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Types of Hobs A hob (known as stove tops in North America) is a cooking appliance that heats up pans with flame or electricity. There are a variety of hobs. You can pick the one that best fits your kitchen and design. Induction hobs come with flat cooking surfaces made of ceramic and have four or five zones for heating your pans. Modern touch-operated designs are elegant and fashionable, and are easy to clean. Ceramic hobs Ceramic hobs can give your kitchen a sleek, modern design. The flat glass-ceramic surfaces can be easy to clean and can quickly be wiped down in the event of spills or splatters. They also heat up very quickly and are energy efficient, which can help to reduce your electricity bills. Ceramic hobs can be slow when changing the temperature settings. This can be frustrating when you are cooking something that requires quick reduction or an increase in temperature. Electric hobs use a solid plate that is heated by electric elements beneath. The power of each element can be adjusted through rotary knobs. You can utilize the Boost feature to raise the temperature of a specific zone. Ceramic hobs are able to hold heat well, so even after they are turned off, they will be hot to the touch. This can be a challenge when you have children, so it's best to only install them in a place which is far from objects that are flammable and out of reach of little ones. The benefit of this kind of hob is that it can be installed in a variety of worktops, including laminate and solid wood as well as granite. It is also relatively affordable and is an excellent option for those trying to replace your old hobs, but without spending a lot of money. Like all appliances, they need to be properly installed and connected to the mains. We recommend hiring an electrician to ensure that your new hobs are safe to use. A downside of this type of hob is that it's very sensitive to the size of the pan as well as its shape. You'll need to buy cookware that either matches the element exactly or fits comfortably in each of the heating zones. If the cookware is not the same size as the element, it will not recognize it and won't heat the bottom of the pan. This could lead to inconsistent cooking results and make the stove less efficient. Gas on glass hobs Glass hobs with gas are a great choice for a sleek, modern aesthetic. They can be more expensive than electric hobs, and require professional installation. However they are also more efficient in heating – the water in a full pot can often boil within less than four minutes. This type of stove is ideal for cooks who wish 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 grease and residue build up tends to remain instead of sliding off. This Bertazzoni hob is an excellent example of gas on glass. It comes with four monobloc burners that are matte black with metal control knobs to create a sleek, elegant appearance. It also comes with a 4kW wok ring for additional versatility, as well as dishwasher-proof pan supports that are easy to clean. Another highly recommended model is this Bosch gas hob, which is the look of a sleek slab of toughened glass and advanced cooking technology. The dual ring design at the left of the gas hob has a double inner burner to improve the distribution of heat and increase the speed of cooking. It also has a handy power indicator that helps you to control the exact temperature of the flame. You can select from nine preset settings, including the highest setting for sear steaks, and a low one for scrambled eggs. The simple and easy-to-use controls were also loved by our test subjects, who found them to be very easy to use. Some minor disadvantages are that you have to physically press the controls nine times to get to the highest temperature and it can be difficult to see the state of the burners through the glass. This Neff model is one of the top gas-on glass hobs that you can buy at a reasonable price. Although it's unlikely to be a winner of any design awards but it can do the job well and can be an excellent addition to your kitchen at just 120 pounds. Electric hobs Electric hobs are ideal for modern homes. They not only offer a sleek design that fits in with the rest of your kitchen, but they also provide modern technology that is safer, more efficient and efficient than their predecessors in terms of energy consumption. Ceramic glass hobs are among the most sought-after electric stoves. These hobs are designed with sleek glazed finishes, and feature an exterior that is easy to clean and resistant to scratches. These hobs also come with a power booster feature which allows you to boost the heat for a short duration. Induction hobs are a different electric hob perfect for modern homes. In contrast to traditional electric and gas plate hobs that use electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware. This means they are more energy efficient and have precise temperature control. They require a particular type of pan and could be expensive to put in. Gas on glass hobs are another great option for modern homes. It has a burner underneath a flat glass layer, similar to a standard gas stove. However, this glass is shatterproof and heatproof, so it's much easier to clean than standard glass that's tempered. Many of these hobs are equipped with the “hot surface indicator” which alerts you to the heat. Gas hobs remain a preferred option for many home cooks However, they can be noisy and hard to clean. They also take time to heat up and cool down and their flames can be hard to control. On the other hand, electric hobs are more efficient in energy use and easier to clean. There are even electric stoves that are compatible LPG gas. This lets you switch between various fuel sources, meaning you'll have the flexibility to suit your lifestyle. It is important to remember that these hobs need to be installed by a registered gas safe engineer and will require a separate cable of 6mm in your kitchen. They're not suitable for people with pacemakers as the electromagnetic field could cause interference with them. Hobs with induction Copper coils run an alternating electric current under the glass surface of an induction hob. When an induction-compatible dish is placed on a hob, the coils generate magnetic fields that create heat directly within the pan, rather than heating the surface of the worktop (gas) or the heated plate (electric). Induction hobs are extremely efficient from a energy standpoint, as there's no residual heat being wasted. There are many different models of an induction hob that range from basic models that have a single cooking zone with rings to more advanced multi-zoned induction hobs that have up to six zones and allow the cooking of multiple pots simultaneously on one Flex zone. Some of these models feature an adjustable slider control similar to the iPhone. You can select the desired temperature by sliding your finger from left to right over the power bar in the middle. Certain models have preset settings for certain food types or recipes, which can save time in the kitchen. Induction hobs can be more expensive than ceramic hobs, however they are thought to be more energy efficient over the long term because they heat up faster and have a smaller area to heat up which could help lower your energy costs. They also cool down quicker and feature a safer design that doesn't have hot plates, making them perfect for families with children or older people living in the house. They do, however, produce magnetic forces that can interfere with certain medical devices, such as pacemakers. It is therefore essential to center pans and avoid using smaller pans with larger burners. Like all electric hobs, you will need to clean your induction hob frequently, since food particles and other debris can build up over time. You can either employ a standard oven cleaner or invest in a specialist one to keep your oven in good shape and shiny for longer. Best place to buy oven and hob is not recommended to use the abrasive cleaning products or the scouring pad on your induction stove since they could scratch the surface.