Common Induction Hob Faults
I repair a wide range of common induction hob problems, from simple faults to more involved electrical, control and heating issues.
| Induction Hob Fault | Possible Causes |
|---|---|
| No power | Blown fuse, faulty socket, tripped breaker, damaged power cable, terminal block issue, control board fault |
| Hob not heating | Faulty induction coil, pan not suitable, sensor fault, power board issue, control module fault, wiring problem |
| One ring not working | Failed induction coil, faulty power module, damaged wiring, pan detection fault, touch control issue |
| Touch controls not responding | Moisture on control panel, control lock activated, faulty touchpad, failed control board, cracked glass affecting sensors |
| Error code showing | Pan detection issue, overheating fault, sensor fault, power supply fault, control board fault, installation issue |
| Hob keeps switching off | Overheating, blocked ventilation, unsuitable pan, faulty temperature sensor, power board fault, safety cut-out activating |
| Pan not detected | Non-induction pan, pan too small, pan not centred, faulty pan sensor, induction coil fault, control module issue |
| Only works on certain pans | Unsuitable cookware, poor magnetic base, pan size mismatch, weak pan detection, sensor calibration issue |
| Tripping electrics | Shorted power module, damaged wiring, moisture ingress, faulty induction coil, terminal block fault, installation fault |
| Buzzing or humming noise | Normal induction operation, pan vibration, poor-quality cookware, high power setting, loose internal component |
| Cooling fan running loudly | Blocked ventilation, dusty fan, worn fan motor, overheating, loose fan blade, control board issue |
| Cooling fan not running | Faulty fan motor, blocked fan, wiring fault, temperature sensor fault, control board fault |
| Glass cracked or damaged | Impact damage, thermal stress, heavy pan dropped, incorrect installation, existing weakness in glass |
| Hob locked | Child lock activated, control panel fault, touch sensor issue, software/control issue |
| Temperature not controlling properly | Faulty temperature sensor, power board fault, unsuitable pan, induction coil issue, control module fault |
| Burning smell | Food residue burning, overheating component, damaged wiring, faulty power board, poor ventilation |
| Flashing display | Pan detection issue, control lock, error code, sensor fault, low/high voltage issue, control board fault |
| Intermittent heating | Faulty pan detection, overheating, loose connection, failing power module, sensor fault, unsuitable cookware |
| Control panel beeping | Moisture or residue on controls, object on touch panel, child lock, stuck sensor, control board issue |
| Installation or wiring fault | Incorrect connection, loose terminal, wrong supply rating, damaged cable, overloaded circuit, poor ventilation clearance |