GAS STOVES
What's all the fuss about?
Everything you need to know about gas stoves here
Gas stoves pre-date electricity
Gas stoves were invented during the 1820s, and became commercially successful from the 1880s.
Beforehand, the only cooking option was a wood-burning fire.
ONCE YOU GO GAS
you never go back
Cooking on gas is quicker, cheaper and more energy efficient.
Best of all, you can still cook your food even when the electricity goes off.
What you need to know
- Gas Stoves must be installed by a professional technician.
- Gas appliances can be connected to municipal gas lines or a gas bottle which can be bought at a petrol station or hardware store.
Gas stoves may seem more expensive at first...
The initial purchase of a gas stove may seem expensive at first. You can buy an electric stove for a lot less than a gas stove. However, the gas stove will pay for itself as you do not have to pay for the electricity costs while the stove is in use. A 9KG bottle costs under R200 to refill, and with regular use can last you up to 6 months.
THE RIGHT GAS STOVE
for you
Choosing the right size
Gas stoves come in a number of sizes, from a 2 burner stove, which is ideal for single people or camping, to a 4, 5, 6 or even 8 burner which is generally for industrial use.
If you're remodelling your kitchen, you may want to go for a larger unit. But if you're just replacing your old electric stove top, or if space is an issue, then go for the 4 burner. Most 4 burner stoves are built to fit regular stove top dimensions, so there's no need to worry when replacing your old one.