Fitting Gas Stove: Your Go-To Guide for a Safe Installation

If you're considering upgrading your kitchen or installing a new gas stove in your restaurant, you've come to the right place. Fitting gas stove isn't as simple as plugging in a toaster, and safety is our top priority. Let me walk you through the process.

Preparation

First, you need to select the right appliance. Are you looking for a freestanding cooker for your home, a sleek slide-in range, or modular cooktops for your commercial kitchen? Consider your needs regarding size, features, and fuel type.

Next, gather your tools and materials. You will need a pipe wrench, an adjustable wrench, sealant for pipe threads, and a gas leak detector solution. You might also need a flexible gas line, shut-off valve, and fittings.

Pro-Tip: Always double-check that you have all the tools before you start. There's nothing worse than being halfway through and realising you're missing something.

Before you get started, prepare the area. Clear the space where the stove will go, and ensure good ventilation. Also, ensure that any surrounding cabinets and countertops can handle the heat.

Installation Process

Alright, let's get into the nitty-gritty.

Disconnect and Remove the Old Stove

Before you do anything, turn off the gas supply! Then, pull the old stove away from the wall to access the flexible gas line.

Attach the New Flexible Gas Line to the Supply Pipe:

1. Wrap yellow Teflon tape around the male connector on the black supply pipe.

2. Carefully thread the flexible gas line connector onto the supply pipe connector by hand, ensuring the threads are not damaged.

3. Hold the black supply line connector with an adjustable wrench while tightening the flexible gas connector fitting. Make it snug, but don’t go crazy tight.

Hook up the flexible gas line to the stove.

1. Add a connector fitting to the threaded fitting at the back of the stove.

2. Thread the flared end of the connector onto the stove fitting by hand, but don't use Teflon tape here.

3. Tighten the connector with an adjustable wrench until it's snug.

4. Wrap Teflon tape around the square end of the connector.

5. Thread the flexible gas line's connector end onto the stove connector's square end by hand.

6. Use the adjustable wrench to hold the stove connector still as you tighten the flexible gas connector fitting.

Final Steps

1. Cover the cutout’s inside edges with foil tape to protect against heat damage.

2. Carefully place the cooktop into the cutout, screwing it in tightly without overdoing it.

3. Slide the range into its spot, ensuring it’s aligned properly. Use the levelling feet to adjust if needed.

Safety and Compliance

Gas Line Connection and Safety

Working with a flexible gas line and ensuring everything is connected correctly requires specialist tools and a good understanding of what you’re doing. Teflon tape is your best friend here to prevent leaks.

Pro-Tip: Never skip the gas leak test. It is a simple step that will save you time and effort.

Testing and Inspection

Once the gas cooktop is installed, ensure everything is safe and would. Check every part to ensure that it works smoothly. Check that there are no gas leaks and that all connections are safe and secure.

Here’s a quick safety checklist:

1. Check the gas line connection to be sure it’s secure and leak-free.

2. Test for gas leaks with dishwashing soap.

3. Ensure the shutoff valve is working and easy to get to.

4. Use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on gas connections.

5. Keep safe from anything that could catch fire around the cooktop.

6. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for where to put the range hood or exhaust fan. The Australian Standard AG/601-AS5601 says there should be a vertical distance of 600mm from a flammable surface.

FAQs About Fitting Gas Stove

Do I need a plumber to install a gas cooktop?

Yes, mate, you do. In Australia, a licensed and qualified gas fitter is legally required to do any work between the gas meter and your appliances.

How much does it cost to install a gas stove? 

Honestly, it varies. Give us a call, and we can give you a personalised quote.

Can I put a gas stove in my house? 

You sure can! First, you’ll need to determine whether the range space is set up to power the appliance with gas. If you need a gas line installed, we’ll arrange it.

Who should install a gas stove? 

Always hire a licensed and certified gas fitter.

Gas Oven?

Unlike cooktops, gas ovens are not subject to the same level of general overhead clearances. Accordingly, to receive a compliance certificate required by Australian regulations, you will need a licensed gas fitter to install your gas cooking appliance according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Gas Certificate of Compliance

There’s a reason you can’t do any DIY gas work. It’s perilous if done incorrectly and could result in fire, explosions, or even make your family sick.

Gas work is taken so seriously that you need a certificate of compliance for every gas connection, installation, modification, or replacement. This is a certificate to say the work complies with your state’s gas fitting standards.

Without a certificate, your gas supplier can stop supplying natural gas to your home. Rules and certificates differ by state, so you need a trained local gas fitter to provide the necessary certificate when they replace your old gas stove with a new one.

Commercial Gas Range Installations

Appliance performance and reliability are crucial to running businesses in demanding commercial settings. A proper setup that follows safety and compliance standards is just as important. Our experienced technicians handle professional installations of restaurant-grade pro ranges, high-power griddles, cooktops, and durable catering equipment.

What If I Want To Get Services For Fitting Gas Stove?

Fitting a gas stove is not a DIY job. At All Needs Plumbing, we take pride in providing reliable and safe gas fitting services for homes and businesses. From gas line installation to final testing, we ensure everything is up to code. Our team is skilled, experienced, and ready to help. So, what are the benefits of choosing us? We are licensed and experienced gas fitters. Our team complies with all Australian safety standards. We provide a comprehensive service, including gas line installation if needed.

Here at All Needs Plumbing, we're ready to help. We know you're busy, so we make it easy. Give us a call, and we'll take care of you. We offer a $0 callout fee, 24/7 same-day service, a 15% seniors discount, and $150 off hot water systems.

Don't risk a DIY disaster. Contact All Needs Plumbing today for a safe and professional gas stove installation!