What’s Driving the Induction Cooking Trend?

Induction cooking is quickly becoming one of the hottest trends in the home appliance industry - literally. Gas and electric cooking both generate heat through the burner flames or cooking surface, while induction ranges and cooktops use a copper coil under the cooking surface to generate electromagnetic energy that transfers directly to the induction-compatible cookware. This means the surface allows for fast cooking and is more responsive - heating and cooling within seconds.¹

Gas and induction cooking methods are nearly equal in popularity, but induction is on the rise, with the induction cookware market expected to grow by $1.38 billion²between 2021 and 2025, with 4.2% annual growth during this period.

Here are three trends influencing this growth, and why you should consider including induction in your next project:

Health and Wellness

The demand for healthy homes is exploding³ among all generations,⁴ and a key component of health and wellness is air quality. According to Green Builder's COGNITION Smart Data report, indoor air quality has shifted from a "nice to have" to a necessity for buyers. People spend more than 90%⁵ of their time indoors, but indoor air can be more polluted⁶ than outdoor air. Including induction cooktops in kitchens may help reduce indoor air pollutants⁷ and releases less hot air into the kitchen because of the direct heat transfer.

Consumers not only look for homes that support their physical health; they also want their homes to promote their mental well-being.⁸ Messy homes can contribute to stress, but with induction cooktops, cleanup is a breeze. Induction technology keeps the cooktop surrounding the elements cool, helping prevent baked-on messes. Plus, the cooktop could even be used as additional counter space⁹ for meal preparation - such as for cookbooks or cutting boards - to keep the kitchen clean and stress-free.

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

The energy-efficiency of induction cooktops is one of the most attractive characteristics of this cooking method. Induction cooktops are one of the most energy-efficient appliances, with up to 90%¹⁰ of the energy consumed transferred to the food, compared with 74%¹¹ for electric cooktops and 40%¹² for gas.

Buyers will appreciate that these cooktops use less energ y,¹³ which means it's better for the climate¹⁴ and could even lower electric bills. And, more potential buyers are putting energy efficiency at the top of their wish list when it comes to homes, with 81%¹⁵ of buyers considering it a key desirable feature.

Style

More and more buyers¹⁶ are looking for contemporary style homes. According to Green Builder's COGNITION Smart Data report, this is characterized by clean, streamlined designs. Induction cooktops offer a sleek, minimalist look that adheres perfectly with this style. The Whirlpool ^Ⓡ 30-Inch Induction Cooktop, for example, has an optional flush installation for a more integrated appearance. For smaller kitchens, try the Whirlpool ^Ⓡ 24 Adaptive Induction Cooktop. It not only has all of the capabilities of the larger induction cooktops, it also provides the same modern look for stylish, small space living.

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