kitchen heating hob

Question

I have a newly fitted electric heating hob (newly built house) but I will like to switch to induction hub. How do I go about it? Do I need to just buy a new Induction hub or both the oven and the hood?

Danny · Accepted Answer

It depends on the kW rating. If it's a 4 ring they normally swap but anything  over 3.6 KW  needs to be on a minimum 6mm cable from the consumer unit

Cristian · Answer

You will need to buy a new induction hob — you cannot convert the old electric/ceramic hob into induction. Induction uses a different heating technology (electromagnetic heating), so the surface and electronics are different.
 Yes — you just buy a new induction hob, and keep the same oven and hood. But you need to check that the hood’s clearance/installation remains appropriate for the new hob.

Cian Bradley · Answer

should be a straight swap. have to get similar size to what you've already got fitted. as the induction hobs are hard wired also its should just be a swap but make sure the original is wired to a fused spur which it should be but if it isn't then there's a bit more work involved.

Carlis · Answer

Get an electrician to make a quick assessment on the power consumption of your existing hob.  He will advice on which induction hob to purchase that will match that of the circuit for your existing hob. It will then just be a case of getting him to install your new induction hob. Also bear in mind that all your pots and pans will now have to be induction- compatible.. If they are not, they won’t work on your new induction hob..

John · Answer

You do not need anything other than a new hob.
Make sure the KW rating is the same or less than your current hob, and one that is often overlooked - make sure it is the same size or bigger than your current hob as you can cut out a bit more worktop but you cannot make a large cut-out smaller!
Beware also that an induction may be deeper than your existing so you may have to lower your oven.
Simply take off the dummy draw blanking panel, lower the oven by removing the shelf, and put the blanking panel at the top.
Or, post your job on here and let a kitchen fitter do it for less than a day's work.

Paul · Answer

You dont need to buy a new oven or extractor. 
You should be fine just buying a new hob as long as its the same size. 
Its wise to consult an electrician to wire it in though as some induction hobs use a lot of power.

Marius · Answer

You only need to buy:
• 	The induction hob itself
• 	Possibly new pans (if yours aren’t induction‑compatible)
You do NOT need:
• 	A new oven
• 	A new extractor hood

Ronald · Answer

I would suggest buying the induction hob and ring a qualified electrician from NICEIC website.

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