If you’ve decided to make the switch from an electric stove
to a gas stove, there are many experienced Toronto companies that can help you
with the installation of both the new stove and a gas line in the kitchen.
Before making the switch, find out more about the advantages and disadvantages
of gas stoves.
Advantages of a Gas
Stove
There are many reasons to switch to a gas stove. One of the
most popular reasons is the instant and consistent heat. Just turn it on and
you have an instant flame. You can see the flame’s size adjust instantly as you
turn the heat up or down.
A natural gas stove also lets you cook your food evenly and
quickly. This is because the flames spread evenly along both the sides and the
bottom of the pan so you don’t have to keep nudging the food over the hottest
spot on the element. That’s one of the most common problems with electric
stoves.
If you already use natural gas or propane, installation
costs will be lower. You may want to check and see if your kitchen already has
a hook-up for a gas stove. You may have overlooked it when you moved in. If so,
this will also help off-set your initial installation costs. Depending on the
cost of natural gas or propane in your area versus electricity, you may save
money on operating costs. You’ll definitely save some time and money by
skipping the warm-up stage for your gas stove.
Disadvantages of
Installing a Gas Stove
Although gas stoves are preferred by people who love the
reliability of cooking their meals over a flame, there are some cons to
consider before moving ahead with installing one in your Toronto home.
Gas stove are usually more expensive than electric models.
Take the time to do some research and find the best deal you can find. The
internet should come in handy for comparing prices.
Hooking up the gas stove can also get expensive, especially
if you don’t already have a gas line running into your kitchen. A professional kitchen appliance
repair and installation company will run a line from your household gas
line directly into you kitchen, which may involve knocking down and then
reinstalling dry wall. When getting an estimate, ask if the same company will
be doing every part of the job and if the cost includes painting the new dry
wall. Be sure to check that they offer paint matching.
It’s also important to keep an eye on your gas stove. If the
burner doesn’t start immediately, it’s important to ensure that it gets turned
off. If you forget and leave the burner on, the gas will keep running. That’s
one fire hazard you don’t want in your home.
If your convection
oven needs extensive repairs and you’re considering switching to a gas
stove, take the time to do your research. You may find that the installation
cost of a gas stove is less than you think in the Toronto area.