We are planning on moving to the Lehigh Valley next year and I'm noticing that most homes have electric stoves. Here in So. California, we've only used natural gas and we really prefer it over electric.
Is it expensive to replace an electric stove with a gas one, using propane, and is the conversion to a propane supply for a stove easy to do? Is it easy enough to be done by a homeowner or does a plumber have to do it, and if a plumber comes out to install the propane tank, does he do the whole job (from the tank to the kitchen), or do we need to get another installer for that part of the job?
It seems like when we buy a home in PA, we will most likely be getting an electric stove with it, but we would definitely be changing it out to gas.
Thanks for any information you can provide on this. It will be greatly appreciated.
2007-12-23 17:26:31 · 10 answers · asked by Living in Calif 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
you are going to need an electrician and a plumber to do the job. usually they have full service contractors to do the job. it can get pricey.
2007-12-23 21:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by jgonzos6 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we changed from electric to propane we had the gas supplier run the lines and install the tank. Although I do almost all my own home repairs gas is not a thing I mess with. Leave this one for the professionals. When we ordered the stove we ordered a propane model (no extra cost). In reality it was a natural gas model that came with the conversion kit. The same guy who ran the lines installed the kit. The total cost for instalation and propane conversion was $125 including materials.
2007-12-24 02:15:42 · answer #2 · answered by R P A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
I prefer gas anytime over electric for many reasons. i am a plumber and the job your planning on for the most part does not require alot of skill, just good planning.
Getting the gas line to the stove is of course the job. talk to your propane provider and ask them what type of pipe they what. Most times 3/8 copper is what is used. But ask to make sure.
You might think,,,, if you want to do some of the work,, about installing the line. will mean digging in the line and running it form the tank to the stove.
Let the propane provider connect to the stove and tank. Its safer and putting in the propane orifice is important.
They will test all piping and the cost should not be much.
Merry Christmas
Oldguy
2007-12-24 00:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by Oldguy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I have propane and I choose to conserve it for heating my home and water and I have to use it sparengly because I cant afford the hundreds of dollars it costs to fill the tank. I brought my natural gas stove with me when I moved thinking I was going to convert it over to propane but in calling the local propane dealer, my kenmore kit would cost $98 and it was a $50 fee for comming out and $85 an hour. I chose to sell that nice stove I had and used the money twords a nice electric smooth glass cooktop and Ive been happy with that and yes after using gas for so many years it did take a little getting used to and havent noticed much difference in the electric bill. The electrical part is easy, go down to your local ACE hardware, they sell everything you need to get the job done and the people there can explaine how to do it or give you a "how to" booklet. good luck!
2007-12-24 00:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by angelaz_2004 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I switched everything in my house from propane to electric. That did not cost me anything at all. It was already wired for the stove from a previous tenant. I don't like having an unseen fire, no matter how safe it might be, and I don't like the unstable nature of fuel costs. I have a backup kerosene heater for power outages and cooking. I have never had to use it. I even had the gas lines dug up out of my yard, no cost to me. I won't heat with fuels ever again; I am saving about $100 a month this winter by only having electricity!!!
2007-12-25 06:10:54 · answer #5 · answered by rocksister 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Insurance, and safety reasons you are usually required by code to have a professional install the gas lines. Most stoves are sold setup for natural gas. The propane conversion isn't difficult, and most handy persons can handle it. The stove will come with instructions, and jets to convert it to propane. Get the stove first, and let the gas installer convert it. Takes about 15 minutes.
2007-12-23 22:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always good to have an alternate source of heat should the power go out.Switching stoves is a snap, Plumbing makes up for it but is not that hard. Use teflon tape on all joints and check for leaks with soapy water.
2007-12-23 22:20:23 · answer #7 · answered by shazaamazam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely i don't understand approximately fee yet i understand the reward of a gas range. while the flexibility might pass out u could desire to nonetheless consume or prepare dinner and not complication with regard to the nutrients being cut back off. additionally, if it have been given chilly u could desire to heat up the living house that way if all the electrical energy ran out. def a plus. there is likewise a plus for a electric range tho...much less of a hearth possibility. so, that is as much as u quite to weigh in those. i understand that's not the respond u are searching for yet wish it helps.
2016-12-11 12:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just saw that exact conversion on "Ask This Old House" 12/22/2007. Check your local listing.
--Jim
2007-12-23 22:17:49 · answer #9 · answered by CousinJim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before making any changes check whether your
new place is in a hydro-power district.
The electric service rate might be a bargain.
(Green & renewable too.)
2007-12-24 14:59:57 · answer #10 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