Do you prefer to cook an a gas or electric stove?

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Now that democrats want to outlaw gas stoves there is plenty of outrage.

Craftsman · Accepted Answer

I prefer gas.
I was raised with a wood stove. Was kind of hard to adjust the heat on an old wood-burning stove, as both my mother and I observed.
In my teens we upgraded to propane, then natural gas. That's about the time I discovered how nice it is to be able to adjust heat rapidly with just a twist of the wrist.
In my twenties my mom married my dad, (I was adopted at age 21 by him) and he had an all electric home, in which I learned that electric may be safer, did not need pilot lights, and worked as long as Edison was pumping out electrons.
Returned to gas when I bought my house. Still prefer gas for cooking and baking, even though the pilot lights sometimes tend to blow out. My stove works even when a car hits a power pole or a storm hits a transformer.

jshm2 · Accepted Answer

Those people are suffering dementia, dimwit crones.

Carbon monoxide poisoning and gas explosions are common killers of the elderly. Especially in those shitty drywall abodes they laughingly call "homes" in America.

There needs to be better building codes in America before gas is allowed back into certain homes.

Aerissa_Jade · Accepted Answer

Around here, it's gas... cause natural gas is plentiful, those who have electric heating or stoves, pay a huge premium.

I lived in Idaho briefly and the place I rented had only electric heat, and it was near $300 dollars a month to heat it at the lowest setting possible, 55.

To keep it at 70 was unaffordable, hell 55 was unaffordable.

dustybiker · Accepted Answer

Gas is cheaper and more efficient, so says both the gas man and the electricians I asked before replacing the old gas stove. No politicians required.

Screenwriter · Answer

Grew up on gas stoves and have no issues with them except they aren't the best at efficiency, but I love seeing the flame and controlling heat VISUALLY. It's like using a modified open fire. A bit primal and interesting.

I'm a moderate and I think the move to go full electric is about saving energy and being more energy efficient. There are snags in this process, however. If we are all heated and have all electric cars, what happens during power outages? The electric grid. Think of Texas last year! People could freeze to death with extensive outages, or die of heatstroke. So much has to be upgraded before all of this is a reality.

If all our cars are electric that means we have to have charging stations and the time to charge the cars at our homes and elsewhere. Infrastructure that doesn't exist today. There are many kinks to work out before this is remotely possible. Maybe in 10 years, but not today. I think hybrid gas/electric cars will make a giant difference but they are still extremely expensive. And THIS is the rub. COST.

Most people cannot afford this today. Our country is NOT set up FOR it. It has to be phased in as the infrastructure is phased in. Just as total gas cars have to be phased out over time. Remember leaded gas? Of course you don't. You were born after it had BEEN PHASED OUT. And there is STILL some lead in gasoline so it works properly.

There has to be some compromise, and everyone knows this IS the reality.

normalice · Answer

They don't want to outlaw gas stoves. Whoever told your that is a liar and you should stop listening to them.

Personally I prefer gas for the instant heat, but it's also true I have something of an OCD thing going on where I get a bit uncomfortable when I'm using something that could run out. This is true of both gas and electricity but much more so for gas. So, electricity overall but gas is nice from time to time..

Surely · Answer

I guess that someone needs to figure out how to generate enough pollution free electricity to satisfy their up coming demand for it. Since their only solution is electricity.
So far California’s only solution is rolling blackouts!
I bet most Democrats think that electricity magically comes out of the wall socket!

EmmaMary · Answer

We have the best of both worlds in having a Dual Fuel Range Cooker... Six gas hobs and two electric ovens, one with a built in rotisserie.

Shark_61695 · Answer

I prefer gas but I haven't tried the induction hobs yet.

Gas allows an instant change of power whilst the ceramic hobs I dislike take a while to heat up or cool down. When the pot starts boiling over, turning it down doesn't immediately stop the heat.

LaFerrari · Answer

Wood stove for hiking/backpacking, for longer trips i use alcohol or gas pack stove, and at home or daily use I prefer to cook on the electric cooktop, it’s a lot more faster and simple lol

thistle4 · Answer

Gas. When I was little I used to be afraid of them but now I love them

lightbulb27 · Answer

Can’t stand electric but stuck w it for now. Something with a fire best

ManHater · Answer

I actually gave my mom my old Samsung electric stove paid about 2 k for it like 3 years ago. pretty much brand new.. Paid 3 k for my propane gas stove. I live out in the country and electricity can go out like how we had a 100 + km wind storm about 9 days ago.

