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I don't think I've ever lived in a house with fossil fuel heat that worked without electricity. Hot water, sure, but not heat. Typically the thermostat itself i
by mikepavone 4y ago
I don't think I've ever lived in a house with fossil fuel heat that worked without electricity. Hot water, sure, but not heat. Typically the thermostat itself is at least partly electrical and beyond that you need electricity to power the blower motor for forced air or a circulation pump for hot water heat.
- Mavvie 4y agoNot exactly fossil fuel heat, but recently I was staying at a place that had a wood burning furnace which is explicitly designed to work even if the power goes out. The hot air naturally rises and pressurizes the vents slightly, and the only constraint is you have to set the damper in a way that keeps the fire small/cool. I don't think it would be possible with natural gas or anything like that, as you really do need a thermostat...I assume a continuous burn without the blower is not something they're designed for.