> Gas appliances are generally have dirt simple mechanisms - they are cheaper and last forever. I remember renting years ago and the ANCIENT water heater went.

> Gas appliances are generally have dirt simple mechanisms - they are cheaper and last forever. I remember renting years ago and the ANCIENT water heater went. The landlord replaced it with a similar model with a pilot light. He said they last longer and have fewer problems. It used gas continuously, and though the landlord got longevity, I got the gas bill. Annoying.