Do quiet induction burners exist?
I've owned and used a variety of counter top induction burners, ranging from 1200-1800 watts, including popular, well reviewed brands.
Between the electronic whines and the fans, they were all extremely loud; amongst the loudest items in my home kitchen, and annoying enough that I don't use induction as much as I'd prefer to.
Do any quiet induction burners actually exist?
Best Answer
Quieter, yes. Quiet, no.
This was based on my recent research where I tested out 8 different portable induction burners, did a lot of reading, and ultimately decided not to buy one.
Induction burners make noise for two main reasons:
- They work via a spinning electromagnetic field, which causes both the burner and the vessel to vibrate microscopically, creating a loud hum.
- They have an internal fan to keep the electronics cool while the burner is on. This is often the louder source of noise.
Higher-end induction burners produce less noise by having a heavier case (reducing vibration), and by having a better cooling fan. However, having tried some of these fairly expensive commercial burners, like a Waring and a Vollrath, I'd say they are quieter but not exactly something you'd use in a room with a sleeping baby.
Built-in burners can reduce noise further simply by having sound insulation built into the cooktop, and many do.
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Quick Answer about "Do quiet induction burners exist?"
As with all induction cooktops, there's a low whir from fans inside the machine, but the Duxtop was the quietest of any of the models tested.Do induction burners make noise?
Answer: It is possible to hear a pulsing, buzzing, or clicking noise from the Induction Cooktop or Induction Range when used on a low-power setting and not on a higher power setting. This is due to the magnetic fields in use and is normal. Noises may vary when using different pots or pans.Do all induction hobs make a noise?
Noises can certainly occur when cooking on induction hobs. This is because the metal components in the base of the pot consist of multiple layers and vibrate. This usually occurs when using lower quality pots with glued bases. It differs from one pan to another and often reduces after cooking for a few minutes.How do I stop my induction cooktop from making noise?
Noise emission on induction hobs can only be avoided by using one-piece cooking utensils, e.g. with cast iron pans, iron/steel pans or enameled steel pans. Due to its stability, the classic cast iron pan in particular is perfectly suited for modern induction stoves.Equipment Reviews: Induction Cooking
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Answer 2
I saw this YouTube review of an Anko (Kmart Australia) and Ikea Tillreda portable induction cooktop, and the Tillreda was much quieter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_Qa1uOSoY
If you have a gas cooktop and a noisy range hood like me, the fan noise of an induction cooktop will be much quieter.
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