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Types of Hobs A hob (known as stove top in North America) is a cooking appliance that heats up pans using electricity or flames. There are a variety of hobs. You can choose the one that best suits your kitchen and style. Induction hobs have an elongated ceramic surface and a range of four or five zones to heat your pans. Modern touch-operated designs are elegant and stylish, and easy to clean. Ceramic hobs Ceramic hobs can give your kitchen a modern, sleek appearance. The flat glass-ceramic surfaces are simple to clean and can quickly be cleaned when spills or splatters happen. They also heat up quickly and are energy efficient which helps lower your electric bill. Ceramic hobs aren't always fast when changing temperature settings. This can be a hassle when you have to cook something that requires a quick reduction or increase of the heat. Electric hobs consist of a solid surface that is heated from below by electric elements. The elements can be individually controlled with rotary knobs, and then tacked up to the power level you require. You can even utilize the 'boost' feature in order to boost the heat of a single area. Ceramic hobs also have extremely high degree of heat retention, meaning they'll remain hot to the touch after being shut off. This can be a problem for families with children, so it's advisable to place them in a location that is away from any flammable items and not within reach of little ones. The benefit of this kind of hob is that it can be put in on a variety worktops, such as laminate and solid wood as well as granite. It is also relatively inexpensive and is a great alternative if you are looking to replace your old stoves without spending a large amount of money. But, as with all appliances, they do need to be properly installed and connected to the mains, and we would recommend hiring an electrician who is experienced to ensure that your new hobs are safe for use. This kind of hob is sensitive to pan shapes and sizes. You'll need cookware that's either the exact size as the element, or that can fit comfortably into each of the heating zones on the hob. If the cookware doesn't match, then the element will not recognize it and won't begin to heat up the base of the pan. This could lead to inconsistent results in cooking and makes the hob less efficient. Gas on glass hobs Glass hobs made of gas have a sleek and modern appearance. While they be more expensive than electric models and may require professional installation, they typically take less time to heat up – it's not unusual for a full pan of water to boil in four minutes or less. This type of stove works well for cooks who want to limit the amount of heat is produced. Glass hobs are more vulnerable to damage and require more frequent cleaning because they tend to build up grease and residue. One of the best examples of a glass-on-gas model is this Bertazzoni hob, which has four matt black monobloc burners with accurate metal control knobs to create an elegant and sophisticated look. It also has the wok ring that has 4kW for additional versatility, as well as pan supports that are dishwasher-safe, making them easy to clean. 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 rings that are located on the left side of the hob offers a double inner flame to promote improvement in even heat distribution and speeds up cooking times. It also comes with an easy-to-read power level indicator, which assists in regulating the precise temperature of the flame. You can select from nine pre-defined settings including the highest setting for searing a steak and an option for scrambled eggs. Our test subjects also appreciated the controls because they were easy to use and intuitive. A few minor issues are that you need to press the controls nine more times to reach the maximum heating level and that the glass can make it difficult to see the burners' actions. Some of the top gas-on-glass hobs can be found at affordable prices like this Neff model. It's not going to win any design prizes however it's going to serve its purpose and be an excellent addition to your kitchen for just more than 120 pounds. Electric hobs There are many electric hobs that are perfect for modern homes. ovens and hobs do they have an elegant design that fits into the rest of your kitchen as well, but they also offer modern technology that is safer, faster and more efficient in energy use than their predecessors. Ceramic glass hobs are among the most well-known electric stoves. They're designed with a sleek, glazed finish and feature an easy-to-clean surface that's resistant to scratches or smudges. They're also typically equipped with a power boost feature that allows you to increase the heat of your hob for a brief period of time. Induction hobs are yet another electric hob that is perfect for modern homes. Induction hobs heat your cookware directly using electromagnetic fields, unlike traditional gas and electric plates. They are therefore more energy efficient and provide precise temperature control. However they require a certain type of pan to work and are costly to set up. Hobs made of glass that are gas-powered are another great option for modern homes. Similar to a standard gas hob, it has an oven that is surrounded by the glass is a flat layer. This glass is heatproof and shatterproof, making it much easier to clean than tempering glass. A lot of these hobs come with a 'hot surface indicator' that warns you when the oven is hot. Although gas hobs are an option that is popular with home cooks however, they can be noisy and difficult to clean. They also take time to cool down and warm down, and their flame can be hard to control. In contrast electric hobs are efficient in terms of energy consumption and are easier to clean. There are even electric stoves that are compatible LPG gas. This lets you switch between various fuel sources, meaning you can adjust your cooking to adapt to your lifestyle. It is important to note, however, that these hobs will need to be installed by a registered gas safe engineer and will require a separate cable of 6mm in your kitchen. These hobs are also not suitable for people with pacemakers because the electromagnetic field could interfere with them. Hobs with induction Beneath the glass surface of induction hobs sit copper coils that run an alternating electrical current. When an induction-compatible dish is placed on a stove, the coils create magnetic fields that create heat directly inside the pan rather than heating the surface of the worktop (gas) or a heated plate (electric). Induction hobs are extremely efficient from a energy point of view because there's no leftover heat being wasted. There are many models of induction stoves starting with the basic models with a single zone labelled by rings, to more sophisticated multi-zoned induction stoves with up to six zones and allow for multiple pots to be cooked within a flex area. Certain models have a touch slider control that is very similar to the way you use on an iPhone. Simply swipe your finger across the power bar at the middle to choose the desired temperature left to right increases the heat and right to left reduces it. Some models even have pre-programmed settings for certain recipes or food types that can help you save time and effort in the kitchen. Induction hobs can be more expensive than ceramic hobs, but they are believed to be more efficient in the long run because they heat up faster and have a smaller area to heat up, which can help reduce your energy bills. They cool down faster and also have a safer design without hot plates. This makes them a great choice for families with children or elderly people. However, they do produce an electric force that could affect certain medical devices, such as pacemakers. It is therefore crucial to center pans and avoid using smaller pans on larger burners. Like all electric hobs you'll need to keep your electric hob clean, since food particles and other debris can build up over time. You can use a standard oven cleaner, or you can opt for a specialist product to keep your hob shiny and in good condition for longer. Just be sure to never use the abrasive cleaning pads or pads to scour your induction cooker as they can scratch the surface.