A glass-top stove uses the same type of coil burner, but it sits underneath the glass and ceramic-top surface. The wire present inside the coil heats it up, which in turn makes the glass surface hot and easy to cook.   

As mentioned, coil-top stoves are generally affordable than smooth-top electric range because the technology and the cooking involved is simple. Since every home improvement job has a budget, price is often a determining factor in buying a new stove. You can also replace the heating elements and drip pans on a coil-top stove easily as the parts are readily available as compared to an electric cooktop stove. Thus, Electric Coil Range require lesser maintenance and care than a smooth top cooking range.  

Ease of Cleaning 

The smooth glass surface of an Electric Coil Range is easier to scrub. All you need is a damp cloth and some dishwashing soap to remove any debris. While cleaning, remember to not drop any water into the burner. 

Heat Conducting Efficiency 

It is important to remember that output varies from stove to stove. Electric coil burners conduct heat more efficiently than smooth-top stoves. That's because your pans sit directly on the coil and get heated up easily.  Since Electric Coil Ranges runs on electricity, regular usage will consume a considerable amount of electricity. Therefore, it is important to check its volts and star rating to determine the energy efficiency of the product.  

Price 

Electric Coil Ranges are very affordable and can cost somewhere around USD 12 or USD 40 for more advanced models.  

Warranty 

Always read about the warranty before making a purchase. Usually, such appliances come with a warranty of a year or two with a facility of the extended warranty in certain models.