Induction v. gas
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Anonymous
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We are renovating our kitchen soon. We had always assumed we would get a nice gas range top (we have gas now but it’s a cheap range). We have looked at induction and are torn about whether to get an induction cooktop instead of gas. We like that it’s easier to clean and that it’s more energy efficient and that it doesn’t have the same air quality concerns of gas. But we are kind of disappointed to not get gas as that is what we’ve always had and liked and we know that we would enjoy cooking with it. We are worried we won’t like induction and will be frustrated. But it seems like the right thing to do as states and cities are starting to ban gas in new builds.
We would get a high end induction cooktop if we switch. Have you switched to induction and did you grow to like it as much as gas? |
Anonymous
| Switched to induction and will never go back to gas. I am very happy with it and don’t get the fumes from the gas. |
Anonymous
| I've converted to induction from gas in two different homes and would never go back. |
Anonymous
+1 the thing that was a happy surprise is that you have as much or more control over amount of heat as with gas. If anything, the burner controls are even more granular. And liquids boil really, really fast. |
Anonymous
| We switched to induction recently. I love it, even though I love a gas stove and hate electric ranges. We have kids and induction feels so much safer. |
Anonymous
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Recently switched to induction after a lifetime of gas. There is a learning curve, but I'd never go back.
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Anonymous
| Same as others. We switched from gas to induction and love it. |
Anonymous
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Another one who switched and would never go back.
It’s a very quick learning curve. Far better control of heat, faster heat, so easy to clean up. |
Anonymous
| I’ll probably cap our gas line and switch when the time comes, mostly because I worry about air quality. |
Anonymous
| Why do you think you would be frustrated? |
Anonymous
| We got a range with both. Certain things like sauces are better with gas where you can literally burn off alcohol. Other things like boiling are better on induction. We love having both. |
Anonymous
| Switched from gas to induction. It's better in every way. |
Anonymous
| One un-noted benefit: induction (and old electric) is much better than gas with young kids around because you can more easily lock the controls. |
Anonymous
It seems harder to quickly adjust the temperature. I also like having the visual feedback with gas. |
Anonymous
| If you switched and are happy, what do you like about induction? Do you miss anything about gas? |