Joker Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 We recently moved into a rental home and I'm wondering if the stove in our other home was just awesome or if this new one is bad. So, typically how long does it take your stove top to boil water? In a sauce pan (about 3 qt.) and a stock pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 It changes all the time because it takes noticeably different amounts of time depending on our elevation and the type of stove we currently have and the type of pot and how high the water heater is set and whether I waited for the water to get as hot as possible from the tap. It takes anywhere from 5-25 minutes for the smaller amount. I rarely ever boil more than 3 liters at a time so I can't give a range for a stockpot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Girl Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 That depends. Are you watching the pot? (Sorry, could resist. It's been one of THOSE days.) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I always allow at least 10 minutes for 1.5-2 qts of water in a 3 qt pot. 6-8 qts in my 12 qt stock pot takes MUCH longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Ugh. We had a crap rental house stove whose gas flame was closer to a candle than a real stove. I have a really high BTU gas stove now, but I haven't timed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 NM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Well, our small sauce pans are taking 25-30 minutes and larger amounts are taking 35-40 minutes. I was making a pasta dish and had everything but the pasta ready but my water wasn't even boiling yet. I guess I will call to see if they can send someone to check it out. I can't imagine having to cook all my meals for the next year if it stays that slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Well, our small sauce pans are taking 25-30 minutes and larger amounts are taking 35-40 minutes. I was making a pasta dish and had everything but the pasta ready but my water wasn't even boiling yet. I guess I will call to see if they can send someone to check it out. I can't imagine having to cook all my meals for the next year if it stays that slow. I use an electric kettle to boil the water quickly then I put it into the pot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 In a stock pot will actually be very fast, just a few minutes, but that's because my stove has one burner that is designed for a very fast boil. In a 3-qt. saucepan, it takes longer, like ten minutes, because I generally use a different burner, which is slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Oh, no, half an hour for water to boil sounds not normal at all! I've had three electric stoves in the past fifteen years, and none of them have taken that long that I can recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I use an electric kettle to boil the water quickly then I put it into the pot. This is what I do as well when I'm in a hurry. Our electric stove top does not take anymore than 10-15min for a large pot of water. 30mins sounds far too long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I have a burner with a power boil setting. So 5 minutes or less for a small pot. Maybe up to 10 for a large stock pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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