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Gas vs. Electric Range: Which to Buy Used

Most commercial kitchens run gas for the instant control, but electric (and induction) has real advantages in the right space.

GasElectric
Heat controlInstant, visual flameSteady; induction is precise and fast
InstallGas line + hood requiredHeavy circuit; induction is ventless-friendly
Operating costUsually cheaper to runHigher in most markets
Used marketPlentiful and cheapFewer used units

Choose Gas if…

you cook high-volume and have gas + ventilation.

Choose Electric if…

you have no gas, want lower ambient heat, or need a ventless setup.

Used ranges & stoves listed now

Used NEW American Range 36" Gas Infrared Salamander, not Cheesemelter — $2,100 in Seattle-Tacoma3h ago
$2,100▲ above typical
NEW American Range 36" Gas Infrared Salamander, not Cheesemelter
Gas36"
Seattle-Tacomacraigslist
Used Chef Base fits for Griddle/Hot Plate/Broiler — $1,695 in Brownsville2h ago
$1,695▲ above typical
Chef Base fits for Griddle/Hot Plate/Broiler
Brownsvillecraigslist
Used Amish Pioneer maid wood cookstove — $1,400 in Springfield5h ago
$1,400▲ above typical
Amish Pioneer maid wood cookstove
Springfieldcraigslist
Used Electric Range NG LP Convection Oven Steam Oven Seafood Dimsum Steamer — $1,165 in Phoenix3h ago
$1,165▲ above typical
Electric Range NG LP Convection Oven Steam Oven Seafood Dimsum Steamer
Gas
Phoenixcraigslist
Used Restaurant Commercial Range Equipment — $1,100 in Maine4h ago
$1,100▲ above typical
Restaurant Commercial Range Equipment
Mainecraigslist
Used Axis AX-VB3 Natural Gas Vertical Broiler with 3 BURNERS 88 lb capacity — $1,100 in Los Angeles2h ago
$1,100▲ above typical
Axis AX-VB3 Natural Gas Vertical Broiler with 3 BURNERS 88 lb capacity
Gas88 lb
Los Angelescraigslist
Used Entree HP24 24” Commercial Gas Countertop Hot Plate 4 Burner Restauran — $775 in ft myers / SW florida6h ago
$775▲ above typical
Entree HP24 24” Commercial Gas Countertop Hot Plate 4 Burner Restauran
Gas
ft myers / SW floridacraigslist
Used NEW-GE Profile 30" gas 5 burner cooktop stainless steel — $750 in York1h ago
$750▲ above typical
NEW-GE Profile 30" gas 5 burner cooktop stainless steel
Gas30"
Yorkcraigslist

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