Gas vs Cooking range in Townhome (renters, townhouse, water heater)

[okapex]

Most of the new construction town homes are offering electric cooking range. Adding gas range costs more than $500. I believe gas range will save some $$$. But I was advised that electric range is preferred compared to gas range. Also this option of cooking range doesn't matter in if you want to sell off or rent that property.

So would like to know your thoughts. TIA.

[adamwmcknight]

Your post seems to make statements but I see no question.

Are you asking which will cost less? Which renters wants? Which more buyers prefer?

I am sorry but I can't tell.

[lauradrops]

Gas range is preferred by most. I hate an electric cooktop and will never own one.

[hertfordshire]

Originally Posted by adamwmcknight

Your post seems to make statements but I see no question.

Are you asking which will cost less? Which renters wants? Which more buyers prefer?

I am sorry but I can't tell.

S/he is asking our thoughts on whether or not there is benefit to spending the extra money for the gas stove.

Personally OP, I would have loved a gas stove in my townhouse, but I bought after construction was complete, so it wasn't an easy option to install (there's gas to the house for heat and the water heater, but it wasn't run to the stove). IMO, adding a gas stove won't add to the value of the house when it's time to sell, but it might make the house more appealing to a buyer.

But it's far easier (and cheaper!) to add as the house is being constructed than it is after the fact. So I say go for it.

[Pixel_Dent]

Gas is preferable if you intend to cook. Electric ranges are better if you just intend to use them as storage.

[twoisbetter]

Cooks will want gas. Not sure why they would say otherwise.

[take57]

From a cook perspective:
1. Gas
2. Induction
3. Traditional electric

[MikeJaquish]

Generally, for an investment property I would stay with electric. It will not hurt the rent amount for very many people and electric is cleaner.
Likewise for resale. I would not expect to get better resale value for the $500 investment.

If YOU are a serious cook, you probably ought to spend the $500 on your kitchen, but resale or rental do not support the investment, IMO.

[frankpc]

I always though a dual fuel range - gas cook top and electric oven was the cat's meow. Baking can be impacted by the extra water vapor produced in a gas oven so an electric oven can be preferred. Gas cook top minimizes inertia of heating/cooling compared to electric. An induction cook top can help with minimizing the inertia, but pricey and requires suitable pots/pans.

But to Mike's point, if a rental then I'd go electric in this area. Enough of them around that they don't stick out.

Frank

[MB1972]

Gas.