My cooker & worktops are looking very tired so I'm thinking of replacing the worktop and ditching the cooker. I haven't used the cooker for about 6 years since I bought a combi microwave/IR oven/grill but I do need the hob. Currently my hob is gas, I'm considering an electric / induction but am a little concerned about house heating. A couple of years ago my heating boiler died and I kept warm by having a hob constantly on low, I also like to think this is a good heating backup if we have a power cut. So the question is what hob should I go for? Gas, electric, electric IR or electric induction. I do like the safety aspect of the induction hobs and space is very limited so one of each isn't on.