Gas Oven Installation: Understanding Australia’s Standards

Australia’s gas oven installation conforms to national standards for protection and accordance.  Gas lines can cause problems, including leaks and damages, which can be hazardous.

Installing gas ovens must be carefully done, not only because it must be based on key standards and regulations. Seeking professional service from a licensed gas fitter ensures that your gas appliance installation is safe and secure, making your gas oven function properly. 

According to Gas Energy Australia, gas is responsible for about a quarter (23%) of Australia’s end-use energy consumption. It added that around 70% of homes use gas mains or bottled gas for cooking, heating, and hot water. That’s a total of 5.2 million households, increasing by 100,000 yearly.  

Why Install a Gas Stove or Oven?

Having a gas stove or oven installed in your home offers numerous advantages. If you consider installing one, note that installing a gas oven is more complex than you think. 

Every household that wants a gas installation must follow certain standards. To ensure that you comply with Australian standards for gas installation, you need the help of fully licensed gas fitters.

Installing a gas stove or oven has several benefits. These are:

Precise Temperature Control: Gas stoves or ovens not only provide more precise temperature control. They likewise provide a faster cooking experience than an electric stove. 

Quality of Cooking: Gas ovens provide even heat and better flame distribution, allowing for more dependable cooking results. You can adjust the flame easily to the exact heat and specific temperatures.

Lower Operating Costs: Many households prefer a gas stove installation because of the low cost of the low costs of natural gas and consistent gas supply.

Australian households use 44% of natural gas to utilise energy but only generate 13% of greenhouse emissions.

A household usually costs between $1,200 to $1,500 to install a gas appliance. This is one of the major reasons why many Australians prefer oven installations. 

Energy Efficiency: Gas oven installation uses less heating energy, reducing utility bills. This makes them more energy-efficient than electric stoves.

Dependability Throughout Power Interruption: Gas stoves or ovens are dependable during a power outage since they use natural gas, not electricity.

Design Choices: Gas appliances sold today come in various designs and colours, so you can choose according to your taste and style.

Gas stove installation offers plenty of benefits that can save you time and money. Just remember to have your new gas appliance installed by a licensed gasfitter.

You can still install a new gas appliance if your home has existing gas connections.

What are Australian Standards for Gas Oven Installations?

Between 2011 and 2021, Australian households utilise an average of roughly 200 petajoules (PJ) of gas annually. It represents about 2.3% of the state’s national net greenhouse gas emissions. 

Almost 5 million households depend on natural gas for cooking, heating, and warming and cooling buildings.

Installing a new gas oven is exciting, but you must comply with Australian standards. Qualified gas fitters must carry out gas cooktop installation because they have the knowledge and expertise to do so.

One of the Australian regulations addresses the clearance between a gas cooktop element or burner component.

• There must be 600mm of vertical clearance to a combustible surface while 200mm of horizontal distance to a vertical surface. The surface should be protected if the measurement wasn’t achieved based on AG/601. 
• The clearance to a rangehood should be 600mm. 
• The clearance of an exhaust fan must be 750mm. 
• To prevent gas build-up, gas appliance installation must be done in a well-ventilated area.
• The gas appliance should be connected to a properly working gas supply and without any gas leak. 
• Gas appliances should be connected with a safety shut-off check valve to avoid gas leaks. 

Other important measures and rules:

• There should be a minimum of 50mm clearance from the top bench’s front edge to the cut-out for gas cooktops.
• Maintain a 100mm clearance between the benchtop’s underside and the in-bench gas cooktop safety barrier.
• It’s important to have a nominal ventilation gap at the front of the safety barrier and a 150mm minimum ventilation/access gap between the rear and back cabinetry.
• There should be an air gap allowance between 50mm to 90mm at the cabinet’s back above the wall oven to enable hot air to be released from the oven. 
• A licensed gasfitter must install gas appliances according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Conclusion 

It’s understandable that many Australian households still prefer gas installations over electric stoves, especially when they already have an existing gas supply. Gas is efficient and low-cost.

To ensure that your new gas oven or other gas appliance will work properly, hire an expert gas fitter to install the gas and prevent gas leaks.

Contact Link Plumbing Sydney for any gas plumbing requirements you may have. Our team of licensed gasfitters will help you with new gas appliance installation, gas fittings, gas line inspections and repairs, and more.

We provide the best plumbing assistance in the state. You can count on us to keep your home safe and your loved ones free from danger. Call us today at 0412 056 027 for various plumbing services.