At a Glance:
Why You Should Switch from Gas or Electric to Induction
Induction Range Finishes Guide
5 Top 36 Inch Induction Ranges Priced Low to High
Traditionally, home cooks in American kitchens have had to choose between gas or electric ranges, but a third option is on the rise: induction ranges. For those who want a safer, cleaner, and more efficient cooking experience, an induction range is the appliance for you. It can boil water in as little as half the time!
While they may be more expensive upfront, induction ranges are an energy efficient choice with even more benefits we will explore in this guide to induction ranges. If the kitchen is the heart of your home, they are worth the investment.
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Induction RangesWhat is an Induction Range?
As you begin your search, you may hear the terms stovetop, oven, and range used interchangeably, but there is a difference. A range is the combination of both a stovetop or cooktop for boiling and sauteing and an oven for baking, roasting, and broiling.
Induction Cooktops
Let’s start with the cooktop. An induction range utilizes an electromagnetic field below the glass cooktop to transfer heat directly to your pot or pan. An electric or gas stove heats the burners on your cooktop, which then heats your pan from the bottom because your pan is making contact with the heated burner. In contrast, an induction range actually transfers heat directly to your cooking vessel.
With an induction range, if you don’t put a pot on the burner, the burner won’t heat up. This means you need to use magnetic cookware, but it also offers a safer stovetop experience with greater control over the cooking process.
Conventional vs. Convection Ovens
Next, let’s consider the oven. Induction ranges typically offer conventional oven settings and a convection oven. Conventional ovens have heating elements on top and bottom of the oven. These elements heat the air in the oven and then the hot air cooks the food. This often leads to uneven cooking.
On the other hand, a convection oven uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven, thus cooking your food faster and more evenly. It takes a little adjusting to remember you need to lower your oven temp and potentially reduce cook times, but after some trial and error, you’ll find the results are worth it. Your food will be more evenly cooked. Think crisp, crunchy roasted veggies and a golden Thanksgiving turkey.
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Why You Should Switch from Gas or Electric to Induction
What does an induction range have to offer that gas or electric lack? Let’s take a look at some pros and cons.
Pros:
✅ Faster: Induction cooking is faster because the cookware itself is the source of heat.
✅ More Control and Precision: Because your pan is generating heat, you can cook your food more precisely and evenly. Your food will reach higher temperatures faster and adjust from a boil to a simmer more reliably.
✅ Energy Efficient: Induction ranges transfer energy with approximately 85% efficiency compared to 32% and 75-80% efficiency for gas and electric cooktops, respectively.
✅ Easier to Clean: Compared to disassembling a gas stovetop, wiping down a glass induction cooktop is a breeze. Many ranges also feature a self-cleaning oven function.
✅ Better Air Quality: Gas stoves have come under scrutiny for potential health risks related to emissions and poor air quality. None of those concerns apply to the heating method used in induction ranges.
✅ Safer: Induction ranges have a built-in safety feature because they require the presence of magnetic cookware. You can’t accidentally turn on or leave on a burner if there’s not a pot on it. Additionally, the glass surface does not get as hot as either gas or electric stovetops, so it’s safer to cook with kids around.
Cons:
❌ Adjustment Period: It takes time to learn anything new. Induction ranges are no different. Especially when you’re used to gas ranges where you can gauge your heat based on the size of the flame, it will take time to get a feel for cooking on an induction range.
❌ Replacing Cookware: You’ll need to check your current set of pots and pans with a magnet to see if they are compatible. If the magnet sticks, you are good to go, but if your cookware is mostly made of aluminum or copper, you will need to make some swaps.
❌ Investment: Induction ranges are typically a more expensive option, but Bekins has a large selection of induction ranges at a variety of price points.
Induction Range Size Guide
Whether you are swapping out an existing range for a new one or mapping out a kitchen footprint mid-renovation, it is key to measure the allotted space for your range. We offer slide-in and freestanding options in sizes ranging from 30” to 60”. Most standard ranges measure 36 inches. Keep reading for our top 5 picks for 36 inch induction ranges.
