second hand appliance, what not to buy?

neilmcl

Jonesya wrote: »

How is that energy wasted? Gas ovens are enclosed and pretty efficient. Gas hobs probably are less efficient, but the price difference is so huge it easily covers any efficiency differences.

And with smart metering ushering in peak time electricity pricing in the future, that price difference will only grow.

My post was in reference to hobs and there's nothing "probable" about, gas hobs are very energy inefficient in comparison. Don't get me wrong, I haven't said that induction is cheaper but the difference in running costs is not as much as some may make out and when you take into account the many pros of induction you can see why they are attractive.