Oil or Gas: Which Furnace is Right for You and the Abilene Weather?

As we get further in to November and the temperature begins to dip, we’re faced with the impending decision of when to turn the heat on. For some folks, that time has already come and for others, it is looming large. Of course with colder months quickly approaching now is the time to take in to consideration replacing your home’s furnace because no one wants their furnace to go out in the middle of the coldest day of the season.

So when it’s time to get a new furnace, how do you know whether you should go with an oil furnace or a gas furnace? Well we’re here to help answer that for you. After all, there’s no good reason for being bundled up in 10 layers in the middle of January because you didn’t know your furnace was about to go out.

Take a few seconds and read what both types of furnaces can offer and give us a call at (325) 692-5850 if you have any further questions.

Oil Furnaces

Up-front cost is lower than gas furnaces
Give more heat than other furnaces
Easily serviced by the oil delivery company
Maintenance can be more intensive as a result of dirt and grim buildup
Fuel costs are more than gas furnaces
Less efficient than gas furnaces

Gas Furnaces

More efficient than oil furnaces
Cheaper fuel compared to oil furnaces
*Note: your home must be in an area where a gas supply is available
Not as much maintenance required
Provides less heat than oil furnaces
Up-front cost is 10-25% more than similar sized oil furnaces

No matter which furnace you pick, your comfort should never be in question, so make sure you make the most informed decision possible. If you happen to have any questions during the process, don’t think twice about giving Abilene Air-Tech Inc in Abilene a call at (325) 692-5850. We’re more than happy to help answer all of your furnace questions.