I have both a gas furnace and a gas hot water heater in my home in Albany, NY. But it doesn't matter if I don't have electricity. Even if I have gas, nothing will work without electricity. The furnace needs electrcity to operate the blowers and the electronic start. The hot water heater has an electric inducer to bring in air from outside the house. Without electricity, the hot water heater doesn't work either.

If I have to go for an extended period of time without electricity, maybe its time to consider going to a hotel out of the affected area. :shrug:

There are permanently installed gas powered electric generators available that you can have installed next to your home. The generator would provide sufficient electrical power to run the AC/heating air handlers and all other normal house electrical loads. Probably not worth the expense in TV but would be if you lived near the coast.

Do you the names of companies who can install the underground propane tank and gas plumbing? We're having a home built in St. Charles and would like to have this done as soon after the closing as possible. We'd like to swap out the hot water heater and stove right after the closing as well or better yet have the gas appliances delivered in the first place.
Our sales rep said he doesn't know too much about this, other than that folks have it done.

Hey bluedog,

Our gas was installed by Jerry Franklin - his number is 352-347-5567 or 352-266-1403. He was recommended by our TV builder.

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Thanks Katezboz, I'll give them a call.