Gas vs Electric Built-in Ovens: Operating Costs, Candy FLG 203/1X, FPE209/6X, FPE649A/6N Comparison

Hello,
I am asking for advice - gas or electric built-in oven?
Mainly we care about low operating costs - we were a bit scared of what the increase in electric bills may be.
Until now, we used only a gas stove, but in the new kitchen we decided to use a gas hob (we will rather not depart from this idea here) and a CANDY FLG 203 / 1X gas oven (a block connected to natural gas). We started to hesitate, however, whether it was electric, for example Candy FPE209 / 6X or Candy FPE649A / 6N, because the choice of gas engines is very limited and it probably results from something.

Is anyone able to estimate what would be the cost of 1 hour of cooking with gas and what would be the cost of cooking in an electric oven with the above-mentioned equipment?

Thank you in advance for your help,
Regards

as_new wrote:

Is anyone able to estimate what would be the cost of 1 hour of cooking with gas, and what would be the cost of cooking in an electric oven with the above-mentioned equipment?

Assuming ovens of the same power, let's say 2 kW, the cost of baking on the electric is a maximum of PLN 1.3 and on the gas about 0.55 PLN. Unless you are going to hell on the second tariff, then the cost of gas and electricity will be comparable.

All clear. Many thanks for the quick reply!

I will add one more from myself. I had a gas oven and am currently using an electric one. I mainly bake bread and rolls. I unequivocally state that the control over the baking process is much better with an electric oven and I would recommend it as well. As the colleague writes above, the costs are similar, but on condition that you have a double-tariff meter (you are entitled to a free tariff change once a year).

We have just started to wonder if changing the electricity tariff is not a good solution. We have always had the G11 and now the only thing we are "afraid of" before moving, is it not counterbalancing ...

All "energy-hungry" activities are performed at night rates. A matter of habit and discipline. I have been on the weekend tariff for over 20 years and I find it will pay off.

mariuszp19 wrote:

All "energy-hungry" activities are performed at night rates. A matter of habit and discipline.

Now it is even easier because many washing machines, ovens, etc. similar devices have built-in time controllers, so now I do not have to get up at 23 to set the washing machine, just like my mother 15 years ago. Today it's just one click of a button and it's ready ...

Exactly a washing machine, a delayed start dishwasher is the basis.

Listen, why is electric ovens so popular that people decide to use them despite the gas connection in the apartments (gas hob + electric oven)?
I'm trying to understand. The arguments that there are more functions do not really appeal to me. Let's agree that for me the oven is basically the same temperature for roasting meat, and that's it.
In the store, a man tells me that he was very surprised by our decision to buy a gas oven. When asked which one, in his opinion, was more economical to use, he said without hesitation - gas.
Well, what is so surprising to him, because I don't understand

Electric (It's expensive if you use it a lot)
Gas (it's cheap) (And the cheapest if you live in a block of flats and have gas paid)
(I pay PLN 25 a month for gas)
(I had an electric one, but I got rid of it because the electricity bills exceeded PLN 600)

as_new in the electric oven there are 3 heat sources, top heater, bottom heater and hot air. The thermostat allows you to set the right temperature for a given dish. Unfortunately, gas ovens do not have such a luxury. If someone cares about the low operating costs of an electric oven, I recommend ovens with 2 hot air circulation with the possibility of dividing the oven chamber into two independent parts, multi-level baking (separator).

as_new wrote:

Listen, why is electric ovens so popular that people decide to use them despite the gas connection in the apartments (gas hob + electric oven)?

Easy control and setting of the desired temperature, the possibility of mixing the air in the chamber, thanks to which we have even baking of dishes, etc.

as_new wrote:

I'm trying to understand. The arguments that there are more functions do not really appeal to me. Let's agree that for me the oven is basically the same temperature for roasting meat, and that's it.

These arguments do not appeal to you, because you are only guided by your preferences in using the oven. One temperature is enough for you - but baking, e.g. cakes have to set it individually for each type of "cake" - a different temperature needs shortcrust pastry and a different type of sponge cake. The meats also have a different baking temperature. In addition, in an electric oven, the proportions of the heat source can be adjusted in such a way that it is possible to heat more from the bottom or from the top. This avoids situations where the bottom of the cake is already brown and the top of the cake is still underdone.

as_new wrote:

In the store, a man tells me that he was very surprised by our decision to buy a gas oven. When asked which one, in his opinion, was more economical to use, he said without hesitation - gas.
Well, what is so surprising to him, because I don't understand

Well, it's probably the fact that when you use the oven a few times a month, the economy is not in the foreground - with the frequency of use as in most houses, savings will be penny.
Well, but if someone uses the oven every 2-3 days, and in addition does not need advanced functions, because they do not bake soufflés, etc., then, of course, gas is the best solution.
As you can see, it's not so obvious ...

I also use a dual-tariff meter and in order to optimize costs, all possible devices have the option of delaying the start. Nevertheless, it must be admitted that it all depends on your rhythm of the day and it cannot be clearly stated that the change will be profitable. I will emphasize what I wrote earlier, once a year you can change the tariff for free and check what the matter looks like. If it turns out that you use more cheaper energy, you can assume that it was profitable, if not, you will return to the old form of billing in a year. The financial risk is not great.

my41s wrote:

However, cooking dinner after 10 pm is not necessary.

The dual-zone tariff is also between 1pm and 3pm. So you don't have to cook dinner at night to do it on cheaper electricity.

Xantix wrote:

The two-zone tariff is also between 13 and 15.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - G12NW tariff

mariuszp19 wrote:

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - G12NW tariff

It depends on the seller - I have from 13 to 15 at PGE.

Hmm..
http://www.eprad.pl/01,02,01/6/24

I know what I'm saying:
http://www.eprad.pl/01.02.01/6/22

But I am writing about G12NW, and my friend about G12. There are differences.

I know there are differences - but rather the "first choice" tariff for most people looking to switch to dual zone is G12.
G12NW works only in very specific cases - when you are away from home all day during the week and you do all the possible things on the weekends.

That's what I am writing about and I have such a tariff.