POLL: Gas or induction hob?
So let's do this, which one do you prefer for your kitchen - gas or induction hob?
(As someone who grew up with a sad electric hob, I give both thumbs up!)
Kommentare (52)
Razina Bargit
vor 9 JahrenI learned to cook and grew up using a gas hob. I recently started using an induction job and can't believe how much bad press they get for being slow.
They're a dream to clean and much safer, and not at all slow.
Am I too spoilt to ask for both in my future kitchen?Barbara Craig
vor 9 JahrenIn an ideal world where I don't have to do any cleaning - both. Gas superior for frying/sealing meat, but then the cleaning :(Sarah Dixon
vor 9 JahrenWe have always been avid fans of gas but chose to put an induction hob in when we had a new kitchen back in June- and we would never now go back to gas...
You have all the benefits of cooking on gas with the added benefits of far more control, the very quick "cold to boil" features and the cleaning is very easy. All our friends and family who have been round and used it have commented on how brilliant it is.Luisa Rollenhagen
vor 9 JahrenI prefer gas, because I feel it's easier to control the heat level for searing, simmering, etc!Jessop and Cook Architects
vor 9 JahrenInduction hobs are great for cleaning and ever day use, but the magnetic fields they use have the potential to interfere with medical implants such as pacemakers and insulin pumps.
Something which should be considered before buying if you or your family and friends have one fitted. Its worth checking the manufacturers guidance before buying.jacksplash
vor 9 JahrenJust put in induction hob in the last few months and find it great. I had gas many years ago and also found it good,so maybe a vote for both!Hale and Murray Ltd
vor 9 JahrenIf you buy the right induction hob, it is quicker and had more control than gas. You can melt chocolate in a saucepan if you so wished. They are cleaner and safer to use.
Yes they have magnetic fields but so do sliding doors into most shops. It pays to check with the manufacturer of the hob and also your consultant, but I have sold induction hobs to customers with pacemakers.
Saucepans have come down in price, some manufacturers offer a free set when you purchase their hob. You can also buy pressure cookers, griddle plates, roasting tins, etc to use on them now.
I had one until I moved house and for the time being I have to put up with a slow, labour intensive gas hob!!standroid
vor 9 JahrenGas hobs look dated now and are a pain to clean. Induction is cheaper to run. Good excuse to bin horrible old pans and have some new ones. No brainer.Julie Sheldon
vor 9 JahrenIt may be me,but I prefer the taste of the food from a gas hob. I do prefer the induction for cleaning purposes though and how quick everything heats up.pavinia
vor 9 JahrenI don't trust inductions - they don't feel real. I like to be able to see the flame and quickly adjust it when I need to.User
vor 9 JahrenZuletzt geändert: vor 9 JahrenI agree with Pavinia - I need to see the flame to believe it! Though the easy cleaning of induction hobs is very tempting...Sam Hill
vor 9 JahrenInduction is not very responsive. Also if you have gas pans (curved on the bottom) they don't work on induction.
With gas, either curved of flat bottoms work.
But gas is harder to clean.Average Jo
vor 9 JahrenThe gas flame is so intuitive. I do like that. And it's a small, strange point but I have a bit of a thing about cutting down on the number of shiny black void surfaces in my home.oirishgal
vor 9 JahrenWe chose induction because the gas company wanted to charge us a fortune for piping gas into our home. We love induction. Also, we only have one bill ( electricity), as opposed to gas and electricity.Anthony Edwards Kitchens
vor 9 JahrenWe have had positive feedback from our customer. We always advise pay close attention when first using an induction hob, they come to heat fast, much faster than gas !Anthony Edwards Kitchens
vor 9 Jahrenother points are they are energy efficient, have a discreet look, and they don't get left on. But as hinted at above we have had customers burning things in the first couple of weeks.teenytinyhouse
vor 9 JahrenMy BF has a gas hob, and swears by it. But cleaning it is an absolute nightmare and takes the best part of an hour to do properly! I have an induction hob. Just as reactive, sleeker looking, cools instantly and with a quick wipe of the microfibre cloth, it's sparkling clean in seconds! It's a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned!
