5 Reasons Why Gas Ranges Are Better Than Electric

Natural gas and electric models are widely available, but natural gas ranges are the preferred choice for millions of home chefs across the country. Why? Because natural gas ranges come with multiple benefits that make cooking at home cheaper, easier and better. Here are five reasons why natural gas is the best option for your home kitchen.

1. Lower cost

In a side-by-side comparison, gas ranges win over electric when it comes to lifetime costs. First, consider the price tag of a gas range. Unless you’re opting for a high-end model from a prestige brand, the initial investment in a gas stove is typically less than you’d pay for an electric range.

2. Better control

The thing that professional chefs and serious home cooks love about cooking with gas is the ability to control temperatures quickly and easily. Gas ovens get up to temperature more quickly than electric, and a gas cooktop immediately responds to temperature changes. This makes it easy for cooks to find the perfect heat setting for the task at hand — or avert disaster if a pot is on the verge of boiling over. Electric burners take longer to adjust, especially if you’re turning the temperature down or the burner off.

3. Enhanced cooking

Gas ranges cook foods faster and more evenly than electric, which is handy when stir-frying veggies or searing meats. Home chefs can also do things with a gas burner that can’t be done with electricity. You’ll never be able to char peppers, flambé bananas for a scrumptious dessert, or even toast a marshmallow over an electric burner.

4. Durable, reliable and easier to clean

Gas cooktops are more durable than many electric models. It’s hard to damage the grates of your gas cooktop, whereas a smooth electric stovetop or induction burner could be cracked or chipped if a heavy stockpot gets dropped on the surface.

5. Easier to clean

Removable grates and protective caps that keep spills out also make cleaning a gas cooktop easy. An electric stovetop takes a lot of elbow grease to scrub those burner inserts clean — especially for those prone to boiling things over.

When you compare natural gas and electric, it’s clear that gas cooking equipment comes out on top as your best recipe for fast, efficient and reliable home cooking.

Pensacola Energy offers a $200 rebate when you add a new gas range or cooktop to your home. For details visit PensacolaEnergy.com or call 850-436-5050.