Kitchen Gas Appliances - Gas burner output

I have a 7 yr old GE gas stove, hardly used. I am not much of a cook, but converted the house from all electric to all gas, to save $$, and it worked out well. Now I have a new bride, who does cook, and the gas burners drive her nuts. :wall: They are all 9,500 BTU, (the oven is 18,000 BTU), and light off immediately and reliably. There are 2 problems as she sees it. 1) It takes a lot of time to boil compared to the big electric burners she had previously. 2) Once liquids are at a boil, we have to turn the burners down until there is barely a flame (still steady blue flame), to prevent burning sauces or boiling over. I was wondering if it would be possible to put a smaller jet in one of the burners to turn it into a simmer burner? One larger jet for rapid heating would be nice, but looking at new ranges it seems they use a bigger grate, and burner as well as larger jet, so that probably won't work out. So, can I change 1 jet, and how do I convince my new wife to keep the gas range? Thank you, glad I found this forum.:thumbup:

Hello MrGoodwrench. Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic and the Do-It-Yourself Web Site.

Pertaining to number one question, try to get use to energy efficient burners. Adjust cooking times and buy newer pots and pans. Bigger burners are a thing of the past. Families today are not the same as past years. More convince foods are available now than in years gone by, and newer appliances like microwaves, toaster ovens and families on the go have changed how we cook and prepare foods. Therefore, appliances have changed too.

Making larger burners will not work for the reason(s) you stated and several others. To decrease burner flame size, I suggest using only the flame settings current available, not changing orifices or making radical adjustments. Burners may not light and/or will burn incorrectly, produce soots and odors, etc.

Not exactly what you wanted or expected to hear (read) here but is the best solutions, in my professional opinion.

Retail appliance parts dealers can also possibly provide some additional or alternate solutions or suggestions. They will need the make, model an serial numbers. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.

***Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever the appliance is moved and/or a repair includes any connection of a gas part.

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Thank you for your reply, pretty much confirming what I thought. I will tell my wife to be patient when boiling water, and set the burner as low as possible to avoid burning. We might be converting to a wall oven and a cooktop later when we remodel/ add space. We will look into Simmer and Power burners at that time, as well as self cleaning, and especially a broiler that you don't have to get on your knees to use:mad: . (Our pans are also brand new, no difference.)