Switching from a Gas Hob to Electric

Why people switch from gas to electric

• Safety: no open flame and no gas leak risk on the kitchen counter.
• Induction is faster and more efficient — it heats only the cookware.
• New kitchens and modules are designed for built-in electric appliances.
• Easier cleaning: no grime, grates or burner knobs.

What to check before the swap

• Wiring: cable cross-section, breaker and a free line — induction needs capacity.
• Space: module width and depth for the new panel.
• Gas tap: where it is and whether it closes properly.

How the conversion works

• Inspection: electrics, the line, space for the panel.
• Gas panel removal and tap sealing.
• Electric or induction hob installation.
• Connection, test run and a short briefing.

The law: why gas stoves are banned in studio apartments

• In Georgian studio apartments, gas stoves are banned by law: the single room is both kitchen and living area, and using rooms with gas equipment for rest or sleep is strictly prohibited.
• The legal basis: Government Decree No. 101 (22.01.2014) on basic gas system safety requirements, Minister of Economic Development Order No. 1-1/525 (14.04.2010) and GNERC Decree No. 12 (09.07.2009).
• These prohibitions are listed outright by gas company SJGC in its safety requirements (detailed write-up: jnews.ge/153186), and the Kobuleti 2025 planning documents (section 4.1.7) calculate gas consumption for studio apartments without any gas stoves at all.
• For a studio owner this means: a gas stove is not an inconvenience but a safety-rule violation — a matter of time before the gas utility demands it be disconnected.
• The fix — switching to an electric or induction hob: one visit, removal and tap sealing, installation and connection. The official branch shutoff goes through the gas utility; we handle everything else.

Do you need the gas utility

• Official branch shutoff and sealing is done by the gas supply company.
• We remove the panel and seal the tap, and help you file the request.
• If gas only serves the hob — the oven and boiler keep their own lines.

Induction or classic electric

• Induction is faster and safer but needs magnetic-base cookware.
• Classic electric is cheaper and works with any pots.
• The choice depends on your line and budget — we'll sort it out on site.

DIY mistakes

• Buying the panel before checking the wiring — the line can't run that model.
• Connecting via a regular socket without a proper breaker.
• Removing the gas branch without sealing the tap.

Preparing for the technician's visit

• Photos of the kitchen module and the old panel.
• A photo of the board (breakers) — if you plan induction.
• The new panel model, or at least the type: induction / classic.

Can a gas hob be replaced with electric in an apartment?

Yes, if the line can handle the new panel's capacity. We check before you buy: cable, breaker, a free line.

Do I need permission to disconnect the gas?

Official branch shutoff and sealing is done by the gas utility. We remove the panel and seal the tap, and help you file the request.

How long does it take?

Usually 1–2 hours. A new dedicated line is quoted separately.

Are gas stoves banned in apartments in Georgia?

Not in regular apartments. But in studio apartments (one room serving as both kitchen and living area) gas stoves are banned: rooms with gas equipment must not be used for sleep or rest (Decree No. 101 of 22.01.2014, Order No. 1-1/525, GNERC Decree No. 12). That is why new studio buildings come with electric or induction hobs.