- LPG supply disrupted due to Iran war, may take 3-4 years to become normal.
- Increased demand for induction and infrared stoves amid LPG crisis.
- Induction stoves heat utensils directly, more efficient and safer.
- Infrared stoves run on all types of cookware, but consume more electricity.
Induction Vs Infrared Cooktop: LPG supply in India was affected due to Iran war. Due to this, many people could not get LPG cylinders on time. Due to closure of the Strait of Hormuz, LPG could not reach India and its impact was seen on the kitchen of the common man. Amidst the LPG shortage, people had started buying induction and infrared stoves. Now government officials say that it may take 3-4 years to completely restore the LPG supply. In such a situation, if you want to buy an electric stove in view of this shortage, then today we are going to tell you which will be best for you between induction stove and infrared.
What is induction stove?
A copper or aluminum coil is installed below the cooking surface of an electric induction stove. When it is turned on, an electromagnetic field is generated above it, due to which the vessel placed above it starts heating instead of the surface. These are considered more efficient and food is cooked quickly on them. Its maintenance is also easy and it is considered safe to use. For this, induction friendly utensils are required.
How does an infrared stove work?
An infrared stove is made of ceramic glass, beneath which is a high power infrared heating element such as a coil or halogen lamp. It continuously emits infrared radiation, which heats the vessel placed above it. Its special thing is that it does not require magnetic utensils like induction. Food can be cooked in all types of utensils on it.
Induction Vs Infrared Cooktop: Which consumes more electricity?
In terms of power consumption, infrared stove is ahead of induction. The reason behind this is the different technology of both. Actually, infrared stoves use radiant heat. Due to this, they get heated late and it also takes more time for them to cool down. Due to this, it consumes more electricity than induction, which heats up and cools down instantly.
How much electricity will both consume when used for one hour?
A 2000 watt infrared stove consumes 2 units of electricity in one hour of use. In comparison, a 2000 watt induction stove will consume up to 1.5 units of electricity. If we look at the cost per unit of Rs 8, then the infrared stove will consume electricity worth Rs 16 in an hour, while induction will consume electricity worth about Rs 12.
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