Sustainable living is far more than just a trend – it’s quickly becoming a necessity. In fact, we’re seeing far more people looking to install eco-friendly products in their homes, and it’s no wonder: there’s an increasing availability of aesthetically-pleasing options, as well as products to suit one’s budget. One place this is becoming prominent is at the very heart of the home: the kitchen. 

Rather than replace old countertops and redo kitchen flooring, South Africans are opting to spend their money on switching from their old electrical stoves for gas. And when you consider the multiple benefits that come with choosing gas, the Beko Grion Gas on Glass Hob oven gives you even more reasons to make that switch. 

Cost is a big factor. The rising utility costs and tariff hikes mean that you’re not only saving on your electricity bill – it also means that you and your family won’t be as affected by unplanned blackouts. While there is some investment required in converting from electricity to gas, it’s worth it in the long run. For one, the price of gas is much lower than that of electricity and doesn’t increase at such a rapid rate, which ends with you saving money as opposed to spending more. 

Gas is also the cleanest burning fossil fuel and produces less carbon monoxide, which means that it’s actually better for the environment. Unlike an electric stove, it’s also safer. Why? Because it cools down instantly, which makes it a much safer option, especially if you’re a family with small children. 

From flambéing to sautéing, professional chefs far prefer to cook with gas than use an electric stove. Gas offers a much more controllable heat source, which provides the necessary precision that chefs are looking for. It also means your Gordon Ramsays and Alex Atalas can experiment with recipes that require open flame cooking, something that, for obvious reasons, can’t be done over an electric stovetop.

And while we might not all be Michelin star chefs, for the more practical among us, it’s the cost and convenience that are appreciated. Gas provides an instantaneous heat source, is cheaper in the long run and requires no electricity, something that’s especially appreciated when it’s dinner time during a blackout. 

There’s every reason then, to consider the Beko Grion Gas on Glass Hob, which is available in both a 65cm and 75cm option. Both have a gas safety feature that detects when a burner flame is extinguished by an over-boiling pot, and shuts off the gas supply to prevent leaks. They also both have the FlameAdjust feature that gives you nine levels of precise power control for each burner, and a specially coated hob surface that makes cleaning it 10x easier. 

If a kitchen makeover is in your immediate future, Beko offers sustainably considered products at your fingertips. The Grion Gas on Glass Hobs is just one of the products that you can install to ensure that you don’t compromise on the kitchen of your dreams.