Induction or gas?

[MindDisco]

Hi

I'm having an offer on a house accepted today (fingers crossed). It's an old house, recently renovated with a full brand new kitchen.

The developer has put in an induction hob. I've asked if it can be removed and for him to fit the gas up there for a gas one instead.

My experience of induction hobs has been so mixed. If I ask now, he will include it as part of the sale including it being a certified gas engineer. OR should I leave the induction one in for now and pay later to have it changed if I really can't stand it?

I can't think straight at the moment.

Induction can be powered by renewables
gas cannot

Another vote for induction. So easy to control and cleaning is really just a wipe with a cloth. Nothing burns on as the hob doesn't get hot enough. When I go to friends houses with gas hobs I really notice the smell too.

Another life long fan of gas that dreaded induction but now love it.

So clean and nothing boils over so I wouldn’t have anything else going forward

I love you all! Thanks for reassuring me to give the induction a go and for explaining the benefits.

I am going to try it and from the sounds of all your experiences, love it!

Thank you!

Just read the rest of the thread - I do miss the timers on the plates. I used to start something cooking and could then run off on the school run knowing it would switch off when done.......(Don't tell my OH - he'd be disgusted I left an appliance on. LOL).

I get that induction is not the same as terrible old electric hobs - but I don't get why you are all making so much mess with gas. Love my gas hob, it was replaced last year and seems to use much less LPG, a £35 bottle lasts a year. And I'm power-cut proof too, we get those outside London. No need for special pans and I can still use it if I ever get a pacemaker.

BTW re the power source: windfarms aren't renewables, they are all diesel backedup and are sod all use in an English winter; they only happen because of massive subsidies. Solar panels have toxic waste issues. Nuclear is carbon neutral apart from the building. There are no unicorns.

windfarms aren't renewables, they are all diesel backedup and are sod all use in an English winter; they only happen because of massive subsidies
Diesel - No they are not.
THe latest windfarms are not subsidided at all
they generate the most power in winter
and the payback time on a modern turbine is 8 months

35 years using a gas hob, never thought I change but after using an induction was an immediate convert and had one when I had my new kitchen installed. So easy to use/clean and streamlined in a modern kitchen. Can't imagine reverting to gas.

No brainer. Induction all the way.

Cleaner, way more controllability. I’ve been using induction for 15 years. I wouldn’t dream of going back to gas. Ever.