Decades of well-established research have linked nitrogen dioxide, or NO2, to respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which especially affect children and older adults. This harmful link is so well established that some states have begun banning gas appliances in new construction. And now a new study has shown in stark detail just how long and far this gas spreads and lingers in a home.
By sampling homes across the U.S., the researchers found that in many, levels of exposure to NO2 can soar above the World Health Organization’s one-hour exposure limit for multiple hours—even in the bedroom that is farthest from the kitchen.
"The concentrations of NO2 we measured from stoves led to dangerous levels down the hall in bedrooms … and they stayed elevated for hours at a time.
Switched to induction several years ago. Can’t see going with non-induction range any time in my future.
Would love to change over to induction but the ranges are expensive.
Yeah I hope the prices keep coming down. I think there are rebates / tax credits if you are in US via inflation reduction act. I was lucky and snagged a GE one on clearance for around $1200 delivered. Original MSRP was something crazy pushing $3k. This was early 2021.
I also think they are more economical. They don’t waste heat as other types.
Yeah I believe they are the most efficient in terms of baking and stovetop cooking.
Did you have to toss all your cookware and buy compatible stuff? Or did most of your cookware already work? I suspect most of mine wouldn’t work on induction sadly. For now I’m very happy with sky electric smooth top stove.
About 90% of our existing cookware worked. Only thing you need to do to test is if a regular magnet sticks to the cookware then it will work on induction cooktop. If most of your current stuff is aluminum based then you’ll need to replace.
A magnet sticks to my aluminum pots, with super glue. Does that count? :)