Gas Hob versus Induction Hob

There was a gas hob in our house when we first bought it and we both hated it. Not only had it not been cleaned very well by the previous owners but the extraction hood was far too low to meet with the legal criteria - we learnt this from the gas engineer who serviced the boiler on the first day.

Gas hob was removed and an induction hob installed and we both think it is great and we did have to buy new pans as all ours were multi-functional - there's a serious of images embossed in the base of most pans showing where they can be used.

I've always had gas hobs, but when I experienced the induction hobs in my sons' kitchens, I could see the advantages. So when I planned the new flat, I stipulated that it had to be an induction hob and I'm very happy with it. Fill a pan with water, turn my back and it's boiling. I needed new pans anyway, though my relatively new pressure cooker is suitable for induction.

We have an induction hob and love it. However, about three years ago I had a pacemaker fitted so DH does all the cooking now! ( Don’t tell him about your DH, Whitewavemark2!

I have an induction hob and love it. If you go for one . Make sure it has crosses not circles. Crosses means you can put any size pan on each one. But if you have circles you can only use a pan which is the same size as the circle.

On my crosses I can use a milk pan up to a preserving pan on any of the 4 .

I have cooked with gas all my life (though I do have an electric oven). Tried an induction hob when in a holiday let - sorry, but I still prefer gas! Maybe a week trying to get used to the induction hob wasn't enough?

Induction definitely. I think the pans have to be magnetic otherwise they won't work.

Love my induction hob - but do make sure you get a good one. Most pans these days can be used on induction hobs, though you may have to hamd on some old ones.
Safety point - cooking with grandchildren is so much safer!

Gas hob and Electric oven would be my choice, unfortunately, I moved into a house with an AGA so had to have an induction hob and electric oven fitted for summer months as there is no gas in the village.
DD still has a gas hob and I like the super quick response. Maybe I need a new Hob? We did have a new one a few years ago When DH slipped while cleaning the Aga and smashed the hob right across with the pressure of his knee.

Induction all the way. I had my first induction hob about 15 years ago, after using gas for most of my life. I was an instant convert! I was happy to have an excuse to buy new pans! There are many choices of pan now and not all of them are pricey.

No one has mentioned that an induction hob does not get hot but stays cool. This is a consideration for young children or the elderly.

I’ve got an Everhot, which is like an Aga, but it’s electric and has two induction hobs as well as the hot plates. It keeps the house warm, and is cheap to run as it has an economy setting. I absolutely love it. I just switch it on at the mains in the summer to use the induction hobs, and use an air fryer as the oven, so I don’t have to have two big cookers.

I had a gas cooker with an electric oven up to a couple of years ago, now have an induction hob/double electric oven and it’s brilliant. Every bit as responsive as a gas one but infinitely easier to keep clean!
I did need new pans but my DD was happy to take the unsuitable ones.

I love cooking with gas and reluctingly moved to a dual fuel cooker when I last got one because that was all that was available.

My next cooker will be all elelctric. Induction hob and all, entirely for environmental reasons. I cannot see how one can justify buying anything else.

I am obviously odd, as I had an induction hob and when we remodelled the kitchen decided on a duel fuel range, electric ovens and grill with gas hobs.

Induction cooking is mich quicker than gas.
Yes, safety is so much better, no open flame, no hot surfaces (as with Ceramic), What is there not to love.

It is very quick, I put a saucepan , say with potatoes, on the hob, and before I can turn round it is boiling. Everything cooks quicker and that, along with the air fryer taking so much less time than big oven, means that meals are cooked so much quicker. Uses less time and less fuel.

DiamondLily

When my DH had his pacemaker fitted, they told him to steer clear of being too near induction jobs.

www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/ask-the-experts/induction-hobs-and-pacemakers

Yes, I’m aware that really that is the advice, but I have a DH who makes a huge fuss about a twinge in his back but heart attacks, pacemakers, stents etc - he totally takes in his stride. So puff to induction Hobbs😄

Whiff

I have an induction hob and love it. If you go for one . Make sure it has crosses not circles. Crosses means you can put any size pan on each one. But if you have circles you can only use a pan which is the same size as the circle.

On my crosses I can use a milk pan up to a preserving pan on any of the 4 .

My AEG hob is as Whiff describes.
It also has a bridging function between the left hand front and rear rings, and the right hand front and rear rings.
I find this very useful if I'm cooking in a particularly big pan, eg a large sautée pan or a roasting dish, as I can link the two rings each side together on the controls.

Thank you to everyone who replied to my post regarding gas versus induction hobs. Your comments were a resounding yes for induction which has helped me to make my mind up. Now I have to make the decision on colour and make of Range!

Nandalot

We have an induction hob and love it. However, about three years ago I had a pacemaker fitted so DH does all the cooking now! ( Don’t tell him about your DH, Whitewavemark2!

It was that posted that. I was going to get one, as my old electric one was breathing it's last.

But, the heart department mentioned it, and then explained the possible risks, so I didn't.

Just in case....😉

Whitewavemark2

DiamondLily

When my DH had his pacemaker fitted, they told him to steer clear of being too near induction jobs.

www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/ask-the-experts/induction-hobs-and-pacemakers

Yes, I’m aware that really that is the advice, but I have a DH who makes a huge fuss about a twinge in his back but heart attacks, pacemakers, stents etc - he totally takes in his stride. So puff to induction Hobbs😄

Oh right.

Well, my late DH would have been paranoid about it, but I thought I'd better not lol

shop.smeguk.com/range-cookers/electric-cookers/tr93ip2-90cm-victoria-electric-range-cooker-cream/

We have this one waiting to be installed. Hope we made a good choice.

Sago

Gas hob and electric oven for me.
I have a Lacanche range and love it, it’s a real workhorse.

Same here
I’ve used induction hobs in holiday homes but much prefer gas

We had a ceramic hob for years, but when our kitchen was remodelled we opted for an induction hob. The latter is quicker. I understand the enthusiasm of gas devotees, but from the cleaning point of view, I would not go back to a gas hob. The only drawback was having to give up all my lovely saucepans and replacing them with appropriate ones

Just bumping this up for Vintagegirl

When we added space/conservatory along the back of our home we changed our kitchen size and added islands. One island has a small induction hob with crosses and lines - big pots in use often.

My husband needed a Smeg cooker, dual fuel, 6 gas. Much like the one Kittylester shows, except gas hob, electric ovens.

Best of all worlds, space for 2 cooks.