[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”36808″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Buying a new cooktop is important when moving into a new home. Cooktops generally refer to the cooking surfaces and controls. It can sit comfortably on top of your countertops and your kitchen layout can also be modified so that you can cut a whole that would fit your cooktop of choice. It saves space and is great for smaller properties like apartments and condominiums.

Cooktops come in different sizes. The smallest cooktops have 10 to 12 inches of cooking surfaces while some go as big as 60 inches. The most popular cooktops are 30 and 36 inches. You can find cooktops that utilize gas, electricity, or induction. Gas cooktops are the most popular in the Philippines. However, many have come to use electric cooktops and induction cooktops are gaining popularity as well. Here’s a quick overview of the three types.
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Electric Cooktops

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”36810″ img_size=”medium” css=”.vc_custom_1560749885604{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Electric cooktops are a bit more affordable than the others. You don’t need to buy gas for when you cook, you would only need electricity. Of course, there can be a problem if you experience power outages and you might see the difference in your electric bill. Coil cooktops can also be difficult to clean but smoothtop units would be easy.
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Gas Cooktops

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”36811″ img_size=”medium” css=”.vc_custom_1560749862249{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Gas cooktops would require you to have an LPG tank, making the initial cost more expensive. However, it gives you more control over the heat and can heat up faster. Gas cooktops can be used even when there is no electricity. However, there are some hazards you need to be careful of when operating a gas cooktop.
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Induction Cooktops

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”36812″ img_size=”medium” css=”.vc_custom_1560749989709{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Induction cooktops use an electromagnetic field to create heat. It transmits heat directly from the surface to the pan, meaning that there is much less heat loss. Some designers add visual cues so you can tell if it’s on or off. One downside to induction cooktops is that you might have to buy new cookware that is more suitable for induction cooktop cooking.

Whatever it is that you choose, there’s a cooktop for you at your local EMCOR store or browse our options online![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]