{"id":8975,"date":"2016-04-09T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-09T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/blog\/diferencias-estufas-gas-electricas\/"},"modified":"2023-05-29T13:19:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T11:19:00","slug":"differences-gas-electric-stoves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/differences-gas-electric-stoves\/","title":{"rendered":"Differences between gas and electric stoves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What is better, having a gas stove or an electric one?<\/strong> Actually, it&#8217;s not that one is better than the other. They are simply different and have their own peculiarities. <strong>That&#8217;s why in this article, we want to compare both heating systems and see their differences, along with their advantages and disadvantages.<\/strong> Choosing between one or the other is up to you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gas stoves produce vapor, which can condense on walls, ceilings, and even windows. Electric stoves do not emit this vapor but generate dry heat without combustion. If walls have moisture, it is not due to the heating system.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Gas combustion produces carbon dioxide, so there should be proper ventilation in the room to prevent the accumulation of this poisonous gas. Excessive amounts of carbon dioxide can cause suffocation.<\/strong> Electric stoves also do not emit gas, so they can be used in enclosed spaces without proper ventilation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e5207d8328\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e5207d8328\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/differences-gas-electric-stoves\/#How_electric_stoves_are_and_their_differences_compared_to_gas_stoves\" >How electric stoves are and their differences compared to gas stoves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/differences-gas-electric-stoves\/#Heating_system_of_electric_and_gas_stoves\" >Heating system of electric and gas stoves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/differences-gas-electric-stoves\/#Electric_and_gas_stoves_which_one_is_better\" >Electric and gas stoves, which one is better?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_electric_stoves_are_and_their_differences_compared_to_gas_stoves\"><\/span>How electric stoves are and their differences compared to gas stoves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Electric stoves are generally cheaper than gas stoves<\/strong>. However, their electricity consumption is higher, so in the long run, they can be more expensive than a gas stove.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">They also require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/safety-measures-electric-stoves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safety measures<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-prevent-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prevent fires at home<\/a>. A 1000-watt electric stove has the equivalent consumption of 18 60-watt incandescent light bulbs turned on at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3150 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Medidas-de-seguridad-en-estufas-eleectricas-1.jpg\" alt=\"Differences Between Gas and Electric Stoves\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Medidas-de-seguridad-en-estufas-eleectricas-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Medidas-de-seguridad-en-estufas-eleectricas-1-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Electric stoves start heating up immediately, just like gas stoves.<\/strong> However, electric stoves require more time for the heat to be felt beyond the stove, while gas stoves generate heat from the moment they are turned on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gas stoves can operate autonomously, so they can be taken to places where there is no electricity. On the other hand, electric stoves need to be near a power outlet to function, otherwise they won&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heating_system_of_electric_and_gas_stoves\"><\/span>Heating system of electric and gas stoves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another notable difference has to do with how each stove emits heat. <strong>Electric stoves do it through radiation, meaning that the heat spreads as the air around the stove heats up. Gas stoves emit direct flame, which also heats the air but faster than electric ones.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In any case, it&#8217;s not advisable to get too close to avoid burns, although with gas stoves, there&#8217;s a higher chance that something catches fire if it&#8217;s too close.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3166 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Diferencias-entre-estufas-de-gas-y-electricas-1.jpg\" alt=\"Differences Between Gas and Electric Stoves\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Diferencias-entre-estufas-de-gas-y-electricas-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Diferencias-entre-estufas-de-gas-y-electricas-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Diferencias-entre-estufas-de-gas-y-electricas-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Electric stoves, as they don&#8217;t have a flame, are not in danger of being extinguished by a draft. Gas stoves can suffer from this problem, in addition to the fact that gas will keep leaking, which can intoxicate those inside the room. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to never leave a gas stove unattended and ensure that the flame is consistent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electric_and_gas_stoves_which_one_is_better\"><\/span>Electric and gas stoves, which one is better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now that we&#8217;ve seen the differences between both systems, both the pros and cons, it&#8217;s time to decide on a stove. Which one do you prefer? Which do you think is the better stove, gas or electric? The truth is, depending on your circumstances and the intended use, either stove can be the most suitable for your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is better, having a gas stove or an electric one? Actually, it&#8217;s not that one is better than the other. 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