Natural gas is not available at our lake house, and I have had two different ranges there fueled by LP. I detest electric cooktops, so they were not an option I ever considered. My current range is a duel fuel Bosch, which I really like. Since you indicated that you prefer cooking on gas, I see no reason why you should not continue to do so. Just make sure that you get a range that is properly outfitted for LP -- most models are available in an LP version or an LP converter kit is available. Yes, there is a small drop in BTU, but I doubt you will notice the difference --- unless you are a professional-grade chef doing some serious cooking, or are opting for a true professional range. You might also checking the appliance forum to see what the experts over there say.

We are on propane as well and we have decided on induction which is similar in cooking to gas. Look into and I think you will be surprised.In our previous house, we had a Wolf range with natural gas, but now we have moved to a new area.

When I bought my house I had the option of purchasing the dual fuel pro range that the PO's had recently installed. Prior to this, for 25 years I'd only cooked on an electric stove.

I was initially terrified at the thought of cooking with propane. But within weeks of using it, I knew I would never go back to an electric stovetop.

We bought a dual fuel pro-style JennAir range for the lake house we built last year and I love it. While I'm no pro, I'm a good "home cook" who enjoys experimenting with new recipes and I use my range daily. If that's the type of use your range will get, I would not hesitate to go with propane.

I am in an area where there is no natural gas and I am SOOO looking forward to dumping the ceramic top stove I now have for an LP monogram cooktop. I know I'll lose a few BTU's, but the performance will still be way superior to anything an electric can dish out.

I have a LP Viking rangetop. NG is not available here. The btu might be reduced, but it still cranks. I can't imagine getting electric just because you can't get NG.

That's like saying if you can't get a Ferrari you will skip over the Corvette and get the Honda.

Electric is great for some people, but it is not replacement for LP ro NG.

Look into induction...even restaurants are interested in induction. But, that is a cook top only.. you would also need electric wall ovens...Diva makes a range, but very expensive. also, I don't know about you, but propane is expensive...what if you could get similar results from induction on cook top. I had a wolf before!

You should post this question over on the Appliance Forum for additional feedback. I am considering adding a gas range at our beach house. It would require installation of a propane tank and some re-plumbing so I'm following this thread as well.

I have had to live with electric for 9 years now and can't wait until my new LP BlueStar all gas range is installed in our new kitchen. They are demoing this week so I still have a few months to go. There just isn't any comparison in gas vs. electric. I have a ceramic cooktop range now and really hate cooking on it. I have a tendency to get impatient and burn things when I try and crank up the heat. I can't wait to get the subtle control of heat back. We got an LP tank this winter to convert our fireplace so we just have to run the line to the range.

Yes...go to the appliance link. but, from all my research, cooking on electric and induction are WAY different. I had Wolf before and an willing to go induction vs propane. I am after great performance with a cost under control. do you think the cost of propane will increase? What if you had an alternate choice of induction that will perform as well a gas...something to think about.

Confession: haven't read every post in this thread, so if I'm repeating, my apologies.

Just wanted to point out that Bluestar [and just a couple oters, possibly Wolf] allegedly loose no BTUs when converted to propane.

And energy costs are inter-related. When gas or propane go up in price, electricity will follow because so much of it comes from fossil fuel. Maybe a smaller increase, but still.

But that said, induction will probably still boil water faster. It isn't for me, but it is obviously a choice a lot of people are making.

Thanks for the help! I'll be looking into a Bosch Dual Fuel very soon!

We have a dual fuel Kitchen Aid, the 4 burner architect's series range that runs on propane. I haven't noticed any less heat or need for converting temperatures in recipes. We've had it for two and a half years.

I have been cooking and heating with propane for nearly 30 years. Never one problem. For our remodel we purchased an all gas Wolf - could not be happier and you couldn't get me to use anything else. As for the costs, it's negligible. Heating a whole house is another story but our furnace is 18 years old so I expect it. We also have a Mendota fireplace, gas converted to propane - love it and it's extremely cost efficient. We are thinking of installing one in our bedroom and only using the whole house furnace if we have guests.

Get the LP range you want. You won't be sorry. : )