Comparison Report: Heat Pump vs. Electric Furnace
This comparison looks at a sample single story home that is 1800sq. ft. Built in mid-1980's, 4 occupants, all electric appliances, water heater setting is medium, double-pane windows, average air leaks, thermostat setting of 72 for heat & 78 for cooling. No gas or propane is used in this sample home.
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Sample w/ (Heat Pump) |
Sample (Electric Furnace) |
| Gas/Propane** |
kWh |
$/yr |
Gas/Propane** |
kWh |
$/yr |
| Refrigeration |
0 |
1,376 |
$115 |
0 |
1,376 |
$115 |
| Lighting |
0 |
1,356 |
$113 |
0 |
1,356 |
$113 |
| Cooking |
0 |
1,296 |
$108 |
0 |
1,296 |
$108 |
| Washer |
0 |
141 |
$12 |
0 |
141 |
$12 |
| Dryer |
0 |
1,100 |
$92 |
0 |
1,100 |
$92 |
| Dishwasher |
0 |
157 |
$13 |
0 |
157 |
$13 |
| Cooling |
0 |
5,829 |
$486 |
0 |
5,829 |
$486 |
| Heating |
0 |
3,554 |
$296 |
0 |
9,297 |
$775 |
| Water Heating |
0 |
5,618 |
$469 |
0 |
5,618 |
$469 |
| Total Per Year |
0 |
20,426 |
$1,704 |
0 |
26,169 |
$2,182 |
| Average Per Month |
0 |
1,702 |
$142 |
Savings of $40 a month & about $478 a year in this example.
Average price of .0834 per kWh. Your rate may vary |
2,181 |
$182 |
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