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Old 09-09-2020, 07:24 PM
 
Location: NBTX, Sand Diego, Denver
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Thank you, thank you all!
Just trying to figure your area out, I guess there are large areas where natural gas was never put in by the developers, or if it was it's only for hot water heaters.
The house is only 1400 sq.ft. so it should be fine. Most likely coils with blower, maybe it is a heat pump.
Mini splits sure are cool and the way to go, especially to retro fit a room that has no duct work. We've installed those in some areas at work and have been very pleased!
So yeah, shouldn't be an issue. This first place we live in will only be temporary until we find "The One" to hang our hat on...
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Old 09-09-2020, 07:43 PM
 
Location: New Braunfels, TX
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In a LOT of areas, it's the geography. LOTS of limestone bedrock in the area, and trenching gas lines can be pretty expensive.
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Old 09-10-2020, 05:24 AM
 
Location: West Grove, PA
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After having an apartment with one years ago, I swore never again. I prefer the comfort of natural gas. And not to mention cooking with natural gas. Never an electric stove again. What’s weird is that my neighbors house I think is the only house in the neighborhood with electric heat. Not sure what the story there was.
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Old 09-10-2020, 04:17 PM
 
Location: New Braunfels, TX
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What’s weird is that my neighbors house I think is the only house in the neighborhood with electric heat. Not sure what the story there was.
Some folks actually prefer electric heat. We're not one of them, but unfortunately our neighborhood doesn't have gas available.
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Old 09-10-2020, 06:50 PM
 
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I like my gas clothes dryer. Got it from Home Depot (online). None are on floor display anywhere in San Antonio. Must not be popular at all.
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Old 09-10-2020, 07:13 PM
 
Location: NBTX, Sand Diego, Denver
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In a LOT of areas, it's the geography. LOTS of limestone bedrock in the area, and trenching gas lines can be pretty expensive.
Ah, see. Even more good info. Geologic reasons.
No, I'll make sure the forever house has gas or at least propane.
I haven't used an electric range for over 30 years, hate it...
Much rather have a gas heater as well.
We're starting out in a duplex in New Braunfels, we hope to end up in a house in the hills anywhere in between New Braunfels and Boerne. Maybe Spring Branch or Bulverde, but I can't see into the future...
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Old 09-11-2020, 04:36 AM
 
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Future Texas resident here with a question: isn't propane available? Perhaps I missed it, but I don't see anyone commenting on it. Here in the Midwest, rural places where gas lines haven't been installed yet, folks have a large propane tank sitting outside, and that serves their heat & stove.
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Old 09-11-2020, 04:58 AM
 
Location: San Antonio
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Future Texas resident here with a question: isn't propane available? Perhaps I missed it, but I don't see anyone commenting on it. Here in the Midwest, rural places where gas lines haven't been installed yet, folks have a large propane tank sitting outside, and that serves their heat & stove.
Yes, those that live off main line use propane. My son lived in downtown Boerne and has propane.
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