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Re:I measured the pollution from my gas stove by lukev on Monday January 09, 2023 @05:22PM (#34317182)
Gas stoves (like everything else) have pros and cons. CO2 emissions are certainly a major con, which is why my next stove will be an induction. I got a gas ten years ago because induction cooktops were not widely available and the cook quality of gas is far higher than non-induction electric, and I cook a lot and really need quality tools.

Facts matter, and it doesn't do anyone any good to paint something as "extremely bad" without balancing all relevant facts. Acknowledging that gas stoves are often (but not always) bad for indoor air quality is part of that.

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Re:I measured the pollution from my gas stove by bodangly on Monday January 09, 2023 @05:39PM (#34317448)
I really can’t understand this perspective. Perhaps cheap gas is better than cheap electric cooktops. But my Miele which is radiant, not even induction, heats up VERY fast and provides a very predictable amount of heat via the digital interface. I cook a lot, and thought I’d miss gas when buying my new house, but just about the only change I needed was to get a flat bottomed wok. Electric can definitely be more than adequate on the high end, imo.
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Re:I measured the pollution from my gas stove by huffmsa on Monday January 09, 2023 @05:56PM (#34317721)
> digital interface

Like a touchscreen?

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Re:I measured the pollution from my gas stove by bodangly on Monday January 09, 2023 @08:10PM (#34318940)
Sort of but less high tech than most think of w that word, it’s a “touchscreen” - red LEDs tell you the level.
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Re:I measured the pollution from my gas stove by ajross on Monday January 09, 2023 @05:36PM (#34317395)
We did a kitchen reno 11 years ago and hopped on the induction bandwagon then. There were a pretty good number of options at the high end (i.e. 30" standalone, not an integrated/oven unit). Induction is hot (heh) right now, but it's been a realistic option for a good while now.
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