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Gas or electric oven: which one to choose? Video
Often the question of which oven to choose arises when it is possible to place it independently of the hob. Both gas and electric ovens have their advantages and disadvantages, therefore, before making a purchase decision, it is worth familiarizing yourself with them.
How to choose a gas or electric oven: video tips
Advantages and disadvantages of gas ovens
An independent gas oven works in the same way as an oven in a conventional hob, with the same range of functions. In this he loses to the electric one, in which there are many more modes. But a significant advantage of a gas oven is that it is much cheaper to operate it, since the cost of gas is much lower than the tariffs for paying for electricity, and its electric cabinet will consume quite intensively.
You can place such an oven either directly under the hob, or separately. Another plus is the ability to work regardless of the presence of light, from an episodic shutdown of which residents of both apartment buildings and private houses are not insured. The disadvantage of gas ovens is one, but very significant: their cost is an order of magnitude higher than similar models that operate from an outlet, and only specialists from gas companies can install them.
Independent gas ovens are not produced by all manufacturers of household appliances, therefore their choice is not so wide in comparison with electric ones.
Pros and cons of electric ovens
The main advantage of an electric oven is that it can be placed not only at the lower level of kitchen furniture, but also raised to eye level. This is important for housewives and makes it more convenient to use, since you do not need to bend down to control the cooking process.
Another indisputable advantage of such models is the presence of a timer function and an automatic shutdown. That is, if you wish, you can set a certain program, put the food in the oven and leave the house: at the end of cooking, the oven will turn itself off. But for this you need to clearly know how long it takes to cook a particular dish, otherwise you can get coals.
A number of models also have the functions of a microwave cabinet, which allows you to combine two appliances in one, saving free space in the kitchen and money. Modern stoves can be equipped with a catalytic or pyrolytic cleaning function, which is also quite convenient, since all the fat on the walls simply burns out. Feedback on this feature is positive as it makes cleaning easier.
When choosing a gas or electric oven, you need to remember that you need to connect the latter to a special socket with grounding
Gas or electric cabinet: what to choose
If there is gas in the house, it is worth stopping at the choice of an electric cabinet in the case when you want to try all the modes offered in it. If you plan to use the oven only sporadically, then there is no particular point in pursuing a multifunctional model that works from an outlet.