Glass top stoves...are they worth it? It seems like everyone wants a glass top stove, but after they get one you never hear about it again. Sure, they look pretty but, I want to let you in on something that makes sew much cents!
Glass top stoves are not worth the money. What most kitchen renovators don't understand is that not only will they be purchasing a sleek beautiful glass top stove, they will also be purchasing all new pots and pans because I can almost guarantee you that their existing pots and pans will not function properly. Unless you own pots and pans with extremely thick bottoms be forewarned that your trusty old kitchenware will warp on the glass top stove and you will never be able to get a pot of water to boil again.
Another problem with glass top stoves is that they are seemingly impossible to clean. Trust me, I think I've purchased every glass/ceramic top stove cleaning product that is offered. I often end up (as I was just moments before sitting down to type this) with a razor blade, a bottle of all-purpose cleaner and a magic eraser just to get tiny little spots off my glass top stove. The best part? After an hour of scrubbing there are still marks on my stove that absolutely refuse to come off. Might I mention at this point that I am not one of the people who longs for the sleek glass cook top? It was here when I arrived. I prefer a good old fashioned gas range.
All in all, I suppose if you NEVER cook and just want a pretty surface in your kitchen then maybe these modern cook tops are for you. If you are seriously considering installing one in your new home or if you are renovating your kitchen and actually enjoy cooking, then forget about it. In my humble opinion, glass top stoves are more trouble than they are worth.
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