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Economy

mahatmakanejeeves

(64,660 posts) Mon Jan 23, 2023, 01:50 PM Jan 2023

On the question of which type of stove is best for your open house, real-estate agents say there is a clear winner: Gas fuels home sales

wsj.com
Gas Stoves Sell Homes, Real-Estate Agents Say
Most Americans cook on electric stoves, yet many see gas ranges as a premium home feature.

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Gas Stoves Sell Homes, Real-Estate Agents Say [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2023 OP

blah, blah, blah DURHAM D Jan 2023 #1

I wonder if that will change now. Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #2

I'd have to go down to the basement to see what I have. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2023 #4

Yes. Getting an electric is no problem other than Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #7

30 amps minimum, 50 amps for self cleaning oven. Meadowoak Jan 2023 #9

$200-$250 Meadowoak Jan 2023 #8

New wires required to handle voltage and amperage. Throck Jan 2023 #10

An electrician will charge about $200-250 to add a new 220v Meadowoak Jan 2023 #13

You're welcome. Meadowoak Feb 2023 #18

Get ready for sticker shock thatdemguy Jan 2023 #14

The pans don't really scratch much. LakeArenal Jan 2023 #6

Tempered glass? Throck Jan 2023 #11

I have induction, and you can put a paper towel between Meadowoak Jan 2023 #12

Not to this cook. MOMFUDSKI Jan 2023 #15

I hate cleaning a gas stove Farmer-Rick Jan 2023 #16