How to Buy Cooktops

Thanks to the estimate of players in the cook top market, choosing the right one has become quite a complex task. The following tips however will make it easier for you to pick a cooktop most mighty to your needs.

[b]Gas Cooktop[/b]

The three main types of cooktops available in the market are-

· Electric

· Gas

· Induction

Before you make a option between the three you must first understand the features, pros and cons of each one.

The electric models are generally the cheap and cost effective. The question however, is that they cook gradually as they take a long time to heat up and cool down. If you chose the electric model, you'll have to make a option between the ceramic and the coiled version. While a ceramic cooktop would be easier to clean than a coiled one, the latter cooks faster and give a best whole performance

Gas cooktops cook faster and better. They can start heating at a moment's notice and cool down moments after the gas is turned off. Moreover they also have the quality to cook evenly.

Induction cooktops incorporate the advantages of both the gas and electric models and have added benefits of their own. Induction cooktops use magnetic power to cook food; they cook fast and what's more, the cooking exterior never gets hot. They are the most power and time efficient cooktops available in the market. The downside, however, is that they are quite costly and only work with extra cookware, which means that if you buy an induction cooktop you will also have to invest in new cookware.

Once you have decided on the kind of cooktop you want to buy, reconsider supplementary features like the estimate of burners (the more the best if you play host frequently), the kind of knobs (stainless steel knobs are the best) and freebees (such as cookware, method books etc) if any.

How to Buy Cooktops