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Frigidaire Induction Cooktop Review

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A person cooking steaks on a griddle on the Frigidaire Professional FPIC3677RF induction cooktop 

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What is induction?

Why Choose Induction

Frigidaire Induction Cooktop Review

Featured Frigidaire Induction Cooktops

Why Trust Us?

For home cooks seeking the latest and greatest in kitchen appliances, induction cooking has rapidly emerged as a premium option worthy of consideration. With far-reaching benefits including speed, precision, energy efficiency and safety, induction is bringing a new level of power and control to the home chef.

As one of the biggest appliance brands available on the market, Frigidaire offers a robust line of induction cooktops to suit varying needs, styles and budgets. Their models showcase innovative features that enhance the cooking experience while harnessing the inherent strengths of induction heating.

Continue reading for a comprehensive review exploring the full Frigidaire induction cooktop lineup. Inside, our appliance specialists break down the collection by price, selection, design, and more, including Frigidaire induction cooktop reviews from the top models we recommend.

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What is Induction?

 A person simmering a sauce in a pan on a Frigidaire induction cooktop

Induction cooking works by using electromagnetic energy to transfer heat directly to cookware through magnetic induction.

Coils built into the cooktop surface generate a magnetic field under compatible cookware, like those made from iron, copper or steel. Heavy electro-magnetic currents react with ferrous material within the cookware, so a cooking element isn’t heating up—a pot or pan is.

Since only the cookware heats up, induction cooking offers superior safety by eliminating hot surface temperatures commonly experienced with gas stovetops and electric cooktops. Induction cookers also boasts the most energy efficiency, with heat transferring up to 95% from the appliance to the pan.

Why Choose an Induction Cooktop?

If you ask us why induction cooking is better, we can sum it to these six great reasons below:

Fastest Cooking Method

Induction cooktops can bring pots and pans up to temperature in half the time compared to gas. Water can reach a full boil in just a few minutes on high-powered induction versus 10 minutes or more on gas. And it’s not just liquids that cook faster. With rapid heat response and heat settings that exceed gas models, proteins sear faster and vegetables sauté quickly.

Precise Temperature Control

Induction allows for incredibly precise and consistent simmering, which isn’t as easy when dealing with the inconsistencies of an electric coil burner or the live flame of a gas cooktop. With induction cooktop temperature control, minimal heat fluctuations mean food cooks evenly without burning or scorching.

Cooking Versatility

Whether sautéing vegetables or deep-frying chicken, induction lends itself well to every type of dish from quick weeknight meals to elaborate feasts. Its wide range of controllable temperatures makes it a great option for tasks like melting chocolate as well as slow braises. Precise simmers are perfect for delicate sauces.

The Most Energy Efficient Cooktop Option

On average, induction cooktops are 80% energy efficient compared to 40-50% for gas cooking appliances. Combining instant heat transfer with tight control over energy waste makes it an eco-friendly choice. Over the appliance's lifespan, homeowners can save thousands on their energy bills versus gas.

 A graphic comparing gas, electric, and induction cooktops

Health and Safety

Induction uses an electric magnetic field rather than an open flame, removing the risk of fire and carbon monoxide associated with gas. There are no combustion fumes emitted indoors so air quality is improved. Additionally, the cool-touch surfaces on induction cooktops mean burns and fires are less likely to happen.

User Experience

Once mastered, induction cooking is a breeze, and many users compare the cooking method to the nimbleness of a live flame. Spills are easy to wipe away without having to wait for surfaces to cool.

Reviewing the Frigidaire Induction Cooktop Line

Despite all the benefits of induction cooking, the market is still growing. As a result, major brands like Frigidaire have a limited selection for buyers to explore—but what Frigidaire currently offers is worth reviewing if value and brand familiarity are important to you.

Across the line, Frigidaire induction cooktops deliver fast and even heating through features like TempLock and PowerPlus booster. SpacePro elements allow flexible cooking zones, and Bridge mode combines elements. The upper-tier Gallery line enhances cooking with one-touch settings, and aside from a few aesthetic variances, the main difference between Frigidaire vs Frigidaire Gallery induction cooktop models are special trim details and the addition of TempLock Technology.

Models come in 30” and 36” widths with up to five heating zones. Prices for Frigidaire induction cooktops start at around $2,150 for the core 30-inch models up to $2,800 or more for high-end luxury series.


