Induction stoves can cook a lot faster and use less energy than your typical electric stove, but there are some tradeoffs.

In fact, induction cooktops can boil water three times faster than gas stoves can — sending up to 90% of their energy directly to your food, versus 70% from electric stoves and only 38% from gas.

Your stove often serves as both the backbone and the focal point of the kitchen. When considering a new one, the decision between gas, electric or induction largely hinges on your home's setup.

Electric stoves typically have smooth glass or ceramic cooktops, which work to enhance your kitchen’s aesthetic appeal. Plus, their smooth surface makes them really easy to clean. Cons ...

The recall includes more than 500,000 LG electric stoves—including LG Slide-In and Freestanding Ranges—sold over the last ten years.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled more than 500,000 LG Slide-in and Freestanding kitchen ranges on February 6, 2025.