Our new house (built in 2015) has gas heating, but the water heater and range are electric, unfortunately.
WHY WHY WHY did they do this??? I have to think that the decision by the builder was made either due to cost of appliances, and extra cost with venting the water heater, and/or being afraid that a buyer would be fearful of gas. Probably a combination of these factors.
Having cooked on gas stoves and in gas convection ovens, I much prefer gas. So does the wife. But shes said she doesn’t really care - honestly this is something I’d like to have, and is not being pushed by her, at all, although she would obviously enjoy using a gas range if we got one.
We aren’t at all concerned with safety because we have common sense and we understand cause and effect.
It’s also cheaper, and I like the idea that we would be able to cook, and have hot water in the event of power failure.
The range wouldn’t be too difficult - just have to run a gas pipe up from crawl space.
Water heater, much more involved, due to the venting requirement.
Any of you guys do this? What was the cost? Was it worth it? Do you like the gas appliances better?
Not sure exactly how long we’ll be in the house. I figure 7-10 years, maybe. I do wonder how long it would take me to break even on the costs that would be involved. Probably wouldn’t. IDK.
WHY WHY WHY did they do this??? I have to think that the decision by the builder was made either due to cost of appliances, and extra cost with venting the water heater, and/or being afraid that a buyer would be fearful of gas. Probably a combination of these factors.
Having cooked on gas stoves and in gas convection ovens, I much prefer gas. So does the wife. But shes said she doesn’t really care - honestly this is something I’d like to have, and is not being pushed by her, at all, although she would obviously enjoy using a gas range if we got one.
We aren’t at all concerned with safety because we have common sense and we understand cause and effect.
It’s also cheaper, and I like the idea that we would be able to cook, and have hot water in the event of power failure.
The range wouldn’t be too difficult - just have to run a gas pipe up from crawl space.
Water heater, much more involved, due to the venting requirement.
Any of you guys do this? What was the cost? Was it worth it? Do you like the gas appliances better?
Not sure exactly how long we’ll be in the house. I figure 7-10 years, maybe. I do wonder how long it would take me to break even on the costs that would be involved. Probably wouldn’t. IDK.