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 threadStacey CampbellJan 14, 2023
@JanisKay @JoshuaHolland The cookware must be magnetic (grab a fridge magnet and check), and have a flat bottom.
Show threadPamela EhnJan 14, 2023
@stacey_campbell @JanisKay @JoshuaHolland I had no idea that induction ranges required specific cookware!
Show threadStacey CampbellJan 14, 2023
@cadenza @JanisKay @JoshuaHolland Yes. Unfortunately my favorite non-stick pan (10 years and going strong) was aluminum, so I had to track down a new one that works with my portable induction stove.
Show threadPamela EhnJan 14, 2023
@stacey_campbell @JanisKay @JoshuaHolland so how does iron work. I’d hate to give up my iron skillet.
Show threadUlrikeJan 15, 2023
@cadenza @stacey_campbell @JanisKay @JoshuaHolland
I just looked into this for a family member who is remodeling. Some people are concerned about scratching their new, fancy cooktop, but you can put a paper towel between the iron and the glass, and it won't burn.
Show threadJanis
@ulidig even on the electric flat glass surface it's a no no. I've done it for decades without a scratch though. Ya just don't move iron skillet back and forth and all is good. Now I do have to use occasionally a Mr. Clean eraser to remove the seasoning that sticks to the surface but it's so slight and comes up easily ...but I'm a clean freak :) @cadenza @stacey_campbell @JoshuaHolland
Jan 15, 2023 at 4:49pmWeb