The first power kitchens appeared in the late 19th century and began to compete with gas kitchens in the 1920’s; electric cookers offer consumers financial savings on their gas counterparts initially. Buyers also liked the speed at which electric stoves cook the food. Modern electric cookers continue to compete with gas, offering a variety of benefits for home cooking.

Efficiency

Electric stoves offer energy efficiency, making them a greener option for your home.

Temperature in the kitchen

Some styles of electric stove, as an induction cooker, keep your kitchen cooler than a gas stove, while providing all the warmth you need to cook quickly and efficiently. No open flames heating the surrounding air.

Security

Electric stoves provide greater security. No open flame and there is a cooler cooking surface, reducing the risk of burning.

Consistency

The element on an electric stove provides an accurate measurement of temperature which is knob regulated. Most of the brands label knobs at specific temperatures. While on a gas stove you control the temperature levels with your eyes, an electric stove you know the temperature of the electrical resistance. This translates into less chance of a burned food, consistent cooking temperatures and reliable for the toughest recipes.

Quick cleaning

The surface of some electric stoves is designed to easily and quickly clean once the unit cools. An example is a glass-top unit.

Profitable

Overall, electric stoves cost less than gas. Because of plug and require little or no ventilation, electric stove also saves on remodeling costs.