The Worlds First Induction Range

As you know from earlier posts, I am a fan of induction. Electric is 55% efficient, Gas 60% and induction is 90%, and this has ramifications in kitchen planning. Less residual heat means less venting required.

Induction is also the fastest to boil, easiest to simmer and child safe. Unfortunately, induction has only been available in a cooktop until now

Behold, the new Diva 36 inch induction range. Just as a FYI, the 5 induction burners are the equivalent of a 90,000 BTU top or a 6 burner professional cooktop.



Great post on the benefits of induction.

The Latest And Greatest

Following is my presentation on the latest and greatest in appliances and lighting....With one correction the Diva was $3500 and now is $2999. As always, any questions will be answered quickly

Induction Range

The wall oven post depressed me to be honest. I do not want to appear self righteous, but it was not exciting. Then again, it is wall ovens.



However, this product is worth a look. The Diva Induction range. The range top is 75,000 BTUs instead of 90K in a gas Pro. Induction, however, works on so many levels. It is child safe, not heat retentive and 90% efficient. As a reminder, gas is 60% efficient with electric at 55%



Efficiency means less heat to heat and less load on your air conditioner systems...And with better performance.



First quarter 2008, now hopefully it will work

Induction Cooktops

Induction is the newest and best cooking product available on the market. Actually that is not quite accurate, GE manufactured and discontinued induction cooktops about 20 years ago, but they have returned with a vengence(well probably not a vengance).

Induction is a magnetic source that creates heat when in contact with a metal pan. It is faster and easier to control than gas. It is also less heat retentive than electric, because you need a metal in order for the magnet to heat. In fact, you can place a piece of paper under a pan as it is boiling without the paper burning.

There are a variety of companies manufacturing induction. Electrolux, Thermador, Wolf, Diva and Viking. The prices start at $2000, but will probably become cheaper as the bigger companies enter the market.

If you are remodeling ask for a demonstration, you will be surprised.