I am thinking of going electric

The electric would be more expensive. Imagine that added to my refrigerator, television and many fans ( it is very hot now). My eletricity bill would be sky high.

@Kandae11 Here, gas is more expensive.

How does one cook eggs and bacon in a toaster oven?

@Kandae11 Then I think it's ok to stick with gas if using electricity is going to add more cost.

I have always had a preference for electric, but l opted for gas because it is less expensive - for me.

I use gas stove too. I have to change the table top to elec stove which will cost a bomb. Unless stay in a condo, the developer provide elec stove

@Kandae11 It’s probably better to stick with what you have for now. I will say one thing about a gas stove. My dad’s wife cannot smell. I walked up to their front porch one day, and immediately started coughing at the overwhelming smell of gas. Long story short, my dad’s wife hadn’t turned the gas stove all of the way off, and she couldn’t smell, she had no idea what she’d done. It took two hours to air the house out. She’s done it twice in eight years, but none of the rest of us, including my late mom, ever did it. If my dad’s wife had caused a spark those two times it could have been a disaster. I think that’s very rare because the majority of the world would smell the problem, but still, it did happen.

So far they haven't found a cure for cancer so everything it seems is suspect. I would feel safer with an electric stove than with gas ( one has to be very careful with gas) but electric would take my energy bill sky high....

@AmbiePam She had a guardian angel looking over her for sure. I have heard some horror stories , but not too many to cause much concern . Now for more reasons than one l would feel safer with electric.

@Kandae11 I cooked for two years on an electric stove, what a horrible experience! My great grandmother cooked on gas stove and my grandmother also did as well as my mother. They all reached a very old age (Mom was the youngest to die at 97) none of them had cancer. Aerate your kitchen and you will be fine.

The higher electric bill would be my concern.

@LadyDuck They did advise that their should be ventilation in the stove area - open window for example.

@TheHorse Absolutely and there are some dishes you cannot prepare if you use an electric stove. All Chefs use gas. Anyway benzene emission also occur with electric stove.

@Kandae11 I think one has more control over the heat level with gas. @LadyDuck?

I wonder what would be the difference between the two? Anyway , l am no great cook so l might not notice it.

@Kandae11 I much prefer an electric stove. I’m a little wary of gas.

@RubyHawk Me too.

Where l am the electric would be more expensive, but l will work something out.

@Kandae11 Happiness is the healthiest thing to eat. Stay happy and benzene won´t bother you.

@marguicha okay.

I already have high electricity bills to deal with. Adding an electric stove would only compound the problem. I might have to depend on my healthy eating to conteract any benzene emissions.

@Kandae11 gas scares me a bit.

That's a good thing

@Tampa_girl7 Me too. One has to be alert at all times.

@Kandae11 good luck with your decision

I am still undecided. They advise keeping an open window for proper ventilation. I might have to use it for awhile yet.

@Kandae11 Yes, it is. Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.

I grew up with it too. Hard to make a change now.

@Kandae11 Yes, you and I will live to be a healthy, ripe old age using a gas stove. Electric stoves are twice as expensive!

@kobesbuddy l can well imagine.

Gas stoves have been around for a long time. People have used them , and lived to a healthy old age.

Power outages would definitely pose a problem.

@Kandae11 That's the reason I depend on cooking gas.

Judging from the comments received l am more convinced now to go electric.

@Kandae11 I also feel it's easier to clean, but then that is just my opinion.

Thank you, l shall do my best.

@grantward7 l consider myself a good cook yes.

you have been cooking with gas stove for so long. I guess you are very skilled for cooking.

@Kandae11 My stove has the knobs in front, like the one in your picture. I have, on occasion brushed up against them and turned them on, causing a leak. I almost have him convinced we should change.

Even before this latest news, l must admit that l have never felt really safe with gas - the possibility of leaks etc. I won't mind going electric.

@Kandae11 I know our stove is gas, but I think the igniter is electric. I don't know how all that works. But yah, I do think gas is cheaper.

I suppose they will. I would be thinking of my energy bill going higher and higher...

@Kandae11 Yes, safer than gas stoves, for sure.

I think they are neat - and safe.

Great

I haven't decided yet.

So many other things may cause health issues - things we know nothing about yet.

@Kandae11 True.