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Old 11-15-2019, 06:22 AM   #5
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Gas is better for cooking, electric is better for baking--they make dual stoves for this reason. We grill most of the time and only boil, etc. with our range, so we have an electric.

A side note: I love my all electric house--we have the fastest, most flexible, and cleanest heat; simple-to-replace appliances (we just unplug and replace); and only one bill/utility to deal with.

The issue is twofold: cost. We pay ~$300/mth. which is roughly $50-$100 more per month than people with gas in similar size homes. I'm not sure propane is all that much cheaper, though?

The second regards power outages. A standby generator would need to be huge AND I'd have to find a fuel source. Similarly, a solar array to support our needs is essentially impossible.

If I had NG at the stove, it'd be a no-brainer. Propane, however, with its increased costs, service, and need to be filled, etc. isn't as clear. I'd probably choose based on cost/desirability/installation cost rather than fuel.

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