OT: Electric or Gas Debate? Cost to go to Gas?

[NotCranky]

Gas piping is figure on BTU’s available using “developed length” for the diameter of
pipe(s) in the run. For such short distance as you mention it likely in not going to be problem if the pipe in the garage is at least 3/4″ and is also near the regulator which is usually is right at the meter.

Possibly the meter is farther away, but gas comes to the house on a larger line(to protect available btu’s and then steps down to a smaller pipe, either way you would still be fine. If the doubt raised bothers you, have a plumber calc it out, or otherwise remove the doubt, and give you a bid while they are at it.

[bearishgurl]

I have always had a gas cooktop, as well as gas downdraft cooktops. I like to regulate the flame height also.

HOWEVER, I am very interested in induction cooktops. Their temperature can easily be regulated and they are lightening fast! They are AWESOME to watch heat up in the dark!

Here is an older article on them but is accurate except for the prices. I have seen the 4-burner induction cooktops for as little as $700 in the past year. They DO require a higher electrical service than is available in many homes, though. And you will have to have new pans to cook on them. Aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron will not work.

See: http://home.howstuffworks.com/induction-cooktops.htm/printable

[bearishgurl]

I have always had a gas cooktop, as well as gas downdraft cooktops. I like to regulate the flame height also.

HOWEVER, I am very interested in induction cooktops. Their temperature can easily be regulated and they are lightening fast! They are AWESOME to watch heat up in the dark!

Here is an older article on them but is accurate except for the prices. I have seen the 4-burner induction cooktops for as little as $700 in the past year. They DO require a higher electrical service than is available in many homes, though. And you will have to have new pans to cook on them. Aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron will not work.

See: http://home.howstuffworks.com/induction-cooktops.htm/printable

[bearishgurl]

I have always had a gas cooktop, as well as gas downdraft cooktops. I like to regulate the flame height also.

HOWEVER, I am very interested in induction cooktops. Their temperature can easily be regulated and they are lightening fast! They are AWESOME to watch heat up in the dark!

Here is an older article on them but is accurate except for the prices. I have seen the 4-burner induction cooktops for as little as $700 in the past year. They DO require a higher electrical service than is available in many homes, though. And you will have to have new pans to cook on them. Aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron will not work.

See: http://home.howstuffworks.com/induction-cooktops.htm/printable

[bearishgurl]

I have always had a gas cooktop, as well as gas downdraft cooktops. I like to regulate the flame height also.

HOWEVER, I am very interested in induction cooktops. Their temperature can easily be regulated and they are lightening fast! They are AWESOME to watch heat up in the dark!

Here is an older article on them but is accurate except for the prices. I have seen the 4-burner induction cooktops for as little as $700 in the past year. They DO require a higher electrical service than is available in many homes, though. And you will have to have new pans to cook on them. Aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron will not work.

See: http://home.howstuffworks.com/induction-cooktops.htm/printable

[bearishgurl]

I have always had a gas cooktop, as well as gas downdraft cooktops. I like to regulate the flame height also.

HOWEVER, I am very interested in induction cooktops. Their temperature can easily be regulated and they are lightening fast! They are AWESOME to watch heat up in the dark!

Here is an older article on them but is accurate except for the prices. I have seen the 4-burner induction cooktops for as little as $700 in the past year. They DO require a higher electrical service than is available in many homes, though. And you will have to have new pans to cook on them. Aluminum, stainless steel and cast iron will not work.

See: http://home.howstuffworks.com/induction-cooktops.htm/printable

[bearishgurl]

[quote=UCGal]My personal preference is to have gas for the range/stovetop. It’s easier to make quick changes to the temp. I prefer electric for the oven – baking and roasting you want a consistent, dry, oven. But I’ve been told that the newer gas ovens cook much more evenly than they used to.[/quote]

I prefer electric for the oven also. Two years ago, I replaced a wall oven that died with a “convection” oven. They are a little harder to install because of the large fan on the back. Convection cooks much faster but I do not use convection for baking, only roasting.

If you will install wall ovens, I would highly recommended ONE 30″ oven under your counter/cooktop as opposed to two 25-28″ ovens (or 28″ micro/oven combo) at eye level. Then install your 30″ micro-hood above the cooktop. The 25-28″ ovens are too small for large items and both need to be running when you are cooking a lot. One large oven is cheaper to run.

A decent 30″ convection oven retails for $2,000 to $3,000. But you may be able to score a “floor sample” for less than half price. That’s what I did at Lowes. I just had to pay for it and come back in a couple of days to pick it up when they removed it from their display. Ask your retailer if they have any appliances on display they will sell you. They will usually be at least half off (and a little dusty … lol). If they’re not, make them an offer. They may have to get back to you after consulting mgmt. I’ve bought appls this way for years.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=UCGal]My personal preference is to have gas for the range/stovetop. It’s easier to make quick changes to the temp. I prefer electric for the oven – baking and roasting you want a consistent, dry, oven. But I’ve been told that the newer gas ovens cook much more evenly than they used to.[/quote]

I prefer electric for the oven also. Two years ago, I replaced a wall oven that died with a “convection” oven. They are a little harder to install because of the large fan on the back. Convection cooks much faster but I do not use convection for baking, only roasting.

