According To The Government, Gas Stoves Need To Be Banned Now?

Today is Friday the 13th of January, 2023 and the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s newest public enemy is none other than GAS STOVES.

To preface this informative rant, I will say right now that we do not get political at MiamiLuxuryHomes.com. There is a time and a place for that, but in here we talk about how different things affect Miami condos or homes and the people who live in them. So with that being said, what a bunch of garbage!!!

Why should gas stoves be banned?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is floating the idea of a ban on gas-powered appliances, sparking outrage throughout the nation. In reality, this is more than likely something that was said in passing, some of the more radical leftists repeated it, were vilified for it and now the media is involved, making it a sensationalist headline (with me entering stage left, or right, I promised to not be political but you get the drift).

The claim is that the emissions from the gas increase the risk of asthma in those living in the home. Everything should be run on electricity. There are several problems with this claim. For brevity’s sake, I will only touch on the main one.

The science is clear on this. There is “no evidence of an association between the use of gas as a cooking fuel and either asthma symptoms or asthma diagnosis,” per a multi-year study tracking more than 500,000 kids around the world.

The truth about gas stoves.

One of the after-effects of this extreme emissions talk is the claim that it is yet another swipe at the livelihood of marginalized people in the US. That is a stretch on a piece of proposed legislation that is also a stretch, at best.

In the urban core and Miami Beach, gas is insanely expensive to add to a project. The taps alone make it cost prohibitive for most developers in the mid-range price points, then you have to add the cost of the permits, the service itself and the additional detectors that alert the residents of a leak. On top of all of this, the appliances themselves are more expensive when opting for gas. This is why you will rarely see gas appliances in new buildings.

In some other areas that were developed in Miami’s infancy, you will find a reasonably-priced condo that has gas available. These are usually older developments, from the 1950’s and earlier whose code enforcement and permitting laws are grandfathered into the era of original construction. This grandfathering in of code requirements is being phased out after the tragedy at Champlain Towers in Surfside. Newer projects in the low to mid-range price points nearly always have electric appliances in Miami.

Which stoves are the best? 

If energy efficiency is your tie-breaker, neither gas stoves or their electric counterparts are going to be your best choice. For the most energy-efficient range on the market, you will want to choose an induction cooktop.

Gas stoves are the go-to choice for home chefs and foodies. They offer more precise temperature control as well as more even cooking and the ability to toast, char or flambé dishes. Electric stoves are best for those who worry about open flames and cost efficiency.

With all of this being said, there are a few developments in Coastal Miami that offer gas appliances. Some of our favorites include Apogee in SoFi, Elysee in Edgewater, and The Mansions at Acqualina in Sunny Isles.

If you are interested in finding a new Miami property with a specific amenity (such as gas stoves), please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.