| When looking to get a new oven, a comparison of | | | | choice among both professional and amateur chefs. |
| gas and electric ovens is necessary. When comparing | | | | There are downsides to the gas option in terms of |
| the two, the most obvious difference is that one | | | | cost and safety. Gas prices can fluctuate significantly, |
| uses metal coils or elements that use electricity to | | | | which can make using a gas oven very expensive. |
| conduct heat while the other uses natural gas that is | | | | Also, if the pilot light goes out on a gas oven, gas |
| ignited by a flame from a pilot light. | | | | can seep into your home and can ignite causing a |
| There are pros and cons to both when making a | | | | large explosion or it can cause brain damage or death |
| comparison of gas and electric ovens. One of the | | | | in animals or children who may not know what is |
| benefits to using a gas oven is that the temperature | | | | wrong. |
| is almost instantly where you need it to be. There is | | | | Some newer models do come with better safety |
| no waiting for the oven to pre-heat or for the | | | | precautions. Electric ovens do not pose this threat, so |
| elements to heat up. Also, if the electricity goes out, | | | | they are a somewhat safer choice. Electric ovens |
| you can still use a gas oven. You can even use it to | | | | however, will not run if the power goes out, take a |
| stay warm if your heat runs on electricity. | | | | long time to properly heat up, and are known to |
| Gas ovens also cook evenly, making them a popular | | | | cook unevenly. |