The variety of stoves homeowners can choose from has increased a lot in the last few years, however, gas stoves still remain among the favorite of most persons. When considering having a gas stove installed in a home in London, it should be noted that certain regulations imposed by the authority regulating the energy sector should be respected. This is why our plumbers in London recommend you to carefully choose the right type of gas stove.
Setting up a gas stove in London is very important to be effectuated by a professional because a gas leak in your house can produce a disaster or even be fatal. Therefore, make sure you have a qualified plumber in London do this job in order to avoid any unpleasant situations. With the help of our local plumbers, you can have any type of stove safely installed in your home in London.
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What to consider when buying a gas stove for a London home in 2021
There are several types of gas stoves one can choose from nowadays, however, there are a few aspects which should be considered when purchasing such a kitchen appliance:
- measure the space where the gas stove will be located, if you decide for a free-standing stove;
- you should have customized furniture if you decide on a kitchen hob which comes with a built-in oven;
- when you install a gas stove make sure it will be located close to the main supply line in order to avoid improvisations;
- make sure the stove you purchase is a gas one and not an LPG one.
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Types of stoves |
There are 3 types of stoves: – gas stoves, – electric stoves, – induction stoves. |
Why select a gas stove |
– a gas stove is more resistant over time, – it can heat up quicklier compared to other types of stoves, – it can cook food faster, – it is easy to maintain and clean, – it is generally a cheaper option (both when buying a stove and when using it). |
Who can install a gas stove |
Persons interested in how to install a gas stove in London must know that the procedure can only be completed by persons who have an authorization to operate with gas appliances, such as our team of plumbers. |
Types of connectors for gas stoves |
Stainless steel connectors (plastic-coated and uncoated), plastic coated brass. These can be further categorized into 2 categories – flexible and threaded. |
Authorization for gas pipes/connectors, etc. (yes/no) |
Yes |
Main regulator for gas appliances |
Gas and Energy Markets Authority |
Gas regulations in the UK |
The sector is regulated by the following: – Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, – The Gas Act 1986, – Regulation 2016/426, – the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018: Great Britain, – Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996, – Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosferes Regulations 2002, etc. |
Periodical inspection required (yes/no) |
Yes |
Services for gas-related matters |
– installing gas appliances, – removing gas appliances and changing them with new ones, – adding gas pipes and connectors, – verifying the conditions of the pipes, – searching for gas leaks, etc. |
Emergency services for gas pipes/appliances | The emergency services of our plumbers on gas issues usually relate to gas leaks, which must be dealt with immediately as a person observes there is an issue in this sense. |
Assisting commercial/industrial clients (yes/no) |
Yes |
Fees for gas services |
In general, our plumbers will charge around GBP 75 – 100 per hour. When installing a gas stove, the overall price can be of GBP 250-300. For boiler related issues, the costs can be around GBP 80. |
Average price of a gas stove in UK |
If you are interested in how to install a gas stove in London, it probably means you will need to buy a new appliance. The average cost of a gas stove is of GBP 300 to GBP 2800. |
Average price of gas pipes in UK |
GBP 25 to GBP 40 per meter of pipe, including installing services fees. |
Other services offered by our plumbers in London |
Besides knowing the procedures on how to install a gas stove in London, our team can provide other gas-related services. You can rely on our team for any plumbing issue, such as: – changing pipes, – unclogging pipes, – fixing water leakage, – installing bathroom appliances, – repairing bathtubs, showers, – assist in house renovation projects, etc. |
Another tip when buying a new gas stove is to stick to your previous setup arrangements unless you are remodeling the kitchen, case in which you can change the type of stove or even go for a cooktop and separate oven.
The price should also be considered when buying a new gas stove: the prices vary a lot based on the functions of the stove, however, our specialists advise you to choose based on your cooking habits and daily use instead of going for pricy objects with functions you will not use.
Our emergency plumber in London can make a few recommendations on how to purchase the right type of gas stove based on your preferences.
Install gas stove in the kitchen
A very important aspect which should be considered when installing or replacing a gas stove is the place where it will be placed. Because gas stoves heat during use, it is recommended not to hook up a gas stove next to wood furniture. If the stove is surrounded by any wall, it should be heat resistant in order to avoid accidents. Most of the times, the wall against which the gas stove is placed is covered by ceramic tiles.
