Along with the times, the stove has also experienced significant developments. Starting from traditional stoves to modern stoves that use electricity. Stoves with fairly sophisticated technology today are electric stoves and induction stoves.
Apart from being easy to maintain, these two stoves also add to the impression of elegance in the kitchen. The use of this stove is in demand by millennials, especially those who live in cities.
Both of these stoves use electric current to produce heat. However, the two types of stoves are actually different. However, not all of them know about this difference. For those who are interested in owning this modern stove, you need to know the differences before making your choice on one of these modern stoves.
In order to better understand the differences between these two stoves, the artice below will be explain more based on certain aspects. So, let’s see the following explanation of the differences between electric stoves and induction stoves!
1. Visualization of the Tools
If based on appearance, induction stoves have a more elegant appearance compared to electric stoves. Why is that? The induction stove has a flat shape, which is a glass material with touch screen buttons, which adds to the impression of elegance and sophistication.
The buttons are integrated with the glass, so it’s like pressing Android buttons. When viewed from a distance, it looks just like a flat glass board but it turns out to be a stove with advanced technology. At first glance like a tablet in a large size. For more details, look at the following pictures.
Whereas on an electric stove the shape is almost similar to a stove in general, but the part of the flame is replaced with a curved/circular nichrome wire. So the formation will still have parts that arise.
However, with the times, the electric stove began to develop visually and has a shape that is close to the shape of an induction stove. So, the bulging part is covered with glass. The following is a comparison picture of two forms of electric stoves.
2. Heating System
The heating system on an induction stove by inducing heat in the cookware uses electromagnetic energy, so it is not the stove that is hot. It is hot due to heat induction from the stove. The heat received by the tool then heats the food ingredients in the cookware. Speaking of cookware, check out a list of cookware.
In addition, if there is no cooking utensil on the induction stove such as a pan, the induction stove will not induce heat. Therefore, the heating system of the induction stove is more even.
With this induction stove, you can set a certain temperature with a hot period of time. Induction stoves are also safer because they don’t emit fire. In addition, the kitchen conditions will not be hot because the induction will only focus on the cooking utensils used.
Whereas on an electric stove, this stove does not induce heat but transfers heat to the cooking utensils used. In the sense that an electric stove generates heat on its surface, similar to how a hot plate works. So if you put your hand on this stove, it will feel hot.
3. Energy Efficiency
Based on the heating system, it can be seen the efficiency of energy distribution. The use of induction stoves, in which heat distribution is carried out directly with electromagnetic energy, can transfer about 80 percent to 90 percent of heat to the food ingredients in the cutlery.
Meanwhile, the electric stove which is heated by transferring heat from the stove to the cooking utensil is only able to process energy efficiency of around 70 percent.
4. Safety of Use
Based on the explanations of the previous aspects, it can be concluded that the safety aspects are also important. Induction stoves are safer to use because they will only heat objects with iron/steel particles in them.
This stove will be safe to use when there are children around because the surface will not be hot if the cooking utensil is not on it. There is also a small risk of forgetting to turn it off after cooking. In general, induction stoves are safer to use when compared to electric stoves.
While electric stoves, their use will be safer when compared to any types of gas stoves because the risk of electric stoves exploding is small. However, using an electric stove is less safe when used near children because the surface will remain hot when there are no cooking utensils that are heated.
This stove will also be able to burn flammable objects such as tissue or paper. So still make sure you turn off the electric stove when you’re done using it.
5. Heating Temperature
The average induction stove is capable of reaching heating temperatures of up to 351 degrees Celsius. There is also an induction stove that can heat up to 393 degrees Celsius.
To reach this temperature, the induction stove does not take long and can stabilize a certain temperature. When finished, these high temperatures can easily drop to normal temperatures.
Whereas on an electric stove, raising the temperature takes a long time and is quite difficult to stabilize. Likewise, when finished, the electric stove takes time to lower its hot temperature to normal. Therefore, when finished using the electric stove, keep a close eye on people around (children/pets) so they don’t approach the electric stove.
6. Stove Maintenance
Induction stove maintenance is easier. You can simply apply or spray stove cleaner then rub it with a soft cloth or chamois.
But remember to use a soft cloth so that the induction stove is not scuffed and scratched. In addition to the surface of the stove, you also need to clean the sides and bottom of the stove to keep it clean and maintained.
Whereas on an electric stove, the treatment depends on the type of stove. If the stove is in shape with a flat surface, then you simply need to do the same treatment as on an induction stove.
However, if the induction stove is still not flat then you need extra effort to clean it. This is because you need to clean the sidelines of the nichrome wire so that there is no dirt in it.
7. Price
Based on the differences that have been explained in the previous aspects, in this price aspect you can guess which stove has the higher price.
Of course, induction stoves are more expensive in terms of all the advantages. Although expensive, induction stoves can save electricity expenses because of their great energy efficiency. Therefore this stove can still be considered.
As for the price of an electric stove, the price is much cheaper when compared to an induction stove. This is in accordance with its function and use. However, the use of an electric stove will drain more of the electrical energy so that it affects the monthly electricity payments.
However, there is a portable electric stove that you can take with you everywhere. So that the electric stove still needs to be considered for traveling purposes.
That’s the difference between an induction stove and an electric stove. Have you determined which stove will be your choice? Whichever stove you choose, make sure you are happy to use it and exercise caution when using it.