“I've heard that induction cooking can be noisy and make a buzzing noise. Is there anyway to measure the level of noise/buzzing to compare different models and or brands for induction slide in ranges?”
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Hi Parker - Thanks for your interest! While decibel ratings are not available, a humming sound while cooking or boiling is normal. Slight sounds, like hums or buzzes may be produced by different types of cookware. Heavier pans, such as enameled cast iron produce less noise than a lighter weight multi-ply stainless steel pan. The size of the pan and the amount of contents can also contribute to the sound level. When using adjacent elements that are set at certain power level settings, pan noise may interact and produce a low whistle or intermittent "hum". These noises can be reduced or eliminated by lowering or raising the power level settings of one or both of the elements. Pans that completely cover the element ring will produce less noise. For more information and videos about how Induction works, the type of cookware to use, and more, visit our Induction Cooking page: http://www.geappliances.com/ge/cooking/induction.htm - Keep in touch at GEAppliances.com -Sue
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Sometimes there's a very low buzzing, but depends on the type/size of pan, or on the level of food in it. You need to be very close to the pan to hear it. Sometimes, there's no noise at all. Based on GE Profile range, which is the only one I've used, my recommendation is not to worry about it. There are more benefits than this possible minor aspect.
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