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0 pointsdragonwriter4y ago0 comments

> They aren't as popular in the US because they're considered commercial appliances and it's assumed you are on a business budget if you want to buy one.

No, there are plenty of consumer models. But they aren't as popular because the US has significantly more abundant, domestically produced, and (largely, because of that and not taking climate seriously) cheaper natural gas, and has only recently started in some localities having residential electric-only rules for new construction.

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bluGill4y ago

Electric stoves are very common even where natural gas is available, and even more common where it isn't.

The only induction stoves I can find are very high end models. I'm thinking about it, but for the cost I can install gas (including plumbing) and save money.

Even on the high end there is often on model with induction so if you want some other option as well you are stuck.

occz4y ago

Induction stoves do indeed seem to be more expensive in the U.S, but they don't seem to be entirely out of budget for the average consumer: IKEA sells a few for around $600-800.

IKEA in Sweden where I live has induction stoves for as cheap as $300, and I would assume that similar prices will become available in the U.S in the future.

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