Cooktops

A cooktop or hob is a special device commonly used for cooking. These are the most common items in any kitchen and are meant to apply heat to a pan or pot from the base.  

A cooktop is often found integrated with an oven in any kitchen stove while at times they are also available and used as standalone devices. These tops are commonly powered by electricity and gas. At times they also work with other fuels. These cookers come in different styles and sizes. You can install them anywhere you have some flat counter spaces. A cooktop is an essential part of all recipes as it helps to adjust the flames and heat delivered to the pot or food inside it.   

Basic types of cooktops for your kitchen  

Modern kitchens are much more than just places for cooking and keeping kitchen accessories. This is where you can gather your family, friends and loved ones and serves as one of the central locations in any home. Hence, a kitchen deserves nothing less than the best cooking appliances. Therefore, today these appliances have become more efficient, powerful, and stylish. It also includes the most important centrepiece of any kitchen- A cooktop. Here is a list of how the most common types of cooktops can satisfy the priorities of any household.  

The gas cooktops 

These tops serve with superior heat and cooking power. These cooktops come with designs preferred by serious home chefs. These tops offer high temperatures and easily adjustable controls. And this is how they serve for efficient and fast cooking. These units have open flame as a major heat source and help the heat to reach deep into the food. Many of the best premium gas cooktops feature commercial-grade components. It allows the chefs to cook restaurant-quality meals from the comfort of your home. Due to versatility, these cooktops are a great addition to all types of kitchens.  

Electric cooktops 

If you are looking for consistent temperature control, an electric cooktop is the best option to pick. The burners of these units get heated with electricity and the units do not require a gas connection. As a result, the electric cooktop is easier to install as compared to its gas counterparts. The traditional electric cooktop features coil burners even though modern appliances offer a smooth top design.  No matter what the style of these burners is, you can expect the burners to offer precise temperature every time it is used. Today many homeowners enjoy the comfort of these tops despite many believing they are less responsive as compared to the gas models.  

Induction cooktops 

For those who wish for a premium cooking experience and exceptional heat control with a bit of added safety, induction cooktops are the option. These are electric cooktops that use electromagnetic energy to cook food. They are like a flat ceramic surface that blows the appliance and works with a magnetic field. They work fine with cookware made of stainless steel, iron or steel bottoms.  The reaction creates a vibration that results in creating the heat you need for cooking. There is a long list of benefits linked with induction cooking. For instance, they heat up water and offer superior control on heat transfer.

The range tops 

Most of the electric, induction and gas cooktops have drop-in units that are designed for installation inside specifically sized cutouts in the countertop. A range-top is a complete alternative to these designs.  These range tops, however, offer the same functionalities as other types of cooktops. However, they are installing by sliding into the countertop, extending from the rear of the counter to the front. It has control knobs on the top of the counter that is settled in the front side of the appliance right at the edge of the counter. Most of these tops feature gas burners; however electric options are also available.