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I have no gas supply and so am looking at a new electric hob. Standard (if there is such a thing?) 600mm wide 4 ring beast. I currently have a free standing AEG Competence oven that has 3 ceramic and 1 halogen rings. My wife is in the process of ordering up a new kitchen and would like a built under double oven and built in hobs.
The AEG’s halogen ring works well for us and gets the most use by far. However my sister in-law is raving about her new induction hob. Are they all she says they are? What are the (real!) pros and cons of the induction hob? All advice appreciated!
Re: Is an induction hob the way to go?
It’s as close to the controlability of gas as you’ll get without gas. I’d recommend it if it’s a decent hob but that’s usually not so cheap.
If you go for it make sure you have good ventilation as if it’s poor, you’ll kill the hob. Putting a double under oven below it is not a good idea for this reason as you can cause them to overheat and fry the electrics. 😉
HTH
K.
Re: Is an induction hob the way to go?
Just to add to Ken, most fitters/installers tend to just bang these hobs in as per standard hobs. Please adhere to the ventilation requirements for your particular hob 😀 .
Greg
Re: Is an induction hob the way to go?
Thanks for the tips.
As close to the controlability of gas as you can get is indeed a good point! A move to deepest darkest North Devon leaves the wife missing mains gas. With the current price of oil for central heating, I have to agree!
The current kitchen design does, as you supected, have the hobs slapped above a double oven. Is this a complete no-no then? Presumably the same suggestion (that the electics can get fried) would go for ceramic and halogen hobs too or are they more tollerant of heat?
Your advice is much appreciated.
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