2006-12-09 17:49:28 · 8 answers · asked by littlemamma1977 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i live in charlotte nc and it is cheaper to run electric here than it is to use gas and i am looking for a house to buy but i wanna make sure i can easily change it over to all electric if it isn't already. my electric bill runs about 80 bucks a month and that is running the heat all the time so you can see why i would rather have electric.
2006-12-09 20:16:56 · update #1
It depends on what you can do to save on labor. The only things Gas should be Heat, Water Heater and Stove. Just replace them. IF, the stove have electric great, if not, you need to run 220/230 Volt wire to that and the same for the water heater and central heat. Central heat unit only is about $1200-2000 and the labor run you about $1000. Cook stove and wires run about $1000 with labor if you lucky. Water Heater with wires and labor around $800. This Ball Parking big time and I assuming these three things only. So, Figure about $5,000 depending on where you live, city codes, labor, materials. Could be more, I doubt it be less, if you have to hire everything done.
2006-12-09 18:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Im guessing that you have gas and want to use electric?
A Few things though
In most areas Gas is cheaper then Electric.
And labor for gas is cheaper then electric.
Its easy to run a new gas line then electric. with the new products for gas (Gas Tight) its easy to run.
Anyways the amount all depends on where you live and the codes.
I have been in the field 20yrs plus and If I did my house in all electric verse a house 30miles away there is almost a 1500.00 difference in price.
The state (Usa) has a guide line for the most part but also does the city. so there is alot to take into account for the amount it will cost you. Plus the permits and inspections you will need.
So with that in mind And since I dont know where you live I would not feel correct if I was to give a price.
And it might be a easy 1300sq ft house or a 2 story To many things to add up without knowing alot more about your house.
PS (NOTE) If you do have it done MAKE SURE who ever you use is a Electric Contractor. Even though Im sure you could find a cheaper price withsome else its not worth it.
Plus if something was to go wrong they have to fix it and they will get the permits and inspections you will need. If you were not to get a inspection or permits and you went ot sell your house you will run into alot of problems also if your house caught on fire and these things were not done your insuriance will not pay for the fire.
Goodluck and sorry I could not give you the answer you wanted.
2006-12-09 18:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by Kos 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since you haven't actually bought the house yet I would stipulate this to the Realtor. Tell them you want all electric but, look for six inch walls and ceilings that are insulated down there as well as sidewalls. You want generally new appliances because older ones will eat up any saving you want to achieve.A newer furnace and air-conditioner that's been well maintained. Anything less then I stated and your defeating your purpose.
See if you can get the owner to give you the last few years of the utility bills to compare with the gas and oil in the area. This will give you an index to go by. The structure is only as reliable as the the utilities and appliances when it comes to savings.
2006-12-09 23:21:05 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ok..first off your main service feed probably would need upgrading!(aprx cost $2000) second...you would need all new electrical baseboard or furnace bought and wired...(cost $3000-5000).or more....third adding any devices such as range, water heater..dryer, add ($2000-3000)...ac,($2000-3000)
Fourth...YOU have NO idea what electric will run you if you NEVER had all electric!
Gas is cheaper(BY FAR!) in 99% of the country...and electric is going up even more! My bill(no heat) used to be less than $100 a month...now its $250 a month and if I decide to turn on my electric heat it goes up to $500 a month setting it only at 58 degrees at night and 64 in the day (only when I'm home)
and my home is only 800 sq feet with all new energy double pane windows, doors, new roof and insualtion ...etc..
so i would stick with gas...
2006-12-10 04:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consider this: Get a house with a gas furnace, and have an electric heating element installed in the ductwork and wired to the furnace fan. This is not difficult or that expensive, and then you have "dual fuel", so depending on gas or electric rates, you could choose what fuel to use to give the best economy.
2006-12-09 23:18:41 · answer #5 · answered by roadlessgraveled 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since up to 50% or more of the cost could be labor, it really depends upon the area in which you live.
2006-12-09 17:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by MisterRE 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm assuming you mean furnace, water heater, dryer and stove? Labor between 2500 and 6000. Depends on access. This does not include the appliances or ductwork.
2006-12-09 17:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by Mike H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-09 18:01:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