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There is no straight YES or NO answer to that, because there are different factors than just electricity vs gas.
First of all, how is the electricity generated? If it's from a gas generator out beside the house, or an outdated coal plant spewing black smoke into the air, then it's not at all more friendly than gas. However, if it's generated through wind or another non-polluting resource, it might be.
How old is the stove? If one of them is 20 years old, it is likely not as efficient as
it could be.
What are you cooking? Are you just boiling water, or cooking something over low heat for a very long time? What kind of cookware are you using? Thick pots take a lot longer to heat up, but stay hot for longer.
Natural gas burns very cleanly, but we are getting much more efficient and clean methods of producing electricity too.
That being said, gas stoves tend to be more adjustable for both heat and the area the flame covers, so you get exactly the temperature you need to cook your food, whereas electric stoves often don't have very good control over the temperature, and it's concentrated in one spot.
Newer ceramic cooktops are sealed up and are very easy to clean, so they may use fewer chemicals and water if there is a food spill or boilover that needs to be cleaned up.
Using other appliances instead of the stove can have an even more significant impact - using an electric kettle rather than a stovetop kettle, reheating foods in the microwave, or using a toaster oven can make more of a difference, because you're not using a huge appliance for a small job.
Cooking doesn't use nearly as much energy as other parts of our lifestyle - home heating and insulation, our choice of transportation, and even our clothes washers and dryers can make a much more significant impact than our stoves.
However if you're shopping for a new stove, I think it would be better to decide on the features you feel you need (including benefits of electricity vs gas), and then buy the most energy efficient one of that type that you can afford.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe basic difference between the two specified types of stoves is the source of the heat used for cooking. With an electric stove, a resistance heating element is used. When electricity is run through the resistance heating element, it converts the electrical energy into thermal (heat) energy. With a gas stove, the combustion of the gas converts the chemical energy into thermal energy. Both appliances produce heat, which is then used in cooking and/or baking.
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∙ 10y agoA fancy expensive one might use an electromagnet to operate one of the extra bells or
whistles added to it. But the generic "Gas Stove", with burners on top and an oven in
the front and no frills, does its whole job with gas and no electricity.
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∙ 11y agoI believe they are much better for cooking on - wish I had one.
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∙ 14y agoNewer gas stoves have an electric spark to light the burners instead of a standing pilot light.
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Were electric stoves widely used in the 1940s?
Depends on the location. Many rural areas in the US had limited electrical service. They were common in urban areas, along with gas stoves.
Is natural gas in gas stoves?
Many gas stoves use natural gas. Many homes across the U.S. use natural gas to heat their homes in the winter. Propane can also be used with gas stoves.
How is Natural gas used by humans?
It is burned in gas furnaces and gas stoves.
Stove require 120v or 240v?
240V is much more effecient, and you can put more heaters on a 20 amp circuit than you can a 120V.
What is the flame that continuously stay lit in the older model gas stoves?
It is called a pilot light.
Is an electric stove better than another kind of stove?
Electric stoves are not as good as gas stoves, it's hard to change or lower the temperature in an electric stove, but it is a cheaper option than a gas stove.
Are electric stoves better then gas stoves?
It really depends on what you mean by "better." Electric seem to cook more evenly than gas stoves. Electric are also more popular. Gas stoves seem to be less expensive to operate over the long run and have a good performance on low heat because you can actually see and adjust the flame.
Did they have stoves in the 1940s?
Yes, for cooking and for heating. Wood stoves, oil stoves, gas stoves, and electric stoves.
Why do chefs prefer to use gas stoves?
I do not think the taste from either the electric or gas matters but I personally think you can control the temperature better with a gas stove. You can keep a constant flame as opposed to a lot of electric stoves where the heat comes and goes. It just helps to control your cooking better with a gas stove, I think.
Are electric ovens better than gas?
Yes, electric ovens better than gas.
Are gas cooktops cheaper than electric cooktops?
The difference between gas cooktops and electric cooktops it the type of energy used to produce the heat used to cook the food. The electric cooktop needs electricity while the gas cooktop uses natural gas or propane.
What are the benefits of having a gas stove over an electric stove?
Gas kitchen stove are much faster to heat up than the electric stoves. Electric stoves takes a while to heat up. I myself would use gas kitchen stoves because they're faster and much more hotter.
What did the electric stove replace?
Gas stoves were the most common before electric stoves. Electric stoves came around in the 1930's. The electric stove is more common nowadays, but has yet to replace the gas stove. So to answer your question more directly: They have not replaced anything.
What has the author Erik L Johnsson written?
Erik L Johnsson has written: 'Study of technology for detecting pre-ignition conditions of cooking-related fires associated with electric and gas ranges and cooktops, final report' -- subject(s): Cookery, Electric Stoves, Fire detectors, Fireproofing, Gas Stoves, Safety measures, Stoves, Electric, Stoves, Gas, Technological innovations
Which is better an electric or gas scooter?
a gas scooter it will go faster than an electric.
Are propane stove legal in restaurants?
Yes, propane stoves are considered to be legal in restaurants. Along with propane stoves, many restaurants have gas and electric stoves.
Are gas appliances better than electric?
they are usually less expensive to run, but i prefer electric for safety reasons. I think gas is better. They heat faster than electric. Gas cooks more evenly then electric and gas appliances usually have less parts than electric ones that can go bad.
