Unless you spend alot of time in the kitchen you probably don’t really think about your stove that often. For many years in South Africa the standard was to have an electric stove and oven. Our electricity was cheap enough to justify not giving anything else a second thought. However as we are seeing a steady increase in the cost of electricity and a steady decrease in the availability of it perhaps it is time to consider another alternative, gas.
Gas is known to be far more accurate while cooking as it allows you to control the flame very precisely when compared with a maximum of 8 heat settings offered by a conventional electric stove. This is why the majority of professional kitchens in restaurants and hotels are equipped with gas appliances instead of electric ones.
With a gas stove there is also immediate heat instead of having to wait a few minutes for the electric plate to heat up. This reduces cooking time and allows you to serve your meal to a more exact timetable. They are becoming more and more attractive each year as well and are becoming a focal point in super modern designer kitchens. If done correctly it may even increase the value of your home as many people know they can be real advantage while cooking and a talking point when entertaining.
There is no real advantage to having an electric stove except that at this stage it is still a bit cheaper. However considering Eskom’s prediction that electricity will triple in price within the next decade maybe we should start considering alternatives before gas stoves become even more costly as the demand for them increases.
I should also mention that alot of us have a real fear of bringing a super flammable explosive element into our homes. While there are rare occasions when their gas supply does explode there are many safety measures put in place to prevent this. Just like your geyser and electric wiring, proper maintenance should prevent any accidental fires or explosions. Most people drive their car for a longer period of time each day than what they spend cooking. A car contains litres and litres of flammable liquid that is constantly making little explosions but we are so used to driving them that we think little about what is going on underneath.
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