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How often do you have to get those tanks filled, especially in the winter?
I am so undecided as to whether to get gas lines for the dryer and stove (would be $800 for the lines), or just stick with electric, especially since I have only ever cooked on an electric stove. All my pots are for the radiant heat stove. Is the propane much less expensive than using electric for those two things?
We love having LP gas for running our 36" stove, dryer and 2 on-demand water heaters. The ability to have all of the hot water you need (after it has run through the pipes and heated up) is priceless. Also, do not need to worry about a water tank that can leak and cause damage. Our on-demand tanks are outside on either end of the house so do not require special venting. Our LP tank takes approx. 100 gallons and we have it filled by the gas company 2x/year. We also have solar so our cost to run the house on electric is $26/month. I am a bit spoiled as I have not had to cook electric for more than 20 years. It is a difficult decision, but having the luxury and cost savings of doing it during your building process is quite a benefit. When building, we put in both gas lines and a 220 electric outlet for both the stove and dryer just in case....