Induction or Gas on Glass

Gers

One of my biggest regrets when moving to this place five years ago was the lack of mains gas. I still miss it for heating this old stone cottage, however the induction hob is just the bees knees!

It works so well. Don't think I'd go back to gas if given the choice. The only 'issue' is to make sure your fingers are warm, cold fingers can't turn on the hob or rings. :rotfl:

neilmcl

I've had my induction hob for over 6 years now and as others have said would never go back to gas. Yes electricity is more expensive but induction is so energy efficient it doesn't make much, if any, real world difference. The ability to easily keep the hob and surrounding area clean is a real boon and absolutely no bother in comparison.

Not only this but all the pans I use look as if they were purchased yesterday, not a mark on them and they tend to last longer, particularly non-stick frying pans. Every frying pan my parents use on their gas hob seems to last no more than 6 months although they do wack the gas up full when using them.

northwalesd

Another induction user here, if I moved house and it didn't have an induction hob it would be one of the first things I'd look to change.

bertiewhite

I wouldn't have anything other than an induction hob cooker now after owning 2. It's more economical than standard electrical, quicker to heat stuff up and cleaner than gas but instantly controllable. I already had induction pans without knowing it but they hardly cost the earth to buy if you haven't.


Mine (Belling) is hard wired but was easy to do.

vansboy

I like gas on glass.


But looks like I'm out numbered!


Never tried or had induction, though


VB

ed110220

I like my induction hob, it's very easy to clean as the surface is smooth and it doesn't actually heat up so things don't burn on the surface. It heats things up a lot faster than any other type of cooker so you have to be careful not to burn things.

The only thing I don't like, and I'm not sure if it is just this model or induction hobs in general, is that when you turn it down it applies the heat in pulses so saucepans with a lid on can boil over briefly during each pulse even when turned down. It's a cheaper to mid range Ikea one.