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Types of Hobs A hob (known as stove tops in North America) is a cooking appliance that heats up pans using electricity or flames. There are many different kinds of hobs, and you can choose one that is best suited to your preferences and kitchen. Induction hobs are equipped with a flat ceramic surface and either four or five zones to heat your pans. Modern touch-operated designs are elegant and fashionable, and they are easy to clean. Ceramic hobs Ceramic hobs have modern and sleek design which can greatly enhance the overall aesthetic of your kitchen. The flat glass-ceramic surfaces are simple to clean and are able to be cleaned up in the event of spills or splatters. They also heat up quickly and are energy efficient, which can help to reduce your energy bills. Ceramic hobs aren't always fast when changing the temperature settings. This can be frustrating when you have to cook something that requires a quick reduction or increase of temperature. Electric hobs use plates that are heated by electric elements under. The elements can be individually controlled using rotary knobs and notched up to the level of power you require. You can utilize the Boost feature to boost the temperature of a specific zone. Ceramic hobs also have a extremely high degree of heat retention, which means they'll stay hot to the touch even after being turned off. It is important to put ceramic hobs in a place that is safe from items that could ignite and out of reach of children. The benefit of this type of hob is that it can be put in on a variety worktops such as laminate, solid wood and granite. It's also quite affordable and can be a great option if you want to replace your old stoves without spending a lot of money. However, like all appliances they need to be installed correctly and connected to the mains, so we suggest hiring an electrician professional to ensure that your new hobs are safe for use. This type of hob is sensitive to the pan's size and shape. You'll need to buy cookware that's either the exact dimensions as the element or that can fit comfortably into the heating zones on the hob. If the cookware isn't the same size as the element, the element won't recognise it and won't be able to heat the bottom of the pan. This can lead to uneven cooking results and will make the stove less efficient. Gas on glass hobs Glass hobs with gas have a sleek and modern look. They can be more expensive than electric hobs, and may require professional installations. However they are also more efficient in heating and the water in a full pot can often boil in less than 4 minutes. This kind of hob is ideal for cooks who want to control how much heat is produced. Glass hobs are more prone to damage and require more frequent cleaning because they tend to build up grease and other residue. This Bertazzoni hob is a great example of gas on glass. It comes with four monobloc burners that are matte black, with control knobs made of metal to create a sleek, elegant appearance. It also includes a 4kW wok ring 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 ring design on the left side of the gas hob has two burners inside to improve heat distribution and accelerate cooking. It also has a handy power level indicator that assists in regulating the exact temperature of the flame. You can select from nine pre-defined settings including the high setting for searing steaks and a low setting for scrambled eggs. Its simple yet easy-to-use controls were also appreciated by our testers who found them be very easy to use. Some minor disadvantages include the fact that you must physically press the controls nine times before you can reach the highest temperature and it can be difficult to discern the status of the burners through the glass. Some of the top gas on glass hobs can be found at an affordable price like this Neff model. Although it's unlikely to win any design awards but it can do the job well and can be a fantastic addition to your kitchen for less than 120 dollars. Electric hobs Electric hobs are perfect for modern homes. Not only do they offer an elegant design that blends into the rest of your kitchen and are also equipped with modern technology that is safer, faster and more efficient than their predecessors in terms of energy consumption. One of the most popular electric hobs is the ceramic glass hob. These hobs are designed with a sleek glazed finish, and feature an exterior that is easy to clean and resistant to scratches. These hobs also come with a power booster feature that allows you to increase your heat for a short time. Another electric hob that is ideal for modern homes is an induction hob. Induction hobs heat cookware directly using electromagnetic fields, unlike traditional electric plates and gas stoves. This means they are more energy-efficient and provide precise temperature control. They require a specific type of pan and could be expensive to put in. Hobs made of glass that are gas-powered are a great alternative for modern homes. Similar to a traditional gas hob, it comes with an oven that is surrounded by a layer of flat glass. However it's heat-resistant and shatterproof, which means it's much easier to clean than standard tempered glass. A majority of these hobs come with a 'hot surface indicator', which alerts you when the hob is hot. Although gas hobs are a popular option for many home cooks however, they can be noisy and difficult to clean. The flame can also be difficult to control and takes a long time to warm up and cool down. Electric hobs, on other hand are more efficient in energy use and are easier to clean. There are electric stoves that work with LPG gas. You can switch between various fuels, providing you with the flexibility needed to adapt to your lifestyle. However, it's important to keep in mind that these hobs need to be installed by a registered gas safe engineer and require a 6mm cable to be installed in your kitchen. Best ovens UK are also not suitable for people with pacemakers since the electromagnetic field could cause interference with them. Induction hobs Beneath the glass surface of induction hobs sit copper coils that run an alternating electrical current. When an induction-compatible plate is placed on the hob, the coils produce magnetic fields which direct heat the pan, rather than heating a surface of the worktop or a heated plate. This makes induction hobs extremely efficient from a energy standpoint, as there's no residual heat being wasted. There are a variety of models of induction hob, from basic entry level models that have one cooking zone that is with rings to more advanced multi-zoned hobs that have up to six zones, allowing the cooking of multiple pots at once on a flex zone. Some of these models come with a touch slider control that is very similar to the way you operate on an iPhone. You can select the desired temperature by moving your finger from left to right over the power bar located in the middle. Best ovens can even be programmed with settings for specific recipes or food types which can save you time and effort in the kitchen. Induction hobs do tend to be more expensive than ceramic hobs, but they are believed to be more efficient in the long run as they heat up much quicker and have a smaller area to heat up which could help reduce your energy bills. They also cool faster and have a more secure design that doesn't have hot plates, making them ideal for families with children or elderly people living in the home. However, they create a magnetic field which could cause interference with medical devices, such as pacemakers, therefore it is essential to center your pans on the burner and avoid placing small pans on large burners. Like all electric hobs you'll need to keep your induction hob clean because food and debris could build up over time. You can either use a standard oven cleaner or purchase a specialist one to keep your hob in good condition and shiny for a longer time. Avoid using abrasive cleaning products or a scouring pad on your stove, as they can scratch the surface.