If you will install wall ovens, I would highly recommended ONE 30″ oven under your counter/cooktop as opposed to two 25-28″ ovens (or 28″ micro/oven combo) at eye level. Then install your 30″ micro-hood above the cooktop. The 25-28″ ovens are too small for large items and both need to be running when you are cooking a lot. One large oven is cheaper to run.

A decent 30″ convection oven retails for $2,000 to $3,000. But you may be able to score a “floor sample” for less than half price. That’s what I did at Lowes. I just had to pay for it and come back in a couple of days to pick it up when they removed it from their display. Ask your retailer if they have any appliances on display they will sell you. They will usually be at least half off (and a little dusty … lol). If they’re not, make them an offer. They may have to get back to you after consulting mgmt. I’ve bought appls this way for years.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=UCGal]My personal preference is to have gas for the range/stovetop. It’s easier to make quick changes to the temp. I prefer electric for the oven – baking and roasting you want a consistent, dry, oven. But I’ve been told that the newer gas ovens cook much more evenly than they used to.[/quote]

I prefer electric for the oven also. Two years ago, I replaced a wall oven that died with a “convection” oven. They are a little harder to install because of the large fan on the back. Convection cooks much faster but I do not use convection for baking, only roasting.

If you will install wall ovens, I would highly recommended ONE 30″ oven under your counter/cooktop as opposed to two 25-28″ ovens (or 28″ micro/oven combo) at eye level. Then install your 30″ micro-hood above the cooktop. The 25-28″ ovens are too small for large items and both need to be running when you are cooking a lot. One large oven is cheaper to run.

A decent 30″ convection oven retails for $2,000 to $3,000. But you may be able to score a “floor sample” for less than half price. That’s what I did at Lowes. I just had to pay for it and come back in a couple of days to pick it up when they removed it from their display. Ask your retailer if they have any appliances on display they will sell you. They will usually be at least half off (and a little dusty … lol). If they’re not, make them an offer. They may have to get back to you after consulting mgmt. I’ve bought appls this way for years.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=UCGal]My personal preference is to have gas for the range/stovetop. It’s easier to make quick changes to the temp. I prefer electric for the oven – baking and roasting you want a consistent, dry, oven. But I’ve been told that the newer gas ovens cook much more evenly than they used to.[/quote]

I prefer electric for the oven also. Two years ago, I replaced a wall oven that died with a “convection” oven. They are a little harder to install because of the large fan on the back. Convection cooks much faster but I do not use convection for baking, only roasting.

If you will install wall ovens, I would highly recommended ONE 30″ oven under your counter/cooktop as opposed to two 25-28″ ovens (or 28″ micro/oven combo) at eye level. Then install your 30″ micro-hood above the cooktop. The 25-28″ ovens are too small for large items and both need to be running when you are cooking a lot. One large oven is cheaper to run.

A decent 30″ convection oven retails for $2,000 to $3,000. But you may be able to score a “floor sample” for less than half price. That’s what I did at Lowes. I just had to pay for it and come back in a couple of days to pick it up when they removed it from their display. Ask your retailer if they have any appliances on display they will sell you. They will usually be at least half off (and a little dusty … lol). If they’re not, make them an offer. They may have to get back to you after consulting mgmt. I’ve bought appls this way for years.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=UCGal]My personal preference is to have gas for the range/stovetop. It’s easier to make quick changes to the temp. I prefer electric for the oven – baking and roasting you want a consistent, dry, oven. But I’ve been told that the newer gas ovens cook much more evenly than they used to.[/quote]

I prefer electric for the oven also. Two years ago, I replaced a wall oven that died with a “convection” oven. They are a little harder to install because of the large fan on the back. Convection cooks much faster but I do not use convection for baking, only roasting.

If you will install wall ovens, I would highly recommended ONE 30″ oven under your counter/cooktop as opposed to two 25-28″ ovens (or 28″ micro/oven combo) at eye level. Then install your 30″ micro-hood above the cooktop. The 25-28″ ovens are too small for large items and both need to be running when you are cooking a lot. One large oven is cheaper to run.

A decent 30″ convection oven retails for $2,000 to $3,000. But you may be able to score a “floor sample” for less than half price. That’s what I did at Lowes. I just had to pay for it and come back in a couple of days to pick it up when they removed it from their display. Ask your retailer if they have any appliances on display they will sell you. They will usually be at least half off (and a little dusty … lol). If they’re not, make them an offer. They may have to get back to you after consulting mgmt. I’ve bought appls this way for years.

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