Who are these options for?

People who cook often

If quick heat-up times matter in your everyday cooking, induction is worth looking into. First, check your cookware, then make sure the installation and connection requirements can be met.

Households that want to keep their cookware

Checking whether your saucepans and frying pans are compatible is the first step: induction requires suitable bases, while a ceramic hob may work with cookware that is not induction-compatible, subject to the manufacturer’s instructions.

People working with an existing kitchen

When replacing a hob, the worktop cut-out and available connection can limit your options. Before ordering, compare the measurements and existing installation with the instructions for the exact model you’re considering.

Which criteria should you prioritise?

Start with your cookware and installation requirements, then compare the technologies based on the responsiveness and energy consumption that matter to you. For 409 cooking cycles a year, ADEME gives average reference figures of 115 kWh/year for induction and 200 kWh/year for ceramic hobs; a household’s actual consumption depends on how it uses the hob.

Induction

Worth considering: if you want responsive heating and have suitable cookware.

Bear in mind: cookware without a ferromagnetic base will need to be set aside or replaced.

Ceramic

Worth considering: if keeping cookware that is not induction-compatible is a priority, subject to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Bear in mind: it does not heat the cookware directly using the induction method.

Mixed induction and gas

Worth considering: if you want to keep a gas burner in a kitchen that is already set up for gas cooking.

Check: installation involves both electrical and gas requirements, and whether it is feasible will depend on your home.

Criterion What to check Who this matters to
Cookware compatibility Check the bases of your cookware for induction compatibility and identify any items you would need to replace. I want to carry on using my usual saucepans and frying pans rather than replacing my entire cookware collection. Around 31% of consumers put keeping their existing cookware at the top of their list.
Responsiveness and energy consumption Compare the heating technology and cooking zones of the model you’re considering; average reference figures do not determine your personal consumption. When I cook often, I want the hob to heat up quickly and keep an eye on my electricity use. This combination is a priority for around 31% of consumers.
Cut-out and connection Compare the cut-out, clearances and existing circuit with the installation diagram for the exact model. My new hob needs to fit into my existing kitchen without unexpected changes to the worktop or electrical installation. Around 23% of consumers prioritise this.
Keeping a gas burner Have the gas installation, ventilation and installation requirements assessed before considering a mixed hob. I want to keep the option of cooking with gas while considering induction cooking zones. This is the main requirement for around 15% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing induction before checking your saucepans

    A saucepan without a ferromagnetic base cannot be heated by induction. The cookware you use most often may therefore influence your choice of technology.

    Check the markings or test the base with a magnet before choosing an induction hob.

  • Going by the visible width of the hob

    The external dimensions do not tell you the size of the worktop cut-out required.

    Measure the existing cut-out and compare it with the installation diagram for the exact model, including the required clearances.

    An incompatible cut-out may mean that the worktop needs to be altered.

  • Assuming an annual average will match your future energy use

    The figures published by ADEME provide a way to compare technologies; they do not reflect every household’s cooking habits.

    Use them to compare your options, then take your own frequency of use into account.

  • Assuming a gas supply is all you need for a mixed hob

    Cegibat and GRDF’s technical guidance also recommends checking the layout, ventilation, isolation valve and pipework.

    Ask a professional to assess whether installation is feasible before choosing a mixed hob.

    Depending on your home, changes to the ventilation, isolation valve or pipework may be needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep using my old saucepans with an induction hob?

Yes, as long as their bases are induction-compatible. Check the markings or test the base of each saucepan and frying pan you want to keep with a magnet.

Does induction always use less energy than a ceramic hob?

Not necessarily in every household: energy consumption depends on how you use the hob. For 409 cooking cycles a year, ADEME gives average reference figures of 115 kWh/year for induction and 200 kWh/year for ceramic hobs, but these figures cannot predict your personal consumption.

How can I check whether a hob will fit my worktop?

Measure the existing cut-out, not just the glass surface of your old hob. Then compare these measurements and the available space with the installation diagram for the exact model, including the clearances required.

When should I have the electrical connection checked?

Ask a qualified professional to check it if the circuit needs to be installed or altered, or if you’re unsure whether it is suitable for the hob you’re considering. Check the model’s instructions too; according to CONSUEL, the version of NF C 15-100 used as a reference depends, among other things, on the project’s reference date.