You have recently decided that it is time to buy yourself a new oven. Problem is, you are unsure which type of oven is best for your needs. While buying a major new appliance should be an enjoyable activity, it is important that you do some research before deciding on which type and brand of oven is the right one for you. Other factors that contribute to your decision will include things such as your personal budget and even the aesthetics of the oven itself; it’s all well and good to have an oven that is perfect for your household, but it’s also important that it matches the overall style of your other kitchen appliances as well.
When it comes to new ovens, there’s essentially two major variants available to the consumer; electric and gas. While some people are fervent devotees to the electric models, others have an unwavering zeal for gas operated ones. Still, there are those who have switched from one oven type to the other and claim that they will not be going back again.
Whether you are after a value-for-money solution or the absolute best that money can buy, deciding on a new oven is something that cannot be taken lightly. In terms of sheer practical considerations, the style of oven you ultimately end up buying, plays a significant role in how your food is cooked. Buying an oven that is not suited to your needs, may prove to be enormously disappointing, particularly if you happened to pay a small fortune for it.
The following article seeks to identify the various benefits and drawbacks of both electric and gas- powered oven types.
Electric Ovens
Benefits
One of the greatest benefits of electric ovens is that they are powered by electricity and do not require any special connectors to function. This translates to considerably cheaper installation costs than gas-based counterparts. While the installation process for an electric oven is not overly complicated, they must nonetheless only be installed by qualified electricians. Most electric ovens require around 2 hours at most to install, provided that the existing circuitry is adequate and does not need to be upgraded.
Drawbacks
Overall, electric ovens are an excellent solution that excel at cooking all types of food. If there were to be an area to critique, it is that they require a little while longer to heat up, when compared to gas ovens.
Gas Ovens
Benefits
The single most compelling argument for buying a gas oven and its greatest advantage, is its ability to provide instant, high intensity heat. With a gas oven, waiting for your oven to heat up is a thing of the past. You can immediately begin cooking, so gas is definitely a time saver, allowing you to fully cook your meals faster than ever before.
Drawbacks
The drawback of a gas oven is a purely financial one. Installations are far more expensive than electric based ones. If your household does not have an existing gas supply, you will need to enlist the services of a plumber to install the gas within your home, before installing the oven itself. Electric ovens can cost in the vicinity of $100 to install, while a gas oven that requires the installation of a new gas supply, can cost in the area of $1000-4500. It is a substantial difference. The question that needs to be asked is, “does the ability to cook instantly with gas, justify its outrageously high installation costs?” If the answer is no, then the wise decision is to buy an electric oven. It is a far more affordable solution, once installation costs have been taken into account.
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