A gas or electric range will provide many years of service to a homeowner. Choosing one over the other simply depends on personal preference and which suits his or her lifestyle best.

When deciding between a gas or electric range, a homeowner needs to remember that gas stoves come with a gas hazard. They have pilot lights, and the owners will need to be extremely careful about having any kind of flammable liquids in the home.

Some homeowners have a simple decision when considering a gas or electric range. They are afraid of gas and much prefer electricity. They do not like the idea of having a pilot light burning in the home all the time and having a gas line in use nearby. They also do not like the idea of having to light a burner, even with an electronic ignition system. These homeowners will want to get an electric stove no matter what.

Technology has finally brought gas and electric stoves on par with each other. In fact, many commercial-grade and professional ranges cook with gas. Cooking with gas is more precise.

Price is also a consideration when choosing a gas or electric range.

Gas range can give the instant control of heat. The fact by itself greatly influenced my decision to get a gas range for myself. A gas range provides for a really enjoyable cooking experience. New gas ranges generally have sealed burners which make clean up a snap and reduce the chance of clogging. Clean up on older gas ranges could be difficult as food would occasionaly clog the burners when food was spilled.

Another advantage of gas ovens are the by-products of gas combustion, carbon dioxide and water vapor. In most gas convection ovens, the by-products of combustion stream through the oven before going out the flue. This gives gas baking a moist heat that makes baked goods especially turn out more moist and with a better crust.