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Types of Hobs

A hob (known as a stove top in North America) is a cooking appliance that heats pans using electricity or flames. There are a variety of hobs. You can choose the one that is best suited to your kitchen and design.

Induction hobs come with flat ceramic surfaces and either four or five zones to heat your pans. Modern touch-operated designs are sleek and fashionable, and are easy to clean.

Ceramic hobs

Ceramic hobs offer modern and sleek design which can greatly improve the overall look of your kitchen. They feature a flat glass-ceramic surface that is easy to clean, which means spills and splatters are quickly wiped away. They also heat up quickly and are energy efficient and can help reduce your electricity bills. However, one disadvantage of ceramic hobs is that they tend to be slow to adjust temperature settings and can be a hassle when cooking something that requires immediate reduction or increase in temperature.

Electric hobs utilize a solid plate that is heated by electric elements underneath. The power of each element can be adjusted by rotary knobs. You can also use the 'boost' feature to increase the heat of a single area. Ceramic hobs also have very high rate of heat retention, which means they'll stay hot to the touch even after being turned off. It's important to install ceramic hobs in a place that is far from flammable items and out of reach of children.

This kind of hob can be used on a variety of worktops, including laminate or solid hardwood, as well as granite. It's also quite affordable and can be an excellent option if you want to replace your stove without spending a lot. But, as with all appliances, they must be installed correctly and connected to the mains, and we recommend hiring an electrician professional to ensure your new hobs are safe for use.

This kind of hob is sensitive to the pan's size and shape. You will need to purchase cookware that either matches the element exactly or fits comfortably in all of the heating zones. If the cookware doesn't fit the element, it will not recognise it and will not begin to heat up the base of the pan. This can lead to uneven results in cooking and makes the hob less energy efficient.

Gas on glass hobs

Glass hobs made of gas are sleek and contemporary in look. While they can cost more than electric models and may require professional installation, they often take less time to heat up. It's not uncommon for a full pan of water to boil within four minutes or less. This type of hob also is a great choice for cooks who want to control how much heat is produced. However, it must be observed that a glass-based hob is more susceptible to damage than stainless steel ones and may need to be cleaned more often, as the accumulation of grease and residue tends to stick instead of sliding off.

One of the best examples of a gas-on-glass model is this Bertazzoni hob, which boasts four matt black monobloc burners with accurate metal control knobs to create an elegant and sophisticated look. The wok ring is 4kW for extra versatility and the pan supports are dishwasher safe.

Another highly recommended model is this Bosch gas hob, which combines the look of a sleek slab of toughened glass and advanced cooking technology. The dual ring design to the left side of the gas hob provides two burners inside to improve the distribution of heat and accelerate cooking. It also has a handy power indicator that allows you to regulate the precise temperature of the flame. You can select from nine pre-defined settings, including a high setting for searing steak and a low setting for scrambled eggs.

Its simple yet intuitive controls were also well liked by our testers who found them to be extremely easy to use. A few minor issues are that you must press the controls a further nine times to reach the highest temperature and the glass can make it difficult to see what the burners are doing.

Some of the best hob gas-on-glass hobs can be found at affordable prices, Best Oven such as this Neff model. It's not likely to win any design prizes but it'll do the job and can be a fantastic option for your kitchen at just over 120 pounds.

Electric hobs

Electric hobs are perfect for modern homes. They are not only sleek and stylish, they are also faster, safer, and more energy efficient than their predecessors.

One of the most sought-after electric hobs is a ceramic hob. They are designed with a sleek glazed finish, and feature an easy surface to clean and resistant to scratches. They're also usually fitted with a power boost feature which lets you increase the heat of your cooker for a brief period of time.

Another electric hob that is ideal for modern homes is an induction hob. In contrast to traditional electric and gas plate hobs, induction hobs use electromagnetic fields to directly heat cookware. This means that they are more energy efficient and offer precise temperature control. However, they require a specific kind of pan to work with them and can be costly to set up.

A gas on glass hob is another option that's an excellent choice for modern homes. Similar to a standard gas hob, it has the burner underneath the glass is a flat layer. This glass is heatproof and shatterproof, which makes it easier to clean than glass that is tempered. Many of these hobs also include a 'hot-surface indicator', which informs you when the hob is hot.

Gas hobs oven remain a popular choice for a lot of home cooks, but they can be noisy and difficult to clean. They also take time to warm up and cool down and their flame can be difficult to manage. Electric hobs, on the other side are more efficient in energy use and easier to clean.

There are electric stoves that work with LPG gas. This allows you to switch between different fuel sources, so you'll have the flexibility to adapt to your lifestyle. It is important to remember that these hobs will need to be installed by an approved gas safe engineer and require an appropriate cable of 6mm to be installed in your kitchen. They're not suitable for people who have pacemakers as the electromagnetic field can interfere with them.

Induction hobs

Beneath the glass surface of induction hobs are copper coils that generate an electrical current that varies. When an induction-compatible pot is placed on a hob the coils generate magnetic fields that create heat directly in the pan instead of heating the surface of the worktop (gas) or the heated plate (electric). This makes induction hobs very efficient from a energy standpoint, as there's no residual heat that is wasted.

There are a myriad of models of induction stoves from the basic entry-level ones with a single zone identified by rings up to more advanced multi-zoned induction stoves with up to 6 zones that allow multiple pots to be cooked simultaneously on one flex area. Some of these models come with a touch slider control that resembles to the way you operate an iPhone. Simply swipe your finger across the power bar located in the middle to select the desired temperature left to right increases the heat and right-to-left decreases it. Some models have preset settings for specific food types or recipes which can help you save time in the kitchen.

Induction hobs can be more expensive than ceramic hobs, but they are considered to be more energy efficient in the long run as they heat up much faster and use a smaller space for heating up which can help you save on energy bills. They also cool faster and have a more secure design that doesn't have hot plates, making them ideal for families with children or elderly people living in the house. However, they do generate a magnetic force that could cause interference with certain medical devices, such as pacemakers. It is therefore important to center pans and avoid using smaller pans on larger burners.

Like all electric hobs, you'll need to clean your induction hob regularly, as food particles and other debris can build up over time. You can use a regular oven cleaner, or purchase a specialist cleaner to keep your stove clean and in good shape for longer. Make sure you don't use the abrasive cleaning pads or pads to scour your induction cooker as they can scratch the surface.