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Cooking with Natural Gas: Why Chefs Prefer It

Professional chefs prefer cooking with natural gas for many reasons, including their even heat, infinitely variable temperature control, and instant on/off capability. Today’s savvy home cooks in Phoenix hope to achieve those same results, and a natural gas range makes cooking at home similar to a professional experience! 

Today, we’ll talk more about cooking with natural gas, including diving deeper into its benefits and other helpful information.

Cooking with Natural Gas: 101

So, what exactly makes cooking with natural gas different from other methods? 

For starters, natural gas ranges offer self-ignition from an electric spark rather than a continuously burning pilot light. Natural gas ovens preheat quickly and recover in less time than conventional electric ovens. Many models even offer a self-cleaning feature home cooks understandably love.

Benefits of Cooking with Natural Gas

Next, let’s talk about the advantages of cooking with natural gas.

1. Better results

Natural gas gives you an even heat distribution over a large area for better cooking results. You also experience greater control over temperature levels than other heating methods, making it easier to achieve perfect results.

2. Cost-savings

Cooking with a natural gas range can reduce energy costs by nearly 50%, significant savings over cooking with electricity. Though the initial purchase of some gas ranges may cost more, you can recover the difference quickly with lower operating costs and years of maintenance-free reliability.

This applies to other natural gas appliances, such as water heaters and clothes dryers. Investing more in them upfront may save you money in the long run, especially when you can use these appliances for decades!

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3. Energy efficiency

Natural gas tends to be a more energy-efficient heating fuel than electricity. That means when you cook you can save energy and  reduce the environmental impact. However, remember to also consider other factors like ventilation and appliance type when looking for energy efficiency when you decide on a new range.

4. Safety considerations

Finally, cooking with natural gas is generally safe when used correctly. Some gas ranges have safety devices designed to detect dangerous situations and automatically shut off the gas flow should an emergency occur.

Tips for Cooking with Natural Gas

Finally, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your cooking experience with natural gas:

  • Ensure all connections are properly secured and sealed to avoid gas leaks.
  • Follow manufacturers’ instructions for properly using the range and oven, including preheating times and temperatures.
  • Pay attention to ventilation.
  • Regularly check the range for any signs of corrosion or damage.
  • Have appliances serviced by a professional regularly.
  • Ensure all valves are closed when you finish using your range.
  • Don’t wear loose-fitting clothing while cooking with your range; it could be a fire hazard.

We also have safety tips for natural gas fireplaces here.

What About Cooking with Propane?

 

Propane gas can provide the same cooking experience if natural gas isn’t available in your area. A propane storage tank can be installed and replenished to supply fuel for gas appliances in any home or business. That way, you don’t have to rely on a locally available natural gas pipeline.

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Natural Gas Services in Phoenix

 

Adding this professional quality natural gas cooking experience to your Phoenix home can be both easy and affordable.

An experienced Arizona gas piping company can work with you to determine the best options on your property for supplying gas to appliances. If a natural gas supply is available in your area, natural gas professionals can install gas line piping during construction or at an existing home.

An experienced licensed gas piping contractor, like the ones at RP Gas Piping, should determine the specific needs for your natural gas or propane gas installation. In addition, professional gas pipe plumbers will ensure your home meets all safety and inspection requirements.

A gas pipeline professional in good standing with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AROC) will provide a recommendation and work estimate before starting the job. So you could be cooking with gas flames in Phoenix, Arizona, in no time!

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This article was updated in 2023.