Why is Built In Induction Hobs Better?

Traditional cooktops use a flame or a burner that radiates and conducts heat to your pots and pans. Induction cooking uses an electromagnetic field that transfers currents directly to the cookware placed on the glass surface. The heat is created from within the cookware itself; as soon as you remove it from a burner, the heating stops. This way, you can cook your food without the cooktop getting as hot as it would on a traditional gas or electric cooktop. Any pots or pans with a flat bottom that a magnet sticks to will work with an induction cooktop. The latest models have ceramic-glass surfaces, which are durable and crack-resistant. 

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Because induction appliances only create heat through pots and pans on their surfaces, they are much more efficient than traditional cooktop appliances. Induction appliances are up to three times more efficient than gas stoves, and up to 10% more efficient than conventional smooth top electric ranges. This improved efficiency performance can result in lower energy costs as well as lower rates of air pollution associated with energy generation. 

Induction stoves are also free of the indoor air pollutants that come from gas stoves: burning gas for cooking produces nitrous oxides (NOX), carbon monoxide (CO), and formaldehyde (HCHO), which can have negative health effects and exacerbate respiratory conditions. According to a study, 12.7% of current childhood asthma in the United States is attributable to gas stove use. 

Induction stoves also have built-in safety features:; when pots and pans are removed their surfaces do not get as hot as other cooktops, the stove cannot be accidentally turned on, and most will automatically shut off if a pot or pan isn't detected. Making the induction upgrade means reduced risk of burns and no more rushing home out of fear that you've left the stove on.    

Faster Cook Time 

An induction cooktop heats up your cookware ' and your food ' more efficiently, because it heats your cookware directly. Consumer Reports has found induction cooktops can boil water 20-40% faster than tested gas and traditional electric cooktops. The electromagnetic field also provides more precise, even heating compared to traditional cooktops.  

When you're all done, cool down and cleaning time is also quick and easy; the glass top is only as warms as it gets when you place afrom a hot object on top of it, and the smooth flat surface means you don't have to reach into crevices and under burners to wipe up spills.  

Long-Term Savings 

Induction stoves haven't always been very financially accessible. The good news is that prices have fallen considerably. Some four-burner induction ranges now cost around $1,000, and can lower your gas and electricity bills. If you are a renter or want to try the induction cooking experience before swapping out your entire cooktop, consider a single-burner induction appliance, which can cost as little as $70. 

What's more, if you buy a new induction cooktop or range, you may be eligible for financial incentives created by the Inflation Reduction Act.

While there are many benefits to cooking with induction, there also may be reasons to opt for a gas or electric model. Switching to induction can be expensive, and it can get even costlier if you don't already have compatible cookware. Read on for more details on the benefits and drawbacks of induction cooking, and for some of our top picks of induction appliances.

Induction cooktops and induction ranges work by generating an electromagnetic field below the glass cooktop surface, which causes magnetic cookware sitting on top to heat up. 

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These cooktops and ranges look a lot like typical glass-top electric models. On most 30-inch induction cooktops, the magnetic field that causes cookware to heat up is concentrated into four spots (or elements).

As for the ovens in induction ranges, they broil and bake just as other electric ovens do, but their capabilities differ from model to model. High-end options might have features like built-in temperature probes, WiFi connectivity, and even in-oven cameras so that you can monitor whatever you're baking with a smartphone. Less-expensive options will have many of the same features you'd find on regular electrics, like storage or warming drawers, adjustable racks, and a self-cleaning mode. Most induction ranges have convection ovens.

To learn more about induction, see our cooktop and range buying guides. Our ratings of induction cooktops and ranges highlight each appliance's performance and specifications.

Before you shop for an induction cooktop or range, consider your budget and your cooking habits. Here's what you need to know.

Induction cooking feels very different from cooking with gas. Some avid cooks really love cooking on a flame and the immediate visual feedback they get from it at the turn of a knob. No electric option, even induction, can replicate that feel. In fact, because the electromagnetic field on an induction cooktop doesn't create a glow, you won't even know it's on. That's why manufacturers have started adding virtual flames and other lighting cues.

It can get expensive when you convert from gas to electric. If you're replacing an electric range, the swap is simple. Induction cooktops and ranges use the same 240v outlet as a standard electric range or cooktop. But if you're switching from gas, expect to pay an electrician several hundred dollars or more to install the necessary outlet.

You need the right cookware. While most of the cookware in our ratings is induction-compatible, some pans'including those made of aluminum and anodized aluminum'won't work on induction. Most others, including stainless steel and cast iron, will. If you're shopping for cookware for induction cooktops, look for pots and pans marked 'induction-compatible.' To determine whether your existing arsenal of cookware will work with an induction range, see whether a magnet strongly sticks to the bottom of your pots. If it does, they'll work on an induction burner.

It might emit a sound. 'A buzz or hum is common, and often louder at higher settings,' says Kenneth Sutton, who oversees the testing of ranges and cooktops at Consumer Reports. 'And we often hear the clicking of element electronics at lower settings, as well as the sound of the cooling fan for the electronics.' Heavy flat-bottomed pans help reduce the vibrations that cause this buzz.

You may need an analog thermometer. The magnetic field of an induction cooktop can interfere with a digital meat thermometer.

Induction cooktops and ranges are typically more expensive than conventional electric models. But prices have continued to drop in recent years despite inflation. And buying a new induction cooktop or range may make you eligible for rebates, courtesy of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Built In Induction Hobs. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.