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1. Pros and cons of induction cooktops
Advantages:
- Induction cooktops have high efficiency, up to 90%, saving time and cost compared to other types of stoves.
- When cooking in windy or air-conditioned areas, induction cooktops do not lose efficiency.
Illustration of modern and eye-catching Coex induction cooktop design
- The cooktop features a compact, slim design with high aesthetic appeal, taking up minimal kitchen space.
- Comes with many accompanying features and utilities such as timer setting, overheating alert, automatic shutdown on overload, overheating warning function, mismatched pot warning, ensuring user safety.
- Requires minimal time for cleaning due to its flat glass surface, facilitating quick cleaning.
Drawbacks:
- Since induction cooktops rely on electricity to operate, they cannot be used when there is a power outage.
- Induction cooktops are pot-selective, only pots and pans with a magnetic base can be used on the cooktop.
- Not suitable for braising or frying as the temperature is not stable.
2. Pros and cons of gas stoves
Pros:
- Any type of pot can be used on a gas stove, so you don't have to spend extra money buying different types of pots.
Gas stoves are not picky about pots like induction stoves.
- You don't have to wait for the stove to heat up because the gas stove provides immediate heat, cooking on a gas stove is delicious, suitable for frying, stir-frying, simmering, and more.
- Easy to use for both the elderly and young children.
- Gas stoves are not dependent on power sources like induction stoves so they can be used during power outages.
- Gas stoves are affordable, durable, easy to replace parts and repair.
Cons:
- If not used safely, gas stoves can cause explosions, gas leaks, posing dangers.
- Gas stoves cannot be used in air-conditioned rooms or windy areas.
- Cleaning will take more time and effort as the stove has many gaps, crevices, and parts such as grates, burner caps, and cooktop.
3. Comparison between induction and gas stoves
Considering heating method and efficiency
The efficiency of gas stoves is around 40%, with 60% of the heat being lost to the surroundings. To cook food inside a pot, gas stoves need to heat up the air, the grates, and the bottom of the pot before reaching the food.
In contrast, induction stoves have a cooking efficiency of up to 90% because almost all the generated heat is used to heat the bottom of the pot and cook the food.
Induction stoves help save more time compared to gas stoves.
Regarding safety
Induction stoves are safer and more user-friendly because the cooktop surface doesn't get hot while cooking, so you don't have to worry about getting burned if you accidentally touch it.
Induction stoves are equipped with many safety features for users.
Gas stoves have lower safety due to the flames which can easily spread to surrounding objects leading to fires and explosions. Additionally, if the gas valve is faulty, gas leakage can occur, resulting in potential explosions and gas poisoning.
Regarding aesthetics
Both induction and gas stoves come in various designs and styles; however, gas stoves have a bulky design, occupying more space in the kitchen area. Induction stoves have a compact, sleek design, saving space.
Regarding usage costs
Usage costs are also an important factor affecting consumers' purchasing decisions.
Boiling 1 liter of water on a gas stove and an induction stove. The boiling time for 1 liter of water on a gas stove is 4 minutes 24 seconds, on an induction stove it's 2 minutes 58 seconds. The induction stove consumes 0.1 KW of electricity, while the gas stove consumes 17g of gas.
So, the induction stove only costs 130 VND for electricity, while the gas stove costs up to 600 VND for gas. Therefore, economically speaking, using an induction stove is much more advantageous than using a gas stove.
Using an induction stove cooks food faster than using a gas stove
Regarding cleanliness
You need to clean the gas stove immediately after use because grease buildup on the gas stove is the cause of rust, damage to the glass burner caps, grates, and affects the aesthetic of your kitchen area. Cleaning the gas stove takes more time due to numerous gaps and crevices. In contrast, induction stoves are easier to clean because they have a flat glass surface design.
Cleaning a gas stove takes more time due to its many components.
4. Induction or Gas Stove: Which is More Economical?
The cooking efficiency of induction stoves is very high, up to 90%, with only 10% of heat lost to the surroundings. Gas stoves, on the other hand, need to heat up the air and grates before reaching the pot, so the cooking efficiency is only about 40%, with a significant amount of heat being lost to the environment.
Therefore, using an induction stove will save more costs compared to a gas stove because of its lower heat loss, with all the released heat being utilized for cooking.
5. Which is Better: Induction or Gas Stove?
Choosing between an induction stove and a gas stove depends on the needs and economic conditions of your family.
Choosing between an induction stove and a gas stove is a dilemma for many people
Induction stoves are suitable for busy families because they release very little heat while cooking, resulting in quick and time-saving cooking. Moreover, they are very safe for users. If you forget to turn off the stove, it will automatically shut off when overloaded; no worries about gas leaks or explosions; no risk of burns if accidentally touched. Easy and quick to clean.
Induction stoves may have higher costs than gas stoves, and you also need to purchase pots and pans specifically for this type of stove.
Gas stoves are suitable for families in areas prone to power outages or unstable electricity sources. Additionally, the cost of buying a gas stove will be much cheaper than an induction stove, and you don't need to buy separate pots and pans because gas stoves can be used with any type of cookware.
However, gas stoves may be less safe than induction stoves, and cleaning them may also take more time.
Above are the pros and cons of induction and gas stoves. Hopefully, this article will help you make the right choice between using an induction stove or a gas stove based on your usage needs and family finances.
