Heat Pump vs Furnace

Compare heating options on your rates: delivered $/MMBTU by fuel (electric, heat pump, gas, propane, oil), heat-pump-vs-furnace, the economic balance point / switchover, and heat-pump COP at a temperature. Gas appliances need a licensed installer.

Heat Pump vs FurnaceCompare a heat pump and a gas furnace on delivered cost per MMBTU using your own electricity and gas rates. See which is cheaper to run and by how much.$/MMBTU by FuelRank electric resistance, a heat pump, natural gas, propane and heating oil by delivered cost per MMBTU using your own prices. See the cheapest way to heat.Economic Balance PointFind the break-even COP where a heat pump and a gas furnace cost the same to run on your rates. Above it the heat pump wins; below it the furnace does.Heat-Pump COP at TempCalculate a heat pump COP from its heat output in BTU/h and electrical input in watts at a given outdoor temperature. COP = BTU/h ÷ (W × 3.412).

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