I am about planning to buy a new cooker and also economise my bills. (I don`t need to stress how bills has gone up sky high lately) Can anyone tell me which is cheaper to cook. Is it by using an electric cooker or a Gas cooker. I cook an average of three times a day.
2006-09-12 11:36:59 · 30 answers · asked by femtey 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
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2006-09-12 11:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by jfont 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally I like a gas hob, and electric oven. Gas is pretty much instant heat so is handy for the quick cook, and the temperature is easily controllable. Plus if the electric goes off you can still make a cup of tea The electric oven gets up to temperature and stays, we have a fan assisted and I find it good. That said the newer electric hobs are pretty quick and have temperature warning lights to alert you they are still warm There is very little in it, it's more which make and model than fuel source. If money is a factor; the biggest cost would be in getting the supply there. so if there is one already be it gas or electric you may want to consider how much it would cost to install a supply for the other. And whether or not its worth it.
2016-03-26 22:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by Janet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In terms of best results when cooking then you shoyuld go with a Gas hob and electric oven.Also that way even if you have either gas or electricity off you can always cook for yourself.
In terms which is cleaner and safer then electric would win there.
I'm not sure about the cost of cooking a meal on Gas but you can cook a meal for as little os 2 units a day on electricity maybe as little as 20pence.
2006-09-12 14:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by kieranvealeelec 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
........One really important thing to consider here....an Induction cooker, which is electric. It is by far the most effective way of cooking, quick and safe. You will, however need to purchase cookware that is ferrous, they are not expensive. If you go for standard cookers then, Electricity is more expensive than gas, true. However generally Gas cookers are cheaper to buy than Electric ones, but waste a lot of heat, I think around 40% of the gas is wasted just heating up the kitchen. The choice is yours, if it was me though, i'd go induction, it's the up and coming way to cook.
2006-09-12 12:02:07 · answer #4 · answered by KWB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy a cheap cooker. They are a bit naff and old fashioned.
In England you have to cost in a Corgi-fitter when buying new gas cookers.
A cooker may last 30 years or more, so it is best to buy a good one, which means one that is easy to clean.
It would be a nice to have an intelligent computer cooker, that makes wives partially redundant. One that you can ring up to delay the cooking process if you are down the pub. They don't moan or nag either.
2006-09-12 12:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by Perseus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is the research yourself.
1. establish the cooker models, both gas and electric that you would purchase.
2. find out the usage in both gas(btu's) and electric (kilowatts)
3. contact your local utility companies(gas works and electric co.) and find out the price of each companies energy
4. Do the math on which is the best bet for you.
Two things to keep in mind is that gas prices fluctuate throughout the year and tend to be expensive in the winter and electric prices may fluctuate if the electric company is generating wit h natural gas. Check some next door neighbours to see what they have and what their utility prices have been throughout the last year.
Hope this helps and good luck
2006-09-12 13:15:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what types of gas supply are available in your area and what your electric company is charging.
If gas comes in to your house from a central supply through a pipe, there might be a minimum monthly charge, access charge etc in addition to your usage charge. That means even if you use very little they might be charging you a minimum of $10 just to have the gas available in your house.
An outside gas tank will give you the best value, but the initial cost of renting the tank could be a shocker. And it doesn't look so nice having a gas tank sitting outside of the house all the time.
Small gas tanks, ones you can get from grocery stores, are more expensive per usage. Plus you have to change them out frequently if you cook a lot.
You might also want to look into how having gas tank(s) might affect your home insurance.
In case I have talked you out of considering gas option all together, here is one big advantage of having one - If you live in an area where electricity could go out due to hurricane or other reasons, you could still make your meals when your neighbors have to eat can food.
2006-09-12 11:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by JQT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to cut your cookery bills is to use less energy, whether it's gas or electricity.
My recommendation is a combination of gas hob and electric oven. The gas hob is quicker to cook with than an electric one, but you can use timers to make use of your electric oven off-peak.
Consider using a microwave to complement your hob cooking and only use the main oven when essential (eg for pastry, roasts or puddings).
Complement your cooked meals with fresh salads and fruit (healthier too).
Good luck
2006-09-12 11:52:36 · answer #8 · answered by Bridget F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find the best combination is to have a microwave with grill, electric oven (much cheaper) to buy and a gas hob. The oven is not used very much unless you are a serious cook
and the microwave is used for grilling small items like cheese on toast
2006-09-12 19:35:14 · answer #9 · answered by Daddybear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure which is cheaper but i have an electric cooker and it is rubbish. Go for the gas.
2006-09-12 11:40:07 · answer #10 · answered by AJay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas cooks far better than electric
2006-09-12 12:05:10 · answer #11 · answered by the_angel_and_the_vampire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