Energy Savings with Gas

| Now We're Cooking with Gas! ??

Ever wonder where that phrase comes from? Back in the early 1900s, Americans began replacing slow wood-burning stoves with fast, efficient gas stoves. By the 1930s, radio comedians used the phrase to signal progress and excitement. The American Gas Association popularized it further in 1941, and legend has it that Deke Houlgate first penned it for Bob Hope’s radio show.

| Why It Stuck: Energy That Delivers

Cooking on gas isn’t just nostalgic—it’s scientifically superior. LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) has a high calorific value, meaning it stores a lot of energy in a small volume. That translates to:

  • ?? Instant heat
  • ?? Precise flame control
  • ?? Higher cooking temperatures
  • ?? Efficient energy transfer

| Is Cooking on Gas Cheaper Than Electricity?

Yes—especially when you compare apples to apples. Let’s break it down: 

| Monthly Cost Comparison: Gas vs. Electricity

|Gas Burner (1 kW)
•     Usage: 1 hour/day × 31 days
•     Consumption: 2.201 kg LPG
•     Cost: R 41.82/month


| Electric Plate (1 kW)
•     Usage: 1 hour/day × 31 days
•     Consumption: 31 kWh
•     Cost: R 51.00/month


| Gas Advantage
•     Direct saving: R 9.18/month

Now factor in electric warm-up time (5 min/day = 2.5 extra hours/month):

  • New electric cost: R 55.10
  • Gas Advantage increases to R 13.30

And that’s just one burner. A larger 3.7 kW burner could save you R 35.50/month or more, depending on usage.

| Real-World Savings

Families using a 9 kg LPG cylinder for daily cooking report it lasts up to 6 months. That’s:

  • ?? R 171 for 6 months
  • ?? R 29/month for all cooking needs
  • ?? About ? the cost of electric cooking

| More Reasons to Switch

  • ?? Instant, direct heat—no waiting for elements to warm up

  • ?? Better heat transfer—no need for perfect contact

  • ?? Infinite flame control—ideal for chefs and home cooks alike

  • ?? Lower long-term costs—electricity prices have risen 450% over 10 years, while gas prices have dropped

| Ready to Switch?

Let us help you make the move to efficient, affordable, and powerful gas cooking.

?? Contact us today — and start cooking with confidence!