Kenosha, WI · Member since 2019 · 42 posts · 19 votes
I have a tenant moving out of an upper unit and a new one moving in shortly. The unit is a classic "attic apartment" and has sloped ceilings. Currently, it has a gas stove which was there when I bought the house.
Personally, I love gas stoves. But having been up in the unit on multiple occasions when the former tenant was cooking, I have always been SHOCKED at how hot, steamy, and gross the kitchen gets. Exhaust fans aren't required by code here, and honestly it would be really hard to put one in that was the required height above the range due to the sloping ceilings.
So, in short, I would really like to put an electric stove up there and have the gas line capped off before the new tenant moves in. Especially since this tenant is a younger, college-aged person and potentially would be a high risk for things like leaving the gas on.
Any recommendations on brands/models/styles for a long lasting electric stove/oven?
Do you think the hot/steamy will change at all? Unless, MAYBE, if you buy a high end induction unit? I assume the humidity is coming from heating water and it doesn’t matter if that heat is gas or electric stove. Same story with the heat.
You’ll need to run a 240v line up there, I dunno if that’s a $2k problem or an $8k problem, talk to a local electrician. Get permits if required. Might be cheaper to run a vent of some sort.
Do you think the hot/steamy will change at all? Unless, MAYBE, if you buy a high end induction unit? I assume the humidity is coming from heating water and it doesn’t matter if that heat is gas or electric stove. Same story with the heat.
You’ll need to run a 240v line up there, I dunno if that’s a $2k problem or an $8k problem, talk to a local electrician. Get permits if required. Might be cheaper to run a vent of some sort.
Do you think the hot/steamy will change at all? Unless, MAYBE, if you buy a high end induction unit? I assume the humidity is coming from heating water and it doesn’t matter if that heat is gas or electric stove. Same story with the heat.
You’ll need to run a 240v line up there, I dunno if that’s a $2k problem or an $8k problem, talk to a local electrician. Get permits if required. Might be cheaper to run a vent of some sort.
I agree!
Put in a proper exhaust. Should be easy since roof line is so close.
Do you think the hot/steamy will change at all? Unless, MAYBE, if you buy a high end induction unit? I assume the humidity is coming from heating water and it doesn’t matter if that heat is gas or electric stove. Same story with the heat.
You’ll need to run a 240v line up there, I dunno if that’s a $2k problem or an $8k problem, talk to a local electrician. Get permits if required. Might be cheaper to run a vent of some sort.
From my own experiences cooking on both, a gas stove heats up an area significantly more than an electric one.
@Nathan Grubb the old school way are those fans that are coming out the side of the house in the backsplash area. We also installed an industrial fan in a bath when we couldn't find anything standard that would work.
@Nathan Grubb the old school way are those fans that are coming out the side of the house in the backsplash area. We also installed an industrial fan in a bath when we couldn't find anything standard that would work.
I'm actually not totally sure what you're talking about. Could you share a pic of what you mean?
No idea. I doubt the heat is enough to damage a fan. But I’d probably go with something that’s all metal. (No plastic parts like a bathroom fan.) other than that go with quiet (so they’ll use it.) and wide range of CFM (low/slow/quiet to leave on and ignore. And a high speed clear the house out situation.)
It used to be in all the 50/60s homes with a little pull chain to turn it on. I haven't used this one but it looks all metal so a better choice for you.
It used to be in all the 50/60s homes with a little pull chain to turn it on. I haven't used this one but it looks all metal so a better choice for you.
Be mindful of the loudness of the fan in DB's.
A loud fan in a small unit can be annoying to the renter, and the last thing you want is for that loud fan to be heard in another unit buzzing away as the renter cooks lasagna in the oven, or something like that.
Do you think the hot/steamy will change at all? Unless, MAYBE, if you buy a high end induction unit? I assume the humidity is coming from heating water and it doesn’t matter if that heat is gas or electric stove. Same story with the heat.
You’ll need to run a 240v line up there, I dunno if that’s a $2k problem or an $8k problem, talk to a local electrician. Get permits if required. Might be cheaper to run a vent of some sort.
I was thinking the same thing - seems like the moisture is coming from the cooking itself and not exactly the fuel source. May want to consider an additional window as well as ventilation.
@Nathan Grubb This is not likely the fuel source, I have induction and love it but I don't think that will solve the issue and requires your tenants to switch pots. Pick a solution in line with the unit type. I am assuming this isn't a high end unit and is smaller given the sloped ceilings. This to me would warrant an economical option. Not necessarily what I posted which was just an example. I agree with paying attention to the DB but sometimes you will have limited options. You won't find something at your local box store. A downdraft stove unless you get a deal is going to be more expensive and something else for the tenant to break, it could be quicker though because you don't have to worry about cosmetics behind a stove. You just have to install the vent or hope the tenant doesn't cook much.
@Nathan Grubb My box stores don’t carry any type of coil stoves anymore other than the cheapest of the cheap 2 burner apartment stoves. I use the glass top and haven’t had problems. I buy the 5 year warranty on all my appliances now and Lowes told me that if I keep the receipt and don’t use the warranty after 5 years I can call and get a partial refund on the price.
From an insurance standpoint we’re not allowed to have gas appliances anymore.