{"id":1002,"date":"2021-11-08T11:00:05","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2021-11-08T10:09:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T15:09:45","slug":"does-a-gas-furnace-use-electricity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resheatandair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/does-a-gas-furnace-use-electricity\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a Gas Furnace Use Electricity?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Winter is here and we\u2019re sure you\u2019re spending more time indoors. When you\u2019re all bundled up on those winter nights indoors getting cozy through the help of your heater, you might start to wonder some things. One question that we\u2019ve gotten from customers in the past is \u201cDoes a gas furnace use electricity?\u201d We want to take the time to explain this today. It\u2019s a valid question. You might think a natural gas furnace doesn\u2019t need to use any electricity. The truth is that it does.<\/span><\/p>\n

Furnace service in Bloomington, MN<\/span><\/a> is something that we want to be as approachable and easy as possible for you. This is why we keep our blog up to date with topics like this and match it with quality service in the field. Let\u2019s discover what parts of your natural gas furnace system use electricity today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Parts of a Furnace Use Electricity?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s start with the question that we\u2019re sure is on your mind\u2026 what parts of your furnace use electricity? There are actually a couple.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Furnace Igniter<\/span><\/h3>\n

So, the first part of your furnace that\u2019s using electrical power is the furnace igniter. Some customers are shocked to hear this. This is the case, though. Electrical power is required to ignite the flame in your furnace system. Although this is just one part of your heating process, it\u2019s quite an important one. It\u2019s what starts the process and allows the entire system to heat as a whole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Furnace Fan Motor<\/span><\/h3>\n

The other main part of your furnace system that uses electricity is the furnace fan motor. Most older furnace systems use a single-speed motor. In this instance, your furnace relies on electrical power to get the fan moving. Once it\u2019s moving, this fan is responsible for moving all of the warm air through your ducts and, subsequently, throughout your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bonus: Variable Speed Systems<\/span><\/h4>\n

Single-speed fan motors are the most common systems in our area. When these systems run, they only have two settings (100% or 0% AKA on or off). Variable speed fans aren\u2019t as common but you still might have one in your home. These allow you to run your heater on a sliding scale. The same electrical power is required to start this fan, but you can save yourself money on electrical power by running it at reduced power when necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Relevant Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n

While we\u2019re here, we want to answer a couple of other relevant questions surrounding your gas furnace and electricity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Will a Gas Furnace Work Without Electricity?<\/span><\/h3>\n

No. Your gas furnace can\u2019t start or push warm air throughout your home without electricity. This is why your heater typically turns off when the power goes out. It\u2019s also why it\u2019s a great idea to have a backup generator for any circumstances like this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Electricity Does a Gas Furnace Use?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Not much. The amount of electricity that your gas furnace uses is about the same amount of electricity used to run a blender or power your laptop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Residential Heating and Air Conditioning today to <\/b>schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a> with our team members. Feel the Difference.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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