Do Gas Stoves Work When the Power Is Out?

A close-up shot of a gas cooktop with multiple burners lit with blue flames in a dimly lit setting.

Mostly yes, with one big exception. The surface burners on a gas stove will usually still work during a power outage because the gas flows through a mechanical valve, and you can light them by hand. The oven, however, will not work- because modern gas ovens rely on electronic ignition and an electric safety valve […]