February 11, 2025
Gas Hob Buying Guide
Gas hobs have been one of the most popular hob types for many years. Loved by chefs and home cooks alike, gas is a traditional cooking method that has stood the test of time. Find out everything you need to know about gas hobs in our short buying guide.
What Is A Gas Hob & How Do They Work?
Out of the different hob types, gas can be the most difficult to clean. There are more nooks and crannies where food and grease can hide. Once food splatters dry onto the hob it can be tricky to remove, but not impossible. We have some great tips and tricks to keep your gas hob looking shiny and new in our Hob Cleaning Guide. With regular maintenance and a little elbow grease, you can keep your hob looking new for longer.
How Do You Clean A Gas Hob?
Out of the different hob types, gas can be the most difficult to clean. There are more nooks and crannies where food and grease can hide. Once food splatters dry onto the hob it can be tricky to remove, but not impossible. We have some great tips and tricks to keep your gas hob looking shiny and new in our Hob Cleaning Guide. With regular maintenance and a little elbow grease, you can keep your hob looking new for longer.
What Are The Disadvantages Of Gas Cooking?
Gas hobs lose some heat and therefore energy around the sides of the pan. This makes them less energy efficient than induction hobs which only heat the base of a pan. Gas cookers can release pollutants into the air even when they aren’t in use*. It is important to ensure you have good ventilation in your kitchen if you cook with gas.
*For more information on the environmental impact of gas cooking, please visit cleanairhub.org/uk
Using naked flames can always pose a fire risk. If you have little children or even pets, you need to take extra care when cooking with gas in case of accidental fires or burns.
As mentioned before, gas hobs are a little trickier to clean than other hob types. However with the right cleaning equipment and regular maintenance you can keep a gas hob looking brand new!
What Should I Consider When Buying A Gas Hob?
Size
Our gas hobs range from 56cm wide to a whopping 95cm! If you are replacing an existing hob you’ll want to swap it for a model that has the same dimensions. However if you are planning a whole new kitchen, you can choose a hob to suit your needs. A busy household will most likely need a larger hob with lots of burners whereas if you have a compact kitchen you may only need a narrow hob with 2-3 burners.
Colour
We know you might be thinking, aren’t all hobs either Black or Stainless Steel? There are actually other options available! We also have gas hobs in Cream, Gunmetal and Matte Black, so you can match in with your other kitchen appliances and complement your kitchen décor. Gas on glass hobs are a popular modern choice. Many love the look of a glass hob, but prefer to cook with gas so these hobs offer you the best of both worlds!
Brand
You might want to match your hob to the same brand as your other appliances. For example, if you have an AEG extractor, there are some matching AEG hobs which will connect to your hood in the Hob2Hood range. You can focus on cooking whilst operating the extractor directly from the hob. Matching appliances can look very effective, but which brands make the best gas hobs? Find out in our Best Hob Brands Guide!
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Siemens IQ-300 60cm Air Venting Induction Hob ED611BS16E - BLACK
