Gas or Induction Stove?
I’m redoing my kitchen (currently has an older electric stove on a 30 amp breaker) and am looking at appliances for the upgrade. I’ve been debating between induction and gas, and I’m wondering if people here could give their feedback and advice to help me decide! I’m sure it’s a divisive question ha but I’m struggling and could really do with some help!
I do have some circumstances that might weigh on things.
I have 100A service to the house with an old, full panel and either a new electric or induction would likely require an upgrade to the circuit to 40A (from 30A) and possibly require an upgrade of service to 200A (I don’t have much but I am cautious about a dryer, AC, fridge and stove all on at once, not sure if this matters, I have LED everywhere and gas furnace/heater, have been told likely okay though pushing it a bit). While this might be required anyways when electric cars become the standard, it’s pretty steep to potentially upgrade the service, panel and run a new circuit to the kitchen.
Obviously if I went gas I’d avoid the electric upgrade for now.
I do however have a small kid (and considering more), and gas worries me from a safety perspective. Kids like to play with knobs and gas turned on seems dangerous, both from fumes and fire. Induction isn’t as dangerous given the element doesn’t heat up on its own and there is no exhaust. Child locks require diligence and there are of course risks while the appliance is in use.
Im also somewhat worried from an overall health perspective, and some research indicates that gas can cause meaningful indoor air pollution. Powerful venting is a must and it’s still perhaps an issue.
For cooking performance, I don’t know. Induction is likely the fastest at boiling water, and heats up the kitchen less given all the energy goes into the pan. Gas is celebrated by a lot of experienced chefs. Induction if you’re unlucky can cause some buzzing, though it seems unpredictable and depends on the stove, pans and wiring. Electric ovens seem a bit better-liked than gas. Gas is a pain to clean and induction is easy. I’ve read that induction seems less reliable as a technology than gas. I’d probably buy new pans for induction, but likely would buy new ones regardless. Aesthetically it’s subjective, gas is more dramatic and induction a bit more sleek/modern. Induction is neat from a gadget perspective.
What do you think?
I do have some circumstances that might weigh on things.
I have 100A service to the house with an old, full panel and either a new electric or induction would likely require an upgrade to the circuit to 40A (from 30A) and possibly require an upgrade of service to 200A (I don’t have much but I am cautious about a dryer, AC, fridge and stove all on at once, not sure if this matters, I have LED everywhere and gas furnace/heater, have been told likely okay though pushing it a bit). While this might be required anyways when electric cars become the standard, it’s pretty steep to potentially upgrade the service, panel and run a new circuit to the kitchen.
Obviously if I went gas I’d avoid the electric upgrade for now.
I do however have a small kid (and considering more), and gas worries me from a safety perspective. Kids like to play with knobs and gas turned on seems dangerous, both from fumes and fire. Induction isn’t as dangerous given the element doesn’t heat up on its own and there is no exhaust. Child locks require diligence and there are of course risks while the appliance is in use.
Im also somewhat worried from an overall health perspective, and some research indicates that gas can cause meaningful indoor air pollution. Powerful venting is a must and it’s still perhaps an issue.
For cooking performance, I don’t know. Induction is likely the fastest at boiling water, and heats up the kitchen less given all the energy goes into the pan. Gas is celebrated by a lot of experienced chefs. Induction if you’re unlucky can cause some buzzing, though it seems unpredictable and depends on the stove, pans and wiring. Electric ovens seem a bit better-liked than gas. Gas is a pain to clean and induction is easy. I’ve read that induction seems less reliable as a technology than gas. I’d probably buy new pans for induction, but likely would buy new ones regardless. Aesthetically it’s subjective, gas is more dramatic and induction a bit more sleek/modern. Induction is neat from a gadget perspective.
What do you think?
Your point is valid however.