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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 Countertop electric stove restaurant equipment — $1,000 in New York City8h ago
$1,000
Countertop electric stove restaurant equipment
Electric
New York Citycraigslist
Used Imperial stock pot gas stove -double- — $550 in New York City2h ago
$550▼ below typical
Imperial stock pot gas stove -double-
Gas
New York Citycraigslist
Used Double oven, glass stove top, sinks — $200 in Lubbock4h ago
$200▼ below typical
Double oven, glass stove top, sinks
Lubbockcraigslist
Used Antique parlor stove — $75 in Reading1h ago
$75▼ below typical
Antique parlor stove
Readingcraigslist
Used Pressure Kettle Cooker Stock Pot Oven Range Rice cooker — $6,990 in El Paso7/14
$6,990▲ above typical
Pressure Kettle Cooker Stock Pot Oven Range Rice cooker
El Pasocraigslist
Used Sunfire G60-10RR 10-Burner Commercial Gas Range w/ Double Ovens (NG) — $3,250 in San Luis Obispo7/30
$3,250▲ above typical
Sunfire G60-10RR 10-Burner Commercial Gas Range w/ Double Ovens (NG)
Gas
San Luis Obispocraigslist
Used Dukers DCR36-2B24GM 36" Gas Range with Two (2) Open Burners & 24" Grid — $2,830 in Eau Claire8/3
$2,830▲ above typical
Dukers DCR36-2B24GM 36" Gas Range with Two (2) Open Burners & 24" Grid
Gas36"
Eau Clairecraigslist
Used Commercial 60” Gas Range – 6 Burners, 24” Griddle, Double Ovens — $2,500 in Binghamton6/25
$2,500▲ above typical
Commercial 60” Gas Range – 6 Burners, 24” Griddle, Double Ovens
Gas
Binghamtoncraigslist

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