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@kenny there might not be a gas line for a gas stove though & that can be expensive to install. ...
Sorry, I'm no help regarding inductive stoves.
I think I'm reasonably okay at inductive reasoning (or is that deductive?) but that doesn't heat up food.
Just sayin, might a new stove be a tiny expense with respect to the price of a house?
IOW, I'd disregard whatever stove is there.
If a stove's heat source wasn't to my preference I'd sell it cheap on CL and buy a stove I prefer.
I realize talk is cheaper than stoves.
When I bought this house over 20 years ago I didn't have one penny for upgrades - but I just barely squeezed into a fantastic house in a fantastic neighborhood.
Some of the house's details are not what I prefer, but the appreciation has skyrocketed just because of the prime location.
But I should hush up and let qualified members respond to the question you asked.![]()
@kenny there might not be a gas line for a gas stove though & that can be expensive to install.
I hate my smooth electric cooktop. I once bought an induction burner from Costco to try it out & was not impressed.
I would love a huge 48 inch gas range with a powerful exhaust fan.
We are looking at houses and weighing trade offs. I have loved cooking on the gas stove with natural gas. Many of the houses we are looking through have propane and others are electric only. Are induction cooktops a good solution? Do they cook well? Would love to hear experiences!
Stove is definitely small price! The houses are in areas that have very different utilities available. Some have natural gas available that we can run to the house. Some only have propane available. Others have nothing other than electric in the area so we would need to either use an electric stove of some form or look at having a propane tank installed on the property.
It hadn't occurred to me that there were areas that I consider to not be hugely rural that just don't have gas pipes around. Crazy realization!
Yes it's odd how some places just don't have gas lines (or on septic & well not sewer).
I always had gas, but a few years ago changed to induction and I absolutely love it. It’s just as controllable. I love the sleek look of it and it’s very easy to clean.
@TooPatient maybe some helpful info for you here...
Induction vs gas cooktop?
Has anyone converted from gas to induction cooktop? If so, are you pleased with the change. Pros & cons please. I'm aware that you need iron or other magnetic pots and pans. I don't know how old the Jenn-Air gas cooktop is but was here when we bought the house 15 years ago. I call it The Beast...www.pricescope.com
My electric cooktop is so old it can take almost half an hour to boil water for pasta. It is maddening.
I had a septic system in a rental once & it was awful. Too small & old, and caused awful problems .(thankfully the landlord had to deal with it, not me)
I personally would not buy a house based on the type of range, but everyone has different priorities! My preference is gas, followed by induction if gas is not available.
Awesome information in that. Thank you!
I loathe gas stoves, can never get a proper low simmer! Induction stoves are great BUT you need to buy all new special pots & pans for them so add that to the cost.