Did you know cooking makes up around 5% of the energy bill of an average Victorian home? With winter upon us and gas bills rising, now is the perfect time to consider an efficient induction cooktop.
Induction cooktops are around three times more efficient than gas cooktops and up to 10% more efficient than electric cooktops, providing an excellent opportunity to reduce energy bills. They also avoid harmful emissions from a naked gas flame, which are known to cause respiratory issues.
Induction cooktops are easier to clean and are favoured by a growing range of professional chefs, providing quicker cooking times and greater temperature control.
How do induction cooktops work?
Induction cooktops use electromagnetic technology to heat the cookware and its contents directly without wasting energy heating the surrounding cooking surface. They are much more efficient and result in a cooler kitchen.
They require compatible cookware, so try attaching a fridge magnet to your current cookware. If it sticks, the cookware is ready to use.
Install an induction cooktop through our Love Bayside, Electrify Everything program
Our Love Bayside, Electrify Everything program assists Bayside residents in electrifying their homes by providing access to excellent deals on induction cooktops, hot water heat pumps , and reverse cycle air conditioning installed by our accredited and reputable installer.
We offer two induction cooktop brands:
- Bosch: premium product, 60cm and 90cm, flexible cooking zones, digital residual heat indicator, two-year warranty on unit, excellent energy efficiency.
- Westinghouse: superior product, 60cm and 90cm, timer and pause functions, rangehood integration, two-year warranty on unit, excellent energy efficiency.
Try before you buy
Want to try before you buy? Portable induction cooktops are available to loan through Council's Library of Things. The Library of Things provides Bayside residents free access to various popular items used for one-off jobs or to try before you commit to purchasing. To access the Library of Things, you must be a registered Bayside Library user.
