Today’s homebuyers are more demanding than ever when it comes to the comfort and efficiency provided by their homes. Propane-fueled heating systems enable builders to offer the ultimate in heating comfort and energy efficiency, while remaining environmentally responsible.
Forced-air central furnaces fueled by propane, on average provide warmer air than electric heat pumps. Additionally, propane furnaces, even ultra-high efficiency models, have low-profile designs, so they can fit into tight spaces with height restrictions or narrow side clearances – even a closet.
Many models can be installed and vented in a variety of ways, and some are even certified for zero clearance on side and back, to sit flush against walls.
A new technology in propane heating systems is a combo-heater that uses water heaters to provide space heating.
The water heater operates conventionally until heat is needed. Hot water then circulates through a water-to-air heat exchanger coil in the air handler of the furnace, and warm air is distributed throughout the house by ducts. These units can achieve up to 90% efficiencies for both water and central heating.