Burner material
Brass, forged brass or aluminium alloy burners.
Why it matters
Brass holds flame shape and survives spills; aluminium warps and yellows the flame.
What to check
Ask if burner caps and rings are sold as spares in your city.
Home appliances
Gas Stove & Cooktop
Stoves look identical in the shop. What separates a 10-year stove from a 2-year one is burner metal, the thickness of the glass or steel top, and whether spare burner caps are sold.
Quick answer
Brass burners for longer life.
6–8 mm toughened glass top.
Adequate spacing between burners for big vessels.
Check spare burner caps availability.
In the shop
Ask the salesperson this exact question
Read these off your phone at the counter. The answer tells you more than the price tag.
1.“Are the burners brass or aluminium, and is it ISI marked?”
A good answer: Brass burners and a visible ISI mark. Brass lasts, alloy corrodes.
2.“Is the glass top toughened, and what does a replacement top cost?”
A good answer: Toughened glass and a spare-part price. If glass isn't replaceable, skip it.
Find your fit
A few questions about your situation, not about the product.
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Add one short need not covered above.
Answer all 2 questions to see the spec sheet to shop with.
Extended warranty & AMC — what to check before you say yes
Every new appliance already carries a brand warranty. An extended plan or AMC only adds value where it covers the parts that actually fail, with on-site service in your city — so read the cover, not the discount.
Ask these five questions
- ✓Which parts are covered, and is the most expensive part (motor, compressor, panel) covered in full?
- ✓Is service on-site at home, or carry-in to a centre?
- ✓Are periodic services and consumables included, or billed separately?
- ✓How many claims are allowed, and is there a per-claim or total payout cap?
- ✓What does a claim need — original invoice, serial number, purchase within X days?
Usually not covered
- ×Physical damage, liquid ingress and pest/rodent damage
- ×Voltage surge damage where no stabiliser was used
- ×Consumables: filters, gaskets, belts, batteries
- ×Cosmetic parts and accessories
Rule of thumb: a plan is rarely worth it if it costs more than ~15% of the product price, if the item is cheap to repair locally, or if the brand's own service network in your city is already strong.
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The spec sheet, decoded
Top material
Toughened glass vs stainless steel.
Why it matters
Glass wipes clean and looks better; steel takes rough handling and heavy vessels.
What to check
Glass should be 6–8 mm toughened; thinner tops crack from thermal shock.
Pan support & burner spacing
Trivet size and the gap between burners.
Why it matters
Two large kadhais must sit side by side without touching. Cramped stoves force you to cook one at a time.
What to check
Measure your biggest vessel against the trivet in the shop.
Ignition type
Manual, battery auto-ignition, or mains auto-ignition.
Why it matters
Auto-ignition is convenient but the spark unit is the first thing to fail in humid kitchens.
What to check
Manual is more reliable and cheaper to keep running.
ISI mark & gas efficiency
IS 4246 certification and thermal efficiency percentage.
Why it matters
Certified stoves burn cleaner and use less LPG per meal.
What to check
Look for the mark stamped on the body, not just on the box.
Before you pay
- ✓Count burners you actually use at once — 3 is enough for most families.
- ✓Check brass burners and spare availability.
- ✓Measure counter space and biggest vessel against pan supports.
- ✓Confirm mark IS 4246 on the unit.
Common traps
- !4-burner stoves squeezed into a small platform, so two burners are unusable.
- !Thin glass tops that crack after a hot vessel is placed on the frame.
- !Auto-ignition sold as premium when the spark module has no spare supply.
Basic stainless 2-burner stoves to toughened-glass 4-burner with brass burners.