Gas Cooktop Installs

Connected Plumbgas are gas specialists. With over 20 years of gas experience, you can rely on us for good advice and great workmanship.

Gas Cooktop Installations

Connected PlumbGas are gas specialists, and can install your new cooktop or replace an existing electric/gas cooktop with a new one. There is a vast range of gas cooktops on the market today. While we cannot recommend one brand over another, we do suggest you give the following points consideration:

  • the width of the unit 600mm, 700mm, 900mm etc.
  • Ensure there are enough elements for your style of cooking and that they are adequately spaced for large pots and pot handles
  • material of trivets (stainless steel will discolour)
  • the cooktop can be run on LPG (Sunshine Coast has no articulated natural gas pipeline, it is LPG bottles only)

When planning for the installation of a new gas cooktop, consider whether there is adequate access for the gas pipes to be run either through the roof space or underneath the house then through the wall and into the cupboard under the cooktop. Contact us for a free quote.

Gas Cooktop Replacements

Disconnecting your gas cooktop or oven and replacing with a new electric one? Make sure that the new and the old gas cooktops are the same dimensions, or, if you intend to go bigger, that the bench hole has been extended to fit the larger cooktop size. 

It is essential to use a qualified gasfitter to replace your gas cooktop to ensure the job is done correctly and safely, minimizing the risk of gas leaks or other hazards. A qualified gasfitter has the expertise and experience to handle gas appliances properly, ensuring proper installation, adherence to regulations, and overall peace of mind for the homeowner.

 Contact us to arrange for the gas cooktop replacement.

Commercial Wok Servicing & Repairs

Low flame, yellow flames, or no flames at all! If you're running a commercial kitchen, whether it's for fast food or a restaurant, you need your wok burners to be burning efficiently and hot! Continued use of commercial wok burners means that the grease from the cooking eventually clogs the wok injectors, decreasing their efficiency. We can service your gas wok burner and getting it running efficiently again. If you've recently replaced your wok with a new one, remember that the Sunshine Coast only has LPG gas and your injectors may be setup for natural gas. We can source new LPG injectors if necessary and get your gas wok burning properly.

Gas Licences

QLD - L29212

QBCC Licence
1143689

Frequently Asked Questions About Gas Cooktops

  • How much does it cost to install a gas cooktop?

    Each job is different, depending on how long it takes. If it's a straight swap from one gas cooktop to another, then it's much quicker than a new install, where we will need to run gas pipes from the bottle to the cooktop, through walls/ceilings/cupboards etc. Once the gas cooktop is installed we'll also check to make sure there are no gas leaks and adjust the injectors so that the flames burn blue.

  • Can gas cooktop grates go in the dishwasher?

    You'd need to check the user manual that came with your cooktop. If it's stainless steel, then yes it can.

  • How much gas does a cooktop use?

    It depends on how much you use your cooktop, but typically you'll get around 3 months out of a 9kg LPG bottle. It uses a lot less than a BBQ because the burners are much smaller.

  • Who can install a gas cooktop?

    Only a licensed gasfitter can install a gas cooktop. Remember, if you do it yourself, or use an unlicensed gasfitter, if anything goes wrong resulting in a fire your insurance won't cover it unless it was installed by a licensed gasfitter. A licensed gasfitter also knows the latest gas standards, and will check for leaks and make sure your regulator doesn't need changing, as they do perish over time - particularly if you are close to the beach.

  • The wok burner at my restaurant isn't working properly. Are you able to fix it?

    Yes, as qualified gasfitters with many years of working in the commercial sector, and especially on restaurant fitouts and gas wok servicing, we can fix your wok to get it burning properly again.

  • Can I fit a new larger gas cooktop into the existing hole?

    It depends on what is UNDERNEATH the area where the new larger cooktop will extend to. If there are drawers, then no, it won't work as the top drawer would need to be cut down in height. If it is just a cupboard then it should be ok, the cupboard internal height will just be less. You might need to check the placement of the incoming gas pipe, and the position of the electrical point (for electronic ignition) to make sure the connectors on the new cooktop will reach.

  • I have had my gas cooktop installed by someone else, and the gas flames are burning yellow. Why is this?

    Nearly all gas cooktops come with natural gas injectors installed - when using LPG as the gas supply on a gas cooktop, it is crucial to replace the natural gas injectors with LPG injectors to ensure safe and efficient operation. Failure to do so can lead to gas cooktop flames burning yellow instead of the desired blue flame, indicating incomplete combustion. This phenomenon occurs because natural gas and LPG have different burning characteristics, requiring specific injectors to regulate the gas flow and air mixture. By replacing the injectors with the appropriate LPG ones, users can maintain a clean and consistent blue flame, ensuring optimal cooking performance while reducing the risk of carbon monoxide emissions and safety hazards associated with improper combustion. For more information read this gas cooktop article in our blog.

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