Is it cheaper to operate a gas or induction hob?

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There have been many studies on specialist blogs on the Internet on the subject of whether it is cheaper to use a gas or induction hob ? Tests and comparisons of the operating costs of both gas and induction hobs have been done. Unfortunately, many of them were written at the request of manufacturers. So their substantive value is not the highest. Absurd arguments are cited to prove the thesis assumed by a given author. I decided to take a look at both induction and gas hobs . Comparing the costs of their use in full. Not omitting the purchase process and possible repair costs, like some reviewers and bloggers. After all, it is not only used for cooking. You can fry and heat up meals on a hotplate.

Purchase costs
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It is worth starting with an obvious issue, which is unfortunately often omitted more or less consciously - the cost of purchasing the device . Which, after all, also make up the total operating process. Here, the basic ecuador whatsapp database of gas hobs definitely come out on top. Especially the most recommended and reliable burner devices. An induction hob of decent power, i.e. three-phase (400V) and reasonable quality is expensive to buy. A decent quality product costs over PLN 1,300. Devices operating in two-phase technology (240V) do not have enough power to be comfortably used in households.

Connection, i.e. power supply
It's time to look at the next element of this arrangement. If you already have a gas connection in the building, the costs of running gas pipes are eliminated. If you decide to power the gas hob from a cylinder, its operation will be even cheaper. Although this is a less popular solution. Especially found in houses. Unfortunately, only new buildings have a three-phase electrical installation. So the cost of its connection by the installer may add up. Although this will not always be possible. In terms of powering the device, the more universal gas hob wins again. With the possibility of connecting both to the gas network and a propane-butane cylinder. Although in terms of convenience, the electric induction hob sometimes comes out on top. In apartments where there is no gas, but a three-phase electrical installation has been previously connected.

Device operating costs
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The subject of operation is widely described on many websites on the web. Unfortunately, not always objectively. By using a gas hob, we can subsidize the set of pots that we already have. In the case of an induction hob, unfortunately, special dishes will be needed. The cost of purchasing such a set of appropriate quality is an expense of at least several hundred zlotys.
The cost of heating and cooking food itself is not easy to determine . We must take into account many factors. The efficiency of a specific model of the device may vary depending on the manufacturer. Heat losses caused by poor selection of dishes, their size in relation to the heating surface or the material from which they are made. It is worth approaching the matter individually, observing the gas or electricity consumption meter when boiling, for example, 2 liters of water. Perform the test both on the type of hob you have at home, as well as on a different type of device, e.g. at your friends'.

The operating costs also include the failure rate of the device and the cost of its repair or replacement . Unfortunately, here again I have no good news for people thinking about induction hobs. Let's not kid ourselves, these are much more complicated and expensive devices than gas hobs, e.g. burners. The cost of purchase, repair and possible replacement with another model will be much higher. Especially since the quality of currently manufactured devices is systematically decreasing.

Is it cheaper to use an induction or gas hob?
Let's not kid ourselves, every test is somewhat subjective. However, with logical thinking and cool calculation, we can draw quite clear conclusions. Operating induction hobs is much more expensive than simple, gas burner hobs. This is influenced by the costs of purchase, operation and possible repairs and replacement of the device after its use.