It is also advisable to check the manufacturer’s recommendations related to how to place the stove in the kitchen. The instructions manual will also contain important information on the types of pipes the stove can be connected to and the types of gas fitters that can be used.
Having a gas stove installed in a home in London is not an easy job, which is why our local plumbers offer the needed help in such cases.
Gas stoves and other appliances
It is very common to hook up a gas stove to various types of other kitchen appliances. Among these, cooktops, range hoods, or exhaust fans. One of the most important things to consider is the distance from these appliances. The minimum distance between the burner of the stove and the hood should be at least 60 cm, while between the burner and the exhaust fan can go up to 1 meter.
More on how to install a gas stove in London is available in the video below:
Why choose a gas stove for a kitchen in London in 2021?
With a wide variety of stoves available, gas stoves have started becoming less and less used as electric hobs took their place in most homes. However, the greatest chefs in the world still use gas stoves in their restaurants. There are a few good reasons they choose them, one of the most important being their reliance: gas stoves are very resistant and hardly ever break. Also, the heat emanated by gas stoves is evenly distributed under the cookware and the power of the flame can be controlled just like in the case of electric hobs.
Gas stoves also come in a variety of models: one can choose freestanding stoves which are made of both cooktops and ovens, gas cooktops and ovens can also come separately, and the latest option is to hook up gas stove with the electric ovens.
Install gas stove – main connectors in London
Another important aspect to consider when having a gas stove installed in your kitchen is the connector which hooks the stove to the main gas pipe. There are two types of connectors used in most households: the flexible connector and the threaded connector which is actually a black steel pipe. These connectors can also be used to hook up other appliances to the gas stove, such as the gas range, the cooking hood or even a water heater (which will come attached to the main gas pipe).
Most of the times, our emergency plumber in London will use flexible corrugated connections which also come with special pipe fittings. These are also easier to find with local hardware stores. Flexible connectors are made of stainless steel or brass and they are safe and legal to use. It is very important to respect the legal requirements related to the use of various connectors and pipe sizes when it comes to having a gas stove installed in your home in London. Luckily, our local plumbers have been working in this industry for quite a while and can make safe recommendations related to the use of various appliances which work with the gas pipes authorized by the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA).
In order to respect the GEMA’s regulations, you will need to purchase connectors bearing the mark for the type of appliance you intend to use (our plumbers in London can also guide in buying the right type of connectors).
The connectors used to hook up gas stove must come packaged with all fittings and must also have the right size. The size of the connector will be advised to you once one of our local plumbers has inspected the kitchen. Most of the connectors come with 24 to 60 inches lengths.
We can also help homeowners to install electric stoves in London, as this new trend is becoming quite popular in the city-state. We can also help you make a comparison between the two types of stoves in order to make the right decision.
Hooking up the gas range in London
The first step in installing a gas stove in London is hooking up the gas range. To do so, our plumbers in London do the following:
- pulling out of range: the range is pulled out and the gas cock is turned off. The gas is shut off when the lever is located at a right angle to the pipe;
- wrapping the pipe threads: a Teflon pipe-joint tape is wrapped two times around the threads in a clockwise direction. The ½ in x ¾ in coupling is fitted into the ¾ in end connector fixture because ½ in end fitting connectors at both ends cannot always be found;
- screwing the connector to the gas pipe: the end connector fixture is removed and the unbeveled end is wrapped with Teflon tape, then it is screwed to the gas pipe. Both of the removable end fixtures are always used. Our emergency plumber in London take the precaution measure of never screwing the connector nuts which are found at the ends of the corrugated tube to a black gas fixture or line because this would certainly cause a gas leak;
- using a street elbow: a ½ in x ½ in the street elbow is screwed into the range gas port. Afterward, the other end fixture of the connector is screwed into the street elbow;
- tightening the nuts: the connector nuts are tightened to the two end connector fixtures. When doing so, the tube is held straight against the fixture;
- verifying for any leaks: the gas cock is turned on in a vertical position and the range burners are lit for around a minute to eliminate the air from the gas line. Next, all the joints which have been made are sprayed with a gas leak detector.
