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For sure, but as I understand induction stoves are more expensive and you would need to throw out cookware and buy a compatible set that’s also more expensive.

For sure, but as I understand induction stoves are more expensive and you would need to throw out cookware and buy a compatible set that’s also more expensive. It’s really cool, but the poor masses won’t be adopting this kind of cooking setup for a while if it adds cost.

sanderjd 2y ago
I don't have an induction stove so I'm honestly not sure, but I have seen people say that the cookware thing is overblown because a lot of what people already have will work with induction. But I dunno, you totally might be right about that.
- nunez 2y ago
  We just got an induction range and our long-time nonstick pan did not work with it. I couldn't figure out why the cooktop was turning off a few seconds after turning on until I switched to a cast-iron pan and saw that the cooktop worked as expected. It worked great once it got going though. I don't think I'm going to miss gas.
dagw 2y ago
induction stoves are more expensive Not by a lot. At least here in Sweden the cheapest induction stovetop from a brand I somewhat trust is maybe $150 more than the cheapest ceramic stovetop from a similar brand. Once you move into the midrange, the price difference is virtually gone. As to cookware, unless you use mostly copper cookware, I found that virtually all my pots and pans were compatible. If you're thinking about induction and want to test your pans, grab a magnet and touch it to the bottom of your pan. If it sticks, the pan will work.
jjcob 2y ago
We got a really nice Bosch induction hob for 700€. I installed it myself in less than an hour (the hardest part was cutting the appropriate hole in the worktop). All of our pots except one was compatible. You will only have problems with very cheap aluminum pans, or with some high end copper cookware. I don't know anyone who has copper cookware, so the problem for most people are their cheap aluminium pans and pots. You should probably replace them anyway. Most stainless steel, all cast iron or forged iron pans are compatible with induction. Induction is pretty spectacular. It's a bit different than gas, but a good induction hob is both more powerful than gas on the high end, and much better at controlling temperature at the low end. The only thing I dislike are the touch controls on most units, but I guess you can't have it all.

sanderjd 2y ago

I don't have an induction stove so I'm honestly not sure, but I have seen people say that the cookware thing is overblown because a lot of what people already have will work with induction. But I dunno, you totally might be right about that.

nunez 2y ago
We just got an induction range and our long-time nonstick pan did not work with it. I couldn't figure out why the cooktop was turning off a few seconds after turning on until I switched to a cast-iron pan and saw that the cooktop worked as expected. It worked great once it got going though. I don't think I'm going to miss gas.

dagw 2y ago

induction stoves are more expensive Not by a lot. At least here in Sweden the cheapest induction stovetop from a brand I somewhat trust is maybe $150 more than the cheapest ceramic stovetop from a similar brand. Once you move into the midrange, the price difference is virtually gone. As to cookware, unless you use mostly copper cookware, I found that virtually all my pots and pans were compatible. If you're thinking about induction and want to test your pans, grab a magnet and touch it to the bottom of your pan. If it sticks, the pan will work.

jjcob 2y ago

We got a really nice Bosch induction hob for 700€. I installed it myself in less than an hour (the hardest part was cutting the appropriate hole in the worktop). All of our pots except one was compatible. You will only have problems with very cheap aluminum pans, or with some high end copper cookware. I don't know anyone who has copper cookware, so the problem for most people are their cheap aluminium pans and pots. You should probably replace them anyway. Most stainless steel, all cast iron or forged iron pans are compatible with induction. Induction is pretty spectacular. It's a bit different than gas, but a good induction hob is both more powerful than gas on the high end, and much better at controlling temperature at the low end. The only thing I dislike are the touch controls on most units, but I guess you can't have it all.