Gas vs Electric Range

[ChickensRDinos]

I have always had gas since learning to cook. I know three different people who redid a kitchen and went with electric and all three regretted it.

 

[bruceha2000]

What they all said

2011 $3,000 stainless JennAir electric with convection: oven is hot on the right side. So much for "even heat with electric". The smooth top cartridges cost over $300 and, it turns out, you can't use the grill unit on the right side so if you want the big stock pot on the back and the smaller sauce pan in the front WHILE using the grill on the left side, tough noogies. It replaced a non convection model that could grill on either side. If I had only known, figured convection would use less electricity. I replaced 2 circuit boards on that one - not cheap. The paint on the cook top surround started to peel after about 7 years. I WISH someone else made a combination cook top/grill stove but no one does. I'm thinking a little competition would be a good thing for JennAir/Maytag.

"Came with the house" 1932 Insulated Glenwood DeLuxe running on propane. NOTHING to break, no electronics, works great even when there is no power. You can see the flames under the pot and learn how to adjust for what you want to cook by sight. Not so easy with electric. Potatoes or pasta boiling over? Turn the gas down and it stops. On the electric, move the pan off and wait. Wife and daughter say the oven doesn't hold even heat. Since I've never baked anything in it I don't know.

Bruce

 

[oldrooster]

The post about pilot lights is correct it will heat the kitchen, slightly of a summer, but many newer gas stoves have electric starters. kinda like a propane grill other when you turn it on the stove atomically clicks the lighter until lit, and if the power is out a match will light it. and there are flaws in many appliances but many people buy a gas stove with a gas oven because in most cases the oven heats more evenly and you have more of an instant heat and easier control of the heat plus when it's off it's off and less of a cool down period.

 

[bruceha2000]

The post about pilot lights is correct it will heat the kitchen, slightly of a summer, but many newer gas stoves have electric starters. kinda like a propane grill other when you turn it on the stove atomically clicks the lighter until lit, and if the power is out a match will light it.

My stove isn't that fancy. If you want a burner lit, you reach for the butane lighter. Yet another thing on the stove that can't break.

I thought it would get old but it really is no big deal. The lighter sits on a shelf over the stove.

Bruce

 

[Gallina Sarda]

I have a dual-fuel stove. Gas on the top for maximum heat control. Electric in the oven to maintain the heat at a stable level; fluctuation during baking is a cook's enemy! Your SO is spot on. The Wolf dual-fuel is a wonderful workhorse in my kitchen. It's got the simmer option on all burners which is wonderful for sauces, reducing and extended simmering times. Dual fans in the oven really move the air for convection. Really is a nice stove! Happy cooking!

 

[oldrooster]

If I wanted a convection oven, I'd buy a commercial model not a home style model, because I would like to know it would work properly. If I ever build my dream home I would have a commercial stove, not certain I want or need a convection oven, but I want a LARGE oven, plenty of burners and a grill that I know would work properly.... And all of it either natural or propane gas...

 

[Gallina Sarda]

If I wanted a convection oven, I'd buy a commercial model not a home style model, because I would like to know it would work properly. If I ever build my dream home I would have a commercial stove, not certain I want or need a convection oven, but I want a LARGE oven, plenty of burners and a grill that I know would work properly.... And all of it either natural or propane gas...

Youll get more BTUs with natural gas, if you're looking for efficient cooking. Don't forget commercial cannot be installed directly up against cabinetry, you'll have to allow 6-8 inches space all around since commercial stoves are uninsulated. You can get a "home style" range with the same commercial burner configuration and BTUs, just depends on your budget the convection component is an option that you don't need but certainly comes in handy for serious roasting!

 

[kuntrygirl]

GAS all the way!

 

[EweSheep]

I love my electric stove and oven. Even when there is power outages, there is the propane grill or camp stove LOL!

I hated gas but love my gas fed water heater...perfect for hot showers on power outs days. I loathe the electric fired water tanks, worthless if you ask me. Also gas fed furnance, NO electric!

Gas prices skyrocketed and electric can be too but overall, its cheaper in the long run.

 

[Gallina Sarda]

What they all said

2011 $3,000 stainless JennAir electric with convection: oven is hot on the right side. So much for "even heat with electric". The smooth top cartridges cost over $300 and, it turns out, you can't use the grill unit on the right side so if you want the big stock pot on the back and the smaller sauce pan in the front WHILE using the grill on the left side, tough noogies. It replaced a non convection model that could grill on either side. If I had only known, figured convection would use less electricity. I replaced 2 circuit boards on that one - not cheap. The paint on the cook top surround started to peel after about 7 years.  I WISH someone else made a combination cook top/grill stove but no one does. I'm thinking a little competition would be a good thing for JennAir/Maytag.

"Came with the house" 1932 Insulated Glenwood DeLuxe running on propane. NOTHING to break, no electronics, works great even when there is no power. You can see the flames under the pot and learn how to adjust for what you want to cook by sight. Not so easy with electric. Potatoes or pasta boiling over? Turn the gas down and it stops. On the electric, move the pan off and wait. Wife and daughter say the oven doesn't hold even heat. Since I've never baked anything in it I don't know.

Bruce

Hey Bruce! Wolf makes a combination stove top and griddle/grill option. Gotta love a Wolf"