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Don’t let buying new cookware stop you from purchasing one of these great magnetic cooktops. These days you can buy a complete set of new magnetic cookware for around $100. Perhaps your cookware is already magnetic.

If you have young children then this is much safer cooktop than any other on the market today.

The induction hob or burner element produces a high frequency electromagnetic field which produces a current in the magnetic cookware. As the molecules in the cookware begin to stir they produce heat which is easily controlled by the user. Only the cooking vessel actually heats up.

Today’s generation of magnetic cooktops must use magnetic cookware however the Japanese have recently invented induction cooktops that will use any type of cookware. These cooktops are still a few years away from becoming mainstream.

If you are considering purchasing an induction cooktop then I would recommend not waiting for this technology because induction ready cookware is easily available at a reasonable cost.

One of the more popular brands of induction cooktops on the market today for the home is Electrolux. Electrolux is also one of the only companies that is producing hybrids. Why anyone would want combination radiant & Induction hybrid cooktops is beyond me. It kind of defeats the whole purpose of going induction.

Electric radiant cooktops are inferior and there is no reason in my eyes to buy one of these hybrids.

So what are you waiting for? Make the switch today.

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Unless you are going to cook in your fireplace over an open flame, you’ve got to consider the energy usage of the model of stove or cooktop that you buy. Most cooks prefer a gas cook top. With gas, the heat is easier to control and this can make cooking a lot easier.

However, gas stoves are powered by natural gas which is a fossil fuel and, as we know, fossil fuels are not that environmentally friendly. On the other hand, the electricity that powers electric cook tops comes mainly from coal burning power plants which, once again, are not that environmentally friendly. So, what’s an environmentally sympathetic cook to do?

When it comes right down to it, choosing stoves and cooktops that are practical and good for the environment boils down to one thing – the efficiency of energy usage.

Which Stove Cooktops Are Most Energy Efficient?

When looking for energy efficiency, the electric cooktops are going to beat the gas ones hands-down. They are simply more efficient, so if the environment is tops on your list, go with electric.

But, there are many different types of electric cooktops that you’ll need to evaluate for your green kitchen. In today’s electric cooktops, there are many choices between the surface elements. These include induction elements, halogen elements and the traditional electric coil that seemed to be almost old-fashioned today. Each of these has it’s advantages and disadvantages and they are not all equal when it comes to energy efficiency.

Needless to say, the newer technology cooktops are going to be more costly but they will also be more energy-efficient. The induction stove is the most energy-efficient because it transfers energy electromagnetically right to your pan. Of course, these are the highest priced.

The ceramic glass cooktops that use halogen elements are the next best when it comes to using energy, however if you don’t have very flat pans, you will be wasting energy because they do not work efficiently if there isn’t good pan to cooktop contact.

The least expensive – the electric coils are also the least energy-efficient not to mention the least attractive so please cross these right off your list when shopping for new cooktops for your kitchen!

When considering stove cooktops for your kitchen, you’re going to have to weigh your budget with your desire to lower your carbon footprint. Just like most things in life, you have to compromise to achieve your goals. Going with a higher-priced and more efficient model might cost you more upfront but can save on your energy expense as well as your impact to the environment over time.

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