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HeiressofBickworth

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44. In the winters of the 70's and 80's we had more frequent

Mon Oct 29, 2012, 10:25 PM

Oct 2012

power outages. I'm not sure what the power company has done, but we have few outages and they don't last but a few minutes. Even a couple of winters ago when a nearby community was out for 7 hours, we were out for less than an hour.

Electric stove/oven; gas hot water and heat. The problem with the heat is that it takes an electric thermostat to turn it on and an electric fan to circulate it.

Years ago I used to keep a cord or so of wood around. We have used the fire place for cooking and heating when desperate. However, now, with so few outages, I don't keep any fire wood around at all. We never use the fire place anyway.

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Just wondering, how many people here have gas stoves vs. electric stove . [View all] texanwitch Oct 2012 OP

Gas, w/ electric start. I use the range but not the oven in power outages. GreenPartyVoter Oct 2012 #1

I had a few townhouse friends come over to cook on the stove top. texanwitch Oct 2012 #2

that's what I have TorchTheWitch Oct 2012 #25

Gas stove here. And it has been a lifesaver during power outages. n/t RebelOne Oct 2012 #3

Yep. All I'll have is gas or propane. One match and you're golden. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #4

House is all electric but OriginalGeek Oct 2012 #5

We have electric, but I would 100% prefer a gas stove, for all the reasons above (plus "instant on") MiddleFingerMom Oct 2012 #6

I love my gas stove... Chan790 Oct 2012 #7

I even have gas Dearborn space heaters. texanwitch Oct 2012 #8

I have one of those too. Curmudgeoness Oct 2012 #35

That's what my grandparents had Art_from_Ark Oct 2012 #41

You can still buy them, new or used. texanwitch Oct 2012 #43

Electric. GoCubsGo Oct 2012 #9

My old neighborhood was pre electric lights. texanwitch Oct 2012 #13

We have a Wedgewood gas stove marzipanni Oct 2012 #10

Electric. progressoid Oct 2012 #11

gas stove and a fire place for toasting marshmellows. hollysmom Oct 2012 #12

Electric and I hate it! graywarrior Oct 2012 #14

I can't cook on a electric stove. texanwitch Oct 2012 #15

Neither can I. graywarrior Oct 2012 #18

The roast I cooked on the stove top was so good. texanwitch Oct 2012 #20

Cast iron pipi_k Oct 2012 #31

same with me TorchTheWitch Oct 2012 #26

I was so thrilled that the renovated duplex hifiguy Oct 2012 #27

Gas. I burn all the food with an electric stove because they won't get cool. kaiden Oct 2012 #16

Gas here. geardaddy Oct 2012 #17

Gas cooktop. Built the house 2011 to replace the one that burned down. It had gas cooktop, too. mnhtnbb Oct 2012 #19

Electric Populist_Prole Oct 2012 #21

I currently have an electric stove. cliffordu Oct 2012 #22

Pffffffffttttttthhhh! Curmudgeoness Oct 2012 #34

Gas. It's easier to control. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2012 #23

propane here, elec ignition Bertha Venation Oct 2012 #24

We got a gas stove because power outages are a way of life here. sarge43 Oct 2012 #28

gas, do not like it. stuntcat Oct 2012 #29

Propane here, but yeah... pipi_k Oct 2012 #30

"Nobody screws with my morning coffee!" sarge43 Oct 2012 #36

Letrit KamaAina Oct 2012 #32

Gas stove and water heater here. Curmudgeoness Oct 2012 #33

I've got gas... yawnmaster Oct 2012 #37

Electric stove, JoeyT Oct 2012 #38

Gas Crepuscular Oct 2012 #39

We have electric and I hate it. femmocrat Oct 2012 #40

Gas is supplied as a utility where I live. It would likely be shut off in a major earthquake. slackmaster Oct 2012 #42

In the winters of the 70's and 80's we had more frequent HeiressofBickworth Oct 2012 #44