Cooking on gas!
Five advantages of natural gas ovens
The kitchen is the centre point of any home; this is where meals are cooked and people gather, and for such an important task, i.e. cooking the meals, you need to have the best equipment possible for the job.
These days we have plenty of options available to us, in fact, sometimes we have too many, and it’s hard to whittle our choices down to the best one. In terms of cooking, you have the option of gas versus electric.
Which one have you gone for in the past? And has it exceeded your expectations?
There are plentiful advantages of natural gas ovens, in fact, there are so many that it makes total and utter sense to opt for gas over electric any day of the week. If you’re still a little on the fence about it, check out these reasons why you should be cooking on gas.
Total control over your cooking
You don’t have to be a Masterchef to make the best meals, as a lot of it is down to the equipment you have at hand. One of the advantages of natural gas ovens is that you have total control over what you’re cooking and how, because the heat is activated the moment you turn it on, and switches off just as instantly. On the other hand, electric ovens need that bit of time to heat up and cool down, which can affect what you are cooking a lot of the time.
More even temperatures
When you’re cooking with gas, the heat is more evenly distributed which means you have a more even temperature across everything you are cooking. For example, if you’re heating up a pie, you can be assured that the middle, edges, and top will be just as well cooked as each other, with no cold spots, and no drying out in other areas due to overcooking.
Energy efficient
There is no denying that gas ovens are more energy-efficient than electric ones, because of that warming up and cooling down instantaneous element we were talking about. Because the heat stops when you switch it off instantly so you use much less energy and the same for not having to warm the oven before you start cooking. Because gas ovens are a little more high tech thanks to new developments, they are also way better for the environment, which we all love to hear!
Costs less to run
One of the major advantages of natural gas ovens is that they are more cost-effective to run, as gas costs much less than electric. Gas ovens are also lower maintenance, so you won’t shell out as much on maintenance costs over time, and they seem to last forever!
No need to worry about power cuts
The big plus in terms of gas is that if there is a power cut, you still have the means to cook meals, whereas obviously with electric cookers you’re going to be stuck until the power comes back on.
As you can see, there are plenty of advantages of natural gas ovens, so next time you’re looking to change up your kitchen or swap your appliances, look firmly on the road to natural gas. You won’t regret it!
Oceanside Services has been servicing the needs of the Gold & Tweed Coasts since 1998. We offer a full range of residential gas fitting services including installation, replacement, removal & repairs. Whether you have a gas emergency or require a licensed gas fitter for around your home, our team of professional plumbers are here to help. Call us today on 07 5520 7100.