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240 or 110 volt H/U ?
(by saoool [MO])
Jan 10, 2004 2:03 PM
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(by Tim [IL])
Jan 10, 2004 2:36 PM
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(by Ted [CT])
Jan 10, 2004 2:39 PM
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(by Corey [ND])
Jan 10, 2004 2:51 PM
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(by Smokowna [Md])
Jan 10, 2004 4:09 PM
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(by medtech [la])
Jan 10, 2004 4:19 PM
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(by kerry [co])
Jan 10, 2004 4:31 PM
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(by John [NJ])
Jan 10, 2004 4:31 PM
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(by CAW [OR])
Jan 10, 2004 4:52 PM
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(by ALDO [WI])
Jan 10, 2004 9:24 PM
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(by Dan [MA])
Jan 10, 2004 11:20 PM
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(by Vickie [PA])
Jan 11, 2004 7:26 AM
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(by cz [or])
Jan 11, 2004 1:31 PM
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I'm deciding whether to buy an electric oven which requires a 240 volt hookup or a gas oven which requires a 110 volt hookup. Whichever I decide to go with , I will need to have an electrician install an electrical outlet for it in the kitchen. My question is, which would be cheaper( I mean less expensive) to have installed a 240 volt outlet or a 110 volt outlet ? --65.64.138.78 |
| The 110 outlet will be a little cheaper to install, however the difference is probably minimal (The wire is cheaper as is the actual outlet, and the breaker) alot of people are afraid of and or dont like to cook on gas. I have seen people not rent a place with a gas stove before. --12.215.193.121 |
| A 110 volt 20amp receptacle will be less expensive to install. An electric oven requires a 50amp 240volt receptacle complete with dedicated circuit back to the panel. However, don't forget that unless you already have gas at that location there will also be a charge for gas piping installation. --64.252.133.223 |
| If you have a large enough electrical service I would put in the electric. Running black gas pipe is VERY expensive. It would be much more affordable to run electric. --64.21.229.13 |
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Since the 110 is only to run the clock and the electric pilot/spark, it is often "borrowed" from an existing circuit. The holes in the walls and floors are often made under and behind the stove, so they are easy to patch, thus making the 110 more cheaper. I would, however, install the 220 if you have an easy go of it. (crawl space, unfinished basement etc.) It is always nice to have the stove location set up for gas or AC. Zap, --69.140.122.201 |
| If there is no gas hook up already going all electric in generally cheaper. Plumbing charges are crazy. --68.226.186.203 |
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There are gas stoves available that do not require electric hook up. I would get one of those if the gas supply is there already. These can be found used or new. If you want a new one and your local supplier does not have one, you can get one at the 'Non-Electric Company'. Most tenants that I deal with prefer to cook on gas, as do I. --67.31.136.252 |
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It is cheaper to install a 120vac outlet when compare to a 220 vac circuit for an oven. 120 vac can be taken from an existing nearby circuit as Smokowna stated. I assume there is gas at the oven location otherwise it will cost a few dollars to have black pipe installed by a rip-off plumber. Actually, black pipe and the needed materials is relatively cheap, it the labor you pay for. If you decide to run 220vac, it will require 6-3 wire which is very expensive and the cable is about as thick as a cheap garden hose. The wire must be ran from your loadcenter (breaker box) to the oven location. In addition to the wire, you will need a double pole 50 amp breaker and the correct receptical end. If your handy, it may be wise to have a gas pipe and a 220 vac line located behind the oven. Some tenants prefer gas while others prefer electric. This will enable you to offer a choice. Likewise if you have a laundry room. John New Jersey --67.84.192.120 |
| 240 or 110, what will be the most exoensive will be the electrician's time. Have him do both on one house call and you are prepared for the future. --216.228.163.40 |
| Here is a hugely important issue that was not addressed. I'd suggest the electric range. Yes, the wiring will be more expensive, but probably under $150. The advantage is in the cleaning/replacing of the stove. I've replaced gas ranges that were left too filthy to clean. Replacing burners, etc., can be costly IF you can find the parts. With an electric with a self-cleaning oven, cleaning the burners is easy, the drip pans are so cheap that they're almost free, and if you must replace a burner(rare), they are quite universal and are available virtually everywhere. --24.94.252.131 |
| If gas is already in place, make sure you heard what Kerry said - not all gas stoves need a plug. In my opinion, if you're buying one with a plug then it is too fancy anyway and just has more stuff for the tenant to break (unless this is an upper end rental). --24.128.227.165 |
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Like Dan says above,,, if the tenant pays for the gas, get a stove that has the pilot lights. If you pay for the gas, in my area, it costs $2 to $3 a month just to feed the pilot lights. No big deal, but it adds up to the cost of buying the more expensive pilotless ignition. The cons are some tenants are really not smart enough to have gas. Last month I had one blow out all his pilots "because he doesn't use the stove" thinking that turned it off. (?) A week later another tenant accidently left a burner slightly on, causing another gas leak scare (somehow, the pilot never caught it) --216.164.147.28 |
| Around here electric ranges can be bought dirt cheap. Much easier to replace, too. And as Aldo says, parts are easy to find. In fact I usually don't bother cleaning drip pans - just replace them for ten bucks. --216.239.160.71 |