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Electric & Induction Hob Repair in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall
Hob repair covers ceramic, induction and solid-plate electric hobs where a zone will not heat, the controls will not respond, the hob shows an error or trips the electrics. We diagnose the fault in your home and agree the cost before any work. Electric and induction hobs only, no gas.
01How it works
Electric & Induction Hob Repair, explained
How it works
Your hob, properly understood
Electric and induction hobs use different methods to heat pans. Solid plate and ceramic models rely on electrical resistance, passing current through elements that heat up and transfer warmth through the surface to the cookware. Induction hobs use electromagnetic coils located beneath the glass. Instead of heating the glass directly, these coils generate a magnetic field that induces an electrical current inside the base of a compatible pan, creating heat within the metal itself.
Why it fails
What wears out
Failures across these types of hobs happen for various reasons. Ceramic and solid plate hobs rely on physical heating elements that degrade and eventually break, stopping the zone from getting hot. Induction hobs contain complex printed circuit boards, cooling fans and sensors. The electronic components inside an induction model are sensitive to heat and power surges, which can cause internal fuses to blow or control boards to fail. Touch control panels on all modern hobs can become unresponsive if moisture gets underneath the glass or if the user interface board develops a fault.
Hobs check
- Cooking zones and coils
- Touch controls
- Temperature sensors
- Cooling fan
- Power module
- Wiring and connections
A proper diagnosis
From your call to repaired
Diagnosing a hob fault requires checking the appliance where it is fitted in the kitchen. An engineer will inspect the electrical supply at the connection block to confirm whether the appliance is receiving the correct voltage. For induction models, diagnosing an error code involves testing the internal communication between the touch controls, the filter board and the main power modules. On ceramic and solid plate hobs, a multimeter is used to check the continuity of the heating elements and the energy regulators to pinpoint exactly which component has failed.
- 01You get in touchCall or send an enquiry. Tell us what it is doing, and the make and model if you have them.
- 02We come to your homeThe fault is diagnosed where the appliance stands.
- 03It is repairedThe repair is carried out in your home.
02Know the signs
When it is time to call us
01
A ceramic heating zone only gets warm and never reaches full temperature.
02
The induction hob flashes a sequence of letters and numbers when turned on.
03
The main circuit breaker trips every time a specific cooking zone is selected.
04
The touch control panel beeps continuously without any buttons being pressed.
05
A solid plate ring stays completely cold when the control dial is turned.
06
The cooling fan on an induction hob makes a loud grinding noise during use.
03Common faults
What usually lies behind it
01
Ceramic hob zone will not heat up
When a single zone on a ceramic hob stays cold, the heating element beneath the glass has usually broken. The energy regulator or the touch control relay responsible for sending power to that specific ring might also have failed, requiring a continuity test to find the exact fault.
02
Induction hob displays an error code
Modern induction hobs use error codes to indicate internal faults. These codes point to issues like a blocked cooling fan, an overheated power module or a communication failure between the control board and the generators. Diagnosing the code helps identify which electronic component needs attention.
03
Touch controls are completely unresponsive
If the touch interface does not respond to your fingers, the child lock might be active, or there could be moisture trapped under the glass. Internal faults on the user interface board or a failed main power supply board will also leave the controls completely dead.
04
Hob trips the electrical circuit breaker
A hob that trips the electrics immediately upon being switched on usually has a dead short. This happens when an internal component, such as a heating element, a terminal block or an induction power module, fails and allows electricity to flow directly to the earth connection.
05
Solid plate rings stay on full heat
Solid plate electric hobs use mechanical energy regulators to control the temperature of each cast iron ring. If the internal contacts inside the switch weld themselves together, the ring will receive continuous power and remain on maximum heat regardless of the dial position.
04Questions
Hobs: your questions
Not answered here? Tell us the make, the model and what the appliance is doing.
Call 01752 922765No. We repair electric, ceramic and induction hobs only.
A clicking sound is a normal part of how an induction hob operates. The internal relays click as they switch the power modules on and off to regulate the temperature. The hob will also click as it searches for a compatible metal pan on the cooking zone.
Scratches on the surface of a ceramic or induction hob cannot be polished out or repaired. If the glass is only lightly scratched, the hob is still safe to use. However, if the glass is cracked or shattered, the appliance must not be used due to electrical safety risks.
The residual heat indicator is a safety feature that warns you the glass is still hot. It relies on a temperature sensor located near the heating element. If the warning light stays on permanently even when the hob is completely cold, the sensor or the control board has failed.
All Appliance Care is based in Plymouth. We do not work on gas hobs or any other gas appliances.
05Where we work
Hobs in your town
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