QUESTIONS
1. Electric heat is rated in which of the following terms? (kW, Btu/h, gal/hr)
2. The individual heater wire size is dependent on which of the following? (voltage, current, kW, or
horsepower)
3. Electric heat is supposed to glow red hot in the air stream. (yes or no)
4. When a fuse blows several times, a larger fuse should be installed. (yes or no)
5. What control component starts the fan on a typical electric heat furnace?
6. When the fumace air filter is stopped up, which of the following controls would cut off the electric heat
first? (the limit switch or the fuse link)
7. Which instrument is used to check the current draw in the electric heat circuit? (ohmmeter, voltmeter, or
ammeter)
8. Is electric heat normally less expensive or more expensive to operate than gas heat?