Natural Gas Ranges - Frequently Asked Questions
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I’m aware of the benefits of a natural gas cooktop, but what makes the oven a better choice?
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My son is 13 and loves to cook. Is natural gas a safe choice for me?
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My area experiences power outages regularly. Will I still be able to cook with my natural gas range?
Is a natural gas range safe?
Every family has different cooking styles, but in general a natural gas
range is thought to be safer than electric because it is easy to see
when the burner is on unlike an electric burner. As well, because you
can instantly turn the heat off you can instantly control a pot that is
boiling too hard. You won’t have to move a boiling pot off a cold
element again.
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I’m aware of the benefits of a natural gas cooktop, but what makes the
oven a better choice?
Moisture makes a natural gas oven the preferred choice among professional
cooks. Natural gas creates moist heat while electricity creates dry heat
– cakes, casseroles and meats have better results with natural gas.
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How do you clean the elements on a natural gas range?
If you have sealed burners you just remove the heavy grid that hold the
pots upright and wipe clean. On open burners you lift the cook top and
clean any spills. Choose sealed burners to save clean up time.
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My son is 13 and loves to cook. Is natural gas a safe choice for me?
Your son will take an even bigger interest in cooking when he has infinite
heat control, instant on/off and a broiler that outperforms the electric
one he is used to. From a safety point of view, natural gas can be seen
as a safer option – he will be able to see that the element is on and it
cools faster than an electric element.
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Will I smell gas when I’m cooking?
You will not smell gas when you are cooking.
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I’m not sure about installation, it’s it a hassle?
Installing a natural gas range is as simple as arranging to have your
cable connected. A Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
contractor will do all the work in a very short amount of time.
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I’m renovating my kitchen and cooking is my passion. Can I choose a
commercial cook top for my home kitchen?
The good news is that manufacturers are designing commercial ranges
especially for home use so you get all the rugged features and large
capacities you want without the expense of a real commercial range.
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My area experiences power outages regularly. Will I still be able to cook
with my natural gas range?
Some manufacturers suggest that burners can be lit with matches when a
power outage occurs.
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