Gas Cooker vs. Electric Cooker
If you’ve just moved into your new home or you require a new cooking appliance but you’re unsure of which one to choose the process can be very daunting with so many brands and models, the selection is large. Aside from brand names, another consideration to make is whether you wish to purchase a gas cooker or an electric cooker. Both forms of appliances feature a series of advantages and disadvantages. So what are the defining differences between the two options?
When making the decision to buy a gas cooker or an electric one cost is a significant issue with a lot of buyers. The website ‘Which’ provides a few comparison points stating that: “if you use an electric cooker you’ll use fewer units of energy but, because electricity costs more than gas per unit, this will end up costing you more. If you use your cooker’s oven, grill and hob for about one hour and 20 minutes a day for a year, an electric cooker will cost about £53 to run. On the other hand a gas cooker will only cost £16, giving you an annual saving of £37, or £222 over the lifetime of your cooker.” Although the initial cost of the gas cooker may be more expensive, ultimately its lower fuel costs ensure lower bills.
On the other hand most electric convection ovens feature a self cleaning feature which older gas cooker models don’t feature. Another consideration when making the choice between and electric cooker or a gas cooker is the appliances impact on the environment. In terms of overall carbon emissions, a gas cooker is generally the better option. Electricity emits twice as much carbon as gas.
In conclusion it can be said that the gas cooker option makes for a more environmentally friendly and cost efficient choice. So if you have made the choice to go for a gas cooker and you require a gas cooker installation then get in contact with Fitting a Cooker. We only work with legitimate Gas Safe Certified engineers.