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  • 21-07-2011 4:52pm
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    Kewreeuss
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    I'm looking for advice on two points please re ovens and one on hobs.

    First: Which gives better results, ie distribution of heat?
    Second: Which one would cost more to run, ESB electric or Bord Gais Gas?
    Hob : A pot of water will boil quicker on which hob, gas or electric?

    Cooker on last legs, and we need to decide which one to buy.
    Thanks
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    coylemj
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    Don't know about relative costs but I'd recommend a fan (electric) oven and a gas hob, best of breed in both cases IMHO.


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    cookie1977
    Registered Users Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    Personally I think a fan assisted electric oven with a gas hob is the ideal set up in a kitchen. There's not a whole lot of difference between the two running costs in terms of ovens I think anyway. I would imagine though an electric hob would use more power then a gas hob. But I find gas more controllable on the hob then electricity


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    dudara
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    Not a Consumer Issue - Moved to Home Appliances

    dudara


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    RubyGirl
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    Same as above posts, gas hob and electric oven. Gas hob is easier to regulate than electric. And you can still cook your dinner if you have no electricity.:D


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    Kewreeuss
    Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭Kewreeuss


    Thank you everyone for replying.
    I have a gas hob and an electric oven, and as far as ease of use is concerned I do think it is the best combination.
    What I was really wondering was if there was much of a difference in running costs between gas and electricity.
    Given our massive bills, I suppose it's swings and roundabouts and I'll stick with my current combo and buy a new electric oven.
    Now, I don't suppose anyone can recommend the quietest washing machine? Will open new thread for this.


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