I had to get a new range/oven a few years ago. I cook a lot and I researched all of the options obessively.
I almost went with induction. Induction is a newer technology, more common in Europe, purely electric and based on magnetism, but I didn't like how it performed when I tried it out. Additionally, it's expensive, and they make awful capacitor/electronics buzzing and whining sounds. (I am very annoyed by this kind of sound). EDIT: YMMV on if a particular unit makes annoying sounds, or how annoyed you are by the sounds.
I'm also a bit of a nut when it comes to chemicals, BPAs and plastics, PFOAs, forever chemical, phytoestrogens, etc. So I did a good bit of reading on the health impact of gas stoves and appliances.
My conclusion is that there is indeed evidence that gas appliances can have negative impacts on human health, but that if you do just a few minor things like having a good ventilation system and cracking a window, the potential harm is completely minimal.
So, I bought a new gas range and I installed a new externally venting hoodfan above it. I bought an "Airthings Airwave2" air quality monitor, so I have a pretty darn good idea of the air quality of my home, I am not in the slightest bit worried.
I almost went with induction. Induction is a newer technology, more common in Europe, purely electric and based on magnetism, but I didn't like how it performed when I tried it out
Can you elaborate? I am close to buying one myself.
The induction burner I tested was one of those portable plugin units (and not an extremely high end one). It's nice to have, and I will use it again at some point. With kids, I'm often cooking a good amount of food, using big pans. It seems like larger pans don't tend to do as well with induction burners because the "hot" area is generally a bit smaller than with gas. I DO like the efficiency aspect of induction, and it does heat up VERY fast which is nice.
I've got an induction stovetop at home. I'm generally happy with it, the thing Keeper says hasn't been an issue for me (and it also depends on the pots and pans you use), but then again I'm just an amateur cook. Mine also has a "boost" mode for when you want to boil a pot of water fast, which is really nice.
One thing to watch out for is that on cheaper induction stoves, if you set them to low, instead of regulating the current they will turn on and off repeatedly so the temperature keeps going up and down and the average is "low". Unfortunately I've never seen a manufacturer admit that in a product description, so you have to go through reviews to see if the one you picked does that or if it can run continuously at lower power.
Have to wonder the number of cookies he can bake a day in that gas oven of his that has those boys in D.C. sweating.
If it wasn't clear enough, anyone pushing for banning anything gas powered is taking kickbacks from some corporation.
Also, no one seems to be talking about restaurants (who are the largest users of gas ranges) would be heavily screwed over by this.
Lol
I had to get a new range/oven a few years ago. I cook a lot and I researched all of the options obessively.
I almost went with induction. Induction is a newer technology, more common in Europe, purely electric and based on magnetism, but I didn't like how it performed when I tried it out. Additionally, it's expensive, and they make awful capacitor/electronics buzzing and whining sounds. (I am very annoyed by this kind of sound). EDIT: YMMV on if a particular unit makes annoying sounds, or how annoyed you are by the sounds.
I'm also a bit of a nut when it comes to chemicals, BPAs and plastics, PFOAs, forever chemical, phytoestrogens, etc. So I did a good bit of reading on the health impact of gas stoves and appliances.
My conclusion is that there is indeed evidence that gas appliances can have negative impacts on human health, but that if you do just a few minor things like having a good ventilation system and cracking a window, the potential harm is completely minimal.
So, I bought a new gas range and I installed a new externally venting hoodfan above it. I bought an "Airthings Airwave2" air quality monitor, so I have a pretty darn good idea of the air quality of my home, I am not in the slightest bit worried.
Can you elaborate? I am close to buying one myself.
The induction burner I tested was one of those portable plugin units (and not an extremely high end one). It's nice to have, and I will use it again at some point. With kids, I'm often cooking a good amount of food, using big pans. It seems like larger pans don't tend to do as well with induction burners because the "hot" area is generally a bit smaller than with gas. I DO like the efficiency aspect of induction, and it does heat up VERY fast which is nice.
This video was really helpful to me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY3yNn0AHjQ
thx
I've got an induction stovetop at home. I'm generally happy with it, the thing Keeper says hasn't been an issue for me (and it also depends on the pots and pans you use), but then again I'm just an amateur cook. Mine also has a "boost" mode for when you want to boil a pot of water fast, which is really nice.
One thing to watch out for is that on cheaper induction stoves, if you set them to low, instead of regulating the current they will turn on and off repeatedly so the temperature keeps going up and down and the average is "low". Unfortunately I've never seen a manufacturer admit that in a product description, so you have to go through reviews to see if the one you picked does that or if it can run continuously at lower power.