Is is easy to replace an electric hob with an gas hob?

SuzieSue

I am thinking of getting a new kitchen. There is currently an electric hob but there is gas central heating in the property.

Is it an easy job to put in a gas hob and if so, should I schedule a gas fitter to do the work as soon as the old kitchen has been removed?

Thanks

firefox1956

It will depend where abouts your gas supply is in the house.
Have you thought about an induction hob ???
Just as good as gas in my opinion.
HTH

SuzieSue

firefox1956 wrote: »

It will depend where abouts your gas supply is in the house.
Have you thought about an induction hob ???
Just as good as gas in my opinion.
HTH

Thanks for your reply. The gas meter is under the kitchen sink and it is very small galley kitchen so the hob is not too far away.

Thanks yes, I thought about them but they are quite expensive and I think it will be cheaper to cook with gas.

andrew-b

Relatively straightforward but you have the expense of gas fitter putting pipework in. When we had our kitchen fitted we had one visit for new pipework upto a valve at skirting board level (new pipework runs around behind units on 2 sides of kitchen) when the kitchen was stripped out then a 2nd visit to extend pipework from valve to hob. It's certifiable work so make sure you get the right paperwork and use someone on gas safe register.

Gas per kwH is about 3rd the cost of electricity though.

ic

I went from gas to induction when I refitted my small kitchen five years ago - I wouldn't go back. The driver for me was that the hob would double up as extra work top - even when in use. Its completely flat, and is cool very soon after use (after all the surface doesn't heat up, its the pans). Ikea are good for induction hobs - three rings £225 and four rings £275 - both come with a five year warranty. Whilst a gas hob might be cheaper to buy, you will have to pay for a gas fitter to hook it up for you, which will probably cancel out your installation saving.

SuzieSue

ic wrote: »

I went from gas to induction when I refitted my small kitchen five years ago - I wouldn't go back. The driver for me was that the hob would double up as extra work top - even when in use. Its completely flat, and is cool very soon after use (after all the surface doesn't heat up, its the pans). Ikea are good for induction hobs - three rings £225 and four rings £275 - both come with a five year warranty. Whilst a gas hob might be cheaper to buy, you will have to pay for a gas fitter to hook it up for you, which will probably cancel out your installation saving.

Thanks, that's very helpful. Did you have to buy special pots and pans?

Also, does it use less electricity compared to an ordinary electric hob?

Do you know if this one would be any good:

http://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/mhn100fr/matrix-mhn100fr-4-zone-induction-hob-hob

Thanks

Hintza

I would concur with what ic said. Wouldn't have anything else.

To add it will be the easiest hob you have ever had to keep clean.

You just need pans that are magnetic check with a fridge magnet or similar.

lee111s

Induction isn't that expensive to cook with as it's very efficient, almost all of the energy used goes straight into the pan as opposed to with gs you get a lot of heat escape around the side of the pans.

I'm so glad I changed. Doubt I'll ever go back to gas!

suisidevw

As per all above, go induction. I'll never go back!

firefox1956

Found this info on the Homebase site...........same model etc
Hob details: 2 x 1.2kW 145mm zones, 2 x 1.5kW 210mm zones.
HTH