[Skip2MySue]

Hate, hate, hate my electric stove and starting to seriously consider getting the propane tank setup and propane stove. All helpful hints from any Villager's who have done this would be greatly appreciated to include contractors, stove type and cost. Thanks in advance!!!!
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[TVMayor]

I think it will be a first.

[lanabanana73]

How about getting one of the new induction electric stoves? I've heard good things about them.

[KayakerNC]

Just get DH a Weber gas grill, and praise his cooking ability.

[Chatbrat]

Don't listen to these budget minded individuals--we dumped our electric- put in a propane gas fired Jenn-Air with an overhead vent thru the roof--you can't cook with gas--but your can bake with electric. Another plus is the propane tank will also power your back up t


gen-set. if you can afford it go for it--@ our age no do overs.

[xkeowner]

Put Propane-in-ground (PIG) in shortly after arriving in 2010 and had it piped to my outdoor grill and smoker as well as into the kitchen. Then went to Sears and purchased the same Kenmore stove we had recently bought/liked before leaving VA. Everyone is happy and it is costing $25/mo for all cooking and grilling. I don't remember the initial cost but Suburban Propane in Wildwood can either help you or refer you to a contractor.

Also sold our like-new electric range for a nice price via Craig's list in one day. Some on here have had less than satisfactory experiences using Craig's list but we were careful and all went well.

[TVMayor]

Originally Posted by xkeowner

Put Propane-in-ground (PIG) in shortly after arriving in 2010 and had it piped to my outdoor grill and smoker as well as into the kitchen. Then went to Sears and purchased the same Kenmore stove we had recently bought/liked before leaving VA. Everyone is happy and it is costing $25/mo for all cooking and grilling. I don't remember the initial cost but Suburban Propane in Wildwood can either help you or refer you to a contractor.

Also sold our like-new electric range for a nice price via Craig's list in one day. Some on here have had less than satisfactory experiences using Craig's list but we were careful and all went well.

Really, I never knew that was permitted in TV. I have electric and prefer gas but I have adjusted. How you ask, gas grill and microwave.

[rexxfan]

Personally I find it a best practice to simply ignore such posts. Responding only fans the flames and there is usually no good outcome.
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[bluedivergirl]

I hate mine, too. Had gas up north and much prefer it.

For here, I am considering induction. Reported to be as responsive as gas, and the ranges actually have LED lighting that mimics a gas flame. They only heat the pan, not the air ~ a big plus IMO.

The downside is that my pots and pans won't work. They must be magnetic. I am starting to see induction-ready pans in TJ Maxx and other outlets.

[villagetinker]

One work of caution, if the OP decides to go with propane. Check with your installer(s) and find out specifically what materials (piping) they will be using and how it will be routed. Then do a search on CSST piping in the villages. The general opinion was to avoid this at all costs. There is also a current thread on gas in houses.
Our range is almost in the middle of the house, so converting to gas means typically running the gas line IN THE ATTIC. IMHO I would look into other options. The building department may be able to help with this.
Hope this helps.

[jnieman]

I have an 8 year old GE and I get so frustrated with mine. I'll be cooking along and turn the burner down to 3 on something and look over and it's burning acting like it's still on high. I have ruined several dishes lately. Thinking about getting a new stove too.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Skip2MySue

Hate, hate, hate my electric stove and starting to seriously consider getting the propane tank setup and propane stove. All helpful hints from any Villager's who have done this would be greatly appreciated to include contractors, stove type and cost. Thanks in advance!!!!
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When referring to "stove" what is it you hate? The surface units? The oven(s)?
Maybe all the above.

If surface units then have you considered looking at induction units. It is about as close to cooking with gas that can be had. Yes it requires pans that are able to hold a magnet.

If it is the ovens there are so many options with convection or with micro wave or with both.....or neither.

Or maybe you do not like the brand?

[Skip2MySue]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Just get DH a Weber gas grill, and praise his cooking ability.

No, no.....it's me DH. I'm the cooker in the family and I already have a Weber.
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[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by jnieman

I have an 8 year old GE and I get so frustrated with mine. I'll be cooking along and turn the burner down to 3 on something and look over and it's burning acting like it's still on high. I have ruined several dishes lately. Thinking about getting a new stove too.

That sounds like the controls have failed, IMHO.

[Skip2MySue]

Originally Posted by billethkid

When referring to "stove" what is it you hate? The surface units? The oven(s)?
Maybe all the above.

If surface units then have you considered looking at induction units. It is about as close to cooking with gas that can be had. Yes it requires pans that are able to hold a magnet.

If it is the ovens there are so many options with convection or with micro wave or with both.....or neither.

Or maybe you do not like the brand?

To be more specific the hate is centered on the burner units. Oven works great as I also bake. But the stock GE Electric stove that came with the building of the house 5 years ago has left me "simmering"(doesn't do this well at all on any burner, even the one marked simmer) for quite a few years and I just "boiled over" knowing how much more I enjoyed cooking with nat. gas.
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