Pedro Posted 18 May, 2015 Share Posted 18 May, 2015 I need to buy a free standing cooker and looking for some advice. Can't make up my mind whether to have full electric induction type or dual fuel with a gas hob. The space where it is going has both but the gas has a blank and obviously not been connected for years. Any independent advice would be welcome, gas hob or induction. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 18 May, 2015 Share Posted 18 May, 2015 Gas hob, electric oven for me every time. Ask any professional chef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 18 May, 2015 Share Posted 18 May, 2015 Gas hob, electric oven for me every time. Ask any professional chef. This. A lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 18 May, 2015 Share Posted 18 May, 2015 Gas hob, electric oven for me every time. Ask any professional chef. Definitely this. We have all electric at the moment and cant wait to get gas hob when we sort out the kitchen soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 18 May, 2015 Share Posted 18 May, 2015 We always swore we'd only ever have a gas hob because of the instant control, but we have an induction hob (already installed when we moved in) and we wouldn't ever have anything else now. Mr TF does all the cooking and he says it's far more efficient than gas, immediate control, and you wouldn't believe how quickly things cook on it. Much safer too if you have children around. From my perspective, it's a doddle to clean - just a quick wipe with a damp cloth and you never get burned on gubbins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 18 May, 2015 Share Posted 18 May, 2015 Induction is top notch, bit of an outlay for the appropriate pots and pans and then it's more economic I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 18 May, 2015 Share Posted 18 May, 2015 My parents recently got a new kitchen fitted with an induction hob, will take a pan of water from cold to boiling in about two minutes; you can fry an egg within 30 seconds. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 18 May, 2015 Share Posted 18 May, 2015 I've an induction hob: quick, and for the messy cook (who me?) the ease of cleaning is a real bonus! I believe lots of commercial kitchens are moving too them as well. I had to buy a few new pans, but some of those I had were fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 18 May, 2015 Share Posted 18 May, 2015 free standing cooker i married mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 18 May, 2015 Share Posted 18 May, 2015 We always swore we'd only ever have a gas hob because of the instant control, but we have an induction hob (already installed when we moved in) and we wouldn't ever have anything else now. Mr TF does all the cooking and he says it's far more efficient than gas, immediate control, and you wouldn't believe how quickly things cook on it. Much safer too if you have children around. From my perspective, it's a doddle to clean - just a quick wipe with a damp cloth and you never get burned on gubbins. This. Moved where there is no gas, so went induction. Absolutely love it, thought I wouldn't as I enjoy cooking and always had a gas hob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 19 May, 2015 Share Posted 19 May, 2015 After always having gas, I fitted an electric oven and induction hob when I replaced our kitchen a couple of years back and it was a good move. The induction hob is great, safe (particularly if young children around), quick and look good. The only thing to consider with induction is, I believe, they've been reported to cause issues with people who have pacemakers, something to do with the strong magnetic fields if you're close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 23 May, 2015 Share Posted 23 May, 2015 Gas hob with 6 burners. Double fan electric oven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 23 May, 2015 Author Share Posted 23 May, 2015 Thanks all, Mrs Pedro chose an induction one and it is being fitted today. Good advice all round and yes, we were questioned if anyone has a pacemaker and I believe it comes with a voucher for a set of saucepans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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