Electric cooktops are safer and better for the environment than gas stoves, and they surpass gas cooktops in many cooking tests, such as speed, broiling, and low heat.

Gas stoves are concerningly dangerous, especially as items constantly used in people’s homes. When a gas stove is turned on, some natural gas that is released before the flame is lit, which is made up of 90% methane. Once it is ignited, other pollutants are released into the air and trapped inside. Additionally, gas stoves can leak methane into the air even when it isn’t in use. In fact, according to a Stanford study, more than 75% of methane released by stoves escape when it’s not even on, which is likely due to flawed pipe systems. That same study found that some kitchens would build up so much nitrogen dioxide after turning on the stove for a few minutes that it exceeded the EPA’s outdoor exposure limit. Other chemicals released by gas stoves include 21 compounds considered hazardous by the EPA, and these pollutants are trapped in the house and breathed in constantly by its inhabitants. The repercussions of the particles released by the open flames are not negligible: about 12.7% of childhood asthma is caused by gas stove use in the US. Gas stoves aren’t worth their worrying effects on health when there is such a great alternative.

A study conducted by Consumer Reports comparing electric smoothtops to gas stoves revealed that the electric stoves dramatically outperformed gas ones in many categories. Their higher precision from the way they transfer heat made them significantly faster, which is crucial when bringing a pot of water to a boil. Electric stoves were also ranked higher when it came to low heat, as they were better at keeping a delicate and consistent simmer, and scored significantly better at broiling.

Not only are gas stoves unsafe and less competent than electric, but they are also terrible for the environment. As previously discussed, methane is an extremely potent greenhouse gas, and accelerates global warming to a flooring extent. Electric stoves can use electricity from any energy source, including sustainable ones that don’t contribute to climate change, and also decrease dependence on fossil fuels.

It is clear which stove is the best option for consumers. Electric stoves exceed gas stoves’ cooking capabilities, protection of health, and the prevention of climate change by a landslide. Although it’s not reasonable to expect most people to replace their fully operational gas stoves with electric ones, kitchens should certainly be built with this incredible piece of technology in the future.

I really wanted to write this article on superhot rock energy, but I decided I still hadn’t written much about consumers’ choices to battle climate change, and since this had been on my radar for a while, I wanted to cover it.

I’m 17, so I obviously don’t own a house, but the amazing attributes of electric stoves, especially in comparison to the downsides of gas, really make me want an induction cooktop for when I live on my own. It was really interesting learning the specifics of the two appliances, and I’m glad I researched it! stay tuned to learn with me!

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-gas-stoves-bad-for-our-health/

https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/1/75

https://www.consumerreports.org/ranges/gas-or-electric-range-which-is-better-a1142956590/