Aga Induction Cooktops

AGA Induction Cooktops at Plesser's Appliances

AGA induction cooktops, available at Plesser's Appliances, install into a countertop cutout as a flat glass surface that heats the pan rather than the surface. They deliver the fastest and most responsive cooking of any configuration AGA offers, with the easiest cleanup, in a format that frees the oven to sit at working height elsewhere.

Immediate, Precise Heat
Induction puts energy directly into the cookware rather than heating air around it, so water boils faster than on gas and a setting change registers immediately. At the low end it holds a steady temperature without cycling, making it genuinely capable at melting and long simmers. The usable range from high to low is wider than most cooks expect.

Zone Layout and Flexible Areas
Zone sizes and count determine what you can run simultaneously, and flexible or bridge areas on select models combine two zones for a griddle or long pan. Some configurations share power across zones, which affects what you can run at full output at once. Confirm the layout and any power-sharing behavior on the spec sheet.

Flat Surface, Cool Kitchen
A continuous glass surface with no grates or crevices wipes clean in one pass, and because the surface heats only by pan contact, spills do not bake on. Less waste heat escapes into the room, which is noticeable in a small kitchen in summer. Ventilation is still required — steam, smoke, and grease remain.

Cookware Requirements
Induction works only with magnetic cookware. A refrigerator magnet that sticks to the pan base is the test; aluminum, copper, and most glass will not work. Anyone switching from gas should plan for replacing part of their cookware — a real cost worth accounting for at specification rather than after installation.

Electrical, Cutout, and Clearance Planning
Induction cooktops need dedicated high-amperage 240V service, the most common obstacle in older Long Island homes — have an electrician confirm panel capacity before ordering. Cutout dimensions, countertop material compatibility, and clearance below for ventilation vary by model. Talk to the team at Plesser's Appliances about electrical requirements and cutout specs before the countertop is templated.