Electrify Your Cooking
Why cook with induction?
Induction provides:
Faster heating
More control
Increased safety
No indoor emissions
Easy cleanup
An easy way to reduce your carbon footprint
Replace your gas cooktop with an induction cooktop and experience faster heating, more control, increased safety, no indoor emissions, and have more fun cooking!
Induction is a magnetic heat. Because induction cooking offers direct heat to cookware, it is an incredibly efficient option that gives the cook more control and the temperature doesn't fluctuate, so you can maintain a steady simmer without burning the food.
In addition, the speed and response of induction is superior to even the hottest professional gas unit. Boiling water on induction takes about half the time of other types of cooktops. And because the cooktop itself doesn’t get hot like an electric stovetop, it’s easier to clean.
Induction cooking requires magnetic cookware. If a magnet sticks to your pan you can use it with an induction cooktop. Many cooks use All-Clad stainless steel and cast iron pans on their induction cook tops. Stainless steel has the additional benefit that it won’t react with food.
Depending on what you need you can purchase:
a range which is a combination of an oven with a built-in induction cooktop. A large variety of ranges with induction cooktops are sold.
a built-in cooktop which usually comes in 30” or 36” sizes and is typically installed directly within the counter with a wall oven installed elsewhere.
a portable cooktop, which is a less expense, smaller option generally consisting of one or two burners the you can plug in and use on your countertop much like you would an electric griddle.
Memorial Hall Library has an induction cooktop set that can be borrowed for one week so you can try it at home.
Credits and Rebates
Mass Save offers a $500 rebate by swapping out your natural gas or propane stove with an induction stove!
To qualify for this rebate you must have your existing gas or propane stove verified prior to removal. To start the process, visit www.masssave.com/getverified.
FAQs
How much does an induction cooktop cost?
Costs vary for different cooktops, just like with gas ranges.
Typical prices we’ve seen:
Range: $900 to $4,000
Built-in cooktop: $500 to $2,500
Portable cooktop: $50 to $500
Installation will cost roughly the same as you’d pay to install a conventional electric or gas range. You may need to install a new 50 amp circuit to accommodate the induction cooktop.
What type of electrical outlet do I need?
You will need a 50 amp circuit to accommodate the induction cooktop.
Do I need new cookware?
To make direct heat transfer between the two surfaces possible, induction cooking requires magnetic cookware. Most cast iron or stainless-steel pans should be compatible. To test your cookware in advance, try to place a magnet on the bottom of the pan. If it sticks, the pan is good for induction cooking. No matter its material, your cookware must have a flat bottom to work with induction cooking.
Is an induction cooktop right for me?
Induction cooktops have several health benefits compared to gas stoves. Gas stoves produce twice as much 2.5 micron particulate matter as electric stoves. They also emit nitrogen oxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde.
If your existing cooktop is reaching the end of its useful life or you are remodeling your kitchen now would be a good time to consider induction.
What if I’m not yet sure?
If you’d like to try out induction cooking without an upfront commitment, Memorial Hall Library has a portable induction cooktop with a saucepan that you can borrow.