Only pain is that I had to chuck and buy pans, as they need to be magnetic. Did raise a chuckle in the shop, though (in the days before they were clearly labelled) as I was wandering about tapping a fridge magnet to all the saucepans!macmuser
vor 9 JahrenInduction slow? Rubbish, just like the induction hob that you used to judge them slow. Far more controllable than gas from a huge amount of power to boil water quicker than a kettle, down to a tiny trickle for leaving stocks on all day. When I make jam I know what 'number' to leave the induction hob on so I can walk away and do something else for 15 minutes while the jam reaches the setting point and doesn't burn the bottom of the pan or boil over. Try that with gas.Homejoy
vor 9 JahrenIf you prefer your gas hob but have trouble cleaning it, these tips might help:
- Soak removable parts overnight to make them easier to clean the next day
- Use a Magic Eraser to remove dried spills
- Use a stainless steel scouring pad or scrubbing brush to remove burnt-on food (unless your hob surface is easily damaged, in which case avoid abrasive tools)Aflux Designs
vor 9 JahrenI would say it depends on the user. I don't cook much, but my clients prefer gas hobs. more flexibility, and there are simply more pans available. However some people prefer aesthetic to function, and they prefer the flat, clean minimalistic look that induction gives you (and yes easier to clean). However, also note the induction pans are expensive!!! Given all this, if I was refurbishing my own place, I would play safe and go for gasAflux Designs
vor 9 Jahrenapologies - noted that the picture has no hob, but a sink! (equally valuable in a kitchen I might add!)macmuser
vor 9 JahrenAflux, why do you say induction pans are expensive? Apart from the trashy, very cheap pans, nearly all are induction-friendly nowadays. Ikea do a range of own brand pans, as do Robert Dyas. Meanwhile on Amazon I see a set of 5 Tefal induction-safe pans for £36. Personally I like Circulon brand because they are excellent quality and their life-time guarantee is honoured by the manufacturer.pilarj
vor 9 JahrenAfter years of gas hob (Smeg) we now have an induction hob and I LOVE it. So much better then gas, more sensitive/reactive, easier to regulate, safer, so many more options linking timing to the hobs; and yes so much safer & easier to clean. Yes I did have to replace a few pans but I would never go back to gas now!Susie
vor 9 JahrenI like my induction hob for all the reasons mentioned above, but find it frustrating that you cannot tilt a frying pan(you need to maintain contact with the cooking surface) when cooking an egg to keep it in a small area, or to baste it with hot fat. The ease of cleaning more than compensates for this though. One other point I feel the heat is more concentrated on the base of the pan (gas spreads up the sides of the pan) and I have had a few burnt batches of marmalade.macmuser
vor 9 JahrenWhen I make marmalade I keep it on maximum (not boost) stirring all the time, until the setting temperature is reached, then turn it to 70 or 80% to reduce the liquid if there is too much. That's the point I can walk away and know it won't burn. I've had two induction hobs and both were the same for cooking although I have to say the lower cost Zanussi had more scratch-resistant glass and better controls than the expensive Bosch I bought recently.Winchester Kitchens
vor 9 JahrenInduction hobs are certainly the way forward! Approximately 80% of our clients now choose this way of cooking. Instant control, easy to clean and looks sleek in any kitchen. This new Miele model even incorporates a wok solution.philip mills
vor 8 JahrenWas not sure about induction before but now wouldn't be without it just brilliant so responsive you can watch the boiling water go to simmer. One wipe and it's clean were as with gas you've all the pan supports and burners to cleanUser
vor 8 JahrenWho couldn't love gas on a lovely range like this? Cooking is an art and "live fire" is essential to the human soul.