Frigidaire Induction Cooktop Pros & Cons

While the high upfront cost remains the primary downside versus gas, Frigidaire induction cooktops offer several important benefits.

✅ Most Frigidaire induction cooktops come with a Fit Promise guarantee for easy and confident installation.

✅ Select Frigidaire induction cooktops have been awarded the ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology award for their innovation.

✅ Frigidaire induction cooktops don’t require special hookups—just plug them in like an electric stovetop and use them the same way.

The Frigidaire induction stovetop line is still growing, so for now, buyers are limited to just a few models.

With prices starting just over $2,000, Frigidaire induction cooktops are often more expensive than gas cooktops.

Featured Frigidaire Induction Cooktops

The Frigidaire induction cooktop lineup is one to keep an eye on if affordability and familiarity are high on your cooktop shopping checklist. These models are what you can expect to find across the collection.

Frigidaire Gallery Black Induction Cooktop

 Overhead view of the Frigidaire Gallery GCCI3667AB induction cooktop

Shop This Frigidaire Gallery Induction Cooktop

The sleek black surface on this Frigidaire 36” induction cooktop delivers a streamlined look with features like one-touch settings for simple cooking control. The biggest surprise is auto-pot-detection, which can manage the temperature and only heat the cookware placed on it. Additional perks include TEMPLock for easy temperature control, plus two bridging Frigidaire induction burner zones to accommodate large cookware like roasting pans and griddles.

⭐Featured Frigidaire Gallery GCCI3667AB Review:

"This model works as well as advertised. it heats very quickly and is very intuitive to use.”

Frigidaire Professional 30" Stainless Steel Induction Cooktop

 Overhead view of the Frigidaire Professional FPIC3077RF cooktop

Shop This Frigidaire Professional 30" Induction Cooktop

Bringing pro-level performance home, this cooktop boasts large flexible elements with five cooking zones to handle full-course meals easily. This Frigidaire electric induction cooktop also features the PowerPlus induction zone, which performs just like gas for agile, accurate cooking results and the ability to boil water in under two minutes.

⭐Featured Frigidaire Professional FPIC3077RF Review:

“Just love the precise temperature control and quick heat up/cool down of the Professional series!”

Frigidaire Professional 36" Stainless Steel Induction Cooktop

Overhead view of the Frigidaire Professional FPIC3677RF induction cooktop

Shop This Frigidaire Professional 36" Induction Cooktop

This Frigidaire induction cooktop takes things up a step with a larger cooking surface crafted in a modern design. This model offers a stainless steel finish, to make your kitchen pop and allows for professional quality cooking at home. As the top-of-the-line choice, this 36” induction cooktop comes with extra-wide cooking zones ensure rapid results on any recipe scale, along with the best-of features from the lineup like  PowerPlus and the SpacePro Bridge Element.

⭐ Featured Frigidaire Professional FPIC3677RF Review:

“By far the best cooking appliance I’ve ever owned - evenly heats huge pots and maintains perfect temp control.”

Frigidaire Black Induction Cooktop

Overhead view of the Frigidaire FCCI3627AB induction cooktop

Shop This Frigidaire Induction Cooktop

This core model induction cooktop from the Frigidaire collection is the perfect starter option if you want to upgrade to induction cooking without breaking the bank. It’s also easy to use with touch controls for precise temperature settings and flexible cooking zones. Awarded the ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award, buyers and appliance specialists agree this is the perfect introduction to induction.

⭐Featured Frigidaire FCCI3627AB Review:

“Very happy with the price and performance. Heats up very quickly and is easy to control temperatures.”

Frigidaire induction cooktops represent an innovative option for home chefs searching for a technology that lives up to their skills in the kitchen. While induction cooking requires an adjustment period for those used to gas ranges, once mastered it allows for new levels of temperature control and fast heating results. If you are ready to upgrade your cooking game, shopping at Fred's Appliance guarantees finding the right model as well as knowledgeable advice throughout the purchase process.

Why Trust Fred’s Appliance?

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Shop Frigidaire Induction Cooktops at Fred’s Appliance

If you're looking for a great appliance shopping experience, shop cooking appliances online or visit one of our showrooms in Washington, Idaho, or Montana to see what a difference buying locally with an experienced retailer makes. Our appliance experts will be happy to help you with learn more about the Frigidaire induction cooktop line. Contact us today and discover the perfect appliance for your home.

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