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I can't find anything regarding a <10 year lifespan, and of the various stoves I've had, I only replaced one and that was by choice (I wanted an induction stove, which is kind of amazing!)
If you can source the stat, I'll allow it, otherwise I'll have to remove it as misinformation.
FWIW, USA Today says electric ranges last 13-15 years and gas ranges 20 years.
https://reviewed.usatoday.com/ovens/features/how-long-do-kitchen-appliances-last
Personally I'll sacrifice that shortened lifespan for breathing less polluted air.
Cooking on an electric range is miserable. Does the impact of pollutants and carbon offset even cover the cost of replacement given the current efficiency?
I’m all for reduction of pollutants and lessing our carbon footprint, but is this seems like a culture war topic to deflect from actual areas in society were a meaningful impact could be made.
""Does the impact of pollutants and carbon offset even cover the cost of replacement given the current efficiency?""
Gas stoves emit a variety of harmful air pollutants.. The articles linked below indicate that these pollutants create a myriad of health issues that are particularly evident in children.. The studies cited in the article indicate that exposure comparable to cooking with gas increased respiratory illness in children by 20%..
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-health-risks-of-gas-stoves-explained/
Assuming a new stove costs $900, lasts 10 years, and you make $20/hr, missing just 6 days of work in that 10 year span from respiratory illness would cost more than getting a new stove. Considering that the NO2 quantity produced by gas stoves can cause a 20% increase in respiratory illness in children, I'd argue that switching is a no-brainer from a purely cost aspect, especially if you have children.. Missing work to deal with a sick kid is a nightmare.
If youre living alone & working from home, its likely that just factoring time lost to illness likely wouldn't cover the cost of replacement, but that is just 1 factor out of many..
Wow, thank you for this. I still have not been impressed with how they are to cook with, but this does make it very enticing to make the switch. I’ve had both a coil & enamel top at different apts and hated both (coil better imo). I might have to find a way to demo a newer model somehow
No problem :)
I wish you luck in your quest for a demo..