How long do induction ranges last?

Commercial units are designed to last for eight years, or 30,000 hours.

Is induction cooking cheaper than gas?

Induction cooking is more efficient than gas because it uses 90% of the heat it generates, and it cooks food faster.

What are the advantages of induction ranges?

Compared to gas range or an electric burner, they are more efficient by using 90% of the energy they produce. They are safer as the surface does not get hot, and there are no open flames or exposed burners. And because heat is directly transferred from the burner to the pan, they also cook food faster and distribute heat more evenly.

What are the disadvantages of induction ranges?

Not all cookware is compatible with induction ranges, so you must use magnetic-based products. Magnetic fields also interfere with digital thermometers, so analog types must be used. A buzzing or humming can often be heard when operating at higher temperatures, and the electronic cooling fan can also make noise.

What happens if you use a normal pan on an induction range?

Induction ranges rely on magnetic energy, so aluminum, copper or glass pans will not heat up because they are not affected by the magnetic field of the induction burner.

What type of pans can you use with induction cooktops?

Look for pans that are induction compatible. Only magnetic-based products will work, so if a magnet sticks to the pan, it will work with an induction cooktop.

Are induction ranges noisy?

They can produce a buzz or hum at higher temperatures, and the electronics can click at lower temperatures. Noise is also produced from the fan that is used to cool down the electronics.

Do chefs prefer gas or induction?

Induction cooking is gaining popularity in kitchens based on its efficiency, ability to keep a kitchen cooler kitchen, and its safety. However, natural gas still remains the favorite for many chefs because of its precise, controllable attributes that are tried and true.

Do induction cooktops use more electricity?

Induction cooktops are more efficient and use less electricity than alternatives. They cook food faster by using 90% of the energy they produce, compared to an electric burner that only uses 65%.

Learn about Induction Range

An induction cooking device uses electro-magnetic induction to generate heat in the cooking pot or pan. The element itself is relatively cool to the touch. The pot or pan must be made of a material that is attracted to magnets, like cast iron or magnetic stainless steel.

A range typically includes both a stovetop and an oven, but only the stovetop is induction while the oven has regular electric resistance heating elements.

You will need induction-compatible cookware. Glass pots and pans don't work with induction, but cast iron and magnetic stainless steelwork. Sometimes the bottom of the cookware will have an 'induction' label.

Induction elements offer fast cooking times, and are safer because they are less hot to the touch than regular elements. Like all electric elements, they emit no combustion gases in your home, and are more energy efficient than gas ranges. They also have a glass cover that is easy to clean.

Induction cooking has similar efficiency to electric coil elements (between 70% and 80%), but induction efficiency is not affected by the size of the pot on the element. Electric coil elements have drastically reduced efficiency if you use a pot that is smaller than the element. So if you tend to use pots that are much smaller than the element, induction cooking may be for you!