Upgrading or purchasing a new oven for your home is a great opportunity to modernise your kitchen without too much hassle. As one of the most frequently used appliances, not only does a new oven lift the aesthetic of your kitchen but it also makes your day-to-day life easier. After all, your oven plays a key role in preparing everything from everyday meals to family dinners. With so many options available, it’s important to carefully consider the type of oven that best suits your needs, as well as plan for a smooth installation by a professional oven installer.

Read on as we look at different types of ovens on the market and what you need to know before your oven installer arrives.

Purchasing a New Oven

Before we dive into the technical stuff, let’s start with the fun part—shopping! Deciding which oven to purchase can be a little tricky if you are not sure what to look for, so here is some information about both gas and electric ovens to help you choose!

The Pros and Cons of Electric Ovens

Electric ovens are easy and convenient if you do not already have a gas line plumbed into your kitchen space. Electric ovens tend to heat your food using up to three heating elements located at the top, bottom and rear of the cooking space. This generated heat heats with less moisture than a gas oven.

However, electric ovens do tend to dry out food a lot faster than gas ovens and are slow to heat the electric coils or heating elements to the right temperature. Depending on how much you cook, electric ovens are also a little more expensive to run over the long term but the difference is negligible compared to gas ovens. 

The Pros and Cons of Gas Ovens

Gas ovens are quite popular with many homeowners as they allow for more flexibility in cooking. With gas as the source of fuel, a gas oven requires burners within the cooking space to heat food. These are located at the top and bottom of the cooking space, which allows for heat to be distributed faster. Gas ovens also allow moisture to remain within the cooking space, which keeps food moist for longer so your meal is cooked thoroughly without burning.

However, gas ovens can be a little too moist for some dishes to cook properly which can affect the meal you are creating. You will also have to install a gas line to connect to your oven and ensure that you have a regular supply of fuel so you can cook. However, in the long term, your running costs will be cheaper than an electric oven.

Preparing for Your Oven Installer

Once you’ve decided on the type of oven best for you, you’ll need to prepare for your oven installer. When preparing to install your oven there are a few things you need to do. The first is to check whether your oven will fit into the space you have provided for it. If it is bigger than you expected or you are planning on installing a larger oven, you will need to make adjustments to your kitchen cabinetry or cooking area.

Additionally, ensure that a gas line is installed if you have decided on a gas oven. If you cannot install one yourself, you should check with your oven installer whether they could install a line for you. If you are switching from gas to electric, ensure that your oven installer isolates the existing gas line so that your new electric oven is installed safely.

Finally, make sure your oven is at your home and ready for installation when your oven installer arrives.

Oven Installation

Installing your oven is simple and easy when you hire a professional electrician, such as Southside Air Conditioning & Electrical. Both new electric and gas ovens require a qualified electrician to install them in your home as each has its electrics that need to be connected, so hiring a professional is crucial.

Once your new oven is set up and fully operational, our qualified electrician will walk you through its features. This includes explaining how the gas system works, ensuring the gas supply is properly connected to your oven, and showing you how to operate it safely. After that, you’ll be all set to start cooking your favourite meals!

If you are looking for a qualified electrician to install a brand new electric or gas oven in your home contact us at Southside Air Conditioning & Electrical about our oven installation services today.