Induction or Gas Hobs?

Kitchen Care Stafford

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

With the all the benefits of induction such as safety, controllability & efficiency, why is gas still so popular?

We would love to here all of you're thoughts?

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AR
7 years ago
Induction is expensive in comparison and may require purchasing a new set of pans that will work with it.
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Design Innovation Ltd
7 years ago
Prefer the control of gas
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Induction is definitely the way forward, its like cooking on gas as its so responsive unlike the old electric halogen and ceramic hobs which were really slow, so no need to change the way you currently cook. They're easy to keep clean and many have some really clever features. If you do a lot of wok cooking you can get induction hobs which also include a gas wok ring if you think you may miss the high heat around the sides of a wok. Or if you're just looking to replace a 4 ring 600 wide gas hob and you usually have 2 rings on at any time then you can get induction hobs that have a 13amp plug so you don't need to update your electrics as you can use the socket your gas hob was plugged into (for the ignitor, if on a sfs check its 13amp fuse), they have 'clever' electronics inside to switch the current between rings if you have all the rings on at any time. As they work on magnetic fields they heat the pan base and if you take the pan off to stir, there is still heat in the pan and that means there is very little residual heat in the hob itself so it cools down really quickly unlike old electric hobs. Many expensive hobs also have a 'free' set of pans included but most new pans are now induction suitable, old pans can easily be checked with a fridge magnet. Some of the more expensive hobs also have features like bridging were 2 rings join together for larger pans like fish pans, zone cooking where the hob senses the size/shape of the pan and only 'heats' that part of the hob. Some models can even 'talk' to (matching overhead) extractors so if you change the heat settings on the hob, the extractor speed also adjusts and some models even have the extractor built into them. If any of my customers are undecided about induction I don't hesitate in recommending it over any other type of hob, but I always point out that if anyone has a pace maker or insulin pump then they aren't suitable as the induction may affect these and to check with the manufacturer before purchase.
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Anna Auzins Interiors Ltd.
7 years ago
I am such a convert! The induction gives just as much control as the gas used to, and only one of my pans didn't work and it wasn't a hardship to get a new one. The safety factor is hugely higher, not to mention easier cleaning!

Yes, it was expensive in comparison, but I absolutely love it.
AR
7 years ago
Just to add to the comment above; we had an induction hob in our old house and loved it. We are currently in rented accommodation with a gas hob and it doesn't compare. The house we are doing up and will be moving in to will have an induction hob.

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