I’ve been wanting a gas stove, but I’m settling for changing from an electric to an induction oven instead. With my house, gas isn’t an option. However, I ran across an induction oven and realized that others must be missing out on this golden realization as well. So, if you’re unfamiliar with an induction oven, you’ll want to keep reading to learn all about it. Plus, you’ll learn how to make the switch if desired. Here are my thoughts on changing from an Electric Stove to an Induction.
Changing from an Electric Stove to an Induction
What is an Induction Oven?
An induction oven uses an electromagnetic technique for heat. It technically uses electricity for this technique, but in a much more energy efficient way than a traditional electric stove. Induction ovens don’t use coils or open flames, they use magnetic fields that heat up quickly and cool down quickly. This makes them more efficient in heat management and much safer for use in general, but especially where pets and kids are concerned.
The only issue you might run into is needing to have specific pots and pans to go with the oven. This specific cookware is called “conductive cookware.” Specific metals within the pans work better than others, such as iron. The manual for your stove will be able to offer the best suggestions where this is concerned.
FAQs About Induction Ovens
- No change – If you already have an electric stove, you won’t have to make any changes where the energy source is concerned. This is because, as mentioned, an induction oven utilizes electricity as its energy source. However, it uses far less and relies on it far less than a traditional electric oven. So, that’s a big perk and saves a few steps, where is, swapping out for gas takes a lot of changes.
- Flat top only – You’ll have to get used to always using a flat top since all induction cooktops and ranges utilize this. It’s an important aspect to the way the heat is provided.
- They’re pricey – It’s not as easy to find induction options, especially when walking into a store such as Lowes. When you finally find them, they will be a lot pricier than your usual oven and cooktop options. No worries, the prices are still doable, you just won’t have any cheap options to choose from.
- It’s hard to know when they’re on – When using an induction oven, there will be no visual indicators that it’s heated and ready to go. Gas and electric ovens all glow orange or blue to let you know they’re ready to cook. However, unless you buy an induction oven that specifically states it includes visual indicators, you won’t have any. I’m not bothered by this, but it may be useful to some.
- It stops heating without pans – As soon as you remove the pot or pan from the stove top, the heating stops. This is because the induction oven uses the pan itself to help produce heat.
I’m pretty excited for this switch in my kitchen! Changing from an electric to an induction oven might not be the right option for everyone, but it’s definitely one of the neatest and most energy-efficient options on the market today.
The induction that I am looking at is the cafe induction.
I love the double oven options and the knobs for this. Here is a bonus tip join the induction group on Facebook it has a world of knowledge if you are looking to switch over. Just put in induction group and it should pop up.
If you have an induction tell me the brand that you have and what you love about it.
23 Comments
Kenya G. Johnson
March 12, 2021 at 6:57 pmI’ve had one for years and didn’t know all of what you shared. It’s different when something is already in place when you move in, then you just wing it without learning about it. So it’s been replaced since then and again I didn’t really read any instructions. The oven part was different so I referred to the manual on that. I really love the self cleaning mode in the oven. The is prep work involved and you still have to clean the racks yourself which is just as much work. It’s true about using particular pans. I was really careful in the beginning but once it was scratch I wasn’t so careful anymore. So the front burners have those worn spots and it’s from the wrong type of pan dragging on it. You can’t really good and leave a pot alone. So if/when you ever by a wok make sure it can be used on an induction stovetop. That’s the main pan that has worn my surface and it was a cheap ole wok but I like it. It’s what I make fried rice in. At the end of the day though, when everything is clean it still looks nice – loved and used. I’m getting ready to click over the cafe induction because I’m not familiar. I have a Samsung. I would choose differently next time because it needed service several times while it was under warranty for the fans on the inside of the oven. Knock on wood, there hasn’t been any other issues.
Kathy
March 13, 2021 at 1:47 amMy husband and I have talked about this. We both really want to get an induction oven. I think it would be great to have.
Celebrate Woman Today
March 13, 2021 at 1:57 amI have not seen any good induction ovens that I could make a switch to. I had a hybrid one, but it’s still not 100% induction.
Ladena
March 13, 2021 at 3:24 amI currently have a gas stove but an induction oven sounds like a really good option. I like that they stop heating if you remove the pan! So smart.
Monica Simpson
March 13, 2021 at 4:00 amI would love this simply because it shuts off after the pot has been removed. I’m known to forget burners are on!
Ryan Escat
March 13, 2021 at 8:02 amThanks for explaining the difference. My wife would love to know more about ovens. She’ll love this article.
Catalina
March 13, 2021 at 10:13 amI was wondering about the differences between these two stoves. I understand that the induction one is more modern but I am afraid it won’t be so efficient like the old electric one. Thanks for your tips!
Anne Marie
March 13, 2021 at 7:39 pmI like that it stops heating immediately. This is a worry I have with children and electric stoves, because even when the “red glow” is gone it’s still hot for a long time.
Zena's Suitcase
March 15, 2021 at 1:57 pmI’d love to get an induction stove. We are planning on getting a new kitchen so fingers crossed our budget will allow
Amber Myers
March 15, 2021 at 6:13 pmI’ll be honest, this is the first time I’ve heard of an induction oven. I’ll have to look into it since we currently have an electric stove.
Tara Pittman
March 15, 2021 at 8:02 pmThis sounds like an amazing stove. I am glad that it works for you better than electric.
Heather
March 15, 2021 at 8:46 pmI would love to get an induction stove! Hopefully when we move into our new house we can.
Tasheena
March 15, 2021 at 9:24 pmI don’t own an induction oven however it looks really amazing to have. I have to look into getting one.
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
March 15, 2021 at 9:37 pmWe did this a little while back. It took time to get used to but I’m, happy with mine now.
Lori Bosworth
March 15, 2021 at 10:18 pmI didn’t know much about induction ovens. I can see they would be great for reducing your electricity bill!
Marysa
March 16, 2021 at 1:36 amSo interesting to learn about this kind of cooktop. We have only ever had gas and it would be neat to consider this when we redo our kitchen.
Gracelene Dela Cruz
March 16, 2021 at 4:25 amI haven’t tried using a induction oven, but I also think it’s safer.
Chef Dennis
March 16, 2021 at 9:19 amI am thinking of trying to use induction, too! I’ve heard a lot of reviews regarding this. Thank you for sharing your thought.
Crystal Carder
March 16, 2021 at 11:50 amThanks for this informative post. I really had no idea what an induction oven was, but they sound amazing!
Lynndee
March 16, 2021 at 2:37 pmI’m currently using an electric stove. I will have to look into an induction oven. Sounds great!
Monica Y
March 16, 2021 at 3:05 pmWe will be renovating our kitchen and I think this is the route we want to go, with an induction oven and stove
Swathi
March 17, 2021 at 6:04 amI like induction for looks, however it is not sutiable for my style of cooking. I like gas . This induction adds beauty to kitchen.
rika
March 18, 2021 at 1:01 amI love the Induction oven. I’d love to have one in the future, it looks great so stylish too!