Anyone regret moving to an induction stove?

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Anonymous wrote:The only drawback I had going to induction is I can't cook when the power is out like I could with gas.

That’s what I’m worried about - especially in winter.
I’m not investing in a gas generator.

[Anonymous]

We have had ours for about four weeks. I’m loving it. I hear humming for first 30 seconds, but then goes away. I also smelled gas with gas stove when starting so I guess there’s always something.

Wouldn’t go back. We were able to keep some pans and buy a few new ones. It’s sooo easy to clean. Love that aspect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only drawback I had going to induction is I can't cook when the power is out like I could with gas.

That’s what I’m worried about - especially in winter.
I’m not investing in a gas generator.

I have a couple of portable camping stoves that we use if the power goes out.

[Anonymous]

My cousin has the touch buttons and I hate it. When I convert our gas to induction I will definitely be getting knobs, not touch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only drawback I had going to induction is I can't cook when the power is out like I could with gas.

That’s what I’m worried about - especially in winter.
I’m not investing in a gas generator.

I’m 44 and have literally never used my gas stove in a power outage.

[Anonymous]

Any recommendations for a reasonably priced induction range with knobs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any concerns about pans “humming” or electromagnetic radiation (especially using the stove while pregnant)? How about ease of use?

Have you already removed or blocked the other all-day electromagnetic radiation sources from your house?
Lightbulbs, the sun, cell phone, etc?

Personally, I live in a Faraday cage. Just in case.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only drawback I had going to induction is I can't cook when the power is out like I could with gas.

That’s what I’m worried about - especially in winter.
I’m not investing in a gas generator.

I’m 44 and have literally never used my gas stove in a power outage.

DP. I have before at a previous house but if I were really desperate, I could use the grill.

[Anonymous]

Did anyone have to run new power to switch? Our kitchen is far from the electrical panel and our gas range just has a normal plug. I’m worried it will cost >$1k just to get ready for induction between the electrical and the drywall repair.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did anyone have to run new power to switch? Our kitchen is far from the electrical panel and our gas range just has a normal plug. I’m worried it will cost >$1k just to get ready for induction between the electrical and the drywall repair. [

Yeah, I inquired about this. Our electric panel is in the basement and our gas range is on the main level. They will have to run a cable from the gas range down to the electric panel as well as upgrade the panel to put a 240 outlet (I think). It will not be cheap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any recommendations for a reasonably priced induction range with knobs?

The main one with knobs is Frigidaire. Viking also has knobs but isn’t reasonably priced. Last I checked (it’s been a while) Frigidaire was the second highest rated on Consumer Reports.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any recommendations for a reasonably priced induction range with knobs?

The main one with knobs is Frigidaire. Viking also has knobs but isn’t reasonably priced. Last I checked (it’s been a while) Frigidaire was the second highest rated on Consumer Reports.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Frigidaire-Professional-36-in-5-Element-Induction-Cooktop-in-Stainless-Steel-with-Bridge-FPIC3677RF/330530458

[Anonymous]

GE cafe has knobs if you’re looking for a range
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Cafe-30-in-5-Burner-Element-Slide-In-Smart-Induction-Range-with-Convection-in-Stainless-Steel-Self-Clean-CHS900P2MS1/308803542?mtc=SEM-CM-CML-GGL-D29A-029_015_COOKING-NA-NA-NA-DSA-5163653-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-MajorAppl_New&cm_mmc=SEM-CM-CML-GGL-D29A-029_015_COOKING-NA-NA-NA-DSA-5163653-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-MajorAppl_New-20931890556-161390430927-2269750773094&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADq61UdG7mc6XXGLcT3azQRRZcwGb&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4rK8BhD7ARIsAFe5LXIDuzHayUxJKfyof9L1-ErXaboeVXH9linbybWKBPkA-pATZBmlMYEaAv_HEALw_wcB

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any concerns about pans “humming” or electromagnetic radiation (especially using the stove while pregnant)? How about ease of use?

Have you already removed or blocked the other all-day electromagnetic radiation sources from your house?
Lightbulbs, the sun, cell phone, etc?

DP. I am sensitive to noise so although I really would like induction, I haven't switched (from electric) because of the hum. We got a single plug-in burner to test it and it drove me insane. DH couldn't even hear it unless he concentrated carefully but it was all I could hear when it was on. Like a constant annoying mosquito whine.

I would like to think that a higher-quality full stove won't do that, but I don't know anyone who has one so I can go take a listen, and I'm not going to invest $$ into something that might drive me crazy. I am the main cook and spend a lot of time cooking!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any concerns about pans “humming” or electromagnetic radiation (especially using the stove while pregnant)? How about ease of use?

Have you already removed or blocked the other all-day electromagnetic radiation sources from your house?
Lightbulbs, the sun, cell phone, etc?

DP. I am sensitive to noise so although I really would like induction, I haven't switched (from electric) because of the hum. We got a single plug-in burner to test it and it drove me insane. DH couldn't even hear it unless he concentrated carefully but it was all I could hear when it was on. Like a constant annoying mosquito whine.

I would like to think that a higher-quality full stove won't do that, but I don't know anyone who has one so I can go take a listen, and I'm not going to invest $$ into something that might drive me crazy. I am the main cook and spend a lot of time cooking!

There are two kinds of noise. There is a hum from the pots vibrating. Cast iron tends not to do it because it's heavy enough to damp the vibration. There is a higher pitched whine from the power supplies in the induction electronics. The cheaper induction hot plates certainly do make a ramping, whistling noise. So, find someplace you can try a full size induction range with better electronics where the power supply noises are buried inside the cooktop.