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Gas hobs - Yay or nay

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Spinachandcheese1 · 19/04/2024 13:07

In the Uk so many people have/prefer gas hobs for cooking instead of the electric ceramic ones.

I really don’t get it.

We ended up having a gas hob only because the house we bought had one and we never prioritised it as something that needs changing.

Its been 3 years now and I sick of cleaning all little corners and attach and reattach gas hob items, so high maintenance.

Am I unreasonable?

YABU - Gas hobs are much better

YANBU - Electric ceramic hobs forever! Just wipe clean a smooth surface and all done.

OP posts:
fieldsofbutterflies · 19/04/2024 13:22

We have gas because we live in an area with frequent power cuts in the winter.

minipie · 19/04/2024 13:22

mindutopia · 19/04/2024 13:17

Gas is more of a pain to clean, but I much prefer it for cooking on. And you can do things like toast a tortilla on them, which you can't do on an electric or induction hob.

I use a flat cast iron pan on my induction hob to toast tortillas, works a treat

Only thing I’ve found that induction can’t do is burn things directly on the flame like aubergine for baba ganoush. Have to use the BBQ for that.

I also wonder about gas being phased out longer term but doesn’t seem like this will happen soon.

Amara123 · 19/04/2024 13:21

Gas is really bad for lungs, replaced my gas hob with induction, no regrets.
Honestly no one should buy gas hobs, too harmful.

AstronomyDomine · 19/04/2024 13:20

Up til a few years ago, I'd have said gas all the way. When my marriage ended I moved into rented accommodation which had a horrible electric stove so I changed it. Plumbing the gas stove in would have been a big job, so I went for induction. Apart from having to make sure your pans work with induction, there were no issues at all.
The pans are cleaner (no black sooty bottoms), the induction surface itself is dead easy to clean, and the cooking time is quite a bit quicker. I didn't believe this at first, but the induction works directly with the pan (hence the need to get induction-friendly cookware) and no heat escapes up the side - it all hits the pan. And, bonus, it's as controllable as a gas stove.
I'll never go back.

ATerrorofLeftovers · 19/04/2024 13:20

You couldn’t pay me to have a gas hob in my house, given the horrendous level of particulates they spew out. Not worth the health risks, no matter how quickly they heat up.

KreedKafer · 19/04/2024 13:19

I mean... each to their own? Personally I really hate electric and induction hobs. I much prefer gas and that would always be my first choice. But we're all different. Just get whatever suits you.

NannyR · 19/04/2024 13:19

Induction is just as responsive as gas for cooking, much more energy efficient, less polluting and far far easier to clean. I think the only thing gas does better is things like proper Chinese cooking where you need flames licking up the side of your wok.

Youcannotbeseriousreally · 19/04/2024 13:19

They do cook so much better imo, I have an induction now and yea it’s easier to clean but it’s also a pain in the arse when you want to use both sides at ones and it no where near as fast or as easy to control as my old gas one

mindutopia · 19/04/2024 13:17

Gas is more of a pain to clean, but I much prefer it for cooking on. And you can do things like toast a tortilla on them, which you can't do on an electric or induction hob.

Scribblydoo · 19/04/2024 13:15

Induction here too. You won't regret it

nutbrownhare15 · 19/04/2024 13:15

I've only just learned about the health risks of cooking with gas. So it's a no from me and we are getting rid of ours: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/15/gas-stoves-pollution-alternatives

AGlinnerOfHope · 19/04/2024 13:14

Gas needs to go- bad for lung health. And such an ugly mess maker in the kitchen.

Induction all the way- but I’ve never used one. Even chefs are going induction now.

I’d love to change ours. I have covered half of it and use mainly plug in electric appliances.

TheFoz · 19/04/2024 13:14

We have induction but I’d imagine gas would be very handy for times when there’s a power cut.

6Y5T · 19/04/2024 13:13

Induction is the only way

Backtoreality1 · 19/04/2024 13:11

Gas hobs are so much better for proper cooking.....much better instant control over heat and flame size. I loathe ceramic hobs because they are a nightmare to keep clean and also not as manageable for cooking.

minipie · 19/04/2024 13:11

Ceramic hobs don’t work very well IME

Gas ones cook well but are a PITA to clean

Induction all the way

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