Dec
31
2008
Electric or Gas Cook Tops
Which type of stove do you prefer to cook on? Gas or electric – that is the main question. Many of the popular cooking shows today have persuaded viewers that nothing beats cooking with a gas stove top. However, some people still prefer the easy convenience of the electric cook top.
The biggest advantage of a gas cook top is the easy control that comes with being able to turn the flame up or down for an instantaneous difference in temperature. Gas stoves are heated with natural gas or propane. There are many styles, sizes and finishes to choose from on the market today – more than ever before.
When it comes to electric cooktops, there is a wide variety of styles and price ranges. The three basic types of electric stove tops include those heated by induction, halogen elements, and electric coils.
Induction Cooktops are the newest technology and the most energy-efficient – they are also the most expensive. These stove tops transfer heat directly to your pots and pans using electromagnetic energy. With the induction heated cook top, you must use mental cookware – cast iron, stainless steel or enamel. You cannot use glass or aluminum with the induction cooktop.
Halogen cooktops are heated with halogen elements have a flat surface and are very easy to clean. The heat is transferred to the pan when it is in direct contact with the cooktop.
The old fashioned electric coils are the least energy-efficient type of electric cook top, using twice as much energy as the induction cooktops. They are also the most difficult to clean. These are the least expensive electric stove tops, but since they are not very energy efficient, if you can choose a more modern version, it will pay off in the long run.
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