Re: Home heat w/out electric use

edavid3001@xxxxxxxxx wrote: 
We loose power every so often in the winter.  Sometimes for 6-12 hours.

While my furnace is gas, the electric being out means it doesn't work.

What options are there for getting heat in the house with the electric
out?

I already have a gas fireplace which works when the power is out, but
it doesn't heat the entire house so we have to sleep in that room.  It
also smells bad.

I've found this option;
http://www.shop.com/op/aprod-p19252931?sourceid=3

Any other options?



Deep-cycle batteries and a power inverter to run the gas furnace and a few lights. Or a small generator for the same purpose.

You probaby have a gas stove in the kitchen, and they usually are not vented. Does the oven work without electricity (some do, some don't.) You can use the oven set to a moderate temperature (oven door closed!) to heat the kitchen and surrounding rooms.

Best regards,
Bob
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