Swapping a gas range for induction is two jobs in one: the gas has to be shut down and capped safely, and the new range has to land level, powered and anchored.
Gas To Induction
A gas-to-induction conversion is the most common job we do now, and almost all of it happens before the new range is unboxed. The gas gets shut at the valve, the old range disconnected and removed, and the line capped and leak-tested to code so nothing is left live behind a cabinet.
Then the new range goes in. We confirm the circuit matches what the range actually needs, set the unit level with the counter so pans do not drift, fit the anti-tip bracket, and run every element and the oven before we leave. On a 120V plug-in model like Copper's Charlie there is no new circuit to run at all, which is what makes these conversions so much cheaper than people expect.
What Sets Us Apart
The line is shut, capped and leak-tested, not just plugged and hidden behind the new appliance.
We check what your range actually draws against what your panel and outlet can give it, before delivery day.
Set flush and true so pans sit flat and the range front lines up with the cabinet run beside it.
The bracket goes in on every install, anchored to framing or floor exactly as the manual requires.
Our Process
We measure the opening, confirm the electrical, and identify exactly where the gas valve and cap will go.
Gas is shut at the valve, the old range is pulled and removed, and the line is capped and leak-tested.
The induction range is walked in on protection, levelled with the counter, and anchored to its anti-tip bracket.
Every element and the oven are run, the controls are demonstrated, and packaging leaves with us.
Brands We Install
Brand names and logos are the property of their respective owners and are shown to indicate the appliances we install. Bay Area Appliance Installation is an independent installer and is not an authorized dealer or agent of these manufacturers, other than where an affiliate partnership is stated.
FAQs
For most full-size induction ranges, yes. For 120V battery-equipped models such as Copper's Charlie, no — it plugs into a standard household outlet, which is the whole point of them.
We shut it at the valve, cap it properly and leak-test the cap. Nothing is left live or capped with tape behind the cabinetry.
If a magnet sticks to the base, it works. Cast iron and most stainless are fine; aluminium and copper pans without a magnetic base are not.
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Google Reviews from real Bay Area Appliance customers
We had a full Sub-Zero and Wolf package going into a new kitchen in Palo Alto and I was dreading install week. These guys measured everything two weeks before delivery, told our cabinet maker about a half inch problem with the refrigerator opening, and it got fixed before the appliances even shipped. Install day took one afternoon and everything worked. Genuinely the smoothest part of the entire remodel.
Hood install in a Berkeley Craftsman where the duct route was genuinely awkward. They ran rigid duct instead of the flex the previous quote wanted to use, and the difference in noise and airflow is enormous. It actually pulls steam now.
Wine column in Santa Rosa. Levelled it in both directions, ran both zones to temperature and told us to wait twelve hours before loading bottles. That kind of advice is why I would use them again.
Replaced a 20 year old cooktop with an induction unit and needed the electrical checked first. They looked at the panel, told me exactly what circuit I needed, and came back after the electrician finished. No upselling, no drama. The cutout was perfect and they cleaned the counter before leaving.
Miele built-in coffee unit plumbed into our kitchen island in Cupertino. They left enough slack in the line that the machine slides out for descaling, which our previous installer had not done on the old one. Small detail, huge difference.
Double wall ovens into a stacked cabinet in Fremont. They checked the cabinet could take the weight and added support before lifting anything. The doors line up perfectly and it runs true to temperature.
Third floor condo in San Francisco with a freight elevator window of two hours. They handled the building paperwork, showed up early, and had the refrigerator in and running with time to spare. If you live in a building with rules, these are the people you want.
Panel-ready dishwasher in Burlingame. The reveals match the cabinets exactly, which sounds like a small thing until you have seen one installed badly. They also ran a full cycle and watched the connections before signing off.
Micro-hood replacement in San Mateo. They noticed the previous installer had never rotated the blower, so it had been recirculating into the kitchen for years instead of venting outside. Fixed in ten minutes. Night and day difference.
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