Gas Heater

Get warmth with a gas oven

Here on the site, you will find the selection of gas ovens, as well as spare parts for your gas oven.

The gas oven can be a good and efficient solution for heating a tent, a conservatory, or a party tent, and since the gas oven is often easy to move around, you can effectively heat from different spots in the house, caravan, or tent.

The gas oven delivers radiant heat, which occurs from the combustion of gas, thereby heating some ceramic plates in the oven, which then slowly releases and amplifies the heat.

When you are looking for a new gas oven, there are some things you can consider, which can help you find the right gas oven for your needs.

7 things you need to know when looking for a new gas oven

There are many types of gas ovens, and they come in many sizes, with different adjustment options and ignition methods.

We have gathered some of the things you may want to consider when you need to find the right gas oven for your needs.

#1 - Where will you use your gas oven?

A gas oven can be used both indoors and outdoors, which is why it is often used for caravans and awnings, where it provides good and efficient heating.

But you can also use a gas oven to heat your conservatory, garage, or to provide some extra warmth on the terrace when summer evenings need to be extended.

It may also be that you need to use the gas oven as an extra heat source inside the house, because the radiator is not quite sufficient, and no matter where you place a gas oven, you'll get quick and efficient heating.

It does matter which gas oven you choose for different purposes, as one thing is that large gas ovens take up quite a bit of space, and another thing is that the power of the gas oven should match the size of the room being heated.

Therefore, you should consider where the gas oven will primarily be used and whether there is enough space for the gas oven to maintain distance from furniture and other objects in the room.

If the gas oven is to be used indoors, you should obtain a gas oven that is approved for indoor use, and also be mindful of safety regulations.

#2 - Gas, electricity, or a combination?

When you are looking for a gas oven, you have probably already considered an electric heat blower, and concluded that it is not sufficient to heat the room efficiently.

But it is actually possible to get a gas oven that is combined with an electric heat blower, which allows for heating with either gas or electricity, with one and the same heating unit.

This means that if you need to heat a large awning, you can take advantage of the gas function, which provides higher power and faster heating, and when you are going to bed inside the caravan, you can move the oven inside and use the electric heat for heating the caravan.

A regular gas oven, without electricity, is very efficient and can emit a lot of heat, which is why many people do not like to have the gas oven on at night, for fear of fire.

However, gas ovens are quite safe and are also approved for indoor use in many cases, but always check just to be sure.

#3 - How large should your gas oven be?

In terms of size, there are three things you need to consider: the size of the gas bottle that needs to be connected to the oven, the physical size of the gas oven, and the power of the gas oven.

You can find gas ovens that fit 5 kg gas bottles and to 11 kg gas bottles, and depending on how much space you have, there can be advantages and disadvantages to both.

A 5 kg gas bottle does not take up as much space on the floor as an 11 kg gas bottle, but a gas oven connected to an 11 kg gas bottle often has higher power than a gas oven for 5 kg.

Moreover, the gas oven for an 11 kg gas bottle is often both taller and wider than the oven for a 5 kg bottle.

So which size gas oven you should have largely depends on how much space you have for the oven.

Additionally, you should also consider how much power you need, and this is often determined by the size of the room as well.

Gas ovens can often be found with a power output between 1500 and 4500 watts.

#4 - Adjusting the heating power

There are significant differences in the adjustment options for the various types of gas ovens; some ovens can only be turned on and off and cannot be adjusted, while others may have up to 5 settings for heating power.

To achieve the most economically efficient heating, it may be beneficial to choose a gas oven with at least 2 heating settings, so that the heat can be adjusted.

This way, you avoid using more gas than absolutely necessary, or having to turn the oven on and off every time it gets too cold or too hot.

The heating power is often found on the nameplate of the gas oven, and by adjusting the heating power, you can ensure that the heat remains constant in the room, instead of fluctuating.

#5 - Manual or electronic ignition?

Often, you can save money by choosing a gas oven with manual ignition, where you have to press a button, which creates a spark that ignites the gas, or where you need a lighter.

With electronic ignition, you only need to press a button, and then the gas oven starts up by itself, and you do not need to spend time adjusting the gas flow.

If you use your gas oven a lot, an electronic ignition can be very convenient, as you save time for ignition compared to a manual ignition, but if you only use the gas oven rarely, a manual ignition can be very suitable.

#6 - Advantages vs. Disadvantages of a gas oven?

There are both advantages and disadvantages to a gas oven compared to other heating sources; here we have gathered the advantages and disadvantages of a gas oven.

Be aware that modern gas ovens can often be used indoors, while some older models are not suitable for indoor use.

Always check your own gas oven, and see if it is approved for heating smaller rooms, as many gas ovens in older models often require a lot of air around them to avoid complications.

#7 - Safety

Modern gas ovens are quite safe and must meet a number of strict requirements concerning fire and explosion hazards, but the majority of newer gas ovens are equipped with a safety device that ensures that the gas is turned off if the flame goes out.

No matter how safe the gas oven itself is, there are a number of things you need to be mindful of when using a gas oven.

Gas releases a lot of moisture upon combustion, which condenses and makes the air heavy, and at the same time the combustion of gas means that the oxygen around the gas oven is consumed and replaced with carbon dioxide, meaning you need to ensure good air circulation in the room, so there is always fresh oxygen and that moisture can escape.

This also means that you should not place the gas oven in a room where there is no ventilation.

You should also consider how you position the oven in the room, as it often must not stand too close to walls, furniture, or anything else, and requires a certain safety distance to these.

Therefore, it is recommended that you always read the manual, even if you know how to turn the oven on and off, to ensure that you follow the safety instructions.