I have a 40-year old gas stove that I hate. I want a new stove and would prefer an electric one over gas. Is that possible?
2007-12-16 10:38:20 · 8 answers · asked by Rebecca 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
We did the same thing. We bought this home with a gas stove, that lit with the electronic starter. Since there was electricity already there all we had to do was cap off the gas pipe. My wife liked the ceramic top stoves, so we ditched the gas for the electric. She loves it and bakes up a storm in the convection oven. Good Luck, ;-)
2007-12-16 12:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by Tony 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A gas and an electric stove are completely two different appliances. I am assuming that you really mean that you want to get rid of the electric stove and install a gas one in its place. The first thing you will need to do is get a gas line installed in your house. And this is only possible if you have gas service in your neighborhood. Once thats done you will need to install a standard 120V recepticle on the wall behind the stove. This will be for the purpose of powering the clock and spark igniter. Running gas pipe is not for the average DIY type of person. This type of work should only be conducted by a professional.
2016-05-24 06:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by lindsay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u r looking at having a full size electric stove, then u must have an electrical circuit fiited at the junction box with a suitable fuse fitted,. then a wiring circuit installed to where the cooker is to be placed.consult a fully qualified electrician over this, this is a high energy electrical supply , and not to be messed with by amateurs,. If you are thinking of having some form of electrical small cooking device,like one element and grill, then small models are availble that can plug into a normal plug socket.
i personally prefer an electric oven and gas hobs., and would recomend that you get one of these combination stoves. the contollability of the gas burner is wonderful. however I also find electric stoves expensive to run...
2007-12-16 11:04:31 · answer #3 · answered by Suzzan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depending on your electrical service to your home, a electric stove/oven draws 40 to 60 amps depending on the model. a 240 volt line will need to be installed from your fuse/breaker panel to the new stove location.
depending on the run length and plug amperage size this could cost between 200 to 400 dollars in most of the US. copper wire to day is extremely expensive and aluminum will have to be up sized to handle the current needed.
call your local electrician who is insured and licensed to give you a hand. Electric stoves are nice but fairly expensive to run compared to gas.
2007-12-16 11:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it will cost about 80 to 100 dollars for the plug, wire,breaker or fuse stat. depending on what type of electrical box you have, and if you call an pro to do it you can just about double the price, If your gas stove is that old you should consider a new up to date gas instead first.
2007-12-16 10:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by mark c 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
All you need is a 220 volt receptacle installed. I can't stand electric stoves. I like the heat to stop when I turn off a burner.
2007-12-16 10:46:02 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, all you need is an electrician to install a power socket compatable with the electric stove if you dont already have one.
2007-12-16 10:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by Oh yeah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible but you would have to have an electrician put in a 120/240 volt 50 amp outlet
2007-12-16 10:44:52 · answer #8 · answered by soilder6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