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Separating ranges from ovens allows for a gas/electricity mix that works well When remodeling your home or building a new home, consider moving the oven out from underneath the range. Moving the oven can be more attractive to your kitchen, but it also brings the oven up a few feet, making it easier to work with and cook in. "People like having the oven up a little higher," says David Cook of Mountainland Design. "It's easier to get hot food out of, and it offers a nice look to the kitchen." In addition to the practical benefits of raising the oven, separating the two appliances enables families to have a gas stove with an electric oven. Electric ovens offer consistent temperatures, but range cooking is done effectively with natural gas - which is usually less expensive.