Best Portable Energy Saving Induction Hob?

fallen121

We have an all electric Rangemaster cooker which is too expensive to run. When we bought it 30 years ago electricity was a fraction of the price it is now. We have switched to an air fryer so no longer use the ovens but we reckon the hobs are still pulling a fair amount of power and they take ages to heat up. Thinking of covering over the hobs, platewarmer and griddle with a worktop and installing a portable dual induction hob. All the ones I have looked at seem to be pulling about 2-2.5 kilowatts so would we actually be saving any money? Also how to get one with a long enough power lead as we can’t place this under a cupboard and we don’t have any power outlets right next to the cooker. Extension leads across worktops probably not a good idea and short of rewiring and re-tiling the kitchen not sure what to do. Already have difficulties with the air fryer as ridiculously short cord means we have to move the kettle each time we use it. 

Any suggestions, recommendations or advice?

ChaunceyGardiner

I’ve used an IKEA portable induction hob as my only hob for years, and I can’t really fault it. The only issue is that it’s not properly controllable, it just pulses on and off, but you get used to it. Induction hobs are more efficient than any other type.

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fallen121 said:

We have an all electric Rangemaster cooker which is too expensive to run. When we bought it 30 years ago electricity was a fraction of the price it is now. We have switched to an air fryer so no longer use the ovens but we reckon the hobs are still pulling a fair amount of power and they take ages to heat up. Thinking of covering over the hobs, platewarmer and griddle with a worktop and installing a portable dual induction hob. All the ones I have looked at seem to be pulling about 2-2.5 kilowatts so would we actually be saving any money? Also how to get one with a long enough power lead as we can’t place this under a cupboard and we don’t have any power outlets right next to the cooker. Extension leads across worktops probably not a good idea and short of rewiring and re-tiling the kitchen not sure what to do. Already have difficulties with the air fryer as ridiculously short cord means we have to move the kettle each time we use it. 

Any suggestions, recommendations or advice?

https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-appliances/1406135/best-induction-hobs-speed-up-your-cooking

wild666

I have a single induction hob and it reduced my usage down from 0.8 kWh on the ceramic hob to about 0.5 kWh. Now I use the air fryer for most things and it's reduced my energy usage further. 

FreeBear

ChaunceyGardiner said:

I’ve used an IKEA portable induction hob as my only hob for years, and I can’t really fault it. The only issue is that it’s not properly controllable, it just pulses on and off, but you get used to it. Induction hobs are more efficient than any other type.

I was going to suggest looking at the IKEA range too.

Have an induction hob here - Cooke & Lewis from B&Q in a sale, so got it half price - Next best thing compared to gas. Virtually instant heat, responds (almost) instantly to the controls if you need to turn the heat down (or up). Simmering on a low heat is a (minor) problem, as it does indeed pulse. This can be overcome by using a thick bottomed pan.. On the plus side, no waiting for the "ring" to heat up, and no naked flame to set light to stuff. It has reduced the time I spend cooking a meal by a good 10-15 minutes.

Yes, an induction hob will reduce your electricity consumption compared to many (all ?) conventional electric hobs. But you may find yourself having to buy new pots & pans if your old ones don't have a ferrous base (check with a magnet).

markin

You can buy adapter Plates, so no need to replace pans.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diffuser-Stainless-Induction-Removable-Cookware/dp/B08311SV6C/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B08311SV6C&psc=1

Spies

markin said:

You can buy adapter Plates, so no need to replace pans.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diffuser-Stainless-Induction-Removable-Cookware/dp/B08311SV6C/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B08311SV6C&psc=1

Surely you lose efficiency doing that

Mstty

We first got an induction hob in 2009 with a new house. We haven't gone back. First thing we did in our last two houses since then is swap out the rubbish standard electric jobs with Bosch induction units.

The pans did cost a bit though but a worth while investment and for those that live in areas without gas couldn't recommend them enough.

Chrysalis

Solid plate hobs make a oven feel like a LED bulb in comparison, they hideously expensive to use.  They so bad in all honesty they should be banned from sale at this point.

I am currently trying to work out how much an air fryer saves (considering buying one) as information is lacking.  The decision for me is made harder as I already have a portable oven which doesnt use as much as a normal oven.

Chrysalis

Mstty said:

We first got an induction hob in 2009 with a new house. We haven't gone back. First thing we did in our last two houses since then is swap out the rubbish standard electric jobs with Bosch induction units.

The pans did cost a bit though but a worth while investment and for those that live in areas without gas couldn't recommend them enough.

Sadly us renters who live in properties where hob supplied again stuck on this unless can find a portable induction unit.

Mstty

Chrysalis said:

Mstty said:

We first got an induction hob in 2009 with a new house. We haven't gone back. First thing we did in our last two houses since then is swap out the rubbish standard electric jobs with Bosch induction units.

The pans did cost a bit though but a worth while investment and for those that live in areas without gas couldn't recommend them enough.

Sadly us renters who live in properties where hob supplied again stuck on this unless can find a portable induction unit.

Check out Leisurewize Induction Hob With Adjustable Wattage Setting Camping Hob LW613# on eBay!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374131708695?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=yt7uqf1zr9c&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=qUejhdEYSLG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL