I assume you also have gas to your home. If so and you like gas for cook top go for it. If you need to have the gas run to the home - is the cost worth it. As for cooking both have pro's and cons but i the end both get the job done. In the Sept. 2018 Consumer Reports kitchen issue they have a "Testing Showdown Electric vs. Gas" on page 47. Take a look. To summarize results: High Heat cooking - Electric; Low Heat e.g. simmering - Electric; Baking - Gas; Broiling - Electric. After reviewing I actually stayed with gas and have a Bosch being delivered on Wednesday. Why because I currently have gas and have never had any issues. I also have a seperate electric oven. Good luck and I hope the info. helps.

Thank you for your input. We have a gas fireplace so we can run a line to the kitchen. That's why I was thinking of the dual. Now the venting is becoming an issue. I think I might just stay with the electric and also read a bit more on induction. Good luck with your stove!

Bosch is a leader in induction technology. You’ll find many posts here about how people love their Bosch induction appliances. That sound you hear is opportunity knocking.

Neither. Since you have the electric line I promise if you go with INDUCTION, you'll never regret it. I LOVE my induction cooktop. Bosch makes an excellent induction range.

Love, love, LOVE my Bosch dual fuel range. A lot of stove for a modest price.

Induction is awesome.

Either the Bosch Benchmark or 800 induction slide-in ranges are where you can look.

Induction is a great option. For those with it, is it true you need special cookware?

Thank you all for your comments. I thought electric would be easier but I do not like the white pan rings on the electric top. We have a old GE and our glass cooktop has black pot rings. It is so much easier for the eye but am probably being a bit to picky..

bikertoni, you need magnetic pots to work with induction. Many are, but some are not. I bought new tramontina from Walmart at a reasonable price.

My induction never got white rings. Maybe because with induction the glass surface doesn’t heat up?

For ovens, I feel the difference between electric and gas is overrated. Yes, they behave a little differently. But in practice, it really doesn't matter much. If you do want a great oven though, you could consider getting an additional combination steam wall oven. The Miele model gets a lot of love here, but it's $$$

For cook surface, the consensus is that you should get induction or a high-end gas stove (e.g. Bluestar RNB). The former is probably easier for many people, and it makes venting requirements less complicated. But the later has unique advantages if you do a lot of stir frying and would love the ability to use a round-bottom wok. It's really a difference of personal cooking style, and ultimately you won't go wrong with either option. Where you will go wrong is, when you get a radiant electric (even glass top) or if you get a builder-grade gas stove.

>>>" Induction is a great option. For those with it, is it true you need special cookware?"<<<

Since nobody else has responded to this question --- Bikertoni, no "special cookware" is required for induction.

The oft repeated phrase "special cookware required" is needlessly confusing. Much common cookware works on induction. It is only "special" in the sense that induction "limits" your choices to pans with magnetic metal in the base. This is only "special" in that it excludes some things like ceramic and glass cookware, fancy copper, and pans made entirely from aluminium (e.g., inexpensive restaurant fry pans and older annodized aluminum cookware).

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Take a small magnet, if it sticks to the bottom of your pots, it will work on the induction.. I have a single induction plug in for/in our RV & most of my pots work on it... also if yr shopping for new pots/pans- take one with you, it is a quick & easy check.. :)

bonilyn --

There are some electric and induction ranges which have gray markings. For example, there is the Bosch 800 range (HII8055U) which you can check out with a top view at vendor sites such as aj madison. Would something like that be more to your liking?

Thank you all for your suggestions. Originally I was going all electric but now have decided onthe Bosch dual..gas for stove top cooking and electric for the oven. I did a lot of research and decided on the Benchmark..Will keep you posted. Kitchen renovation is a bit challenging. Our appliances will be all Bosch..Cabinets are in the process of being made and now the next step to pick paint for cabinets and counter top...I appreciate you all taking the time to respond.

Thank you so much. I will do that..assuming it's Bosch.com

Bonilyn, how are you finding your Bosch appliances? We’re trying to make that decision now.