So a year later now, and higher utility & fuel costs, which is cheaper, propane or electric? I won't be smokin til this question's answered. Help!
What are your current costs and how are they affecting if you use gas or electric, or aren't they? In the house, my stove is natural gas, it's always been said to be cheaper than electric, but I have nothing to compare the #s to, never had an electric stove. Have had propane stove at a different house and never got to compare costs to natural gas.
But for this argument, still interested in the propane vs electric debate. I've just about narrowed my choices down to:
3405 GOSM ($110-$120 delivered),
600-601 Bayou Classic gas w/stainless door ($190 delivered),
Masterbuilt 30" black ($205 delivered) or
Masterbuilt 30" stainless ($260 delivered)
I would have liked to start a separate thread but don't know if you need a certain # of posts, nor which subforum to use!
Do you take into condsideration operating costs when making a purchase?
Do you spend a little more on stainless for product life?
Do you go with a more expensive electric knowing the electric may save costs in the long run? Does it?
I was hoping to use the smoker on my front porch, next to my gas grill. Will that limit me to an insulated electric model? Is it an easier target to get stolen?