Induction gets even cheaper

[neptunebob]

One reason Europe might be switching to induction might be because of relations with Russia, where they used to get a lot of their natural gas.  There is fear that the gas supply is or may be cut off so use of electricity keep energy in Europe.

 

[foraloysius]

Some people overhere in Europe might be changing to induction because of that. But induction became popular and affordable long before the war in Ukraine. My 4 burner induction cooktop was 400 euros back in 2018, at the moment it's going for around 300 euros.

 

[sudsmaster]

AFAIK, there is no threat to the US natural gas supply from Putin.

 

 

 

[Marky_Mark]

Induction Speed and Controllability

After seeing the questions posed in this thread regarding the performance of induction, I decided I would compare my induction and gas cooktops in this thread:

 

https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?91982

 

[joeekaitis]

Latest under $2,000.00 lineup at Home Depot

 

Lowest-priced color options.

 

There probably won't be a race to the bottom of the price stack until after the holidays.

 

[mattl]

Those are good prices.  I question why a whole range is less costly than many/most induction cooktops.  The one I have my eye on is a Samsung that is selling for $1500, I  have come across a few under $1k but question their output and durability.

 

[petek]

Odd that the standard backsplash GE Profile stoves like mine have disappeared entirely. They only have 2 slide ins that I can find.

 

[foraloysius]

As far as I can see there are only 2 GE induction ranges, both without backsplash. Coil and ceramic ranges are fully available with backsplash.

Seems like Samsung is starting a price war. Sears has some cheap Samsun induction ranges on their site.

https://www.sears.com/appliances-ra...tion glass surface&filterList=Cooking Surface

 

[joeekaitis]

The Sears search engine is a little wonky.

 

It pulls in several non-induction electric ranges if you search for "induction range".  You have to read the detailed description of each.

 

[joeekaitis]

STOP THE PRESSES!

 

Seems GE is testing the waters selling a free-standing Profile range online and through a few select dealers.  Wayfair is selling it for just under 2Gs.  Not available from Home Depot or Lowe's.

 

Uncanny resemblance to the Frigidaire induction control panel (top) with a few exceptions like circular bar graphs instead of digital displays for the cooktop zones.  No Air Fry but sports a radiant warming zone and WiFi connectivity.

 

The positions of the oven setting icons and number keypad are a dead giveaway.  The verdict: Electrolux.  Say hello to your cousin, Fridgy.

 

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www.geappliances.com

 

[foraloysius]

Thanks! Overlooked that.

 

[combo52]

GE freestanding induction range

The GE range is not the same as the Frigidaire at all.

And I would take a GE range over a Frigidaire any day GE just makes the best ranges both gas and electric still.

Working on the popular brands of newer ranges every day I am constantly amazed at how nicely built the GE’s are, my second choice would probably be Frigidaire products. Whirlpool Maytag is OK.

The higher end KitchenAid and Jen air stuff is nice, but they always seem to have some sort of fatal problem,

Samsung‘s an LG‘s look nice, but they always seem to again have some cheap crappy parts in them trim that falls off knobs that fall apart etc. etc.

John

 

[petek]

The GE Profile pictured above is the one I have. Perhaps it's disappearance for awhile had something to do with all the covid/supply chain stuff

 

[petek]

That GE Profile pictured above is the one I have. Perhaps it's disappearance for awhile had something to do with all the covid/supply chain stuff. I bought it iirc in 2018

 

[appnut]

That GE Profile range has been on the market for 7 years at least based upon the time span of consumer questions. I wonder what the original list price was.

 

[joeekaitis]

I thought I was wrong once. . .

 

 

. . . but I was mistaken.  C'est la vie!

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[sudsmaster]

Some here seem to have the impression that fast heating is always better.

 

In truth, it isn't always better. Slower, even heat is often the best choice, especially for finer fare.

 

Of course, if all you want to do it boil water to make cook pasta, sure, induction and/or electric can be faster than gas. But aside from that I much prefer the more even, gentle heat of a gas range.

 

 

[sudsmaster]

Also, check out the reviews for the GE/Electrolux in Joe's link. At least the first three cite repeated failures of the induction range.

 

No thanks.

 

Gas may be slower, if may cause more air pollution, but... it works.

 

 

[foraloysius]

Typical lack of experience again Rich. I can melt chocolate on an induction burner without using a "bain Marie". Try that on a gas burner.

 

[sudsmaster]

So what? I can melt chocolate on the gas range using a double boiler, or, even better, melt it in a microwave.

 

No need for an induction range.