Sinks: If you live in a house and get your water from the city, your sinks should function as normal. ... This applies to both electrical and gas water heaters, as even gas heaters require electricity to ignite the pilot and maintain correct supply needs.

Do showers use electricity?

What's more, because water coming out of shower heads is supposed to be hot water, showers are also energy hogs. They're typically one of the largest drags on the hot water heater in the home, and water heating itself accounts for almost 17 percent of total home electricity, according to the Department of Energy.

Do toilets use electricity?

Your toilet does not require any electricity to operate. It can run even if the power is off. With that in mind, a toilet does require water to function properly – which could leave you in a bind if your water is temporarily turned off.