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ASH
Citizen
Username: Ash
Post Number: 68
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 3:37 pm: |     |
We've discovered our lovely 1930 gas stove must be junked, and are planning to get a new electric one, but need to make sure our electrical system can handle it, which may require installing a new outlet nearby. Can anyone recommend a good electrician for the job? |
Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 110
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 7:18 pm: | |
If there's a 220 line near by this can be done quite easily.
1st thins is why would you want an electric stove?
Feel free to call with any questions.
973-761-7000
Michael K. Mc Kell
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tourne
Citizen
Username: Tourne
Post Number: 245
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 9:47 pm: | |
I second that--to switch from gas to electric will cost a lot, both in initial investment and energy costs. Wouldn't recommend it. |
ASH
Citizen
Username: Ash
Post Number: 69
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 12:00 am: | |
I guess I'm just a little scared of gas stoves since I'm used to electric, and since this old one was leaking and almost blew up our house! What would the initial investment be for an switching to an electric stove? Are gas stoves cheaper to run, and cheaper to buy? |
Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 112
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 6:17 am: | |
Yes and yes.
I too have an electric stove and HATE IT.
Gas is less to buy and run.
Don't do it. To run a seperate breaker is about $100 per hour for an electrican 4 hour min.
Keep the gas and spend the money saved on a better gas appliance. (Viking)
Michael K. Mc Kell
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Wendyn
Citizen
Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 66
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 8:49 am: | |
You don't even need to spend the $$ on a "professional" style range which can cost $3000+. Many appliance companies offer professional looking appliances that work just as well for the home cook, and are more reliable and cheaper to fix if something goes wrong.
You will notice (if you watch the food network obsessivly like I do) that most chefs prefer gas cooktops because it is easier to control the temperature under the pot. Electric ovens seem to maintain heat more effectively for baking though. So the best bet for someone who likes to cook and bake is a dual fuel range (or gas cooktop and electric wall oven(s) if you have the space). They are a bit pricier than standard ranges ($1000+) but seem to be worth it if you bake a lot. I have an all gas oven and it is fine for everyday although I wish I had gone with a duel fuel.
All that being said I wouldn't turn down a Viking if I could afford it! My dream is having an Aga though... |
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
Citizen
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 1200
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 2:31 pm: | |
No, I believe ALL chefs prefer gas.
Electric stove burners take a long time to heat up and cool down. You can't tell by looking whether they're hot or how hot they are.
I have my first electric stove, and I hate it.
Both electric and gas stoves are dangerous. You get familiar, and you learn to deal with the dangers. Gas is not intrinsically more dangerous.
Gas stoves last a long time. Look how long yours lasted!
Tom Reingold
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ASH
Citizen
Username: Ash
Post Number: 70
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 4:10 pm: | |
So gas it is...and Consumer Reports rates a certain Hotpoint gas model a "best buy" at $550!! That's the one for me and my low-tech kitchen--I like to cook but I'm definitely not in the Viking market. Plus according to CR they are actually less reliable than many much cheaper models. (If you couldn't guess already I'm a big CR nerd!) |
jfburch
Citizen
Username: Jfburch
Post Number: 1114
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 - 4:14 pm: | |
What Wendyn and Tom said. Also, a new gas stove will likely be safer than the old one. |
Cynicalgirl
Citizen
Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 202
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 28, 2003 - 7:16 am: | |
Do any of you have a gas stove that "self-cleans?" Our house here came with a gas stove, which is fine, but I sure miss the self-cleaning feature on my former electric.
Any thoughts? I hate scrubbing the oven... |
lseltzer
Citizen
Username: Lseltzer
Post Number: 1934
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 28, 2003 - 8:00 am: | |
We have one. I think it's a Magic Chef. |
lseltzer
Citizen
Username: Lseltzer
Post Number: 1935
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 28, 2003 - 8:08 am: | |
BTW, what we bought, about 6 or 7 years ago, is a gas cooktop and oven with a smaller electric oven above. I don't know if this is still available, but if you're into the advantages of both it could be done. So far we haven't needed the second oven so we use it as a bread box. |
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
Citizen
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 1206
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 28, 2003 - 1:05 pm: | |
If you don't roast meat in your oven, you'll never need to clean it. But I'm sure that's not the answer you were looking for.
How much power does the self-cleaning feature use? A lot, I'm sure. Maybe you could save that money (and the extra money to buy the feature) and pay someone to do occasional cleaning.
Tom Reingold
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