Combination Cooktops

Featuring the best combination cooktops in Australia

Combination cooktops offer the best of both worlds, typically combining gas and induction cooktops in a single unit making it an excellent choice for cooks who enjoy flexibility in their cooking. They are great for large households where everyone has their own favourite dishes they like to eat and cook with options to accommodate one and all. ArchiPro features only the best combination cooktops in Australia from leading global brands and suppliers you can trust. They are an important part of a wider range of premium cooktops that you can consider for your home.

Types of combination cooktops 

Gas and electric combination cooktops

These cooktops combine gas burners with electric elements, offering the precision of gas cooking and the even heating of electric elements. Gas burners are ideal for quick heat adjustments and high-heat cooking, while electric elements provide even heat distribution, suitable for simmering and low-heat cooking. 

Gas and induction combination cooktops

These cooktops combine gas burners with induction elements, providing the flexibility of gas with the efficiency and safety of induction cooking. Gas burners are suitable for traditional cooking methods and those who prefer visible flames, while induction elements offer rapid heating and precise temperature control with energy efficiency. Induction elements are also cool to the touch, reducing the risk of burns, and making them a great choice for families with young children.

Electric and induction combination cooktops

These cooktops combine electric radiant elements with induction elements, offering a mix of traditional electric cooking and modern induction technology. Electric elements provide steady and even heat, ideal for a variety of cooking methods, while induction elements heat quickly and efficiently with precise control, suitable for quick boiling and simmering. Induction elements are highly energy-efficient, heating only the cookware.

Modular cooktops

Modular cooktops allow people to customise their cooking surface by combining different types of cooktops, such as gas, electric, induction, and even specialised elements like griddles or deep fryers. You can choose the combination of elements that best suits your cooking needs, and modules can often be rearranged or replaced as cooking preferences change. 

The benefits of a high-quality combination cooktop

A high-quality combination cooktop in Australia offers many benefits, including versatile cooking options by combining gas, electric, and induction elements, allowing for precise control and flexibility in your cooking. They provide the quick heat adjustments of gas, the even heat distribution of electric elements, and the rapid heating and energy efficiency of induction. They save space by integrating multiple cooking technologies into one appliance, making them ideal for compact kitchens. They also often come with advanced safety features such as auto shut-off and cool-to-touch surfaces, making your kitchen space safer. This combination of features makes cooking more efficient, versatile, and enjoyable, catering to a wide range of needs.

How to choose a combination cooktop

When choosing a combination cooktop, you need to first decide the best combination of gas, electric, and induction elements that will work for you. If gas is one of these, you need to be sure that your home can be plumbed for it. Look at the cooktop's energy efficiency as this will have an impact on your utility bills going forward. If you have young children in the home, you’ll want to check for safety features like auto shut-off and child locks. The cooktop has to be an appropriate size for your kitchen space and you’ll want to also be confident that it’ll be easy for you to use too. Finally, review the cooktop's ease of use, maintenance requirements, and the availability of compatible cookware, for those considering an induction combination.

Other cooktops that might be of interest to you

When choosing any major appliance in the kitchen, it’s important to consider all your options before making a final decision. For example, for those who live in a region in Australia where the cost of gas is cheaper than electricity, then it makes sense to choose a gas cooktop. On the other hand, if energy efficiency is your top priority, then you’ll likely want to prioritise an induction cooktop. Last but not least, if you want something smooth, sleek and easy to clean, you can’t beat a robust yet stylish ceramic cooktop.