[WiscoDogsDad]

Good morning, all, and thanks in advance for any insights.

I have the opportunity to have TECO pull a gas line to my home, in Duval.

To help me with the decision, please share your monthly TECO costs...roughly...

I will ONLY be using gas for cooking, in the short term, but will have plumbing pulled to water heater and clothes dryer, for flexibility.

Thanks, and regards,

[GpaVader]

We've had them since we moved in 4 years ago. The builder had it installed and use if for cooking, dryer and water heater. Our bills are about $30 a month and have never had any issues with them.

When we were considering a whole house emergency generator, it was a nice option to use it for that as well.

For us, it was a requirement to have gas appliances, even though it limited our housing options, but glad we were able to find it.

[WiscoDogsDad]

Many thanks! I compromised, when I bought, and gas was NOT plumbed to the place I bought. I really wanted it, but chose to compromise.

I never even THOUGHT about the generator issue as a potential future use of the NG.

$30 is pretty compact.

NOW I have to decide whether to foot the install bill, from TECO....it's a decision...

[MrFlorida]

Our bill runs about $ 26 a month.

[WiscoDogsDad]

Many thanks!!!!!

[asianthree]

Gas stove, (use burners and oven 6 days a week)
dryer, (3 loads weekly)

tankless water heater. (Dishwasher, twice a week, 15+ showers a week)

Monthly bill $22, house is 2yo.

Last month we had a full house for 13 days of 6 extra adults each taking 2 showers per day,
Dishwasher ran everyday, stove only used 5 times.

$26 with that extra gas use.

However when the tankless is in need of yearly cleaning, you will notice a definite increase in cost, of up to $10.

You need to figure out cost of installation, buying new appliances, how long you will live in the house.

Can’t give you how much less seco bill is because we added 1000 sf with this house.

[Topspinmo]

IMO if put gas in don’t use CSST yellow corrugated lines in attic. IMO too high risk. Also IMO electric water heater much easier to replace and cheaper. Also IMO electric dryer same. If cook lot gas stove nice, if you don’t also IMO not worth it. I have gas, water heater, furnace, and stove bill runs. Around 30. In summer and around 80. In short winter months. All of this is my opinion so take it for what it worth?

From Google AI
Overview
Safety Campaign Reminds Homeowners of Hazards Related to ...
The main danger with corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) gas lines is the risk of gas leaks and fire/explosion from electrical arcing caused by lightning strikes. CSST's thin walls make it vulnerable to being punctured by lightning-induced electrical arcing, which can then ignite the escaping gas. These fires can be difficult to locate and can lead to catastrophic structural damage and serious injuries, especially for firefighters. Proper electrical bonding and grounding of the CSST system is essential

[WiscoDogsDad]

Thanks for the very granular reply! It's helpful for processing the future costs...even if I only use it for cooking, in the near term.

[WiscoDogsDad]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

IMO if put gas in don’t use CSST yellow corrugated lines in attic. IMO too high risk. Also IMO electric water heater much easier to replace and cheaper. Also IMO electric dryer same. If cook lot gas stove nice, if you don’t also IMO not worth it. I have gas, water heater, furnace, and stove bill runs. Around 30. In summer and around 80. In short winter months. All of this is my opinion so take it for what it worth?

From Google AI
Overview
Safety Campaign Reminds Homeowners of Hazards Related to ...
The main danger with corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) gas lines is the risk of gas leaks and fire/explosion from electrical arcing caused by lightning strikes. CSST's thin walls make it vulnerable to being punctured by lightning-induced electrical arcing, which can then ignite the escaping gas. These fires can be difficult to locate and can lead to catastrophic structural damage and serious injuries, especially for firefighters. Proper electrical bonding and grounding of the CSST system is essential

THIS was a very valuable point! I have emailed my insurance broker to ensure that this does not pose a hazard as determined by the insurance companies. Would NOT want to be dropped as a result of this install.

[rjm1cc]

Does TECO have different rates in different parts of the state? For hot water I paid about $43 in August. Heat 2100sq ft so my monthly budget is $86. Check your costs that do not vary with usage. Distributuion is the big one.

[ldturecek]

Our gas bill only 33.00 usually.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by wiscodogsdad

thanks for the very granular reply! It's helpful for processing the future costs...even if i only use it for cooking, in the near term.

you may want to consider running a line to a brand new natural gas bbq. No more trips to refill or worse, empty tank while your cooking and forgot your on your spare tank and you receive the evil 👁️ from u know who

[ellenwelsh]

I’ve had budget billing with TECO for 20 years, $19.10 per month for the last five or so.

[westernrider75]

Originally Posted by WiscoDogsDad

Good morning, all, and thanks in advance for any insights.

I have the opportunity to have TECO pull a gas line to my home, in Duval.

To help me with the decision, please share your monthly TECO costs...roughly...

I will ONLY be using gas for cooking, in the short term, but will have plumbing pulled to water heater and clothes dryer, for flexibility.

Thanks, and regards,

We use natural gas for cooking, heating hot water and clothes dryer. Bill is always right around $26.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by WiscoDogsDad

Good morning, all, and thanks in advance for any insights.

I have the opportunity to have TECO pull a gas line to my home, in Duval.

To help me with the decision, please share your monthly TECO costs...roughly...

I will ONLY be using gas for cooking, in the short term, but will have plumbing pulled to water heater and clothes dryer, for flexibility.

Thanks, and regards,

During summer all we use gas for is hot water and the clothes dryer. The “customer charge”, or the price of nothing, is the lion’s share of the bill. Also, with the Europeans buying so much of our North American gas, thanks to Putin’s war, TECO has to pay more, so we have to pay more. So for $8.40 worth of gas we pay $33.18

Customer Charge $24.41
Distribution Charge 6.2 THMS @ $0.55138 $3.42
PGA 6.2 THMS @ $0.80000 $4.96
Florida Gross Receipts Tax $0.39
Natural Gas Service Cost $33.18