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Q: Does a gas stove need to be installed by a plumber?

• <div><p>In most cases, a gas stove should be installed by a licensed plumber. Connecting gas appliances carries many risks, chief among them a fatal gas leak. If your home is already set up with the proper gas hookups, you may be able to DIY the installation (or save money by hiring a local handyperson or basic appliance installer near you rather than a plumber). If you&rsquo;re ever in doubt, however, we recommend going with a professional master plumber.</p></div>

Q: How do you empty a propane tank?

• <div><p>The easiest way to empty a propane tank is to simply use it until no propane remains. If you&rsquo;re short on time and need a faster solution, transfer the propane to another tank instead. Wear leather gloves to protect your hands, then connect the hoses from both propane tanks and seal them tightly. Turn the knob to open the supply tank valve on the full tank and let it run until the pressure pushes all the propane into the other tank. When all propane is transferred, remove the hose and seal each tank. </p></div>

Q: Is it expensive to convert to a gas stove?

• <div><p>It costs anywhere from $125 to $2,000 to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-convert-my-electric-stove-gas.htm">convert an electric stove to gas</a> because it all depends on the current setup of your kitchen. For example, if you already have a gas line behind your stove, you could pay as little as $125 to have a plumber hook up your new range. Running a new gas line, however, costs between $260 and $820. If you don&rsquo;t have gas service at all, you&rsquo;ll spend around $2,000 to set it up. </p></div>

Q: What factors influence the cost of gas appliance installation?

• <div><p>Element, gas features, and complexity, including venting and connections, are typically higher due to safety and expertise factors.</p></div>

Q: Does propane burn differently than natural gas?

• <div><p>In some ways, yes, and in some ways, no. As for how they&rsquo;re the same, propane and gas both burn via the same process, combustion, and at the same temperature, around 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. The difference is that propane produces more heat per unit than gas. One cubic foot of propane contains 2,516 BTU, while one cubic foot of gas contains 1,030 BTU.</p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2025

Reviewed in June 2017
Regarding January's call, Lin's responded and the next day replaced a faulty gas control valve (likely 50 years old). ($800) For June, it was the same technician as January; he was professional and completed the work expeditiously. The tech was over an hour and half past the expected time but I...
LINS HEATING & AIR COND
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Reviewed in April 2016
The team worked like clock work. They got in, discussed the matter in detail with all options and once an option was settled on, they moved quickly to fix the problems and do the additional gas line installation.
Kuenster Heating & Air, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
It's nothing special, it's just a little hole in the wall. In fact, the office is in an old gas station. I go because it is convenient and I don't like driving to Cedar Rapids for everything. They are very nice and they do a good job. It's not a fancy place but they got it all fixed up cute....
Beauty & Bliss
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Reviewed in October 2013
my car was not starting intermittently after sitting on a hill, I took to Boubin and they looked at it could not find anything major, they recommended a fuel system cleaner so I bought it and ran it through with a tank of gas, I have not had the problem since. I feel really about their integrity...
Boubin Tire & Automotive
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Reviewed in June 2012
Alan and Gloria are an incredible team. The plaque is beautiful; it still brings tears to my wife's eyes every time we sit in the swing. The project went seamlessly and I didn't have to leave work to handle the details. All correspondence was done by phone and email which saved time, effort...
Creative Resources Awards & Engraving
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Reviewed in February 2012
While buying our first home, our realtor recommended a home inspector. She raved about the inspector, and said that she had used him several times before. As first time home buyers, we didn't know what to expect. We arrived the day of the inspection to find Mike Tomash finishing up a detailed...
Tomash Professional Home Inspection LLC
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Reviewed in January 2011
Terry was very courteous on the phone during our initial contact. He asked good questions including whether I wanted a termite inspection and radon level test done. The termite inspection man he recommended was very pleasant to work with (I can't remember his name right now), and Terry...
TERRY STEINBACH PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTIONS INC
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Reviewed in January 2011
From start to finish, Ginny is efficient, responsive, and knowledgeable. She disconnected our gas range, fridge, sink, disposer, and dishwasher, then at the appropriate time reconnected them in their new locations. This involved removing some outdated pipes, installing new fittings, scheduling...
Rose Water Plumbers Inc
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Reviewed in October 2005
MIKE CAME OVER TO CHECK AND CLEAN OUR BOILER. HE WAS COURTEOUS AND HELPFUL. WE JUST PURCHASED OUR HOME, PREVIOUSLY WE HAD A GAS FORCED AIR FURNACE. I WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH HOW THE GAS BOILER AND RADIATORS WORKED (HOW TO BLEED AIR OUT OF THE SYSTEM, THE MECHANICS OF OPERATION, ETC.). MIKE WAS...
Phillips Heating & Air Conditioning Company
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Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

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Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

4.67(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

HVAC, heating systems, cooling systems, air purifiers, thermostat repair, furnace repair, commercial HVAC, humidifier repair

"I used them previously twice and they do a great job."

Charles S on June 2021

HVAC, heating systems, cooling systems, air purifiers, thermostat repair, furnace repair, commercial HVAC, humidifier repair

"I used them previously twice and they do a great job."

Charles S on June 2021

Master Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

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Master Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

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Customers say: Super punctual

39 years of experience

Angie's List Super Service Award Winner every year since 2011. Master Plumbing is raising the bar for customer service in the world of plumbing, heating and A/C. We keep your home’s plumbing and comfort systems operating at peak performance. Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding areas, we provide a wide array of residential and commercial plumbing, heating and air conditioning services. Emergency Service and After Hours calls available.

"Sean from Master Plumbing and Heating identified much more than a dripping faucet on this service call. I was so thankful he repaired the problems and got my bathroom fixed in time for the holiday. Thank you Brian S. Anderson"

Brian A on November 2023

"Sean from Master Plumbing and Heating identified much more than a dripping faucet on this service call. I was so thankful he repaired the problems and got my bathroom fixed in time for the holiday. Thank you Brian S. Anderson"

Brian A on November 2023

Gas Logs questions, answered by experts

In most cases, a gas stove should be installed by a licensed plumber. Connecting gas appliances carries many risks, chief among them a fatal gas leak. If your home is already set up with the proper gas hookups, you may be able to DIY the installation (or save money by hiring a local handyperson or basic appliance installer near you rather than a plumber). If you’re ever in doubt, however, we recommend going with a professional master plumber.

The easiest way to empty a propane tank is to simply use it until no propane remains. If you’re short on time and need a faster solution, transfer the propane to another tank instead. Wear leather gloves to protect your hands, then connect the hoses from both propane tanks and seal them tightly. Turn the knob to open the supply tank valve on the full tank and let it run until the pressure pushes all the propane into the other tank. When all propane is transferred, remove the hose and seal each tank.

It costs anywhere from $125 to $2,000 to convert an electric stove to gas because it all depends on the current setup of your kitchen. For example, if you already have a gas line behind your stove, you could pay as little as $125 to have a plumber hook up your new range. Running a new gas line, however, costs between $260 and $820. If you don’t have gas service at all, you’ll spend around $2,000 to set it up.

Element, gas features, and complexity, including venting and connections, are typically higher due to safety and expertise factors.

In some ways, yes, and in some ways, no. As for how they’re the same, propane and gas both burn via the same process, combustion, and at the same temperature, around 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. The difference is that propane produces more heat per unit than gas. One cubic foot of propane contains 2,516 BTU, while one cubic foot of gas contains 1,030 BTU.

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