The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the responsibility one has to dispose of an outmoded appliance.

I purchased a Frigidaire gas range expecting quality, but I was shocked to discover a gas leak coming from the appliance. This is not just an inconvenience—it's a major safety hazard.

Electric ranges have a few advantages over gas stoves. They tend to boil faster, and many bake more evenly. They’re also easier to clean because they have a smooth glass top largely free of ...