Installing a new gas cooktop? Follow our guide covering sizing, electrical & gas connections and safety checks for hassle-free DIY installation. Questions? Call our experts now for advice.
Installing a new gas cooktop requires precision to ensure it’s safe, efficient, and durable. A licenced professional can ensure efficient and safe functioning of your gas cooktop over time.
The key steps include:
At Ryde Plumbing, we have extensive experience with gas stove installation, accommodating all makes and models of gas cooktops. As licenced gas fitters serving Ryde, Sydney, we can ensure your new cooktop is installed correctly for optimal performance. Please email or call 1300 349 338 to book an installation appointment.
Select a cooktop based on size, style, burner type, and how it’ll fit into your kitchen layout. Select a cooktop width—ranging from 76 cm to 152 cm—that suits your oven and kitchen layout. Measure your existing countertop cutouts to ensure your new cooktop will fit correctly within the area.
Choose from a 4, 5, or 6 burner model to match your culinary needs and stove preferences. Learn how use different chef gas burner sizes, which often range from 5,000 BTU for simmering to 18,000 BTU for rapid boiling. Many models also include a wok burner or griddles as specialty features.
Ensure your kitchen has a 15-amp electrical circuit connected to the junction box with a grounded power point to power the electric cooktop’s ignition and safety valves. You’ll need to consider a new gas pipe installation if pipes aren’t present behind your kitchen wall.
Choosing the correctly sized gas cooktop for your countertop and cooking requirements will ensure convenience, safety, and enjoyment of your new appliance for years to come.
Prior to installation, verify with your local gas company that your current gas line is adequate for the new appliance. Ensure there’s a suitable gas cock, usually a 1.3 cm pipe with a valve within 1 meter of the unit.
Should the necessary pipe size or shutoff valve setup be absent, call your local gas professional for modifications to be made for your cooktop. A professional gas fitter will install a compliant black gas pipe and valve for your new stove.
Confirm that your local gas type—natural gas or propane—is suitable for your new cooktop. Cooktops can vary depending on which gas they are compatible with.
At Ryde Plumbing, our licenced gas fitting professionals can handle all aspects of ensuring your gas line works for your new cooktop. Contact us to assess your current lines and pipes before installation.
When you’re replacing an old cooktop, accurately measure the existing countertop cutout to ensure a secure fit.
You can use a tape measure to measure the width, depth and any corners of the cutout. Compare these dimensions against the manufacturer specifications for your new cooktop.
Be sure to account for the control panel location on the cooktop - this needs to sit flush with the front edge of the counter. Allow for 1/4-inch clearance on each side and at the back between the cooktop edge and walls or cabinets.
Consider the cooktop’s depth to enable it to sit back from your base cabinets. There needs to be room for the gas port connections at the back while ensuring flames don’t extend underneath cabinets.
Our team at Ryde Plumbing, often collaborating with sold home centers, are experienced gas fitters who can provide guidance on the ideal measurements for fitting your new gas cooktop safely into existing countertops in your home.
Hire a fully licensed and skilled gas fitter for the replacement of your current cooktop. Gas appliances involve more than serious safety considerations, and incorrectly installing a gas cooktop can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, or explosions.
At Ryde Plumbing, all our gas fitters are fully certified and insured. We have extensive training and experience safely installing gas technologies across all makes and models of gas cooktops. Our qualified team stands ready to manage the installation for your new cooking equipment, including:
Incorrect installation of a gas cooktop may void insurance and could be considered unlawful. Don’t take risks - let our licenced professionals handle it safely. Please email or call 1300 349 338 to book your installation.
Prior to beginning your gas range installation and removing the old unit, prepare the current countertop. Begin by cleaning the area to remove any residual adhesive or debris from your previous cooktop.
Measure the countertop opening to ensure it aligns with standard dimensions for a gas cooktop, typically around 76 cm x 86 cm. The cooktop should have 1⁄4-inch clearance on all sides without overlapping edges.
If cutting is necessary, use a circular saw with a carbide blade to precisely enlarge the opening to accommodate the new cooktop. Seek professional help from a countertop specialist if significant alterations are required.
Use brackets, supports or adhesive tape as per the manufacturer’s instructions to securely attach the cooktop once in position. Ensure the front edge aligns evenly with the countertop front.
Preparing your existing countertop properly before installing a new gas cooktop will guarantee safety, functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for recommended brackets, supports or adhesive strips to stabilise the cooktop. Securely attach fittings when fitting a new cooktop to prevent it from moving during use.
Carefully lower the cooktop into the cut out space and align the front edge evenly with the countertop front. Allow a 1⁄4-inch clearance on all sides between the cooktop edges and surrounding walls or cabinets.
Employ Teflon tape and a spanner to firmly tighten adjustable fittings, clamping the cooktop in place. Do not overtighten as this can damage the appliance.
Test stability by gently pressing down on the cooktop surface at the corners and front. There should be no movement or rocking.
Your licenced gas fitter from Ryde Plumbing can provide guidance on properly securing new gas cooktops as part of a safe and compliant installation.
A licensed professional is essential for connecting the cooktop’s gas lines to your home’s gas supply safely.
For a successful cooktop installation, precisely follow the procedure to disconnect the gas supply before connecting the appliance:
The gas experts at Ryde Plumbing follow stringent safety procedures and know how to install your new cooktop gas appliance beyond basic standards. We handle the entire process professionally using commercial-grade materials and tools. Please call 1300 349 338 to book your installation.
It is crucial to conduct thorough testing for potential gas leaks after installing a new gas stove. At Ryde Plumbing, we take every precaution to prevent leaks by using commercial-grade materials and following strict safety procedures when connecting gas lines.
Nonetheless, pipe joint testing remains a necessary additional safety precaution. We use a commercial gas leak detector solution, applying it generously to all gas connections, using pipejoint compound at joints and fittings made during the installation. We look closely for any bubbles forming, which would indicate a gas leak.
If a leak is identified, we immediately reseal the problematic area and re-test until no leaks show. Gas leaks left unresolved can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, explosions, or fires. We remain on-site until 100% satisfied there are zero instances of off gas.
As licenced gas fitters, we cannot legally commission a new gas cooktop without proving it is leak-free. Safety always comes first. Please don’t hesitate to email or call 1300 349 338 to book your new cooktop installation and gas leak testing with our experienced team.
Adequate ventilation is essential with any cooktop installation to mitigate risks of gas or carbon monoxide accumulation indoors. Gas cooking appliances consume oxygen and release combustion byproducts, so an effective ventilation system is a must.
Regarding ventilation, it is recommended to install an overhead range hood that extends at least 13 cm beyond the cooktop burners. Once activated, the range hood should be capable of displacing 2.83 cubic meters of air per minute (m3/min) for effective air extraction.
If your kitchen does not have a water heater or an existing hood, have a licensed contractor install a new hood with external ductwork. This ensures potentially harmful gases are safely vented to prevent hazardous accumulation.
Ryde Plumbing commissions new gas cooktops only after verifying that ventilation meets Australian standards. We can install approved range hoods or other extraction systems where needed. Never operate a gas cooktop without effective overhead ventilation.
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