Comparing GE Gas vs. Electric Ranges

Posted on August 13th, 2021

When shopping for a new range, you will need to first decide on the type of fuel source; gas or electric. There are plenty of advantages to each fuel type and it will ultimately come down to your cooking preference. Here we compare two popular GE Appliances ranges - one electric, one gas - to help you choose which fuel source is right for your home.

GE ®30" Free-Standing Gas Convection Range with No Preheat Air Fry

 Gas is a popular choice amongst homeowners when it comes to ranges because of the cooktop, not the oven. A gas cooktop offers better precision and responsiveness than a conventional electric cooktop (although electric induction cooktops are just as comparable). This cooktop features continuous, edge-to-edge grates to handle any cookware you have while maximizing on cooktop space. The power boil burner setting offers an 18000 BTU boil element to produce intense heat so your water boils even faster while the simmer setting provides low, even heat so delicate dishes don't burn. The 30” gas cooktop features a fifth burner, shaped as an oval for an extra-large pan or for the integrated, non-stick griddle which is one of the largest on the market so you can cook a lot of food at once (up to 6 grilled cheese sandwiches!).Typically gas is inferior to electric when it comes to heating the oven because it doesn’t heat up as evenly and can create cold spots throughout the cavity which results in uneven cooking. However, since the GE 30” gas range is a convection range, this is not a problem. It uses a rear fan to swiftly circulate the hot air throughout the oven’s interior, speeding up cook times and allowing foods to cook and brown more evenly. This GE 30” gas range offers new AirFry technology that healthily crisps your favorite foods without requiring preheating, a basket, or a special tray. The inside of the oven is super easy to clean with the steam clean option that uses low heat and steam to remove those pesky baked-on messes. This oven is a freestanding oven so it’s suitable for being placed up against a wall without requiring any cabinet housing.

GE® 30" Slide-In Electric Convection Range with No Preheat Air Fry

Electric is the most common fuel source for ranges because most homes don’t have a gas line already hooked up to their kitchen and it can be pretty expensive to have one installed. Therefore, most rangs you see on the market are electric. This GE 30” slide-in electric range features a glass, radiant smoothtop surface with 5 burners. Enjoy complete flexibility with dual elements that can heat either a 12" or 9" diameter. The 9” and 6” power boil elements have a powerful heat to quickly boil water while a fifth element warming zone provides low-heat capability. Similarly to the GE 30” gas range, the electric oven is a true convection so it uses a fan to circulate air throughout the oven’s cavity so that foods can cook and brown more evenly. Plus the oven heats up so quickly, eliminating the need to preheat. This oven also features the new AirFry technology so you can enjoy your fried foods without the extra fat, the need to preheat, or the need for special equipment. The GE 30” slide-in electric range also has the steam clean option so you can clean your oven without the need for extremely high heat which can create smoke and is believed to cause damage to oven lining. Below the oven is a smooth-glide storage bin so you can store extra pans and cookie sheets.

Which of these GE ranges do you like better? Shop them below or come visit your nearest Bray & Scarff to speak with an appliance expert today to find the perfect range for your home!