Induction Range Finishes Guide
Induction ranges come in a wide range of finishes and styles. Your range can make a major statement in your kitchen when you choose a bold, colorful shade like this La Cornue Range in Liberte pink. Many of our appliances offer a variety of colors, plus after-market options for even more colors and metal finishes.
The creators of induction ranges have style in mind. They feature sleek and simple lines. For example, AGA designed an induction range that is both beautiful and practical, from the simple bars to the matte black finish to the beautiful cruciform nobs.
5 Top 36 Inch Induction Ranges Priced Low to High
Here are five top-rated induction ranges that the experts recommend.
Best 36” Induction Range: Under $6500
Bosch 800 Series 36in Freestanding Induction Range
With over a dozen options under $6500, the Bosch 36” Induction Range is our favorite. Its large oven and handy warming drawer make it a dream for the home chef. Its frameless glass surface is sleek and modern. The oven offers a convection option, and the cooktop features all the pros of induction cooking.
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Best 36” Induction Range: $7000-8000
AGA Elise 36in Freestanding Induction Range
Old and new strike the perfect balance with the Aga 36” Induction Range. Available in a variety of colors, there is a finish for every style whether your kitchen is part of a cozy farmhouse or modern design. Everything about this model, from its look to its large multifunction oven with seven settings to its five-burner cooktop, displays true craftsmanship.
Best 36” Induction Range: $8000-9000
Fisher & Paykel 36in Free Standing Induction Range
Simplicity and practicality take center stage with the Fisher & Paykel 36” Induction Range. With five burners and nine oven functions, including Aero Patry with pizza mode and rapid proof for making bread, you can make all of your cooking dreams come true. To feel like a chef in your own home, this is a great choice.
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Best 36” Induction Range: Over $12,000
La Cornue CornuFé 90 Albertine 36in Induction Range
France is known for its rich culinary tradition, and La Cornue is known for sharing that with the world. Bringing French style to an American range, the La Cornue 36” Induction Range is truly a sight to behold.
It comes in a number of striking shades. You can choose from cool tones like Provence Blue or the light teal Tapestry, or warm tones like Ivory and Liberte pink. Of course, there are more traditional options like gloss and matte black, white, and stainless steel. All colors are available with 3 trim package options.
Best 36” Induction Range: Top of the Line
Don’t let its simple appearance fool you, the Wolf 36” Induction Range is a state of the art range. Its Gourmet Mode features nearly 50 presets that automatically control the oven to ensure delicious results. This unique feature will prompt you with the proper rack position, set the correct cooking mode, and even adjust the temperature on its own, based on what kind of dish you are cooking.
Wolf Chefs developed ten cooking modes to maximize your oven performance for any type of dish, whether you are looking to bake, boil, dehydrate, or more. You can even connect it to Wi-Fi to remotely preheat, select modes, and adjust oven temperatures from your mobile device.
This oven is an investment, but it is built to last. Wolf products are designed to last a minimum of 20 years.
Induction ranges have brought a fantastic third option to the world of kitchen appliances. With a few adjustments, you can master induction cooking methods and create delicious results for you and your family to enjoy. Americans spend an average of over 400 hours per year in their kitchen. Choosing an induction range can maximize those hours, improving your quality of life. To feed the ones you love, experiment with new recipes, and find newfound confidence in the kitchen, shop our induction ranges in-store or online today.
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Bekins is a local, family-owned, internationally acclaimed appliance and electronics company in West Michigan. It started as a service company in 1975 when Harvey and Barbara Bekins started their own appliance repair business out of their home in Grand Haven. We still view ourselves as a service company today, but now we also sell, install and service both appliances and electronics across West Michigan
Scott started in the business as an 8-year-old holding the flashlight for his father. Scott rolled in the first appliances when Harvey and Barb opened our Grand Haven showroom in 1982. After Scott bought the company from his parents, Bekins started offering custom electronic services and then expanded with another state-of-the-art, interactive showroom in Grand Rapids.
In all, Bekins has earned more than 21 national and international honors. That does not include their Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics or their Grand Haven Tribune People’s Choice Award for Best Appliances (17 years and counting!).
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