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Old 10-22-2007, 05:30 PM
 
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I just bought a home in CT. I discovered that the range in the home is electric. I have never cooked with an electric stove and all the input I received thus far has been in favor of gas. I am considering having a gas line installed and purchasing a new gas stove.

I'm not familiar with the costs of gas versus electric in CT. Any advice? Also, does anyone know approximately what the cost is to have a plumber install a gas line?

Thanks in advance.
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Old 10-22-2007, 05:35 PM
 
Location: Tolland County- Northeastern CT
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I also prefer a gas range. I love gas cooking. The cooking costs are low- considering I also have gas heat, and I cook much- my bills in the summer are about $15.00, with the heat off. My dryer and electric hot water are electric.
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Old 10-22-2007, 06:14 PM
 
Location: Long Island, NY
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I just bought a home in CT. I discovered that the range in the home is electric. I have never cooked with an electric stove and all the input I received thus far has been in favor of gas. I am considering having a gas line installed and purchasing a new gas stove.

I'm not familiar with the costs of gas versus electric in CT. Any advice? Also, does anyone know approximately what the cost is to have a plumber install a gas line?

Thanks in advance.
Hi i don't live in CT, so i can't help you there, but I will say I love cooking on an electric stove......once you get use to it .
I have a glass top electric stove, which is very easy to clean.
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Old 10-23-2007, 12:28 AM
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Location: Central Connecticut
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I always cooked with gas until I moved into a place without gas service. I thought it would be horrible, but I've to learned to love cooking on the steel coil elements. When they get red hot, they heat very evenly and get hot!
How many gas ranges are self-cleaning?
Even the electric pilot stoves can be hazardous.

About 5 years ago, there was a house around the block that totally exploded when a light switch was turned on while there was a natural gas leak. It wasn't the first time and it won't be the last.

Electric would definitely be my preference now that I've learned how to cook better using one.

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Old 10-23-2007, 12:46 AM
 
Location: the boonies
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i say gas buddy. it's way cheaper!! whereever you live. also if your going to use electric, check how many watts your electric stove uses. as gas stoves dont use any watts. maybe just to ignite or for the clock a gas stove will use watts. but the difference in watt useage is alot.
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Old 10-23-2007, 06:25 AM
 
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I don't know the cost because it was already here when I moved in, but natural gas is not available in my area. I have two tall propane tanks that supply my gas stove with the juice they need. A propane company fills them twice a year, I can't even remember how much it costs me because it is such a small amount.

I cook a lot and the only good thing I see about electric is that it boils fast. Other than that it stinks. The response time when you turn down the heat from high to low is seriously slow. There is a good reason why you never see professional chefs cooking on electric...

I forgot to add the other great thing about gas stoves...you can still use them when you lose power!
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Old 10-23-2007, 07:01 AM
 
Location: New England
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Have a read through this threat...it talks about the things you are asking.

//www.city-data.com/forum/conne...ggestions.html
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Old 06-19-2009, 04:11 PM
 
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Which is better to use in Colorado Springs to cook on gas or electric stove?
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Old 06-19-2009, 08:06 PM
 
Location: In the north country fair
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Gas is always better. In fact, it's what the pros use. Again, I am sorry that I don't know about costs re: installing but I think that the money you spend on installation is money that you will save with regard to day-to-day expenses in the long run. Gas is so much cheaper, especially in CT, and so much better.
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Old 06-20-2009, 04:00 AM
 
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I don't think gas is better-in fact, I had the gas stove line capped off in the house I bought recently, and purchased an electric stove. For me, it's about safety, and I'm not comfortable with gas stoves. However, they are statistically safe.

I'm not a 'chef' but I do cook for a large family. I've cooked on gas stoves though and I don't get all the hype, as far as normal everyday home cooking (I can understand in a restaurant environment, preferring gas).

Oh, I just saw this thread is old. What did you decide, OP?
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