How Much Does a Gas Oven Installation Cost?

When it comes to installing a new gas cooktop or oven the cost can greatly differ depending on a few main factors. These factors can be broken down into the hardware needed and the overall complexity of the installation. Before we get into these variables let's cover why you should get a gas oven or cooktop.

Why Get a Gas Oven?

There are a few main benefits of having a gas cooktop over an electric cooktop in your home. Some of the main benefits are as follows:

• Blackout Proof:

  Unlike an electric cooktop that depends on whether your home has electricity, in the event of a blackout you lose all ability to cook anything. This can throw a spanner in the works. A gas system only requires electricity for the stove's inbuilt lighter to light an element however this can be done with a match or lighter meaning the system is blackout proof letting you cook even when your home doesn't have electricity.

• Heat Control:

  Gas stoves and ovens get hotter faster and offer more responsive control over the cooktop's temperature.

• Moisture:

  Electric ovens have a very dry heat which can dry out food faster when roasting whereas a gas oven releases a small amount of moisture when the gas is burnt, keeping your roasts more moist on top of being less unrelenting.

• Flexibility:

  The open gas burner on a gas cooktop provides far more flexibility around what pots and pans you can use such as woks and other non-flat cookware. As an electric cooktop has a flat element it will only heat the part of a pan that is in contact with it so if the element is too small or the bottom of your cookware isn't flat it will take longer to heat up and unevenly heat. A gas burner will heat a wok or uneven cookware far more evenly and provide more control over heat placement on a pan or pot.

These are just some of the benefits of a gas cooktop and oven over an electric alternative another benefit we didn't touch on is that if you already have a gas cooktop and are looking to replace it with a newer unit it will be far cheaper to install another gas unit and use all the existing gas hardware then having it all capped and getting new hardware installed for an electric cooktop.

What Affects the Gas Range Installation Cost?

Two main areas affect the cost of installing a gas cooktop the hardware at your property and or the hardware needed and the overall complexity of the installation.

Hardware:

The hardware needed to install your gas oven or cooktop can have a huge effect on the cost of a gas cooktop. Some of the main areas of hardware that affect the cost of installation include:

• Whether your property has an existing gas source such as a mains gas system or an existing gas tank hookup. If your property doesn't have these already it can greatly increase the overall cost to have these systems installed.
• The current state of the gas fittings and piping in your property can also increase the price if your gas pipes and fittings are getting worn out or broken an installer is required to repair any damage to your system to ensure it is safe and to provide you with a safety certificate.
• The location of the piping can also affect the installation cost if you have had a renovation and moved your kitchen around you may need to pay to have the gas fittings moved or extended to have the cooktop installed where you want it.

These are just a few of the main hardware variables a gas fitter will take into consideration when quoting a gas oven installation

Complexity:

The overall complexity of the installation will also have a huge effect on the overall cost of the installation through both parts and hours of labour. Some things that may affect the cost are:

• If the gas fitter needs to move the stove or oven upstairs or into difficult areas of the home.
• Whether the fitter needs to repair any gas lines or install new hardware.
• Whether it is just replacing the old stove or you are installing a new stove in a new spot or replacing an electric range.
• Whether your property has a gas system or will they need to install a system for your range.
• Whether they need to modify your kitchen to fit the oven and or stove in.

These are the main complexity variables a gas plumber will take into consideration when quoting your gas cooktop installation cost.

Why Get Your Professional Gasfitter to Install a Gas Stove or Oven?

When having any gas work done on your property it is crucial that you have it done by a licensed gas fitter or plumber as incorrectly installed or repaired gas work can be incredibly dangerous to your home and the people within it. On top of this, any gas work that isn’t conducted by a licensed gas fitter who hasn't had a gas safety certificate signed off for that work will mean your home won't be insured for any gas-related damage such as fires and or gas leaks. So when it comes to any gas work in the wider Sydney region contact our team of licensed gas fitters and plumbers at GRH Plumbing Group today.