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Ovens: LP or Electric?

10 years ago

What are the Pros/Cons of propane versus electric for ovens?

We're moving to an area where those are the only 2 choices. Going to go with an induction cooktop, so need to decide energy source for the wall oven. We've always had Nat Gas so are unfamiliar with both. We'll have propane for the heat already, so we can go either way on the oven.

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deeageaux
10 years ago
Are you going to be connected to the grid?
thisishishouse
Original Author
10 years ago
Yes, we'll be on the electric grid, and will have Propane for heat, so have our choice for the oven. (cooktop will be induction)

My initial concern is on efficiency and operation cost. For instance, cooking a roast for 3 hrs at 350 degrees, which would require more fuel consumption on average: an electric oven or a propane oven?

Propane in my area runs ~$3.25, electrical is $0.22/KWh. And I can look up how many BTUs each has all over.

Beyond cost, not sure if there's other considerations.
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