gas furnace

noun

1. a furnace using gas as a fuel.
2. a furnace for distilling gas from a solid fuel, as coal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gas furnace¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

They’ve talked about installing solar panels, which would require replacing the roof, or replacing the house’s two older gas furnaces with an electric heat pump, Bellis said.

From Los Angeles Times

Converting home heating systems from natural gas furnaces to electric heat pumps is seen as a way to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

From Science Daily

In the U.S., shipments of heat pumps outpaced those of gas furnaces by more than 15,000 units in January, according to the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute, a trade association for manufacturers.

From Seattle Times

That prospect, along with the long-term value of increased efficiency, was enough to persuade me to take the plunge on a system that was a bit more expensive than a comparable gas furnace.

From Los Angeles Times

Heat pumps, a highly efficient technology that has grown in popularity in recent years to rival gas furnaces, have mainly been an option for owners of houses.

From Seattle Times