induction hob recommendations?

Deedee29

Does anyone have any recommendations for induction hobs? Big range price wise, are the expensive ones so much better? Would appreciate your thoughts. Cheers

suisidevw

I have the Neff T40B32X2GB which I got for £320 iirc from our local Euronics dealer. Had never used induction until this and I'm over the moon with the decision. It's excellent. In order to free up worktop space we use it to boil our kettle and the Boost function is also great and the rest is so controllable. Highly recommend.

ryder72

Stick with something from Bosch Neff or Siemens to get a well made reliable product. If budget permits buy Miele. They are more responsive.

If you have power available buy a 20 or 32A model. You have more power available.

kkgree1

Expensive doesn't necessarily mean better quality. We opted for a Fisher & Paykel Induction hob and double oven when we redid our kitchen. We have had loads of issues with the induction hob which they finally replaced under warranty. When we eventually replace it, I'd only buy a hob that has customer service in the UK (unbeknown to me F&P is in New Zealand!) and we would most likely opt for Neff or Miele as we know friends/family who have had no issues with these brands.

TooTallTim

ryder72 wrote: »

Stick with something from Bosch Neff or Siemens to get a well made reliable product. If budget permits buy Miele. They are more responsive.

If you have power available buy a 20 or 32A model. You have more power available.

I couldn't have called it better!!:D Out of the Bosch/Neff/Siemens group i prefer Siemens because less people have them but Miele are head and shoulders above everyone else IMHO but twice the price. Bosch are a good sound brand and have good after sales service - Bosch Neff and Siemens come out of the same 'house'.

any use????:)

rustyboy21

On the other hand , I have an Indesit one and have had it 4 years and not one ounce of trouble out of it. It amazing to use and so much quicker to run than even a gas hob. So controllable.

PheoUK

Happy with my new whirlpool one. Has boost and flexible zone. Friend has ikea cheapie and that's fine too

storytime

PheoUK wrote: »

Happy with my new whirlpool one. Has boost and flexible zone. Friend has ikea cheapie and that's fine too

Yes I have an Ikea cheapie and touch wood has worked well for the last 3 years.

theEnd

I'm looking at this Bosch one:

http://ao.com/product/PIA611B68B-Bosch-Classixx-Induction-Hob-Black-27270.aspx

to replace an old ceramic one. I've never had electric before this. I take it the induction will be a lot better than the old ceramic one (which is nearly useless).

rustyboy21

theEnd wrote: »

I'm looking at this Bosch one:

http://ao.com/product/PIA611B68B-Bosch-Classixx-Induction-Hob-Black-27270.aspx

to replace an old ceramic one. I've never had electric before this. I take it the induction will be a lot better than the old ceramic one (which is nearly useless).

They are even more controllable than a gas hob, as a gas hob's cast iron trivets keep heat in, so when you turn things down to low, the pan is still absorbing the heat from the trivet.


They are great. Only issue is they will only work on a pan which has a magnetic base. May sound strange, but check your pans with a fridge magnet, if it sticks they will work. If they don't, you can get well priced pan sets on Amazon, ones like Tefal Preference, which I have had for 4 years and they still look like new, no outside burn marks you get from all other cooking formats. Even some of Asda and Ikea cheap pans will work.


You will be walking around with a little magnet in your pocket shopping trying the roasting tins out in Tesco ! lol I got one from there a large Turkey size one for £10 which can be used to make gravy on the induction, from the juices. Even got a metal griddle plate for burgers, fry ups etc to suit.

Deedee29

Thanks everyone for your advice. Looking at Neff at the moment. If you purchase before end of December they are offering a pan set as well, so may well go with them.
Thanks again.