Induction Stoves

Dollars & Sense

• Induction stoves are 85% efficient, compared to a standard electric stove at 70% efficiency. You’ll lower your electric bill by using less energy.
• Since induction stoves emit less radiant heat than gas or standard electric stoves, you can keep your kitchen cooler in the summer and lower your air conditioning bill.
• Find affordable options to try out induction cooking before you buy a new stove. Consider plug-in countertop models or ask if your family or friends use induction.

Benefits & Considerations

• Performance: Induction stoves can boil water in 2 to 3 minutes and heat your pans almost instantly.
• Control: Induction cooktops allow you to heat more precisely — reducing the risk of over or under cooking.
• Convenience: With no coils, burners, or grates, these stoves cool down immediately and are easy to clean.
• Safer: With induction stoves, the pan gets hot but the cook surface does not, helping you reduce burn risks while cooking.
• Air Quality: Induction stoves don’t require combustion of fossil fuels, eliminating carbon monoxide and other harmful chemicals from your kitchen.

Questions for Your Contractor

• What type of induction stove do you recommend for my home?
• Is it the installing contractor's responsibility to make sure the gas line is disconnected and fully capped?
• Will I be able to shut off my gas service once the induction stove installation is complete?
• What ideas do you have for a modular kitchen design to help me optimize my space?
• Does my electricity service need to be upgraded?
• What warranty or guarantee do you provide for the equipment?
• Can you please provide references?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do induction stoves work?

Induction technology uses magnetic currents to directly heat your pots and pans, instead of the cooktop. Because this technology is so powerful and efficient, an induction stove can heat your pots and pans almost instantly.

What pots and pans are compatible with induction stoves?

Most pots and pans sold today are induction compatible including some stainless, blue, and carbon steel, as well as cast iron, enamel, or ceramic-coated iron. Pro tip: if a magnet sticks to the bottom of your pot, it will work with an induction cooktop!

What types of induction stoves are available?

Induction is available in three different options.

• Ranges: An all-in-one cooktop and oven combo, with an induction cooktop and a convection oven.
• Cooktop: Typically installed in a countertop with hardwired electrical and are not attached to the oven. These are great for homes that have separate ovens, like wall ovens.
• Portable Units: Portable units that sit on a flat surface and plug into any standard wall outlet. There are a variety of sizes available.

How are induction stoves better for the health, safety, and comfort of my home?

Gas cooktops are combustion appliances and can be a major source of indoor air pollution — leaking harmful chemicals like methane and carbon monoxide into your home even when they are turned off. Because there is no burner or flames with induction stoves, pets and children won’t accidentally turn on a dangerous surface or get burned.