When the patented Electro-Mate zero-clearance electric conversion system is added to a gas, propane, or oil forced air furnace, it becomes a Dual Fuel heating system. It is eligible for the off-peak electric rate. The plenum heater provides 100% efficient electric heat most of the time. During cold nights and peak control times, the fossil fuel furnace will automatically turn on to heat the home.
The unit is available in upflow and downflow models and in a variety of KW sizes, depending upon the square footage you need to heat. Plenum heaters are installed by qualified HVAC contractors. Your electrician will wire it to your service and connect it to your load management control box. The unit is compatible with central air conditioning. In upflow models the Electro-Mate plenum heaters sits above the A-coil in the plenum of your furnace. Your fossil fuel furnace fan is used to circulate air for operation of both the electric and fossil fuel heating systems.