My only problem with electric stovetop and ovens is that everything burns so easily. I'm so used to a gas stove/oven. We have a electric now since we moved. With gas you can turn it down and it changes instantly with electric it takes so long to change temp.
That's true about electric stoves with the glass tops or coils. Induction is a different type of electric cooktop. (The glass electric cooktop may look the same as induction though.) Induction is very responsive—the temperature adjusts instantly.
Thanks for this great article! As a (former) longtime restaurateur who cooked exclusively with induction at work, I lobbied hard for years to make the switch at home from 36” gas range to 36” Bosch induction range. Though they were skeptical, the entire multigenerational family LOVES it, as do all our friends who ooo and ahhh over it when visiting. Preaching to the choir, I know, but I wanted to chime in and affirm how great it is. No indoor gas pollution, lower utilities, incredible speed and accuracy on the top, the oven is a dream (making baking a joy once again), SO easy to clean. I’m a happy homemaker, indeed 😂
Thank you for chiming in, especially as former restaurateur. That carries a lot of weight. If skeptics try it, I think they love it. I couldn't be happier with our induction range.
Great post about energy efficiency Anne Marie! The efficiency of heat pumps has improved significantly over the past few years and the prices have dropped, making them good investments for the long term, even without rebates. Moving away from gas by installing heat pumps and induction cooktops, coupled with clean power grids - like in Ontario and California - can significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
I looked into installing an induction range in our NYC co-op apartment, but it was a no-go. We live on the top floor, the 6th floor, so all of the kitchens below us would need to be rewired. I like the ease of cooking with gas, but I'm concerned about the fumes, as we are not allowed to install vents to the outside. The drawbacks of communal living...
LOVE to hang out clothes when the weather is good. In the winter, I do use the dryer, but sparingly. We installed a heat pump under a government programme here in Ontario, and are awaiting our rebate...that's taking AGES to come! However, we are happy with the savings from the pump. Would love to install solar panels...
My only problem with electric stovetop and ovens is that everything burns so easily. I'm so used to a gas stove/oven. We have a electric now since we moved. With gas you can turn it down and it changes instantly with electric it takes so long to change temp.
That's true about electric stoves with the glass tops or coils. Induction is a different type of electric cooktop. (The glass electric cooktop may look the same as induction though.) Induction is very responsive—the temperature adjusts instantly.
Thanks for this great article! As a (former) longtime restaurateur who cooked exclusively with induction at work, I lobbied hard for years to make the switch at home from 36” gas range to 36” Bosch induction range. Though they were skeptical, the entire multigenerational family LOVES it, as do all our friends who ooo and ahhh over it when visiting. Preaching to the choir, I know, but I wanted to chime in and affirm how great it is. No indoor gas pollution, lower utilities, incredible speed and accuracy on the top, the oven is a dream (making baking a joy once again), SO easy to clean. I’m a happy homemaker, indeed 😂
Thank you for chiming in, especially as former restaurateur. That carries a lot of weight. If skeptics try it, I think they love it. I couldn't be happier with our induction range.
Thank you for all this info. Just getting around to installing solar and heat pump. This is just the info I needed
My pleasure! I'm glad you saw this and found it helpful. I hope the solar and heat pump installations go well.
Great post about energy efficiency Anne Marie! The efficiency of heat pumps has improved significantly over the past few years and the prices have dropped, making them good investments for the long term, even without rebates. Moving away from gas by installing heat pumps and induction cooktops, coupled with clean power grids - like in Ontario and California - can significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
Thank you Andy! Our heat pump and induction cooktop are so efficient. We are very happy with them.
I looked into installing an induction range in our NYC co-op apartment, but it was a no-go. We live on the top floor, the 6th floor, so all of the kitchens below us would need to be rewired. I like the ease of cooking with gas, but I'm concerned about the fumes, as we are not allowed to install vents to the outside. The drawbacks of communal living...
LOVE to hang out clothes when the weather is good. In the winter, I do use the dryer, but sparingly. We installed a heat pump under a government programme here in Ontario, and are awaiting our rebate...that's taking AGES to come! However, we are happy with the savings from the pump. Would love to install solar panels...