I really want to get rid of all my gas appliances, not just because of the climate or indoor air quality benefits, but also so that I can cancel my gas service and have one less utility bill. (Especially since a big chunk of my bill is the infrastructure maintenance fee that I get charged whether I use much gas or not.)
On a related note, knowing about these options and switching to them are very different things. I’ve known about and wanted induction and heat pumps for over a decade, but can’t afford it/justify the expense until my existing appliances fail.
You may be waiting a very long time. Appliances sometimes last many decades.
If you’re in the US, take a look at the Inflation Reduction Act subsidies and at whether there are state/local/utility run incentives. Those can make it a bit easier if you have appliances which are approaching end-of-life.
I’ll also note that heat pumps may pay for themselves if you’re currently heating with propane or fuel oil.
I really want to get rid of all my gas appliances, not just because of the climate or indoor air quality benefits, but also so that I can cancel my gas service and have one less utility bill. (Especially since a big chunk of my bill is the infrastructure maintenance fee that I get charged whether I use much gas or not.)
On a related note, knowing about these options and switching to them are very different things. I’ve known about and wanted induction and heat pumps for over a decade, but can’t afford it/justify the expense until my existing appliances fail.
You may be waiting a very long time. Appliances sometimes last many decades.
If you’re in the US, take a look at the Inflation Reduction Act subsidies and at whether there are state/local/utility run incentives. Those can make it a bit easier if you have appliances which are approaching end-of-life.
I’ll also note that heat pumps may pay for themselves if you’re currently heating with propane or fuel oil.