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Induction Cooking

Using an induction range benefits you, your family, and the planet.

Induction Cooktop Diagram Showing A Copper Coil Producing An Electromagnetic Field And Eddy Currents That Heat Up The Cookware Directly (Versus Heating Up A Stove's Surface)

Induction cooktops provide precise, steady control, a wide temperature range, quick response times, and no open flames! Induction cooktops contain coils of copper wire. When electricity passes through these coils, it creates a magnetic field that heats the metal of the pan through the electric current. By turning the cookware into the source of heat, induction cooktops heat food more quickly, evenly, and efficiently.

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Professional and home chefs love the greater control, wider temperature range, and quick response time they get with induction cooktops.

  • Precise temperature control. Go from a rolling boil to a simmer in seconds. Heat transfer stops immediately when you turn the heat off, which means less chance of overcooking.
  • Easy to clean. Induction cooktops are flat surfaces and rarely get hot enough for food to burn onto them, making them easy to clean!
  • A safer way to cook, especially around kids and pets. The heating element is never exposed, preventing fire hazards and the risk of burns. Also, it won’t turn on without a pan and features lockable controls.
  • Energy-efficient. Since only the metal of the pan heats up, all the energy goes directly into the cookware. With electric or gas stovetops, some of the energy spills over and heats the air and the surrounding stove area.
  • Improve indoor air quality. By opting for induction instead of a gas stove, you can eradicate indoor pollutants from natural gas. Cooking with natural gas emits harmful chemicals and particulates into your living space.

Cooking Method Comparison

Gas Cooking
Gas ranges emit dangerous indoor pollutants including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulates that could have long-term negative impacts on health, particularly for children, seniors, and those suffering from respiratory conditions.
Electric Coils
Traditional electric resistance coils are inefficient, taking a long time to heat up and cool down, resulting in wasted energy and longer cooking times.
Induction Cooking
Induction cooking is energy-efficient because it heats just the pan, not the surface, so less heat is lost to the surrounding air. Also, induction cooking emits no toxins, making your home environment healthier and safer.

Ready to Get Cooking?

You can qualify for a rebate when you replace an existing gas range. Check Ava’s Incentive Finder or BayRen for more information.

See it for yourself! Ava has partnered with Channing Street Copper Company to provide free live induction cooking demonstrations across our service area. Witness the versatility, efficiency, and safety of induction cooking in a live demo led by a professional chef.

Induction Cooking Insights

Cook Like a Pro: Induction Cooking Recipes from Bay Area Chefs
Aug 19, 2024
Cook Like a Pro: Induction Cooking Recipes from Bay Area Chefs