Why is dual fuel so much more expensive than gas or electric?


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Old 11-23-14, 03:15 PM
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Why is dual fuel so much more expensive than gas or electric?

Just wondering why you can buy several gas or electric ranges for the cost of one duel fuel range (gas burners, electric oven).
 
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I think it's volume. Dual fuel is a lower volume product.
 
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Old 11-23-14, 05:49 PM
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I think it's volume. Dual fuel is a lower volume product.
Agreed...and normally considered a higher end/fancier product? Or perceived as such at least? Most homes are not designed for such in my experience...it's normally one or the other. Was surprised when we moved here and both stove and clothes dryer were either/or. Similar in neighbors homes.
 
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Is a 110 outlet really not enough for a four burner dual fuel range?
 
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No 120 volts. A duel fuel range requires both gas and 240 volts.
They're expensive because of the components, and usually are high-end products to start with.
Duel Fuel, True Convection Ovens, Convection Slide-in's, typically cost more.
 
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A duel fuel range requires both gas and 240 volts.
Or what is known as a 240/120V circuit I think? 240 for the heating....120 for the controls?
 
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Old 11-24-14, 07:32 PM
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I would not call it a 240/120V circuit, I may be wrong. I would call it 240V.
The oven's internal wiring would use the neutral and one hot where 120V is needed, such as display and igniters.

Also, Very High-End Ovens may have a "true" convection function. This would be both gas and electric within oven cavity. Best way to cook. The gas would heat oven and convection fan is heated with electric. Restaurant quality.
 
 

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