Which do you prefer, electric or gas, for stoves and why?

Answer 1

GAS-hands down

#1 Best control of heat.
#2 Instantly stops a boil-over.
#3 Cheaper / more cost effective.
#4 You can still cook during a power outage.
#5 You can heat your home during a power outage.( some newer stoves won't allow this without overiding the ignition switch)
#6 Quicker heating and cool down.
#7 Much easier to maintain. (Just put the grates in the dishwasher)

Answer 2

Gas, because you can turn the flame up or down and get an immediate response. With electric, it takes a minute for the temp. to change, and if you're turning it down because it's too high, you have to move your pan to a different burner.

Unfortunately, since I moved out of my parents' house a billion years ago, I've never lived in a place with a gas stove. I've just adapted to the electric.

Answer 3

It's easier to turn the heat down or up quickly with a gas stove.

Answer 4

GAS GAS GAS. the flame is hot faster and when you turn off the burner it doesn't stay hot and burn the bottom of your meal. It is also better for lighting cigaretts,and doing a flambe. P.S. ever try to make a s'more on an electric burner when you've got the munchies?

Answer 5

Gas, w/o a doubt! Easier to control and cooks more efficiently. Also less expensive to run that electric.

You don't see professional chefs in restaurant and hotel kitchens cooking on little round electric heating elements, do you?

Answer 6

I had a gas stove for a few years and really liked it, because boiling was faster and generally it was just a better cooktop.

Answer 7

I like the way that gas heats up. But I hate the way that it smells. But it is supposed to be more envirnmentally friendly, and save money on your monthly bill. Elctric takes longet to heat and costs more.

Answer 8

Definitely gas -- you have more immediate control of the heat.

Answer 9

gas - It's easier to control the heat.

Answer 10

electiric,because it works better than a gas stove