This family had a close call at home when they accidentally left their gas stove on overnight. "My gas stovetop was left on (no flame) for 7 hours," they said, asking, "What do I need to do?"
This is a common issue with gas stoves because of the lack of safety features on knobs. It's easy to forget to turn stoves off completely, as they may appear off when the flame has gone out, but can still be leaking gas. Anyone in the household—a child, pet, or adults—bumping the knobs can unwittingly release toxic chemicals into their living space.
Studies show that gas stoves, on or off, are constantly leaking toxic gases. This has led to increased cases of asthma in children who live in a household with gas stoves.
The only way to completely reduce this risk of gas exposure is with an electric stove, like an induction stovetop. This technology is an easy and affordable solution to avoid the dangers of gas stoves. Cooks, from the casual home chef to professionals, agree that the cooking experience is drastically better.
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Induction stoves use thermo-magnetic technology only to heat the pot or pan that's in use. There is absolutely no gas, and very little chance of other stove-related injuries because the cooktop itself remains cool. Chefs praise the technology for its fast boil times and responsiveness. Even for casual cooks like college students or renters, single induction burners are a great, affordable, space-saving option starting around $50.
Additionally, with the Inflation Reduction Act, homeowners can save up to $840 off the cost of new induction ranges. This helps to make these safer cooktops more accessible, but these savings might not be around forever.
While the passing of the Big Beautiful Bill means many tax rebates for energy-efficient tech are set to expire at the end of 2025, the Home Electrification and Appliances Rebate Program survived, which covers induction stove discounts. But with uncertainty around the credits lingering, it's better to act sooner rather than later to take advantage of huge savings.
"Call the fire department. They can measure the gas levels in the house and air it out and have equipment available if there is an explosion," one Redditor suggested.
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"Having your gas run for seven hours without a flame, I'd say you're all very lucky you didn't blow up half the neighborhood," one commenter wrote.
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