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Induction hob

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Usedtobeblonde Mon 27-Jul-26 13:48:29

Do many of you have an Induction hob and do you like it.
My GD has just moved to a new home where one is installed.
They said that 3 of their friends have them and do not rate them highly.
I have a gas hob and had been considering changing it purely for the clean tidy look of an Induction.
My GD having used it is not thrilled, she says it is very slow compared to my gas one.
Any really happy users?

YorkLady Mon 27-Jul-26 13:52:58

Daughter has a Samsung one. It’s anything but slow!
I’m thinking of changing my gas hob too, I like the easiness of it

LadyGracie Mon 27-Jul-26 13:58:26

I’ve had one for about five years and highly recommend it.
It heats up instantly and responds quickly when turned down.
Also so easy to keep clean just a quick wipe over and it shines like new

I’ve had gas hobs previously which also respond quickly when turned up or down, but I never found it easy to clean.

I did have to buy a couple of new saucepans but some I already owned were compatible.

My AEG induction hob is probably my favourite kitchen purchase.

butterandjam Mon 27-Jul-26 14:11:06

My GD having used it is not thrilled, she says it is very slow compared to my gas one.

???? Are you sure she'd not confused an induction hob ( instant heat) with a ceramic hob (slower to heat) They only look identical.

Newatthis Mon 27-Jul-26 14:12:06

They are wonderful and I wouldn’t have anything different. They are quick, clean, instant and very controllable. I have now lived in three houses and they have been different makes. The only recommendation I would make is make sure it is a good make as they can differ.

Liaise Mon 27-Jul-26 14:13:29

Induction hobs are quick, safe and so easy to clean.

justwokeup Mon 27-Jul-26 14:25:52

I changed from gas after 40 years with some trepidation. It’s just as fast, very easy to clean and takes all pan sizes. Definitely worth it for ease of cleaning alone. I love it. The 3 downsides I found - it’s magnetic so not suitable for someone with a pacemaker, which may not affect your household at all. Secondly, be very careful not to drop anything heavy on the edge as it crumbles and can crack right across. Thirdly, the gas hob provided heat and enabled cooking even during power cuts. We have very few so it’s fine for us but some areas seem to have more.

tanith Mon 27-Jul-26 14:44:05

I had one put in to replace the gas hob in my new home its also AEG its great heats almost instantly its very controllable even turns itself off once a pans removed. So easy to clean and just looks so much better than the awful big gas hob. I wouldnt ever have anything else now.

Gran22boys Mon 27-Jul-26 15:31:50

Mine’s fast and super easy to clean. I love it. Butterandjam is right. Your DD may be confusing it with a ceramic hob which is slow.

25Avalon Mon 27-Jul-26 15:37:21

They are also safe with children and older people