5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying A Gas Range - Gas ranges are popular and powerful cooking appliances, and generally more useful than their electric counterparts. While they require the presence of a gas line in the house, the benefits they provide, like precise temperature control as well as the ability to roast food over an open flame, gives them the edge.
5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying A Gas Range
By Orson Dixon
May 4, 2011 - 7:21:30 AM
Gas ranges are popular and powerful cooking appliances, and generally more useful than their electric counterparts. While they require the presence of a gas line in the house, the benefits they provide, like precise temperature control as well as the ability to roast food over an open flame, gives them the edge.
If you are looking to buy a gas range, comparison shopping is your best friend. Instead of buying the first appliance you see, think about what your needs are, and then shop around to find out what can best satisfy your needs. That way you don't end up wasting money either by buying something that you don't need or something that does not cover all your requirements. To avoid such a contingency, here are some questions you need to ask yourself before you settle on the type of range you buy.
1.What type of range will serve me best? - There are three basic types most commonly available; Freestanding, Slide-in and Drop-in. Freestanding ones come with side panels and a backsplash whereas Slide-in ones don't. Drop-in ranges meanwhile need extensive modification to your cabinet before installing but give your kitchen a more unified look.
2.How big does it need to be? - Ovens come in various sizes and what works best for you depends on the size of your family. Generally an oven of 3-4 cubic feet is enough for a family of 4.
3.How easy is it to clean? - Some gas ovens are self cleaning but are more expensive. If you are willing to shell out the extra cash, self cleaning ovens are a great choice. Otherwise try to go for one with sealed gas burners as these prevent food from falling below the cook top.
4.What kind of burners do I need? - Pricier gas ranges usually have high-heat burners that can cook more quickly. However, if you are not pressed for time when cooking, it is a pointless expense.
5.What extra features do I need? - Many gas ranges come with a host of extra features like electronic readouts that give you greater control over your cooking temperature, interlocking grates that make movement easier and safety knobs which are quite important when you have small children living in your house.
Gas ranges offer powerful, flexible cooking, and can be incredibly useful if you have made the right choice. When looking for gas ranges, Jessup residents prefer to create their own list of what features they want before they start shopping. If you follow in their footsteps, you should find the one that matches your needs exactly.
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