100% yes. Radiant electric is completely obsolete.

I have many stainless steel pots and pans, it shouldn't be a problem with that, right? I have to call the store and change the stove type quickly. The stove is only for a weekend house, so it doesn't have to be an expensive brand? does it matter what brand it is?

Absolutely! I’ve had a radiant cooktop & there’s just no comparison to induction. I changed from gas to induction - so much to like. There are many threads here about the benefits of induction - take some time to read through them. Induction does cost more than electric but well worth the extra & induction cost has come down over the years with more demand & more supply.

Frigidaire sells a perfectly nice induction range for about $1,300.

About cookware - it needs to be magnetic - not all stainless is.

Your cookware needs to be good for induction the appliance store should have a teaster you use it is just a magnetic card if it sticks to the bottom of the pot that is good . Yes induction beats old electric hands down.

If a fridge magnet sticks to the pan bottom, it will work on induction. You can get a $100 set of induction ready stainless clad pans at Ikea, and they work better than lots of expensive brands.

I strongly encourage you to switch over. I did and will never go back to radiant! My mom went from gas to induction and she also will never go back!

(Radiant is what the traditional electric ranges/cooktops are called - both coils and flat tops.)

Cast iron as well as SS that a magnet sticks to will work on induction.

If you need to get new pots & pans, consider Tramontina from Brazil (not China) and only get the pieces you need, not one of those sets with half the items never used!

For non-stick, I have Blue Diamond, but seasoned cast iron will work as well for most foods.

Should I get an induction range without knobs? most of them have no knobs, not used to that look, I have a GE cafe with nice knobs, so the knobless look appears so sparse.

nycgal - there was a fairly recent thread about induction ranges - I can't remember who started it - but it was someone who posts quite a bit. It has a lot of info in it re: induction.

Maybe someone will see my comment and remember who started the other post.

I should have saved it because I am changing to induction as part of my kitchen renovation.

Do you have a budget or have an induction range in mind already?

Induction can be more expensive than radiant, but as nexp suggested, Frigidaire induction ranges are the least expensive and pretty well rated. Your screen-name indicates you are in NYC. For quick research you might check the ajmadison site which has three Frigidaire induction models in stock -- here is a LINK. There also is a thread on Frigidaire models here from a couple of years ago that is worth looking at if you haven't already seen it: https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/6312706/frigidaire-induction-range-opinions

The Frigidaire designs have a couple of possible limitations that may or may not deter you. One is that the burners are controlled with keypad presses rather than knobs. Easy to clean but not everybody's ergonomic preference for controls. (ETA: you'll pay more for knob controls on induction but worth it if knobs are a strong preference.) The other is the Frigidaires' largest burners are a little over 8 inches in diameter. Not a problem for cooking liquid contents but, as with radiant and coil burners, the outer edges of larger saute pans won't heat as evenly as the area directly over the burners. Basically means having to stir and shift pan contents to saute/stir fry evenly in pans with 10 to 12 inch bases. No big deal If you already are used to dealing with that on the radiant stove.

"Should I get an induction range without knobs?"

I wouldn't and there are several induction ranges with knobs available.

Some "knobless" models such as those from Bosch don't even have a power-level control for each induction element. Rather when cooking with more than one element, one must first select the element and then adjust the power level:

High-performing 30" induction ranges with knobs include the following:

• LG LSIL6336FE
• LG Studio LSIS6338FE / LSIS6338NE
• Cafe CHS900P2MS1

Yes.

Induction ranges are brilliant! See if your appliance dealer has induction cooking demos. It's a bit of a learing curve, but well worth it!

Remember though that induction ranges need more power than a radiant range. Usually 40 or 50 amp circuit. Make sure you have, or can install, sufficient power. But even if that's an upgrade you have to pay for now, it's so so so worth it. Induction is better than radiant in every single way. You will never want to go back.

Here are two short videos that explain some very important issues with induction.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFCotjE7/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFConnUH/

Not all induction is made equally.

mcarroll16: "Remember though that induction ranges need more power than a radiant range."

No, with few exceptions, radiant and induction ranges both require a 240 volt, 40 amp circuit. But one should check the amperage rating of the range circuit's circuit breaker.

Before buying any range, one should check the spec sheet for the required location of the electrical outlet behind the range. If the outlet is in the wrong location, you will not be able to push the range back against the wall. I swapped out my Kenmore radiant range for an LG induction range and I had to move the outlet (3-wire, 50 amp) closer to the floor.

I don't have an induction range but I think you need a 220-volt circuit

My GE Café requires a 50 amp circuit.

The Frigidaire slide-in shown in the Tik Tok vids above is recommended often on this forum. For years. The free standing model is not. If you want to spend more the Bosch industrial model has knobs.

All current Cafe induction ranges require a 240 volt, 40 amp circuit.

Yes, yes, yes. Go for induction. I have an LG model with knobs.

Yes to induction. I first went with it when I bought a house with a radiant electric range that I despised. My house had a 40 amp circuit for the radiant which is what the new induction called for. I bought a relatively inexpensive electrolux that's performed beautifully for eight years. Unfortunately they don't make that model anymore.

Give us an update in a few months to tell us what you think!