Complete Your Kitchen With a High-Quality Cooktop
A great cooktop is essential for any kitchen, whether you’re an avid chef or not. With so many types, sizes, brands and styles to choose from, cooktop shopping can get overwhelming, especially when you start to consider traditional cooktops versus downdraft cooktop options. Before you begin your search, let us help you navigate the cooktop category so you can choose the one that’ll work best for your needs.
Types of Cooktops
Electric Cooktops: You may want to choose an electric cooktop if you’re looking for one that offers a sleek, modern design and is easy to clean. Electric cooktops are available in glass, ceramic and coil options.
Gas Cooktops: If cooking is part of your daily routine, you may want to consider a gas cooktop as they provide precise, immediate temperature control over an open flame heat source. If you don’t have enough space in your kitchen for a range hood, a gas cooktop with downdraft might be your best option. Downdrafts suck fumes and smoke down through a pipe, eliminating the need for a hood to capture smoke.
Induction Cooktops: With an induction cooktop, electromagnetic coils heat pots and pans quickly while the cooktop stays cool to the touch, making cleanup easier. Induction cooktops, like Frigidaire induction cooktops, require cookware made from a magnetic material. They use magnetic technology to cause vibrations in the pot or pan that’s being used to cook.
Portable Cooktops: Also known as hot plates, portable cooktops are ideal for small spaces like dorm rooms, patios, RVs and boats. A popular portable option is a portable induction cooktop, which works the same way as a standard induction cooktop that’s built into a counter.
Cooktop Sizes
Depending on your kitchen’s blueprint, you’ll want to consider how much space you’re working with before deciding on which cooktop to choose. From space-saving 30-inch cooktops to more generous 36-inch cooktops, choose a size that best suits your lifestyle and needs. In addition to size, you can also shop cooktops by the number of burners. If you only cook occasionally for one to two people, you might want to consider a four-burner or a two-burner cooktop. If you cook regularly for a family, you may want to invest in a cooktop with many burners, like a five-burner or six-burner cooktop.
We carry a wide array of brands at Lowe’s, including KitchenAid cooktops, GE cooktops, Bosch cooktops and other brands, with electric, gas, induction and smart cooktop options. Want to make cooktop shopping even easier? Use our Buy Online, Store Pickup option to save you time.
