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Induction Range - Yes or No

2 years ago

We are building a new house and are looking at induction ranges. I have never used gas and I HATE cleaning the regular smooth cooktops.

The main selling points for the induction range is easy clean up and quick heating.


For those that have an induction range, does the buzzing bother you? We will probably have to get a lower priced range. We are looking at a Frigidaire without the air fryer oven.




Comments (26)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Yes. That was easy

  • 2 years ago

    Another yes. Our range is an Electrolux which owns Frigidaire and buzzing has not been an issue. If you have an Ikea accessible, they have excellent induction cookware at a great price point.

    DJ H thanked DLM2000-GW
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    100% yes. The first time you fry anything, with paper towels under the pan and all over the top, will make you a complete convert.

  • 2 years ago

    Yes! We are for our remodel, can't wait. Only downside is buying new cookware. I love our All Clad LTD set, have had it for 27 years. Will hurt a bit to replace, but not enough!

  • 2 years ago

    Yes! We have a Frigidaire induction range and love it.

    DJ H thanked lindyhopper25
  • 2 years ago

    I'm 100% yes for induction. I hate cleaning gas ranges maybe like you hate cleaning a smooth top. We have Bosch and the buzzing is noticeable to me (mostly at full power); it does annoy me slightly but like HALLETT said, perhaps it's my cookware.

  • 2 years ago

    YES

  • 2 years ago

    No - buzzing not a bother. I barely hear with some of my pans & it stops as soon as things heat up. Yes I love my GE Profile induction & I am a prior gas range owner & HATED trying to clean the cooktop & grids. Love the ease of cleanup,

  • 2 years ago

    Yes! Something might have buzzed on low setting maybe once or twice in seven years. It took me awhile to realize I couldn't wander away while heating something - induction is fast!

  • 2 years ago

    Timers are helpful.

  • 2 years ago

    I clean my induction cooktop with Windex and a paper towel. Nuff said. :)

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Our HVAC contractor told me today that the initial heating designer's plan (wrongly) noting we were planning gas ranges would have added C$10K to our HRV costs.

  • 2 years ago

    Two of my sisters recently replaced their clunky gas ranges with this basic Frigidaire and could not be more thrilled. I have Bosch, another sis has GE, I think. None of them buzz in any way that is annoying. You will maybe hear something on boost settings, that’s it.

    Right now, Lowes has a basic samsung on sale for $750 off, so it’s under $1K. Reviews look good. Congrats on a wise decision.

  • 2 years ago

    YES get it! i have a relatively inexpensive Electrolux range (a Frigidaire brand) and I absolutely love it. I have no buzzing. I didn’t think much about the ease of cleaning thing before I got it but OMG what an improvement over gas burners. I don’t have much experience with radiant electric but I’ve heard things can burn on those - doesn’t happen with induction.

  • 2 years ago

    Yes, induction is great. Cleaning is easy, control is as good as or better than gas, and buzzing has not been a big deal for us - it only happened with small pans on large burners, and only when the pans were empty or nearly so.


    Deals or not, personally I would never buy a Samsung range after our experience with a gas range from that company.

  • 2 years ago

    Running water at your sink is louder than any buzzing you might hear from induction. Vent hood is also much louder than any other noise in the kitchen. I have the 36" Wolf Induction range. Had gas ranges before and I'm very happy with induction.

  • 2 years ago

    "We will probably have to get a lower priced range."

    At $900, the Samsung NE63B8211SS (also Best Buy) is an incredible bargain for an induction range and owners really like it. The Frigidaire FCFI3083AS is $1100 though its largest induction element is smaller (8-3/1" vs. 11" for Samsung).

  • 2 years ago

    @wdccruise That is a good point about the element being smaller in the Frigidaire. I don't think there is a Samsung service center close to us.


  • 2 years ago

    You'll enjoy induction also because it doesn't throw off heat into the cooking area. So much more comfortable to cook with.


    You might like an air fry option in the oven. No need to preheat, so it can be a useful speedy tool too. I like it for fish, pork tenderloin, pork chops. Those are nicely done in 15-20 minutes, & the interiors remain juicy & tender. The air fry is great for recrisping leftover pizza or reheating leftovers, toasting a dozen English muffin halves (5 minutes), makes great roasted veggies. The more I use mine, the more I discover its versatility. If you're cooking for family where speed & quantity are factors, you'd get good use out of it.

  • 2 years ago

    @mizlizz - a couple of reviewers stated the oven temps for the Frigidaire were a little off. However I know learning how your new oven cooks is just part of it.

  • 2 years ago

    There’s also a way to calibrate oven temps I think up to @25 degrees either way. I read the instructions for my GE Profile but haven’t needed to do it.

  • 2 years ago

    Ovens with electronic controls typically have an adjustment for the temperature calibration, it's not unusual. My 20yo GE has an adjustment, altho the instructions state it affects only the regular bake function, not broil or convection.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Oven temps being off -- you have to take that with a grain of salt. People use thermometers that may or may not be accurate. Plus electric ovens these days indicate they are preheated when only the air temp is reached (oven metal is still cool) -- open the door to put in cold food, & the hot air flows out, oven temp drops. If you're scrutinizing the temperature, you'll think something is wrong. Finally, electric ovens are designed to cycle. The temperature fluctuations will baffle the thermometer watchers who wonder why the temperature isn't steady. Best test is, are your baked goods coming out done & on time.

    My DIL is a cake baker as a side gig. She's been happy with her Frigidaire.

  • 2 years ago

    I wait 10 to 15 mins for temperature stabilization after the preheat signal. I've never felt a need to tweak the calibration. The temp was spot-on the one time (last year) I checked it with an oven thermometer. The thermometer may not be 100% accurate but it's satisfactory for me and jibes with the baking results that I get.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    We are on our second kitchen with an induction stovetop, and I will never willingly go back to gas. We had gas in the rental we had while we were building this place and it was a serious downgrade from the induction we were used to. Responsive and easy to clean!

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