Benefits of Natural Gas For Cooking | NW Natural Appliances

Benefits of Natural Gas For Cooking in Portland, OR

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What are the benefits of cooking with natural gas?

Cooking brings families together. Natural gas keeps cooking from becoming a chore. Here at NW Natural Appliance Center in SE Portland, we believe there are 5 reasons why natural gas is the best choice for your kitchen:

  1. You have total control and convenience. You can see the flame and adjust it to the exact size and heat you desire. You can’t say that about electric or induction cooktops.
  2. It’s fast and reliable. Natural gas cooktops offer instant on/off flame with the flick of a switch. Burners heat up fast and stay consistently hot.
  3. It’s efficient. Our modern and high-tech gas ranges are cost-efficient to run with surprisingly low operating costs.
  4. Gas just works. Any food. Any cookware. Anytime. You won’t be running to Google to find out “will my pan work with this range…” You’ll just be doing what you love — cooking delicious meals. You can use a wide variety of cookware and cooking methods.
  5. Losing power doesn’t mean you have to stop cooking. During ice storms or anytime your home loses power, your natural gas range will still work, even without electricity!

How much does a gas range cost?

Gas ranges start at $1000, but average from $2500 to $6000 and we display models that approach $15,000 in our SE Portland showroom.

How much does it cost to install a natural gas range? 

Generally speaking installation will be an investment of $800 to $1200 plus electrical if there is already gas running to the home.

What are the most popular brands of gas ranges? 

At our appliance showroom, our most popular brands include:

Why do professional chefs prefer gas ranges?

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Restaurant chefs value the precise control and ability to see and adjust the flame that a gas range provides. Bakers prefer gas because provides more moisture for bread and other baked goods

    How do I care for a gas range? 

    Cleaning and maintenance of your gas range is quite simple. For stainless components, we recommend Weiman Stainless cleaner.  For black or white finishes, we recommend Weiman Glass Top cleaner.

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    The consensus amongst builders is that natural gas homes sell quicker and for more money.

    How much does it cost to install a natural gas range? 

    Generally speaking installation will be an investment of $800 to $1200 plus electrical if there is already gas running to the home.

    Ready to learn more?

    Call us at (503) 220-2362 or contact us online to schedule an appointment to browse our selection of natural gas kitchen appliances. Our appliance specialists are ready to answer any questions you have!

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