Hi All,
I am in the market for a new cooktop. Currently have an electric one and would like to purchase an Induction one. How can I find out whether induction cooktop is suitable if i replace my electric one? Can you also recommend either electric or induction cooktop that you have had positive experience with in case I can't replace one with the other.
Thank you.
Yes, if I can directly replace/install an induction cooktop then I wanted people to recommend me some good brands. Do you know how much it cost (item plus installation)?
Hi Altomic,
Any chance you can get your sister review regarding the Belling upright from HN? I'm thinking going down the same path, and Belling upright oven+induction HOBs seems like the ONLY sensible choice here for people who just want to pull out the old upright and push a new one in with induction HOB.
This is before one rage about price difference for essentially same model available here and one in England
she is loving it. the oven is awesome. cooks things super fast and very well. I used it when I was visiting last time and made 6 pizzas for the family. the pizzas cooked in 5-7 minutes or something like that. i've used a few ovens in my time and this was impressive. cubed potatoes in oil with herbs take 15 minutes.
the stove. it just works well. induction - super fast heating. responsive. etc.
I'm about to upgrade my kitchen in the next 6 months and already bought an induction cook top (ebay special deal) after using hers and being impressed. - the oven - still looking. but something quality.
If I was building my dream house then I wouldn't hesitate getting a bellings.
My parents bought a gas bellings 3 years ago. mum loves it. has a small oven, big oven, grill. prefect for large family meals or for just her and dad.
Thanks mate, it gives a little more confident for the amount of money being spent.
I'm "trying" to ignore the fact that it goes for £699.99 in UK………….. probably by drowning it in the 24 bottle of wines that HN is giving out for "free" when you buy it
The standard 60cm induction cooker will need a 32A circuit. Depending on what you have currently, there is a high chance that it also requires a 32A circuit… But just check your breaker box first.
Secondly, you need compatible cookware. The non-scientific way to test the compatibility of your stuff is to attach a magnet to the bottom. If it sticks, then it'll work. Generally the stronger it sticks, the better it works. Really good materials are cast iron, and stuff that won't work is aluminum (without an induction plate in the bottom).
You will need to consider the placement of the controls in relation to where you cook. I would generally suggest a 3 burner unit for usability, but they tend to be more expensive.
How can I find out whether induction cooktop is suitable if i replace my electric one?
What do you mean by "suitable"?
First up test out all your pots by putting a magnet on the bottom. If it sticks it'll work. If it doesn't it'll be useless with induction.
If none of your pots work you'll need to buy all new pots and pans…
As airzone mentioned above you'll need to check your breaker box will work.
You can get a glass cooktop without it being an induction one. It looks the same but it is just standard electric. It costs half the price and you do not need to upgrade breaker & wiring or pans & pots.
Thats what I originally had and am looking to replace. I will have to factor in the additional cost of purchasing new pans and pots that would work on it.
Induction hands down, I put one in over 3 years ago now and would never use gas or electric again. it's easy to keep clean, cooks great however some pans you have may not be compatible and induction is supposedly more energy efficient. I bought a grey market Electrolux one from delux appliances or some name like that for $864 fully deliver at the time it was $2,999 here. I think Electrolux has cracked down with the major couriers to stop the imports of their grey market products now, don't ask me how they can control that but though I read about it a few months ago when looking for an oven.
Been using an AEG for almost 5 years now. When we moved into our place, there were no options for gas so we went induction because we wanted the ease of control of induction. Definitely very happy with the technology - heating control, ease of cleaning. Would still prefer gas BUT the cleaning bit is now giving me second thoughts.
The AEG broke down but was under warranty and was parts were replaced quickly. Considering the technology isn't really all that complicated, I'm actually surprised the electronics failed - theoretically they should be pretty much maintenance free.
I'm not bashing AEG, just sharing my experience.
IMO, Induction > gas. Both are miles ahead of the next best.
Hi OP, depend if and what you cook.
Some people like the kitchen to show than to cook.
Have you got induction ready cooking utensils like pot, pan and etc?
Good to try one portable one like this - think I bought it cheaper. Love it - for hotspot, or outdoor cooking next to BBQ.
I definitely use the kitchen alot but have been sharing using the stove top with the pressure cooker. The reason I'm looking for a new one is because my current one is no longer working properly and need to replace it. So the item you suggested while handy is not fitting for the purpose I need.
We've gone induction recently from gas and love it. Whirlpool from good guys was the best value uni and the one we purchased.
My parents have had induction since 2003. Best decision ever (in an area not serviced by gas).
It heats up at least twice as fast as the electric stoves and she'd never go back to anything less. I envy her when i'm talking on the phone to her and she has her food cooked before my pans have even heated up.
My sister in law just upgraded from electric to induction. They bought a Bellings upright from HN. You can't use some types of pans/pots on an induction cooktop.
I'm not sure what you mean by "if an induction is suitable". Do you mean whether it can be installed?