How much did a gas stove cost in 1920s?

The cost of gas stoves in the 1920s varied depending on the brand, model, and features of the stove. According to the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog from 1923, gas stoves ranged in price from $19.75 to $125. The most basic model, the "Perfection" gas stove, had a single burner and a small oven, and sold for $19.75. More elaborate stoves, such as the "Estate" gas stove, which had four burners, a larger oven, and a warming compartment, sold for $125.

In addition to the purchase price of the stove, consumers also had to pay for the cost of gas to operate the stove. The cost of gas varied depending on the region of the country and the local gas company. In 1920, the average cost of gas was about $1.50 per 1,000 cubic feet. A typical gas stove used about 100 cubic feet of gas per hour. This means that it would cost about 15 cents to operate a gas stove for one hour.

Overall, gas stoves were a relatively affordable appliance in the 1920s. They were much cheaper than electric stoves, which were still a relatively new technology at the time. Gas stoves were also more convenient than wood stoves, which required constant tending to keep them burning. As a result, gas stoves quickly became the most popular type of stove in American homes.