If you miss your gas range since you moved to the country and no longer have access to natural gas, then you should consider using propane to power your stove. Once you've cooked with gas, you may not like having to cook on an electric range since gas burners give you more control over the temperature when you're cooking. If you already have a propane tank, then hooking up a new range shouldn't be too difficult. And if you don't have a propane tank, then getting one could be worth it if you love cooking and miss cooking with gas. Here's an overview of installing a new range with propane.

Choose Your New Range Carefully

When you shop for a new gas range, be sure to look for one that can be converted to run off of propane. Many ranges come with a conversion kit so they can be run on natural gas or propane. The fittings are different, so you'll need to have the supplies on hand when the installer hooks up your new range.

Have A New Line Put In

If you already have a propane tank that powers a hot water heater, grill, or fireplace, then hooking up a new appliance should be fairly simple. It requires a new gas line added that routes gas to the range. A shut-off valve is also installed before the range connection. Once the line and valve are in place, the installer can connect your new range and you'll be able to fully enjoy cooking your meals again.

Get A Propane Tank Installed

If your country home runs only on electricity, it could be time to consider having a propane tank put in. There is usually a charge for the installation and a yearly lease cost associated with the tank, but the costs are usually reasonable. If you're only operating a stove on the tank, then it won't have to be filled very often at all, which keeps your gas costs lower. However, once you have a propane tank, it's good to consider using gas for other things such as a heat source or a fireplace.

The tank is placed in an ideal place in your yard and underground lines are placed from the tank to your house. The main line can branch off to as many gas appliances as you have such as a water heater, furnace, or stove. Each appliance has its own shut-off valve for safety. Part of the cost of installation is determined by the length of the lines installed. However, codes prohibit placing a propane tank too close to your house. A propane tank can be placed underground so it isn't an eyesore on your property. This makes it as good as having natural gas when a natural gas supply isn't available.

Once your tank is installed and your range is connected, the only thing you'll have to do is monitor the tank so it can be filled before it gets too low. This might even be done for you. The propane tank installation service might estimate when your tank needs to be filled and make routine visits so the tank never goes dry, or the tank might use smart technology to inform the service when it's time for a refill.

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