Electric Hobs

Bring home an electric hob from AO

If you’re in the market for a new hob, there are a few different types of electric model to consider. Induction hobs are high-tech, efficient appliances that heat the base of your pans directly, making sure nothing goes to waste. They’re also incredibly safe because they don’t warm up until a compatible pan is on the zone. Ceramic hobs look sleek, are easy to clean, and have tons of safety features like child locks and residual heat indicators.

Things to think about

When it comes to picking the perfect electric hob for your home, there are some bits and pieces that can help narrow it down for you. Start off by measuring up and finding out what’ll fit – a handy tip is checking the dimensions of your existing hob. Our measurement guide will give you more info. Make sure you’ve got the right connection. If you’re swapping from a gas hob to an induction or ceramic hob, you might need an outlet installed before the hob can be fitted.

The next practical thing to look at is energy efficiency. The energy rating is measured from A to G, with A using the least electricity to work. The less energy it’ll use, the cheaper it will be to run. We’ve popped the rating on every product page to make it easy for you to compare.

After that, it’s all about your personal preferences. Think about whether you’re after touch controls or dials and what sort of safety features you want included. Lots of models have auto power off functions, control locks, and pan detection that will keep your family safer in the kitchen.

Big brands at your fingertips

We’ve put together a selection of the top brands for ceramic induction hobs and induction models. From Candy and Beko models that’ll cover the basics to super-clever AEG and NEFF hobs with all-singing, all-dancing tech.

Keep your eyes peeled for features that’ll make your day-to-day that bit easier. Bridging or flexible zones let you merge 2 areas to take on bigger pans, while rapid boil and power boost tech helps you bring things to temperature in no time. There are even electric induction hobs that will connect to a compatible cooker hood, syncing the extraction to match the cooking temperature. There are even convenient venting hobs that have an extractor built in, so you don’t need two appliances. Some models have sensors to detect when your pans are boiling over, cutting the power to save you cleaning up a mess.

Still stuck for choice? Check out our buying guide for all you need to know on picking out the ideal hob.

It's easy to order with AO

From the moment you press order, we’re determined to give you the best customer experience. We’ve got loads of delivery availability, including next day delivery, and specific time slots to suit you. Plus, if you sign up as an AO Five Star member, you’ll get special prices, free delivery for a year, and tons of other perks – we’ll even take your old appliance away and recycle it free of charge. Sound too good to be true? Check out our Trustpilot reviews to find out why we’re the UK’s most trusted electrical retailer.