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11 Things To Consider Before Buying A Gas Stove

11 Things To Consider Before Buying A Gas Stove

Jul 5,2022
1) Efficiency
Whereas one gas stove can take 5 minutes to boil one gallon of water, another can take a few more minutes to boil the same amount.
It’s imperative that you choose a gas stove that is efficient when cooking to save both time and money.

Efficient gas stoves also release less carbon monoxide and thus help maintain good air quality in your kitchen.

Be sure to check out the efficiency rating of the gas stove, you can ask the seller or search on the internet for efficiency ratings.
2) Kitchen Space
You should figure out how much space you have in your kitchen or where you want to place the stove in your kitchen.

This will help determine how large of a gas stove you need as well as what style and additional features your space might permit you to add.

Tip: Measure the area you’re planning to put the stove in and compare it with the dimensions of the stove you want to buy.
3) Budget
Another factor to consider when buying a gas stove is your budget.

When looking at a stove, it’s important to be realistic about what you can afford and what you can’t.

Find a good stove with a good price to features ratio. One that will give you all the convenience and functionality you need without blowing a hole in your wallet.

Again, Be careful not to opt for cheap stoves as these might cause you all sorts of problems and could come without a number of safety features.

They might cheap in the short term but expensive in the long term, if you know what I mean.

4) Safety Features
Most modern gas stoves come equipped with a number of safety features to prevent gas leaks, kitchen fires, and gas stove explosions.
Here are 5 safety features that a modern gas stove should have:

i) Anti-tip: this feature prevents the gas stove from sliding off your countertop and causing injury.

ii) Auto shut-off: if there’s no flame detected for a certain period of time, then the gas stove will turn off automatically. This not only helps to prevent gas leaks but also saves on energy costs and improves efficiency.
iii) Auto-reignite: The auto reignite feature makes sure that the burner flame never goes out and thus leading to a buildup of gas in your kitchen. The feature re-ignites the flame whenever it goes out.

iv) Button Lock: The button lock safety feature as the name suggests helps you lock the controls to your gas or electric appliance, limiting its use by children or accidental touches by pets.
5) Number of burners
If you’re planning to use the stove alone or with one other person, then a 2 burner cooktop might be the perfect option. If you’re more than 4 people in the household however, getting a gas stove with 4 or more burners might be the best option for you.
6) Distance between burners
Some burners are crammed too close to each other which makes using two pans or pots at the same time really difficult.
A good stove should have enough space between the burners to enable the use of several pots and pans without any disturbances.
7) Type of burners: aluminum vs brass
Brass burners are often found on high-end stoves and are usually in a golden color.  If you care about elegance and aesthetics, then brass burners are the ones for you.

Brass is resistant to corrosion, which makes it a better long-term option than aluminum burners.

Aluminum burners are the most common type of burner in the world because they are cheaper to produce and also heat up more quickly than brass burners.

Aluminum burners aren’t as long-lasting and corrosion-resistant as brass burners though, so keep that in mind.
8) Gas stove type of ignition: electric or pilot
When you are buying a new gas stove, it is important to consider the type of ignition. There are different types, such as electric and pilot.

Electric ignitions need to be plugged into an outlet and use electricity to provide heat for the burners. Pilot ignitions need to be lit with a match or lighter fluid.

Electric ignitions are safer and more reliable than pilot ignition systems.

Electric ignitions are easier to install than a pilot ignition system because they don’t require compressors or fuel tanks. They also have easier maintenance procedures.

A pilot ignition system can cause more issues due to its complexity and the time it takes to get the systems running. Unlike electric ignitions, which start right away.
9) Oven type: Double Oven or single oven
Double oven stoves offer two ovens, usually one on top of the other, and are great for baking or grilling a lot of food at the same time.

Single oven gas stoves provide just one oven, these are perfect for those who don’t bake or grill a lot of stuff.

If you have a small family or you’re just alone, then a single oven gas stove would be the perfect option for you, however, for those with large families who wish to bake or grill a lot of stuff at the same time, then a double oven stove will surely come in handy.
10) Venting requirements as a factor to consider when buying a gas stove
Some stoves might require venting on the outside while others can be fine with just a kitchen exhaust fan. Be sure to check out the venting requirements that a particular gas stove needs.

Consult the gas stove’s online manual or ask the seller if a particular stove comes with any specific venting requirements.
11) Warranty
With a gas stove warranty, you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that certain repair and part replacement costs are covered for you.

Most gas stoves come with a one-year warranty but with those too, there are certain terms and conditions that you should put into account.

Keep in mind some manufacturers offer even longer warranty periods.

Gas stoves are meant to last a long time so be sure that you lookout for a gas stove that comes with decent warranty options.

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