Good evening,
I would like to ask for your combined knowledge and calculation skills.
Recently, there was a discussion within my family about the energy consumption costs of ceramic cooktops versus induction. One family member claimed that the savings from using induction instead of ceramic cooktops amount to several hundred euros. Savings, maybe – I appreciate my ceramic cooktop because it continues to radiate heat even after the power is turned off, which induction does not – but is it really that much?
What do you think? Assuming new AAA-rated devices are purchased in both cases and cooking is done daily, who saves how much on electricity costs?
Thank you and best regards, Bauexperte
I would like to ask for your combined knowledge and calculation skills.
Recently, there was a discussion within my family about the energy consumption costs of ceramic cooktops versus induction. One family member claimed that the savings from using induction instead of ceramic cooktops amount to several hundred euros. Savings, maybe – I appreciate my ceramic cooktop because it continues to radiate heat even after the power is turned off, which induction does not – but is it really that much?
What do you think? Assuming new AAA-rated devices are purchased in both cases and cooking is done daily, who saves how much on electricity costs?
Thank you and best regards, Bauexperte
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Bauexperte5 Jun 2016 15:26Hello Yvonne,
hello Kerstin,
Made it too, Yvonne 😀
My point, however, is about weighing whether I need to follow a current hype—and if so, under what conditions—or not. Overall, an induction cooktop, with all the necessary additional purchases around it, costs me so much—and doesn’t bring me more benefits than just wiping less often—that it isn’t a sensible investment for me. Instead, I’ll get myself a wine cooler; that’s something I’ll actually enjoy :p
Our children will probably handle it that way—they have direct access to the terrace from their kitchen. They also still have their original set of pots, so a new investment in this area is due; induction doesn’t mean _that_ much extra cost 😉
For that, I’ve had an electric two-burner cooktop for ages; it can be used anywhere there’s electricity 😉
Regards, Bauexperte
hello Kerstin,
ypg schrieb:
@Bauexperte
You shouldn’t always just look at the price in the lower right corner 😉
Made it too, Yvonne 😀
My point, however, is about weighing whether I need to follow a current hype—and if so, under what conditions—or not. Overall, an induction cooktop, with all the necessary additional purchases around it, costs me so much—and doesn’t bring me more benefits than just wiping less often—that it isn’t a sensible investment for me. Instead, I’ll get myself a wine cooler; that’s something I’ll actually enjoy :p
kbt09 schrieb:
An external cooktop … isn’t really necessary if you cleverly place the kitchen next to the terrace 😉 😉
Our children will probably handle it that way—they have direct access to the terrace from their kitchen. They also still have their original set of pots, so a new investment in this area is due; induction doesn’t mean _that_ much extra cost 😉
ypg schrieb:
Yes, sometimes you plan an impromptu party in the snow with mulled wine. We’re not going to buy a new 15-liter pot for 1-2 times a year, but with this, we can serve mulled wine or stew outside. Also in the front yard 🙂
For that, I’ve had an electric two-burner cooktop for ages; it can be used anywhere there’s electricity 😉
Regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte schrieb:
My concern is whether I have to follow the current hype and, if so, under what conditions. Overall, an induction cooktop, including all the necessary accessories, costs me so much—and it doesn’t give me more benefits than just having to mop less often—that it’s not a worthwhile investment for me. Instead, I’m getting a wine cooler; at least I’ll enjoy that. :pThis isn’t a hype, it’s more the state of the art. Nowadays, no one buys a car without ABS or power steering anymore. 🙂
Once you go induction, you stick with induction.
But a wine cooler is definitely something... we will take advantage of those benefits too. 😎
I would choose induction if you are buying a new cooktop anyway. If you already have a functioning cooktop, I wouldn’t switch just because it’s newer.
To compare with cars, I drive a 16-year-old Passat that just passed its inspection without any defects and will still serve me for another two years because it has always been reliable. I haven’t come across any technical or comfort-related reason to switch to a new car so far (and it only consumes 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers (31 mpg) as a gasoline vehicle, even when driving fast on the highway).
To compare with cars, I drive a 16-year-old Passat that just passed its inspection without any defects and will still serve me for another two years because it has always been reliable. I haven’t come across any technical or comfort-related reason to switch to a new car so far (and it only consumes 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers (31 mpg) as a gasoline vehicle, even when driving fast on the highway).
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