Cost of Oven or Cooktop Installation

By ProMatcher Staff

Stove or Oven Installation Cost Factors

The cost of installing an oven, stove or cooktop will increase or decrease based upon a number of factors. This article is intended to provide you a checklist of questions to ask yourself and your contractor ($0=no additional cost, $=standard cost, $$=increased cost).

What type of oven or stove do you want?

$ - All-in-one range

$$ - Oven and separate cooktop

$$$ - Double oven and separate cooktop

What type of fuel will my appliances run on?

$ - Electric

$$ - Gas

$$ - Duel fuel source, both gas and electric

How do I want my appliances to look?

$ - When appliances are a basic black or white

$$ - When appliances are stainless steel

Do I need an oven with any special features?

$$ - When the oven has a convection setting

$$ - When the oven has a self-clean setting

How many burners do I need?

$ - When there are four standard burners

$$ - When there are six burners

What type of cooktop do I want?

$ - Coil burners

$$ - Smooth glass or ceramic

$$ - Open flame gas burners

$$ - Induction burners

How much will it cost to operate the appliance month-to-month?

$ - Gas

$$ - Electric

Is a dedicated gas line available to install my gas oven or stove?

$ - When a gas line is already available

$$ - When a new gas line must be installed

What type of ventilation system do I want?

$ - Recirculating hood

$$ - Vented or ducted hood that leads to outside of the home

Will my new appliances fit in the existing cutouts?

$0 - When appliances fit without any changes

$$ - When modifications need to be made to walls or cabinets in order to fit the new oven or stove

Ask the Contractor

1. How long should I expect the installation to take?

2. Is the removal and disposal of my existing appliances included in the cost of installation?

3. What type of oven or stove would you recommend?

4. What kind of stove is safest for families with young children?

5. Is the installation of a vent or range hood included in the cost of installation?

6. Will my new appliances fit where my old appliances once did?

7. Do I have the necessary gas and/or power connections to install my oven or stove?

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