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[-] Grabthar@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

For sure, most use oil or propane as a primary heat source when gas isn't available. But those rely on both expensive fossil fuel and electricity to run, so a backup that doesn't depend on either is handy, especially with all these once in a century storms we get every year now. Wood makes for a cheap, effective backup. Used to be so common in housing too. Now we just get gas furnaces and gas fireplaces for show. Still, I wouldn't go out of my way to get a woodstove. I agree that a backup generator is plenty for most situations. But if you have an older home with a fireplace, keep a half cord around and make sure the chimney is clean.

[-] HiTekRedNek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Propane doesn't need electricity to work.... The tank is pressurized, and opening a valve allows it to flow.

[-] Grabthar@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Unless you have an old system with a pilot light, you are probably dependent on an electric ignition system. Those have been the norm for a couple decades now for propane and natural gas furnaces.

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