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Rocketgirl8097 t1_iv7awvx wrote

Fail to see how it adds cost to construction. Its much more costly to retrofit. Plus when the sale price is $400-500k of the new home, whats another $20k for heat pump system. Keep it in perspective. I dont see where its much less to put in gas you still have to install ducting throughout the house.

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Prototype_es t1_iv8zool wrote

Especially since furnaces and heat pumps utilize the same ductwork and the coil is installed with the furnace

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bdevel t1_ivan6h7 wrote

It's cheaper to install a heat pump and operate a heat pump. The installation of a furnace plus A/C is twice the work. A friend bought a new DR Horton house which only had a gas furnace. They spent $8,000 to add AC. They keep the thermostat at 68 degrees and still pay $300 for gas in the winter. So stupid to use install a furnace which you'll have to rip out later.

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burneracct664453 t1_ivb15ww wrote

Eliminating gas infrastructure also can save builders money, I don't know the exact costs, but I know it isn't cheap. Gas utilities are shit scared about this, so they may have dropped prices for new hookups/developments.

Also, everyone pays meter fees for gas meters, I think I pay around $110/year just for the privilege of having a gas meter, further longtime savings for home buyers with all-electric homes.

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Rocketgirl8097 t1_ivdcbt7 wrote

My son had gas heat when he lived in Spokane. It really wasn't cheaper and was just another bill to keep track of.

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merc08 t1_ivu84cb wrote

> further longtime savings for home buyers with all-electric homes.

Which is a hilarious way to shoot yourself in the foot. Our gas stove and fireplaces still worked during the multiday power outage last week.

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