I am overall happy with my new gas range.  I feel it is safer than my old one since this one does not have a pilot light on all the time. The only drawbacks are that it does require electricity to operate the digital clock and oven controls - I was set up for gas only and didn't realize it uses both gas & electricity, the metal used is thinner because the metal on this range pops as it heats- my old stove did not. This was the most basic stove I could find and I like that it is easy to use - I didn't want a lot of gadgets so this range is perfect for me!