"Becca" <becca@hal-pc.org> wrote in message
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> Omelet wrote:
>
>> I grew up with a gas stove and I do agree that they have their advantages
>> when it comes to heat control, but I have this paranoia about a flammable
>> liquid being pumped into my home. I specified all electric when I was
>> looking for a house. ;-)
>>
>> But that is a personal thing... I have nothing against gas stoves, I just
>> don't want one.
>
> Since you live in Texas, you are aware that many of your neighbors prefer
> to use gas, because of the cost. My water heater is gas, so is my clothes
> dryer, my central heat is also gas. My husband was born in Brooklyn, but
> raised in Long Island. Like you, he is not comfortable with gas, at all.
>
> Having a gas line, IMO, is similar to having a water line. There is not a
> problem, unless something goes wrong. BTW, we have a couple of carbon
> monoxide detectors, just in case. Thanks for mentioning that.
>
> Becca

I, too, Om, have a problem with gas (in our case propane). We recently have
changed to all electric, with the exception in the winter when it falls
below zero, it will turn to gas. (Waiting for the boom!)
But we still use the carbon monoxide detectors for our safety. Many
insurance companies will lower the rates if you have them.
Dee Dee