Consumers strongly prefer natural electric gas heaters because it is comfortable, convenient, reliable and efficient. Today's heating systems offer incredible choices to contractors, builders and homeowners, from top-of-the-line furnaces that achieve efficiency levels of more than 90 percent, to moderately priced units that meet or slightly exceed the minimum efficiency standard of 78 percent, so that customers don't have to pay for more efficiency than they need.Natural gas heat feels warmer than heat produced by an electric heat pump. energy efficient room heater is delivered from forced-air systems at temperatures ranging from 120-140 degrees Fahrenheit. In contrast, the air from an electric heat pump is typically delivered at 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit warm enough to heat a room, but cooler than the average human skin temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit