Gas vs Electric Stove in Rental

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Gas vs Electric Stove in Rental

Vincent ManginoPro Member
Member since 2025 · 8 posts · 5 votes

Im renovating my duplex and not sure if should go with a gas stove or electric stove for a rental property. Im considering cost (i cant split out utilities) and safety. Any advice is appreciated

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Benjamin AakerPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Brandon, SD · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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What do you have right now? I wouldn't put in the money to convert from one to the other. You won't get a good enough ROI. Stick with what you have.

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  • Damein White
    Rental Property Investor · Cleveland Ohio · Member since 2020 · 97 posts · 60 votes
    11mo

    I like electric for my rental no real reason behind it just my preference 

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  • Twannisha Jackson
    Rental Property Investor · Cleves · Member since 2023 · 132 posts · 82 votes
    11mo

    hi, gas is good. electric is nice as well. think about the budget & what all it offers. 

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  • Craig Janet
    Member since 2025 · 5 posts · 8 votes
    11mo

    Are there any other gas appliances in the home? Renter's in my area prefer all electric because it's one less bill and deposit they have to pay. 

    Personally I rather gas in my home, but for a rental I would put electric because they are cheaper, safer (no possible leaks or CO), and they are cheap to repair.  

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  • Alecia LovelessPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    11mo

    @Vincent Mangino Lots of publicity lately about electric being healthier.

    I think maybe gas cooking for a high end rental and otherwise electric.

    We replace gas cooking stoves with electric but due to the simple ability to separate propane have been installing propane heat some places. No natural gas where I live.

    Now that cost is up for the propane heaters with tariffs we’re looking at much better insulation and electric heat.

    Our electric is out of control here. Just got a bill for $4.50 for actual electrical usage and $45 for delivery costs. Have the governors office looking into this because that surprised them.

    Propane or natural gas should be cheaper. Especially if you get burners that ignite when you use them instead of old fashioned ones that are on constantly.

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  • Benjamin AakerPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Brandon, SD · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    11mo

    What do you have right now? I wouldn't put in the money to convert from one to the other. You won't get a good enough ROI. Stick with what you have.

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  • Brett A BrockwayPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Waterville Maine · Member since 2018 · 39 posts · 11 votes
    11mo

    There are health and safety concerns for both gas and electric ranges. As far as cost, check the natural gas vs electric charges in your area. 

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  • David Krulac
    Mechanicsburg, PA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    11mo

    Chefs and professional cooks prefer gas for the ability to adjust the temperatures. Being neither I still prefer gas.  Many of our properties have both, while other have no gas available. (except propane) 

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  • JD MartinBusiness Member
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    Rock Star Extraordinaire · Northeast, TN · Member since 2015 · 10k+ posts · 16k+ votes
    11mo

    Electric all the way in a rental unless you are talking very high end. Half the people out there are lucky to successfully tie their shoes in the morning much less safely operate a gas stove. My personal preference is old style coil tops, because the renters tend to ruin smooth tops with their cheap pots, but I'd do a cheap smooth top before gas. 

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