Joshua HollandJan 14, 2023

Largely missing from the gas stove discourse is the fact that induction cooktops heat faster, offer far more precise temperature control than gas or electric and chefs love them. And the government will give you up to $840 toward buying one plus up to $500 to cover the costs of installation and up to $4000 if you need to upgrade your electrical box to accommodate one.

I'm totally psyched to upgrade my old gas stove.

Show threadJanisJan 14, 2023
@JoshuaHolland I love the idea however...doesn't it take specific cookware? I sure would miss my iron skillet. I use it on the electric flat stove though you're not supposed to - I'm just extra careful not to slide it!
Show threadJoshua HollandJan 14, 2023

@JanisKay Most pans work with an induction cooktop. Only pure aluminum, all-copper and glass cookware doesn't work, and some stainless steel pans. If a magnet sticks, it'll work.

If you have a beloved pan that doesn't work, you can just buy a heat diffuser to go between the cooktop and the pan and that will work on anything.

Show threadCarnildo
@JoshuaHolland @JanisKay Unfortunately, "pure aluminum", "all-copper", "glass", and "some stainless" describes all the cookware in my kitchen except two of the baking sheets. An induction cooktop isn't happening unless there's a subsidy for replacing the cookware as well.
Jan 14, 2023 at 8:30pmWeb