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by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
In this roundup, ConsumerReports.org tests almost three dozen gas and electric cooktops, including nine induction cooktops. Cooktops are rated on how well they melt, simmer and boil. Owner surveys indicate… that some high-end cooktops are more repair-prone than less expensive models. Editors say induction cooktops outperform regular cooktops, but at double the price (or more). A discussion of the technology is included, along with ratings and recommendations. There is also a section on how to choose between gas, electric and induction cooktops.
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
This article discusses induction cooktops and how they work. Induction cooktops are faster than both gas and electric cooktops. They also shut off automatically when the pan is removed, thereby reducing the… chance of house fires. Overall, editors say induction cooktops are impressive but expensive. The editors suggest waiting for their reliability to be proven. This article is dated, but the general information is still useful.
by Contributors to Sears.com
Sears.com is one of the few websites we found with a decent number of consumer reviews of cooktops. The retailer carries more than 400 models on its website. Many models, however, have just one review, and… the reviews themselves are often very brief. There just isn't enough review volume here to tell which cooktops are highest rated overall, but Sears is an excellent place to crosscheck picks at ConsumerReports.org.
by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
by Editors of Choice magazine
by Editors of Choice magazine
by Editors of J.D. Power and Associates
Almost 15,000 consumers participated in a survey about kitchen appliances. Brands (but not individual models) are rated in six categories: style and feel, performance, price, features, ease of use and… warranty. LG won in overall satisfaction, with KitchenAid, Kenmore Elite, Frigidaire and Jenn-Air following in the rankings. Although the ratings are interesting, there's no distinction between built-in ovens or cooktops, making this survey less helpful than it could be.
by Editors of Consumer magazine
This New Zealand publication scrutinizes seven models of electric smoothtop cooktops for use/cleaning, durability, quality of controls, and cooking factors such as simmering, high heat and "turn down"… ability. Fisher & Paykel and Bosch are the two top-performing brands. As with Choice magazine, this test is really only helpful for New Zealand readers, but some of the general information is applicable to U.S. readers.
by Sally Schultheiss
by Contributors to AJMadison.com
This appliance retail site features a limited number of consumer reviews of the cooktops sold here. Of the few gas cooktops that have received user ratings, most are limited to just one or two comments. The… reviews are even sparser for electric cooktops, but two coil-burner Frigidaire cooktops receive the best ratings. About 15 induction cooktops are rated; a few have two or three reviews each, and the rest have one review. Without more feedback on models, it's hard to draw conclusions from the limited reviews here, but AJMadison.com is worth a look.
by Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
by James Dulley
by Editors of 3LUXE.com
by Contributors to Epinions.com
by Editors of TheInductionSite.com
This site is for enthusiasts of induction cooking. There is a lot of information about how induction cooktops work, as well as installation suggestions and the pros and cons of induction cooktops. There is… also a large database of brands and models, along with detailed information about each model. While there are no reviews or recommendations, this site is helpful. It even offers information about the types of cookware needed for induction cooking. Though the site does sell cooktops, the sales push isn't over the top.
by Contributors to ConsumerDemocracy.com
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