Nowadays, many households select home appliances in advance during kitchen renovation. After all, the kitchen is the area in a home with the widest variety and largest quantity of household appliances. Ranging from large‑size units such as refrigerators and integrated stoves to small appliances including kettles and rice cookers, a full list of kitchen appliances would be quite long. Today let’s talk about an indispensable kitchen appliance: the gas stove. As a key contributor to perfect home‑cooked meals, the gas stove plays a vital role. What kind of gas stove is suitable for your kitchen renovation? Fire power and safety factor shall be your primary considerations. How should you make your choice?
1. Freestanding Gas Stove
Freestanding gas stoves are available in single‑burner and double‑burner models. Featuring simple design, complete functions, convenient placement and high movability, they are popular among most households. Rural families in northern China tend to choose double‑burner stoves, for stir‑frying on one burner and steaming food on the other at the same time. By contrast, rural households in southern China prefer single‑burner stoves. They regard the second burner of a double‑burner model as redundant and space‑consuming — a typical north‑south regional difference.
2. Recessed‑in‑cabinet Gas Stove
As the name suggests, the whole gas stove is placed inside the cabinet, with two holes cut on the countertop for the stove burners to stick out. The stove surface is flush with the cabinet countertop for enhanced visual appeal. However, experts point out that this installation method is neither scientific nor safe. Limited cabinet space and poor air circulation lead to insufficient oxygen for combustion, resulting in weak flame and incomplete combustion. It wastes energy and increases exhaust emissions. Therefore, this installation solution is not recommended.
3. Built‑in Gas Stove
For built‑in gas stoves, holes are cut into the countertop so that the stove can be embedded into it. Tempered glass and stainless steel are the two most widely‑adopted panel materials on the market. Built‑in gas stoves are aesthetic‑pleasing, space‑saving and easy to clean. They create a cohesive and integrated kitchen layout, facilitate the layout of other kitchen utensils and build an ideal kitchen environment. Hence they are well‑received by consumers, and many households choose this type of gas stove for new‑house renovation.
