Induction Stove Home Electrification

Cook faster, better, and safer without gas

Induction and conventional electric stoves are the best way to cook. They don’t burn fossil fuels or release toxic pollutants into your home and the environment.

Why do it?

Induction cooktops are faster, use less energy, and do not emit harmful pollution.

When?

When your current stove is nearing end of life (usually about 13 years).

Who is this for?

Ranges for homeowners, portable ranges for renters.

Costs and benefits

Upfront Costs

$1,300+ for induction range, $700+ for electric resistance range

Average Lifespan

13 - 15 years

Health Benefits

Better indoor air quality, eliminate a health risk comparable to second-hand smoke by getting rid of your gas stove

Features

Faster cooking, easy clean up, less wasted heat = cooler kitchen

Difficulty

Easy, most retailers will provide installation options

Efficiency

Induction stoves are more efficient than gas or traditional electric stoves

Our Takeaway

If it’s time to replace your gas stove, switch to induction. Induction stoves are faster, more efficient, and safer.

Rebates and Credits

Project guide

1. Upgrade your electrical wiring, if needed

If you currently have an electric stove: You probably don’t need to upgrade your wiring.

If you currently have a gas or propane stove: You’ll likely need a new 240 Volt, 40 or 50 Amp circuit, unless you choose the 120 Volt option in step 3. Check out our panels and wiring page for more details. You’ll also likely need a contractor (like a plumber) to cut and cap the existing fuel line.

2. Test your pots and pans

Check if your current pots and pans will work with induction using the magnet test. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of your pots and pans, you’re good to go! Most stainless steel, cast iron, and ceramic pans with metal embedded will work with induction. Glass, copper, and aluminum pots and pans will not work unless they have an additional metal plate in the bottom.

3. Select and purchase an induction stove

Read reviews and shop around to find an induction range or cooktop that meets your needs. Consider features like knobs vs. touch controls, air-fry and convection oven settings, and burners with varying sizes and power levels. See if newer, retrofit-ready 120 Volt induction stove models like those offered by Channing St. Copper or Impulse are available in your area — these don’t require a new circuit and have batteries embedded so they work in a power outage!

4. Install your induction stove

Most big-box retailers will provide installation options when you purchase an appliance. Install your stove and be sure to keep using your vent hood, since even electric cooking harms indoor air quality — though much less than when cooking with fossil fuels. Enjoy your safe, rapid-to-boil, easy-to-clean, and climate-friendly new stove!

FAQs

I’m switching from a gas stove, will I need electrical work?

Induction stoves, like electric, require a dedicated 240 Volt outlet, connected to a 40-50 Amp circuit breaker. If you’re moving on from gas, you may need to install high-capacity wiring, a new outlet, and, potentially, upgrade your electrical panel. Finally, you will want to cap your gas line. This is likely work for a licensed electrician (and plumber, if a gas cap is needed), and the costs would depend on your existing wiring and panel, the distance from the kitchen to the panel, and other variables in your home. See our electrical panel project guide for more information.

How do I find an induction stove that is ENERGY STAR rated?

It’s easy. ENERGY STAR has a list of products that meet their energy efficiency requirements. Visit energystar.gov for more information. You can download the qualified product list here.

How can I tell if my pots and pans will work with an induction stove?

Check if your current pots and pans will work with induction using the “magnet test”. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of your pots and pans, you’re good to go! Most stainless steel, cast iron, and ceramic pans with metal embedded will work with induction. Glass, copper, and aluminum pots and pans will not work unless they have an additional metal plate in the bottom.

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