How do I Tell the Difference Between Gas & Propane Stoves?

How do I Tell the Difference Between Gas & Propane Stoves?
Written By
Tzvi Raphael
Tzvi Raphael
Published: Sep 3, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Find the gas line connecting your stove to the inlet in the wall. The line is attached to the back of your stove and runs to the gas supply of your house.

  2. Follow the gas supply outside and find where they terminate. This means the point where the supply lines run to on your property.

  3. Look for a metal gas canister somewhere at point of termination of the supply line. These canisters look like the tanks used on gas barbecue stations.

  4. Find the gas cylinder and you will know that you have propane running to the stove. If you see a connection to the main gas line belonging to your local town or city, you will know that you have natural gas.

Tips

Retain the owner's manuals that come with your appliances so you have the information for future reference.

Warnings

Do not leave gas lines open without a cap or being connected to something because the gas will leak out and can be dangerous.

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two gas stoves image by Christopher Walker from Fotolia.com

Tzvi Raphael

Tzvi Raphael has worked with Fortune 500 companies helping them to maximize their online brand exposure through innovative Web design, content, and marketing. Additionally, Raphael is a writer for multiple high-traffic blogs and websites…

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