Choosing a stove for a new kitchen or looking to replace an old one? One of the first questions is: gas or electric? In Uzbekistan, gas is available almost everywhere. However, modern electric stoves are r
Choosing a stove for a new kitchen or looking to replace an old one? One of the first questions is: gas or electric? In Uzbekistan, gas is available almost everywhere. However, modern electric stoves are rapidly gaining popularity. Loretto has compiled all the pros, cons, and recommendations to help you make an informed and beneficial decision. 1. In Brief: The Main Difference 2. Gas Stove: Advantages and Disadvantages Pros: Instant heating Gas is cheaper than electricity Easy to adjust flame by eye Familiar to most homemakers Works even during power outages Cons: Requires gas connection Increased risk of gas leakage Difficult to clean grates and burners Not the most eco-friendly technology 3. Electric Stove: Pros and Cons Pros: Safer — no open flame Suitable for any premises — even without gas Modern design — ceramic glass or induction Precise temperature control Easy to clean — smooth surface Induction models heat only the bottom of the cookware — no burns Cons: Depend on the quality of the electrical grid Heat up a bit slower (if not induction) Electricity is more expensive than gas Requires a separate powerful outlet (often 16–32A) 4. Induction Cooktop — A Special Type of Electric Stove It's not just an 'electric stove'. Induction is fast, safe, and smart. Advantages: Only the cookware heats up, not the surface Most energy-efficient Instant heating, like gas Ideal for homes with children Disadvantages: Requires special cookware (magnetic) More expensive than a regular electric stove 5. What Does Loretto Offer? Gas Models: Loretto GL 60 Basic 4 burners Enamel + grates Mechanical control Price: from 1.6 million UZS Loretto GL 60 Lux Glass Tempered glass Electric ignition Gas control Modern appearance Electric Models: Loretto EL 60 Classic 4 radiant burners Mechanical control Timer, auto-off Energy efficiency class A Loretto Induct Pro 4 4 induction zones Touch con