Buying the right gas stove connector in London
When setting up a new gas stove in London, we recommend you not to reuse an old connector. Therefore, before starting the job, our plumber in London can help you acquire a new one.
Types of gas lines in London
There are two important gas lines in London to which the central system is linked to. London homeowners will usually connect to the town gas system which was designated by the GEMA for residential users for cooking and heating purposes. The other line is used for generating electricity, so it is possible for a household to be connected to both lines. However, our plumbers in London can help you install the gas stove to the right line.
If you have any questions related to the installation of a gas stove in London, our local plumbers are at your disposal with complete information.
Requirements for the safe use of gas in London
The London Energy Market Authority has issued various guidelines and regulations related to the correct exploitation of gas utilities. The requirements established by the Authority need to be respected by both residential and commercial consumers. If for household consumers the regulations are not that stringent, for commercial ones, they are quite clear.
Those want to have gas stoves installed in newly built houses or apartments must use licensed companies to do the task. Then, the replacement of any appliance using gas can be completed with specialized professionals. Our plumbers in London can help you in this regard, as we are authorized to perform such operations.
Once the gas stove is installed, the homeowner must have the gas system and piping periodically inspected.
The GEMA has also issued a guide on how gas stoves can be properly exploited. The guide contains advice on how the gas stove should be used and how gas accidents can be avoided. Our plumbers in London can also offer advice in this sense.
If you need to have a gas stove installed in your home in London, do not hesitate to call for professional help.
The gas market in London
As mentioned earlier, gas is one of the most important natural resources in London as it is used for both cooking and heating purposes, but also for electricity production. With an increasing population, the number of household gas consumers has increased in the last few years.
In the past few years, the gas price in London did not have important fluctuations, as the indicators below show:
- in 2016, the total energy consumption of natural gas at the country level was 1,360 kilotons;
- in the same year, industry-related consumers accounted for 1,193 kilotons of gas;
- commercial consumers accounted for 92 kilotons of gas;
- household consumers accounted for nearly 61 kilotons of gas in the same year;
- in 2022, the demand for gas decreased in UK by 7,5% compared to 2021, due to an increase in gas prices and changes in consumer behavior, both in residential and commercial clients;
- however, British gas production increased by 16% in 2022 and the exports increased 3 times compared to 2021 (the main demand for gas from the UK was registered for the Netherlands and Belgium).
For complete gas stove installation services in London, you can rely on our local plumbers.
Assistance in installing a gas stove in London in 2021
Even if most homeowners consider that installing a gas stove is simple, easy and a do-it-yourself job, things are not quite like that. A wrong or loose connection can lead to gas leaks and other malfunctions which are very dangerous. With specialized help from our emergency plumber in London, the homeowner will avoid all that.
Our local plumbers can help homeowners in London with various services, including the installation of all types of gas stoves, including detection of gas leaks. They will check all the parameters of the stove and make sure it works perfectly before leaving. They will also recommend the licensed fittings and gas connectors in order to ensure correct installation of the stove.
If you need to install a gas stove, our plumbers can help you. You must know that you need to complete this procedure with the assistance of specialists in the field and that it is by no means a process that you should do on your own, unless you are already a certified specialist. The rules and regulations applicable in 2021 forbid any person to handle this procedure without having a certification, as this can have a potential risk on the life of your family members, as well as other neighbors.
If you would like to set up a gas stove in London without dangerous leaks, or for any other kind of plumbing services in London, we invite you to get in touch with us. You can rely on us for a wide variety of professional services in the plumbing field.
You can also contact our team in the case in which you want to replumb a house or an apartment. Of course, our team of plumbers can also help clients in replumbing one room or a part of a property, depending on the client’s needs.
For this, our team needs to find out as many details as possible, in order to prepare the necessary number of plumbers to complete the project.
You can also request this service from our plumbers in Ilford. We recommend you to address to our team located in Ilford in the case in which you live in this London town or in its surroundings.
We provide the same services in the entire London region, but clients are advised to contact a team based on their location, so that the plumbers can arrive at the premises rapidly.