Do I need an electrician to install an induction cooktop?

Cooktops and ovens are required by law to be installed by a licensed and qualified electrician. Most models are wired directly into the home’s circuitry as they need a 240 volt connection, which is higher than the voltage of standard powerpoints. For accurate installation, go with Metropolitan Electrical Contractors.

Can I just plug in an induction hob?





Some yes and some no, depends on design, the induction hob uses less power to the old halogen hob so with power sharing software there are models that can simply plug in, but most need hard wiring and have features such as boost, which with mine can put 3.7 kW into a single ring, where the 13A socket can only supply 3 …

How easy is it to install an induction hob?

You may even need to replace your favorite cookware with cast iron or magnetic, stainless steel pots and pans. But installing an induction cooktop is no more difficult than dropping an electric cooktop into a counter and connecting the wiring.

Do you need special wiring for induction hob?

And this brings us to the question of whether induction cooktops need special wiring to work or not. The answer to this is NO – you don’t need any special wiring (unless you want some very specific requirement of voltage or amperage).

Can I wire an induction hob myself?

Most induction hobs do require an electrician to install them, and we urge you not to try and install one of these yourself. If you install an induction hob incorrectly, you may cause a fire, and because you installed the hob yourself, your home insurance won’t cover any damages.