[patrickpresti]

Hello,

We are doing a house renovation on Long Island and we are relocating the clothes dryer to the second floor. Right now we have electric appliances minus the gas hot water heater and boiler. Is there any benefit to switching over to gas appliances?

Thanks,

Pat

 

[rjniles]

You have the big ticket items, WH & heating boiler, on gas. Gas is cheaper than electric but the payback to install gas connections for a stove and dryer would be long. Plus the cost of new appliances.

 

[patrickpresti]

You have the big ticket items, WH & heating boiler, on gas. Gas is cheaper than electric but the payback to install gas connections for a stove and dryer would be long. Plus the cost of new appliances.

All good points. I guess I need to first see what my kw/hr and btu/hr costs from the utility companies are to see if it's worth switching over for the use cost..

 

[WhatRnsdownhill]

go with gas, its cheaper...cooks better in the kitchen..try stir frying on an electric stove...have you priced copper wire yet? black gas pipe is cheaper..labor costs for a licensed plumber and electrician are about the same..