Electric vs propane

What is the hassle of removing, filling and replacing 40# (in our case) propane cylinders worth?

We have the CheapHeat system in our furnace, so making the choice is as simple as flipping the "Gas/Electric" switch in the control closet.

Rusty

"If one gallon of propane is equal to 27 kWh of electricity, then we can compare the costs of these fuels directly by looking at the price per unit (propane gallons or kilowatt hours) and finding the price difference. This can easily be done by looking at your electric bill and multiplying the price per kWh by 27. The resulting number will be a dollar figure that will be either greater than or less than the price of a gallon of propane. For example, if you are paying 12¢ per kWh, the electrical cost comparison figure to a gallon of propane will be $3.24 (.12 x 27 = 3.24). Electricity is cheaper than propane if propane is selling for $3.24 per gallon or more and propane is cheaper than electricity if it is selling for less than $3.24 per gallon."

Of course a special trip to get propane tank refilled needs to be account for. I try to include that in other shopping trips.

Chris

For two days I would use whatever makes us comfortable.

I'm in Rockport where it's a lot cheaper than over there on Mustang Island. So if you can afford to stay over there why sweat the small stuff? Anyways we have the fireplace plus a ceramic heater and our average electric bills for the winter down here are around $110. We usually do 2 propane tanks for 4 months. The 7 gallon propane tank used to cost $24 - $25 for a fill up but Tractor Supply is only charging something like $2.12 a gallon so I might start heating with propane again.