important to consider the area you need heated. The question may not be gas vs electric heating, but rather whole-of-home vs space heating.

If natural gas is unavailable in your area, or you do not wish to connect your home to natural gas, there are still ways to create efficient electric heating. See below for tips on how to make your home more energy-efficient, or speak to our engineers about the most efficient electric heating for your home or business

Running cost may vary greatly, depending on a number of factors:

• House Design (size, ceiling height, window coverings, insulation etc)
• Gas Vs Electric Heating
• Duct Location
• Other Gas/Electric Appliances

Natural gas-fired ducted systems with a 4-5 star rating will generally be cheaper than even relatively efficient electric heating. The total cost depends on the above factors and on your usage.

Creating efficient electric heating or gas ducted heating reduces the running cost. This can be done by:

• Turn off the system when people will be sleeping or out of the house
• Install insulation in your ceiling and walls
• Seal gaps around doorways and windows
• Reduce the ‘set’ temperature – the higher the temperature, the higher the cost

Add-on refrigerated cooling can be run through the same ductwork as gas or electric heating. Due to placement of ducts and air humidity, evaporative cooling needs its own ductwork.

No. Incorrectly performed gas installation or maintenance work can create a serious health and safety risk. A licenced electrician or gas plumber can provide you with a compliance certificate for any work done, which protects you if any problems develop later.

In using licenced tradespeople, you can be confident that you won’t breach your manufacturer’s warranty conditions. Furthermore, you need to be aware that many kinds of electrical and gasfitting work must, by law, be performed by licenced or registered professionals. Protect your home and yourself – use a professional gasfitter or electrician.