We had a gas range before this. Would never go back. The gas, although the burners were fast for heating really seemed to warm up the kitchen and the living room. It just seemed to throw a lot of heat.
This thing is awesome.
My gas stove throws a lot of heat too. I would lve to have a smooth cooktop but,more often then not,I cook in cast iron,and I know I could never be careful enough to keep from damaging the cooktop