BENEFITS OF INDUCTION COOKTOPS

by Product Specialist

If you're thinking about upgrading your stove, then like many people, you're probably weighing the pros and cons of gas stoves and electric stoves. However, there's another option for you to consider – the induction cooktop. The induction cooktop makes use of one of the most revolutionary cooking technologies made in the last 30 years.

Instead of using thermal conduction or an electrical heating element, it uses electrical induction, which is a process in which electromagnetism heats up your pots and pans without actually heating the stovetop. So why haven't you heard of them more? They are a little costlier than typical gas or electric stoves – but many cooks consider the superior performance well worth the added cost. The following are just a few of the advantages of using induction cooktops:

• Induction cooktops offer more control – If you love to cook, then you'll want as much control over the food you're cooking as possible. It's one of the reasons why those who do love to cook will choose gas over electric every time. An induction cooktop is just as responsive as a gas cooktop – both respond immediately with the turn of a dial however an induction cooktop has more settings, allowing for more precise control of the heat that's generated.

• Induction cooktops cook faster – Heating your pots and pans takes longer on gas or electric cooktops because they require an additional step to transfer heat, such as the flames or the electric burner. Induction cooktops generate heat directly to your pots and pans, resulting in your food being cooked between 25 and 50 percent faster.

• Induction cooktops are more energy efficient – Because an induction cooktop heats your pots and pans directly, less heat is wasted. Then there's the fact that it cooks food faster, which means you don't have to use it as long. Because you are using less energy, your energy bills will be lower, helping to offset its price tag a little over the long term. Not to mention that during the summers, using your induction cooktop won't heat up the kitchen space, which means your air conditioning won't be battling the increasing temperatures.

• Induction cooktops are safer – A gas cooktop is more prone to causing accidental fires, such as grease fires, not to mention burns. Even an electric cooktop can be dangerous. You can still burn yourself on an electric cooktop. So why is an induction cooktop safer? Since the heat is generated in the pots and pans, the cooktop doesn't actually get very hot. Not to mention that as soon as you turn it off, the pots and pans cool down almost immediately, making it less likely for someone to burn themselves on it.
• Induction cooktops are easier to clean – Don't undervalue how easy it is to clean an induction cooktop. Because an induction cooktop doesn't really get hot, any food or liquids that spill onto its surface won't burn into it and can be easily wiped up with a sponge and won't require you to stand there scrubbing all day.

If you enjoy cooking, then you should consider an induction cooktop. In additon to everything else this type of high-end kitchen appliance adds value to the home, a huge plus when selling your home. For information about the types of induction cooktops that are available to you, be sure to contact us at County TV & Appliance today.