Induction ranges and cooktops have been exploding in popularity in recent years, and that trend isn’t going anywhere. It’s not hard to see why: Through rigorous testing, we’ve found that induction is actually superior to gas and electric cooking in many ways.
Induction typically heats much faster than gas or electric, taking as little as half the time to boil water in some of our tests. It also performs much better than traditional electric when it comes to precise temperature control, for tasks like melting, simmering, and searing.
Plus, induction cooktops never get hot to the touch (it works with electromagnetic energy—yay, science!), making them a safer choice around kids and an easier match for routine cleaning.
Luckily, as induction becomes more of a common household option in the United States, investing in an induction range doesn’t have to mean opting for a high-end appliance (although, there are plenty of those options, like this Bosch induction range too).
More affordable induction ranges—like the Frigidaire Gallery FGIH3047VF—have impressed us with all the excellence of induction without the hefty price tag.
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Alternatively, you could get your feet wet with a portable induction burner, which can help you get comfortable with induction cooking before having to undergo any major installations.
