Electric downdraft cooktops are a great choice, especially when it comes to be part of a kitchen island, since you can avoid getting a hood. However, with all the latest technological advances, there are quite a few available choices, often to distract the consumer from the proper choice for his needs.
Follow the hints below before making your final purchase to make sure you've made the right choice for your electric downdraft cooktop:
Look for a ceramic-glass cooktop as they're easier to clean than the plain ones. Furthermore, if you can afford an induction cooktop, that's even better, as it consumes much less energy (saves you some dollars) and also provides a cooler surface that results in less danger (as in mistouching). Before even looking for an electric downdraft cooktop, pre-determine the ideal size for your kitchen. Most common models come at 30 and 36'', but there is a wider selection available at most stores. One more thing to do beforehand is to write down exactly what you're expecting your electric downdraft cooktop to have. How many burners, want to have removable knobs? Also decide on any extras you're looking for. Do you want your cooktop to have lock controls? Warning lights? These sure are all great options but they do also result in a giant leap from your starting budget to double or even triple that. Last, but not least, aim your attention towards a well-known and recognized brand including, but not limited to, Jennair, GE, Whirlpool, Bosch, KitchenAid. The reasoning behind this is that an electric downdraft cooktop is a major home appliance, one not to be replaced on a frequent basis, thus you're looking for something that's going to work properly for the years to come, and even when there's something malfunctioning you want to be sure that you'll get the best service possible.
