Many people come into the store wanting and dreaming of
converting to gas. A lot of times this
involves a big kitchen remodel project and can come with hefty costs. There is a great alternative to the time,
money, and effort that this takes to switch to gas. Welcome to the world of induction ranges!
Take a look at the pros and cons of both and it will help
you determine which option is best for you.
Gas Ranges
Most professional chefs prefer cooking on gas. Once ignited,
the burners respond faster and you do not have to wait for the burners to warm
up with conventional electric cooktops or ranges. They are also a little bit
easier to clean and maintain. With electric, there seems to be a huge mess
after cooking and you have to clean it with a special product and elbow grease.
With gas, you just have to remove the steel grate and wipe the crumbs and food
way more easily, but not as easily as induction. Gas allows you to use
different types of cookware and have your food cook pretty evenly and keeps
your pans flat-bottomed.
Benefits of Gas
- Better control
- Fast boiling
- Can use different types of cookware
Drawbacks of Gas
- Tougher cleanup than induction
- High cost of conversion
- At altitude the effectiveness is reduced
- Can have a gas leak
Top Gas Choices
Ranges
Cooktops
Induction Ranges
An induction range uses electromagnetic field to heat pots
instead of radiant heat that standard electric ranges have. You have to make
sure that you have the correct cookware for it to work properly which is
magnetic or induction-capable. With induction, your cooking time can be reduced
dramatically. The technology allows you to boil water 2 to 4 minutes faster
with 6 quarts of water. The surface of induction cooktop stays cooler than the
standard smooth top. This will make cleaning easier. Don’t get me wrong, your
pot will still get very hot, but with the heat transfer technology, the surface
below and around the pot won’t get as hot. Once you take the pot off the heat
element, the heat stops and the surface won’t be super hot making it a very
safe option, especially if you have kids.
Benefits of Induction
- Boils water in less than 90
seconds
- Better control than gas
- Easy clean up
- Safe option
- No conversion or remodeling needed
Drawbacks of Induction
- It just doesn’t have the flame
- You need specific cookware
- There is a buzz sound
Ranges
Cooktops
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