Adaliza
vor 8 JahrenI've just found my comment from February 2015 - I voted for gas. Then late last summer I found myself passing a John Lewis of Hungerford showroom and an ex-display kitchen quite literally flew out of the door, shook me by the shoulders and shouted 'BUY ME, BUY ME'! So I listened and I did! The kitchen came with a Neff induction hob so I thought I'd give it a go - with deep scepticism. Within one meal, cooked by induction I was converted! It's a breeze - so incredibly sensitive. Much more sensitive than gas - and FAST. I love it and would never have considered it as an option for me, having loved gas hobs forever. My vote's now changed - induction hob for me!
Jonathan
vor 8 JahrenI have an induction hob. It is useful as it is an additional flat surface in the kitchen but I just don't believe it is as fast as gas and frankly I don't like it as much.
However the more we use fossil fuels the faster they will run out so we may all have to have induction in 40 years time.Dajon Interiors Ltd
vor 7 JahrenInduction hobs outselling gas hobs 10 to 1.
Clients love the flat surface, easy to clean and look nicer.
McEvoy & Rowley
vor 7 JahrenWe've seen a big increase in sales of induction hobs, very popular with our customer base. They're easy to clean, super responsive and their sleek look is a big selling point too.
Mr T
vor 7 JahrenDo you still use gas for lighting and running your fridge? Are your kitchen floors still hard-packed dirt, with wattle and daub walls? The reason they aren't is because things have moved on and far better options are available. Until you actually use an induction hob you will never realise how silly it sounds to say gas is more controllable. The only thing gas has going for it is that the hobs are cheap. Otherwise they are wasteful of heat, expensive to run, dirty and lack the controllability of even the lowest cost induction hob.
Daisy England
vor 7 JahrenInduction without a doubt. On my second. I'd never ever go back to a dirty gas hob.Pamela Langbridge Curtains and Upholstery
vor 7 JahrenJust had my kitchen redone and love the induction hob. It heats up and cools down so quickly. I do love my Aga though. Never had gas. The pain is having to buy pots and pans suitable for induction
Mr T
vor 7 JahrenInduction-safe pots and pans are low cost and available from Ikea, Dyas, Aldi and Lidl. On Amazon you can buy a complete set for £35. My preference is for Meyer's Circulon which seem expensive (good discounts available on the Web) but they come with a lifetime guarantee that Meyer honour if you send a photo of the pot and damage. Which is only, in my experience, the gradual loss of non-stickiness over 10 or 15 years.
teenytinyhouse
vor 7 JahrenWinchester Kitchens you have made my day, I didn't know you could get an induction wok solution! Happy days, there goes my partner's final objection to induction, lol.
Langtry Fitted Furniture
vor 7 JahrenInduction for sure......Speedy Like Gas, Controllable like gas but a LOT easier to clean as opposed to a Gas Hob!
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Vor 4 MonatenI love gas, it gives you great control, my food is so much better, less burning, better crusts on steaks... and gas and copper are increadibly fast to repond for delicate sauces - something the induction pots and pans I have used so far just can't match. Add to that, gas works when there is no electricity - a problem where I live - and is incredibly inexpensive compared to electricity. I grew up using gas, and I was soooo jealous of all my friends who had electric, until I finally got electric in my first home. it was TERRIBLE! Jealousy gone, I spent 15 years in agony in the kitchen until I could aford to go back to gas. Now, with induction, it is faster to respond than electricity, but it still requires electricity, and I'm still dealing with the learning curve. It is easier to do a wipedown from simple, non-technical cooking, but you have to be very careful, as the glass tops scratch, and are fragile and much of my beautiful cookware is useless - my heavy cast iron scratches, and can easily shatter an induction top and my lovely copper cookware doesn't work on induction. So, I vote for both. A couple of induction burners for what it does best, and using my multiply stainless steel, and for quick cleanup and gas where it excels.
Jonathan
Vor 4 MonatenI have just seen my comment from 2016. I would never go back to gas now. The idea of burning a fuel in the air you breath seems so counterintuitive. And I much prefer the look of a flat induction hob.
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