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 threadJoshua HollandJan 14, 2023
@cadenza @stacey_campbell @JanisKay They don't! There are a handful of pans that require a diffuser to work but most of the pans in your cabinet are magnetic.
Show threadStacey CampbellJan 14, 2023

@JoshuaHolland @cadenza @JanisKay My collection was about 50/50. Only one pan needed to be replaced outright though.

I have a portable induction cooktop (USD110) set up next to the gas stove, and very rarely turn on the gas stove these days.

Show threaddragonfrog
@stacey_campbell @JoshuaHolland @cadenza @JanisKay we were lucky that it was the cheap cookware that didn't work (a set of regular pots with lids), and the expensive bits (cast iron pans, really big stew pot, pressure cooker) that did.
Jan 15, 2023 at 5:59pmWeb