It is no secret that the days of load shedding will be back with a bang. And if your stove makes that bang sound when the power is shut down, then you might not have a meal for the night. A power outage might create a surge that affects the stove thus needing repairs that might cost a fortune. But you can save yourself all these worries and the need to purchase take-aways every time the power is off. With the help of MHC World, you can find great deals on gas stoves for sale that will not only ensure that you still have a home cooked meal but that you do not spend any more money than you should. So not only will you save by avoiding unnecessary take-away meals but you will also be saving on your electricity bill

A Selection of The Best Gas Stoves for Sale

We offer a wide range of gas stoves for sale at competitive prices in South Africa.

The benefits of a gas stove not only lies in its price but it is easy to maintain, meaning that it’s no problem to clean and keep it in good condition. It is easy to control the temperature with a twist of the knob on either side and it takes effect immediately. Because the heat is instant, cooking a meal will go that much faster and you will get done with the cooking much sooner. At MHC World, we have a variety of gas stove brands available from Totai, Defy and La Germania to Bosch, Elba and Sunbeam, just to name a few. You will not be left disappointed, so visit our store or continue to shop online at your pleasure. We also stock a variety of other appliances, including air fryers and microwaves.

What Is a Gas Stove

Are you looking for a reliable and efficient way to cook your meals? Look no further than gas stoves.

A stove that is fuelled by combustible gas such as syngas, natural gas, propane, butane, liquefied petroleum gas, or another flammable gas is referred to as a gas stove.

Other types of flammable gases may also be used. Cooking stoves required solid fuels like coal or wood to function before the invention of gas as a fuel source.

The first gas stoves were invented in 1820, and in 1836 the first gas stove factory opened in England. Only since the 1880s, the gas stove became a commercial success and during the 20th century quickly gained popularity.

Gas stoves are preferred by chefs because they provide a greater degree of temperature control than their electric counterparts. The vast majority of chefs believe that utilising a gas cooktop, as opposed to an electric cooktop, allows them to more accurately control the temperature of the food they are preparing.

The design and organisation of gas stoves have been the subject of forward-thinking innovation from the perspective of appliance makers in the recent past. The majority of contemporary cooktops have been designed with a lattice structure that typically extends across the entire surface of the top.

This design makes it possible to move cookware from one burner to another on the cooktop without having to lift containers over the spaces between the burners. Some of today's gas ranges are equipped with a fifth centre burner or an integrated griddle in the space between the two rows of burners.

How Does a Gas Stove Work

The gas supply is activated when you turn the knob on the gas cooktop, which results in the combustion of gas to provide heat. Every burner on the stove has a rotating knob that you can use to regulate the supply of gas to the gas burner. This way you determine the amount of heat that will be made available to cook your food.

When you cook with gas, you can see exactly what you are doing at all times; for example, if you reduce the amount of gas, the flame will quickly get smaller.

When using gas to cook, you do not need any specialised pots or pans. In general, any of these pans may be used for cooking on a stovetop that uses gas. Cast iron cookware is highly recommended for use in the kitchen since it evenly distributes heat and can maintain a consistent temperature for an extended period.

Different Types of Gas Stoves

Traditional gas stoves stand on their own, but modern hobs are built into the wall. Traditional gas stoves only have simple controls like "on" and "off." Modern hobs, on the other hand, have a lot of features that make cooking easy.

Gas stoves come in many different styles and designs, but most of them fall into one of three main groups: Sealed Burner, Standing Pilot, and Electric Ignition. All of these stoves have pros and cons, but they all do the same job of cooking food.

Sealed burner

These sealed gas burners are used a lot in homes because they are easy to clean and maintain. These stoves don't let any flame out into the air. Instead, there is a seal between the frame and the burner that holds the pots and pans in place.

Standing Pilot

This kind of gas stove has a system that is mostly made up of a thermocouple, a burner, and a gas valve that sends gas to the burner. This gas stove uses a thermopile to make a flame. It only needs a small amount of fuel.

Electric Ignition

Compared to the other stoves, the electric ignition stove is the most efficient because it doesn't need any maintenance and saves the most energy.

Automatic Gas Stove

Like a manual gas stove, an automatic gas stove doesn't need a match or a lighter to get the flame going. This kind of stove can be powered by electricity or batteries and is pretty safe to use.

The auto-ignition feature gets the flame going quickly, saving you time. These stoves have toughened glass that keeps the device from getting hot.

Pros and Cons of Gas Stoves

How to Choose a Gas Stove

The following checklist will help you to choose the right gas stove for your needs:

• Determine and choose the best size of gas stove for your needs. There are models with 2, 3, and even 4 burners. So, first, you need to measure the kitchen slab where the gas stove will go. Then, based on how much space you have, choose the size of the gas stove;
• Next, choose the preferred material, such as all stainless steel, stainless steel frame with toughened glass on top, or black frame with glass on top;
• Look at the kind of burners: As technology has improved, gas stove burners have also begun to come in different styles. Pressure Die-cast Alloy Burners, Brass Burners, and Forged Brass Burners;
• Auto-ignition cooktops can save you the trouble of having to use a lighter or matchsticks. Multi-spark battery-powered Auto Ignition or Single-spark mechanical piezo-ignited Auto Ignition are the two options;
• Knobs: Different gas stoves have knobs made of different materials that make them easy to use. Make sure they are made of good materials so they can be used well and last a long time;
• Look for gas stoves where the burners are surrounded by drip trays. These make it easy to clean up any food that gets spilt. Also, the cooktop must have strong pan supports that can hold heavy pots and pans.

Best Brands of Gas Stoves for Sale at MHC World

Some of the best brands of gas stoves are also available at MHC World:

• Totai 4 Burner Full Gas Stoves
• Cadac King Gas Stoves
• Snappy Chef Double Burner Gas Stoves
• Ferre 90cm Silver Gas Stoves
• Smeg Gas Stoves
• Elba 90cm Full Gas Stoves
• Whirlpool 5 Burners Glass Gas Hobs
• Defy Full Gas Stoves
• La Germania 5 Burners