Leonharted · Answer

I'm not super picky, but I will say that inductive ranges are really neat. As far as the oven part is concerned, I like a convection oven. It basically turns the oven into an air fryer.

MuddyMole · Answer

Gas has a slight edge when it comes to cooking, but they're a real pain in the ass to clean, compared to a flat glass induction or halogen hob that just needs a quick wipe down.

horatiohornblower · Answer

To heck with all that. Give me a wood stove. I like to make cooking more difficult than it has to be. In all seriousness. Gas stove. Electric is just too slow to heat up and cool down.

douride2 · Answer

I am currently cooking with electric although I would prefer to use gas. Seeing that I now have a gas fired furnace I will most likely change to a gas stove when I replace my current range.

FreyaRed · Answer

Gas. It's better if I need lot of heat for steaks and better if I want to simmer slowly a pot of soup.

loveslongnails · Answer

Gas is better for cooking some things, but it's not that big a deal to me. I have one residence with a gas stove, another with an electric one. Eventually, all energy on this planet will have to be renewable because fossil fuels won't last forever.

Wiredone · Answer

We've been cooking with electric for years. I think it's much safer

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Gas, but can live with electric, and won't be long till gas is phased out. Would like to have solar panels, maybe a couple of mini wind turbines at my home, try to reduce energy bills

Lionman95 · Answer

I prefer electric because I´m a rather a clumpsy person and I´m not used to gas stoves.

Diodoro · Answer

For sure gas. Electric is the worst of all stove sources in my opinion

GreenLanternI0I · Answer

I lived for many years with both electric and gas. Gas beats electric all day long.

Flower7 · Answer

Electric because they are safer and they are easier to use.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

I have a Gas oven but an induction hob  different parts of the kitchen

LiamSawyer · Answer

I prefer a gas cook top and an electric oven. More temp control that way.

AviatorTom · Answer

Gas is easier to control its heat. Electricity will never be the total answer.

bolverk · Answer

I use both, my hob has induction plates and gas burners, induction for doing slow simmers, gas for cooking that needs control.

cmarrott · Answer

Electric is more accurate and causes less damage to your pans and is way easier to clean. Plenty of people love gas though.

DaveToo · Answer

I haven't seen that yet, I have natural gas for my furnace and stove. I agree that, if you don't maintain them, you can have a fire.

Dchrls78104 · Answer

Which type would you want to be using if you were cooking for a party at your home, or you were selling food at a restaurant, and the power went out?

Staximus · Answer

Gas is best, never seen an electric range or oven in a restaurant kitchen unless it was for low temperature

Sam2021 · Answer

gas, cheaper, easier. they wana get rid of gas because its the better option for us.

Shamalien · Answer

gas is obviously superior but its reserved for professional grade equipment these days it seems

adidas0169 · Answer

Gas range and oven. you have more control of the heat plus if the power goes out you still can cook.

Iron_Man · Answer

I prefer to cook on an outdoor grill using charcoal

Twalli · Answer

Gas stoves cook better, but electric stoves are safer and cook more consistently

I_want_a_moustache · Answer

Electric, I just think they match better with smart fridges.

Freespirit777 · Answer

I like gas because you can fine adjust the heat better than electric.

DevinAM · Answer

Electric, because the possibility of gas leaks terrify me. Unfortunately I currently live in a house with gas heat.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Gas. I like seeing the fire.

NathanDavis · Answer

I need to see the flames... or I get weirded out

sensible27 · Answer

Should've included a poll possibly

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Electric. Induction.

Blackcupcake · Answer

I don’t think I’ve ever cooked on a gas stove lol

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Gas, that way, I know what I'm getting.

humanearth · Answer

I cook on LP or Wood stoves

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

I am used to electric. It takes me a bit to adjust

Seangreen · Answer

You know I don't even really see any difference

McKellar · Answer

Which one is suppose to be better?

boobliker · Answer

Gas or the wood on BBQ

tomtom05131 · Answer

Gas is far superior with more control

emperor90 · Answer

I pefer cooking on an electric stove

msc545 · Answer

I far prefer gas stoves.

BillyBalls · Answer

Gas stove. Electric oven.

Steve1071 · Answer

Gas and wood.

Vikkrram · Answer

Gas...

WhatTheHeckkkk · Answer

Gas 100%.

TrueConfection · Answer

Gas stove.

sheikalana · Answer

Electric stove.

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

Fire 🔥

pleasestopthis · Answer

I prefer a gas stove

ChiTown33 · Answer

Electric.

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