How do I change from an electric range to a gas one?
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at
5:08 am
I have an electric range and I hate it. I want a gas one but I dont have the gas inputs in to my house. Any ideas on where I can get help in converting from electric to gas?
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Well first off, call your gas company about ga slines going into your house. If they offer service, they can tell you more about how to get the gas lines installed. BUT, its goanna cost you.
If you already have service, but just need a line ran to your kitchen, then it wont be too expensive. If you dont have service in you area, then most likely the gas company wont bother to install a line just for you. So…. Propane would probably be your best option for this, but again, it comes at a cost.
You have to get the tank installed, have lines ran from the tank. Sounds simple, but its more of a pain in the a.. to do.
Heres a better question to ask yourself. Why do you want to get a gas range? Is it the cost of using a gas one over an electric one is considerably lower? If thats the case, then going through the trouble of doing this as well as the cost just to save a few bucks a month, hardly justifies it.
You have to run a gas line, our your sol. Do you have a gas furnace than their is gas in the house? Just have somebody tap it for you.
Natural gas requires a utility company to put a gas line in if you do not have service. Propane is a tank and you have to have a plumber that is certified to connect the tank to the stove. Both ways have cost but if the source for your gas is a long way the propane could cost less. The tanks vary in size and cost is related to the size. If the range is your only gas appliance you could get by with a smaller tank. Remote locations are probably more conducive to propane. A plumber certified to install gas lines and an electrician to connect power to the electronic lighters.
Most gas companies also sell gas appliances. Visit your nearest one and ask them about installation if you buy your range from them