Gas or electric cooker? replacing cooker - which is better?

mrsbez_2

Hi all,

For about 10 years we have been using a freestanding gas cooker and i really would like to replace it. My OH was given it before we met.

I'd really like an all electric cooker and have seen a 'Belling' in Dixons for £359 inc del. It has ceramic hob and 'A'rated main oven.

We have little children and i feel that electric is better than more gases in the home.

My OH thinks we should get gas? I'm not a brilliant chef, just basic family meals, cakes and the sunday roast.

Any advice welcome please!!!! We don't want to spend alot but want a decent cooker.

JennyW_2

we've just gone through this dilema. In our past 2 homes we've had to choice but to have an electric hob, however having just installed a new kitchen, I've now chosen a gas hob. I personally find them much easier to cook with (instant heat) plus when they're off they're off, unlike electric rings which take ages to cool down (makes simmering so difficult).

I was thinking of the ceramic hob purely for it's looks but because of the issues above, I've chosen gas - much better :dance: Regards the oven, electric fan assisted all the time!

melipona

We think it better to have a mixed fuel cooker, gas hobs and electric oven. The gas hob offers more responsive heat control, gives a visual flame even on low heat and you can still make a pot of tea and something warm to eat should you have a power cut.

Astaroth

Electric hobs are a lot better than they used to be but have to agree with the others that I would go for gas every time.

For the oven I have to say that I havent tried one of the new style gas fan assisted ovens where you actually set a temperature and not just the "mark".

cattie

I've always preferred to cook with gas, but in this house I have a large duel fuel cooker with gas hob & electric fan oven. I must say the oven is a great subsitute for a gas one & far more user friendly & economical than standard electric ovens.