Our customer had one of their 4 ceramic rings fail on the hob 4 days before a large family gathering. They knew they wanted to change to an induction hob. They selected a Samsung 60cm Series 6 4 Zone Flex Induction Hob from Appliance City online (however they supply didn’t offer an install service) they asked us if we could fit it. It was delivered and installed within 48 hours. Unfortunately we did it so quickly we forgot to take the picture
Its worth being aware that if you have draws underneath an induction hob there are certain restrictions of what you can put in them. Induction hobs have a fan to cool them and this could get blocked, or metal items in the draw below could heat up. Especially given the high power of this Samsung unit (7,000 watts) We therefore fitted a fireboard from Selco.
It’s worth being aware that not all pans are compatible with an induction hob so if you are changing, this needs to be remembered. Most electric hob installs are now induction rather than ceramic.
Core Benefits of Induction over Ceramic
Faster Heating and Boiling: Induction heats the pan directly rather than warming up the glass surface first. A litre of water can boil in roughly half the time on an induction hob compared to a ceramic one.
Instant Temperature Control: Heat changes happen almost instantly when you adjust the power level, mimicking the quick response of gas. Turning off the power stops heating immediately, preventing milk or pasta water from boiling over.
Higher Energy Efficiency: Induction transfers roughly 85–90% of its energy directly into the food, compared to about 70% for standard ceramic electric hobs where heat escapes around the sides into the surrounding air.
Safer Surface: Because the heat is generated inside the cookware rather than on the glass, the cooktop itself stays significantly cooler. While the glass gets warm from residual heat from the pan, it will not cause the severe burn hazard of a red-hot ceramic zone.
Easier to Clean: Spills and splatters don’t burn or bake onto the surface because the glass doesn’t reach extreme temperatures. Most messes wipe away with a damp cloth as soon as you finish cooking.
Auto-Off Safety: If you remove a pan or switch on a zone without cookware on it, the hob cannot generate heat and turns off automatically.