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On Apr 9, 12:54=A0pm, George wrote:
On 4/9/2013 12:46 PM, KenK wrote: Just had my propane tank filled -
~$5 =
gallon? Much more expensive than in
the past.
If I replaced my hot water heater with an electric next time it
needs replacing what is the price difference - electric more, less
or about equally expensive? Then too I'll need to get an electric
line run. (I h=
ave
room for more breakers.) Then I'll replace my gas cooking range -
that shouldn't be too expensive. That will free me from propane.
What say? Not worth the expense and trouble?
TIA
You haven't provided any information to make a decision.
Also I would think there would be some online calculators
or similar where you could see some real comparisons or
plug in your own numbers. A big factor is how much hot
water you use.
Very little. I live alone. Showers and washing dishes mainly.
What makes sense for a one person
household vs a family of 6 with teenagers could be very
different. And whether electricity costs 9c/kwh or 18c.
$0.155. Monthly bill usually ~$60, about $20 more when I run the A/C.
As for converting the cooking, I doubt it amounts to enough
to make it worthwhile, at least from just the energy usage
part.
If I just use the gas range I'd have to still spend $70 a year for
propane tank rent.
--
"Where there's smoke there's toast!" Anon