What is more efficient, electric hob vs gas?

coffeehound

How long are owners finding their induction hobs last?  

In the catering industry they are seen as almost disposable with a predictably finite life.  

One thing you can say about gas is there's little to go wrong and need maintenance or replacement.

neilmcl

coffeehound said:

How long are owners finding their induction hobs last?  

In the catering industry they are seen as almost disposable with a predictably finite life.  

One thing you can say about gas is there's little to go wrong and need maintenance or replacement.

I've had mine (De Dietrich) for over 11 years and still going strong, had no issues with at all. I don't think you can compare the life of an appliance in the catering industry with home appliances.

Another_Level

Tbh i would comment that short term domestic gas or electric hob cooking is equally efficient ish when using gas/electric from the national grid. Efficiency on fuel usage is down to the appliance operator 

<maybe installation costs vary but if its your own property and your property to enjoy 
Getting a suitable sized gas pipe to the mob location should not be a problem,  keeping it inside the property should be a doddle 

In 10 years have another consideration 

naf123

Only went for gas for one reason - it will work when there are powercuts....we are lucky there hasn't been much powercuts but people do remember the 1970s

Laz123

naf123 said:

Only went for gas for one reason - it will work when there are powercuts....we are lucky there hasn't been much powercuts but people do remember the 1970s

That's the reason I have gas hobs and electric oven, so if there's a problem with one I can still cook.

Rosa_Damascena

We know that gas is going to be phased out but I don't see any great rush to do so which is why I am sticking with a gas hob in my new kitchen. Ditto I got a new gas boiler, when either goes kaput I will go green because I expect electricity prices to have fallen by then. Right now they are unviable (for me).

Litha

Just delurking to comment that induction hobs are not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker or similar device.
When we finally do our kitchen I will be going with a gas hob.
L

ProTofik

Litha said:

Just delurking to comment that induction hobs are not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker or similar device.
When we finally do our kitchen I will be going with a gas hob.
L

How come? Not that it affects me, but still wondering why? Does the electromagnetic field generated by induction interfere with pacemakers? 

FreeBear

ProTofik said:

Litha said:

Just delurking to comment that induction hobs are not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker or similar device.
When we finally do our kitchen I will be going with a gas hob.
L

How come? Not that it affects me, but still wondering why? Does the electromagnetic field generated by induction interfere with pacemakers? 

Apparently, any strong magnetic field can upset a pacemaker - https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/ask-the-experts/induction-hobs-and-pacemakers

But as long as you stay at least 600mm away from an induction hob, you should be fine.

Rosa_Damascena

FreeBear said:

ProTofik said:

Litha said:

Just delurking to comment that induction hobs are not suitable for anyone with a pacemaker or similar device.
When we finally do our kitchen I will be going with a gas hob.
L

How come? Not that it affects me, but still wondering why? Does the electromagnetic field generated by induction interfere with pacemakers? 

Apparently, any strong magnetic field can upset a pacemaker - https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/ask-the-experts/induction-hobs-and-pacemakers

But as long as you stay at least 600mm away from an induction hob, you should be fine.

Not practical for most people with a kitchen!