When I switched to all gas I find meats are more moist. For the amount of baking I do the gas oven is fine.

Is the cooling fan loud?

No one needs either a 48” range or dual fuel. The ventilation costs more than the range. Dual fuel is e tea expense for complexity that breaks and no other reason. A 36” cooktop and wall ovens can handle almost any cooking challenge. So can a 30” gas BlueStar. Even a full sheet baking pan.

Well we don’t always buy based strictly on need. There are some kitchens that call for a 48” range and some cooks that want a built in 24” griddle plus 4 burners or maybe you just want 8 burners.

Electric ovens have certain benefits as well. Some people want the control of heat(control, direction), airflow(direction and speed) and humidity. One of the complaints for a gas oven is the difficulty in keeping humidity in the oven especially when bread bakers add steam during the first part of baking. Some cakes may not raise quite as well but this depends on recipes and even the pans.

janiest, having said that I think you would be fine with gas. One of the benefits of gas is is the drier environment that promotes browning. This is why it is beneficial for roasting. Humidity levels in an oven have no bearing on internal moisture in meat. That is determined by the internal temperature of the meat when it is finished cooking.

I've had dual fuel for 12 years, the only thing that ever broke was the control board after 10 years. I googled it, and was able to replace it for $250 by myself and even installed it. I have a 48" dual fuel waiting for our reno. My current range does not have a cooling fan that makes noise, but my MIL's electric range does and it's obnoxious!

Thanks. I have decided to go with all gas. My only concern now is the noise of the cooling fan, as I know that some brands are very loud and others quiet. Anyone have the Jenn Air Rise 48?

Call the manufacturer and see if they have a decibel rating.

janiest - I am not sure if you're still on Houzz but I'm really interested to know how you are liking your JA Rise 48" range. We are going through the exact same debate you did last year. All gas vs dual fuel. Are you happy with all gas? Also- how are you liking the griddle?