Gas vs Electric Commercial Oven: Which is Better?

To understand which type of power supply to choose for your business, you must consider the following factors:

• Type of product: do you mainly produce bread, pizza or desserts?
  
• Daily quantity: is your production small, medium or large scale?
  
• Energy costs: in terms of availability and price, is gas or electricity more convenient in your area?
  
• Space and installation: can your workshop accommodate an oven of adequate size, also considering the connection to gas or electricity?
  
• Maintenance and durability over time: how much time and resources are you willing to dedicate to the care of the oven in the long term?
  
• Precision and uniformity of baking: how important is it for you to have uniform and precise baking?
  

With clear answers to these questions in mind, let’s now make a direct comparison between gas ovens and electric ovens.

Why choose a professional gas oven?

• They quickly reach high temperatures: a feature that makes them ideal for baking pizza and bread.
  
• Generally lower operating costs: in many areas, gas costs less than electricity. If you live in an area where gas is cheaper, using a gas oven can lead to significant savings on your bills.
  
• More “humid” heat: gas ovens generate heat that retains moisture, useful for some types of leavened products (thin but crunchy crust).
  
• Intensive productions: if your business has high production volumes, a gas oven might be the best solution, as it can handle large quantities without compromising baking quality.
  

However, gas ovens often require more space for the installation of the supply system, as well as more frequent and careful maintenance.

Why choose a professional electric oven?

• Precise temperature control: electric ovens are generally more accurate in temperature regulation, a key feature, for example, in pastry ovens.
  
• Even heat distribution: thanks to the ventilation system and uniform heat distribution, electric ovens ensure consistent baking across the entire surface of the product.
  
• Ease of installation: unlike gas ovens, which require a connection to the gas system, electric ovens are generally easier to install. They don’t need complex systems, just a good power outlet.
  
• Greater safety: electric ovens are generally safer than gas ovens. In fact, in some laboratories or work environments, the use of gas may be subject to strict regulations.
• Energy efficiency: even if electricity consumption tends to be higher than gas, today many electric ovens are designed to be much more energy efficient, reducing long-term operating costs.