Watch THIS Before You Switch to Induction

Be sure to check out our previous videos on what induction is and its pros and cons:

Induction cooking technology is becoming more popular by the day for its safety and efficiency. If you've evaluated the pros and cons, and have decided you'd like to switch, this video will help you navigate that process as Tyler explains everything you need to know before purchasing an induction appliance.

0:00 - Intro
0:41 - The Benefits of Induction
1:51 - Budget
3:34 - Power Supply
4:08 - Smart Technology
4:42 - Style
5:29 - Outro

[BoulevardHome]

Would you consider switching to an induction stove? Let us know why in a comment below!

[theorgelmeisterakathesoapm]

Pros DEFINITELY outweigh the cons. I love mine.

[flipsolo]

Had an induction stove for the first time! What a revelation! Not going back.

[amyw]

Thank you for covering several different options here from a large 4 element induction range to single portable induction burner! Going from electric or gas to induction means a huge shift in efficiency. It is not a 1 to 1 replacement. A two burner induction is likely sufficient for most households replacing a four burner gas or electric range. I find it more natural to cook in series on induction, so that I never felt the need to use more than one induction element even when cooking for many people. With gas I tended to use 2 burners and with induction my preference was reduced to one burner.
A single portable induction burner works great for me. I was quite happy to eliminate my huge gas range for something that could easily fit in a kitchen drawer! At around $100 for a decent portable unit - it is hard to go wrong. Some of the cheaper $40 portable units may have a smaller induction element. I would just recommend ensuring your portable induction has a pot sized induction element - this may be standard now - I bought mine over 10 years ago.

[MiguelDomingues-iz]

New? Induction can be anything but new it's not. I'm using induction for the last 17 years. Easier to clean and no issue what so ever.

[sifta]

Have had an induction cooktop for about ten years. It was *way* better than the electric it replaced, and had to get rid of some pans up front. But after getting some better zwilling pans it became a lot better .

[clarenced.]

From my experience the biggest drawback of induction cooktops is the sheer complexity of the electronics required to operate the elements and the cost to troubleshoot and repair those electronics should something go haywire. You might find a good slide in induction oven for $2000 but if anything goes wrong with an element expect to pay $700 for a technician to repair the unit. That is assuming you can actually find a tech truly qualified to troubleshoot complex electronic systems. Most techs I have run across are simply part changers. The first thing they go after is replacing the main control board and if that doesn’t work they will continue to replace parts until they find the issue. Sounds like an expensive way to repair an appliance you bet it is. Case in point Samsung induction ranges have a known fault on poor solder joints. Samsung has known about this for a very long time but continues to to deny any knowledge of this fault when you question them and will accept no responsibly. But the failing solder joints are not located on the main control board so replacing that board does not fix the problem but does set your bank account back. Induction is amazing technology when it works and a nightmare when it doesn’t. Keeping appliances simple mean reliability do you really need wifi connectivity so your oven can tell your cell phone that your oven has reached temperature? Is the ability to boil water in sixty seconds really worth the trade off ? Only you can decide that one based on your needs and budget. And there is nothing stopping you from buying a traditional range and a portable induction cooktop for that times that you just need that water boiled in sixty seconds.

[markaustin]

I'm willing to try induction but being visually impaired, and in general, touch controls for a cooktop are stupid. What takes a second with gas, takes a magnifying glass, then finding the burner control on a black low contrast surface, then press press press press

[daddio]

I got a portable dual burner cook top. I use solar power and cooking with free electricity appeals to me. Unlike my gas stove it doesn't heat up the kitchen, I am not using up my LP gas supply, water boils in a minute. The technology is improving but full sized induction ranges are not there yet.

[mak]

In Greece 30" ranges cost around 400 Euros. Why the discrepancy?

[chumark]

Some people mention that induction might warp pots/pans if you put say a bigger pan on a smaller "circle, " is that true?

[MrsLucky]

What can I safely put on top of the hobs to cook on so I don't scratch my stove?

[margaretdorris]

We replaced our electric stove top with an induction stove top by GE. We have had nothing but issues with it. While cooking, it will just suddenly shut off ALL burners and will not turn back on for a few minutes. Another issue is even after cooking on the stove top for over 10 minutes, the stove top will suddenly not recognize the pot it was cooking and shut off. We were told by the GE technician that the problem was caused by radio waves. Why would a WiFi enabled induction stove top be negatively impacted by radio waves? Are all induction stove tops like that? Are Bosch and Thermador different?

[diegovasquez]

You have to wonder if the high levels of EMF radiation, induction cooktops produce will later down the line be found to cause cancer or health issues.

[BlowitAllUp]

Induction ranges will always be inferior until they standardize the control boards for when they break down.

[toycarpgmr]

I would not switch to induction. My gas stove works without electricity

[jimhendrix]

The biggest ISSUE I've seen... NO ONE WORKS ON THEM.... Because there's much electronics in it, they're VERY susceptible to fucking up... 1 .03$ capacitor can shut shit down!!! BIG PROBLEM IN MY OPINION!! Beyond that though, is better than the rest lol... I'd compare these to and electric vehicle, it's better at pretty much everything, but it's issues will hold it back!!!

[Fluterra]

Gas “fumes” is such a WOKE and stupid concept.

[Xingqiwu]

Induction ranges emit extremely HIGH levels of EMF radiation! Can you be sure they do not lead to leukemia or other types of cancer? Answer: NO!