Gas stove - how to choose an inexpensive and high-quality?

Today in the kitchen you can install any stove - both gas and electric, and even induction, everything will depend on the financial capabilities of home owners and their requirements for the operation of such equipment. Over the years, gas-powered devices have remained the most popular. Such plates, as a rule, rarely break and therefore have been in operation for decades. But not all of us have sufficient experience in purchasing large household appliances with such a long service life. Therefore, in the case of updating kitchen appliances, we ourselves have to figure out which gas stove is better. How to choose an inexpensive and high-quality model - you will learn from the article below.

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How to choose a suitable gas stove?

In fact, it is not difficult to find a reliable kitchen assistant, the main thing is to make a choice consistently and evaluate each important parameter. Modern manufacturers offer such a wide range of gas stoves that it is difficult to decide immediately. But still, every buyer will be able to find a model that suits him by design, cost and functionality.

Choose a plate by type and size

Now we will figure out how to choose a good quality gas stove that will last you for many years. First, decide if you need a freestanding or built-in cooker.

Important! As a rule, furniture companies work closely with popular manufacturers of large household appliances, and offer their customers built-in appliances.

Following the advice of professionals, you can come to the right decision:

1. The area of ​​your kitchen directly affects the rational and right choice:
   • If your kitchen is spacious, and you always cook a lot of food for a large family, then you will find a large six-burner stove with a spacious and multi-functional oven.
   • If the kitchen is very small, then you can get by with a four-burner stove with compact and modest dimensions.
2. Due to the separation of the hob and the oven, the free space and each free centimeter of the kitchen can be used most rationally.
3. If you want to have modern and stylish furniture in your kitchen, then in this case, the ideal option would be to buy a built-in stove. Such models are most hidden from view, so the design of their side surfaces does not really matter, which positively affects their cost.
4. It is worth noting that freestanding stoves can survive even the most expensive furniture. This is an independent interior item, and you need to take a good look at its design. Even despite the modest choice of colors for such appliances, you can choose the right technique for any kitchen.
5. Remember that burners can have different diameters. As a rule, on a standard four-burner cooker, two of them are of medium size, and another one large and small.

Important! Combined models are also on sale - simultaneously with gas and electric burners. This is very convenient when gas interruptions often occur in the house.

6. Models with multi-circuit burners have become very popular. On such stoves, food is cooked several times faster due to the intense heating of kitchen utensils.

How does the type of material affect the choice of a gas stove?

And now we will answer the question of how to choose a gas stove with an oven that is as durable and resistant to corrosion:

• As a rule, the side walls of such devices are covered with a protective layer of enamel, which is easy to care for.
• More stylish and expensive models are made of shiny or brushed stainless steel. They look beautiful, but it’s very problematic to look after them, because fingerprints always remain on such a surface, every drop of water and fat is visible. They have to be cleaned with special expensive tools designed to care for specific metal surfaces.

But the hob is made of materials resistant to aggressive detergents, high temperatures and mechanical stress:

• This is mainly enamelled metal.

Important! Such an inexpensive coating is excellent, subject to certain rules for caring for it. But you need to wash the enameled plates carefully so as not to leave scratches on them.

• Steel models are more resistant in terms of damage, but difficulties arise when caring for them.

We choose a gas furnace depending on the functionality

In fact, even an inexpensive gas stove with a good oven can have a sufficient set of functions. Current manufacturers equip products of their own manufacture with a variety of functions - both quite important and completely useless for many consumers.

And now let's look at this variety in order to decide the importance of each function:

1. Function of electric ignition. It allows you to forget about the use of such unsafe matches and constantly breaking lighters. In them, gas is ignited by turning the burner valve, or the stove is equipped with a separate special button.

Important! Remember that such models must be connected to the mains.

2. Function of gas leakage control system. This is an incredibly useful feature, due to which the level of operational safety of such plates is significantly increased. If the flame suddenly goes out, the gas supply instantly stops.

Important! Only a hob, only an oven or the whole stove can be separately equipped with such a system. Such models should be chosen for families with young children and the elderly.

3. Grill function. If desired, you can choose any model with a grill. For sale there are stoves with a gas grill and with a skewer built inside. An electric grill allows you to control the temperature and the cooking process itself.

Important! There are models in which burners operate on gas, while the oven and grill are electric. Such models are easier to manage, but they cannot be called economical. To save money, it is better to choose a fully gas furnace.

4. Timer function. In almost all plates, the timer is the simplest mechanical device that allows you to measure the length of time and emits an audio signal after it has passed. The latest models have a timer, thanks to which it is possible to program the plates for the beginning and completion of work.
5. Additional functions such as lighting and a thermometer in the oven can be called very convenient.

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Most popular gas stove manufacturers

Demand is used by both very little-known and world-famous manufacturers of household appliances. Now we will get acquainted with the four most popular of them:

1. Zanussi. This European manufacturer is considered the first in the manufacture of gas stoves. His products are distinguished by the highest quality indicators, executed with the introduction of the latest technologies. If you need a safe, multi-functional gas stove with a good oven for baking, then opt for one of the models of this company.

Important! The disadvantage of such stoves is the difficulty in caring for the mirror surfaces of the oven.

2. Gorenje.Not only gas stoves, but also all the equipment produced by this brand, has a huge set of functionality and the most modern design. The offered assortment will be able to satisfy any customer - both adherents of everything traditional, and lovers of various novelties. Their main advantages are ergonomics, reliability.

Important! A drawback is considered too strong heating of the oven door.

3. Gefest. If you need a budget gas stove with a good oven, then the products of this famous Belarusian brand are ideal for you. Its models are distinguished by a classic design, a standard set of functions. Their advantages are: low cost, the presence of several additional functions.

Important! The disadvantages include the need to constantly turn on the gas leakage system manually.

4. Indesit. This company regularly pleases consumers with new home appliances. Its gas stoves are always distinguished by high rates of reliability, safety, practicality, a wide range of options. All this goes perfectly with affordable prices.

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In this article, we focused on the main points when choosing a gas stove. We hope this information helped you find a functional, convenient and safe unit for your home, which organically fit into your thought-out kitchen interior.