Water Heaters - Changing from electric to natural gas

I have natural gas running to my house for my fireplace, outside grill and my dryer. I wondered if there is some way I can tap into my gas lines and run lines to change my water heaters and oven to natural gas. Is this even possible? How expensive?

Thanks!

Kim

No way to answer that sight unseen. Generally, you have gas to the house so the answer is probably yes. But water heaters and stoves add a lot of load ( CFM or BTU) so there is a question of sizing. Assuming the supply to the house is large enough, then the big expense will be tapping in and/or running new, larger pipes to feed the new loads.

A good plumber could give you a price quote. We would have no idea what your job would cost.

Thank you! I appreciate your help.

Kim

Aside from taking the gas line to the water heater into consideration, you need to take into account venting out the exhaust of a gas water heater.

The electric water heater does not require an exhaust flue because there is no combustion involved. With a gas heater you will need either a metal vent or pvc vent depending on the style gas heater you get.

One thing a appreciate about the builder of this house. Gas or electric available for WH, dryer, and range. I'd lobby to have it a requirement for anywhere gas is available.