Induction Hob Not Working? Repair vs Replace in the UAE

Induction hobs are the most technically complex cooking surfaces in a modern UAE kitchen. Fortunately, most of the faults that stop them working are repairable, and repair is almost always cheaper than replacement.

Dead zone (one burner not heating): usually a failed induction coil, temperature sensor or relay. Repair is quick and inexpensive.

All zones dead: typically a mains filter, main relay or PCB fault. Repair cost sits in the mid-range but is still well below the price of a new mid-tier hob.

Cracked ceramic glass: a replaceable part on almost every major brand — Bosch, Siemens, Neff, Miele, AEG, Samsung, LG. Order the OEM glass panel and fit it. Replacement is only worth considering if the crack is combined with underlying electronic damage.

Error codes E1 / E2 / F0 / ER03: sensor or over-temperature faults. Usually a single-visit fix.

The rule of thumb: if the hob is under 8 years old and the repair is less than 40% of the price of an equivalent new hob, repair. Above that, replacement usually makes more sense.