Written by Caitlin
Edited on
28 January 2025
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08:54
Switch from a gas stove to an electric stove
Do you cook on a gas stove, but do you want to switch to an electric stove? Check if your house provides 1- or 3-phase power first. This is indicated on the electricity meter in your fuse box. Every electric stove works on 3-phase electricity. Depending on how much electricity enters your house, you follow one of the steps below.
Check how much power your house provides
The electricity meter shows whether your home gets 1-phase or 3-phase electricity. Check the electricity meter in your fuse box. How many phases of electricity does your home supply?
- 1 phase: it says 220/230V on your electricity meter.
- 3 phases: it says 3x 220/230V or 380/400V on your electricity meter.
Can't figure it out by yourself? Contact your network operator and ask how many phases they supply to your home.
1 phase
3 phases
Switch to 1 phase
If it says 220/230V on your electricity meter, you have 1 phase. If you want to make your fuse box suitable, contact your network operator. They'll tell you whether it's possible to supply 3-phase electricity instead of 1-phase electricity and what the costs are. If you receive 3 phases, you can contact an electrician to install a power circuit and run the necessary wiring to your kitchen. After this, your house is suitable for an electric stove.
Switch to 2 phases
Does it say 2x 220/230V on your electricity meter or do you have 1 circuit that consists of 2 connected circuits? You have enough power for a 2-phase stove. You do need a Perilex socket in your kitchen. You can recognize this on the 5 slots instead of the regular 2 slots. Don't have a Perilex socket in your kitchen? Ask an electrician to make one.
Switch to 3 phases
If it says 3x 220/230V or 380/400V on your electricity meter, you have 3 phases. That means that your connection provides enough electricity for an electric stove. Now all you need is a power circuit in your fuse box and a Perilex socket in your kitchen. Contact an electrician to install a power circuit and run the wiring to your kitchen. After this, your connection is suitable.
Article by Caitlin
Stove Expert.
