Electric stove for rental apt? Bad idea?

Hi Brownstoners, So I picked up an electrical stove by mistake from IKEA for a rental apartment. It’s a big nightmare to return in. Are there any particular downsides to electric stoves? Are they more expensive? Do tenants not like them? Thanks Cat

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in Appliances 13 years and 10 months ago

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callalily | 13 years and 10 months ago

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You’ll need a dedicated 220 volt plug to run an electric stove. Renters definitely prefer gas. For me, it is a deal breaker. That said, we have electric in our rental unit. No choice, since the gas line was destroyed.

needmtg | 13 years and 10 months ago

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But most small browstones are not setup with separate gas meters, so gas is provided. I assume since OP said ‘by mistake’, the 220v electric was in place, or else that was way short-sighted. Gas stoves are much better than cheap-to-moderate electric burner stoves (as opposed to expensive induction) and cooks prefer them.

zampano | 13 years and 10 months ago

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1 – If the power isn’t there to run it, forget about it. The power will cost as much as a new gas range. 2 – Most tenants prefer a gas range, but they don’t like the idea of a $25/ month bill if all they are doing is making coffe and oatmeal for breakfast. I have one unit that has an electric range and that’s my rental pitch on that one oddball unit.