Replacing Gas Cooktop with an Induction Hob

MiaSanMia on 14/03/2024 - 20:07
Last edited 15/03/2024 - 07:52

Hi there, i’m thinking of replacing an existing gas cooktop with an induction system for ease of cleaning & maintenance tasks. Obviously those European brands like Bosch, Smeg, Miele etc are top quality but also come with top price. I’m just wondering if anyone has experience with the Ikea induction hobs, they seem pretty decent quality & have much better price ranges. I think for the price those are probably made in China but it should have the Swedish quality shouldnt it? Thanks

P/S: I think it worths to mention Ikea induction hobs got 5 year warranty whilst others only have 2 years manufacturer warranty.

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    Top European brands such as Bosch, Smeg, Miele etc
  • 3
    Mid range from HN, TGG, JB Hifi such as Westinghouse, Electrolux, Omega etc
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    Ikea brand
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    Others (please mention in comment)
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Comments

  • Gdsamp on 14/03/2024 - 20:24

    following for others' insights

  • theHMASfriendship on 14/03/2024 - 20:30
    +10

    A negative is you will no longer be able to exclaim “now we’re cooking with gas!!”

  • Dollar General on 14/03/2024 - 20:37

    Swedish Chinese quality

    • Gdsamp on 14/03/2024 - 20:53
      +3

      Volvo

  • StonedWizard on 14/03/2024 - 20:40
    +1

    I have an Ikea induction cooktop and it's great for the price.

    You need to match what you cook against the power of the induction model as some of the cheaper Ikea models aren't that powerful.

    • Dollar General on 14/03/2024 - 20:45

      How long do 2 minute noodles take to cook?

      • resubaehtgnolhcs on 14/03/2024 - 21:52
        +1

        120,000,000,000 nano seconds

        • bargaino on 15/03/2024 - 00:50
          +1

          Do you sell batteries?

      • jv on 15/03/2024 - 01:22
        +1

        4 minutes

  • conant on 14/03/2024 - 20:51

    Have you considered you would need a separate 4mm cable from the switch board?

    • MiaSanMia on 14/03/2024 - 20:52

      Yeah i think i need a 6mm cable actually, it’s a pricey job

    • payless69 on 15/03/2024 - 08:20

      If there is an oven that is hardly used the right sparkie will give you options.
      We ditched the old combo, now use 7kW of commercial induction. Total cost delivered on ebay: $310.

      2 minute noodles = 39 seconds!

  • Peter Enis on 14/03/2024 - 21:05
    +3

    This might not suit you, but figured I'd post in case it suits any future readers looking for a super low-cost DIY induction solution.

    I bought this 10amp plugin cooktop and installed it myself: https://www.binglee.com.au/products/omega-oci64pp-60cm-induc…

    You likely already have a 10amp power point under your bench to power your current gas igniter, so you just have to decommission your gas cooktop and plug this thing in yourself! (Disclaimer: packaging says it must be installed by a licensed electrician)

    If you cook with a single pan/pot then this unit is fine in my opinion. Powerful enough for me anyway, and you get the instant heat and control of induction cooking. If you frequently cook with multiple pots/pans then this is NOT for you, as it has to massively reduce the output to each plate when you use more than one at a time.

    No comparison to a "proper" induction cooktop but still beats any non-induction electric cooktop I've ever used.

  • LongJohn92 on 14/03/2024 - 21:08
    +1

    I recently got an ikea induction installed switching from gas to electric. The cooktop cost $520. The electrician charged $600 cash to install. It took about 3 hours to get it done so I thought that was fair. That included a new isolation switch, running the cable and installing a new breaker on the switchboard. I think it's worth it so far and I'm happy with it.

    • MiaSanMia on 15/03/2024 - 07:50

      Yeah that sounds about right to me. How about disconnecting/capping off the existing gas pipe, did you have to get a plumber to do it? As my sparky said he can’t do it.

      • meong on 15/03/2024 - 08:00

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/805623

        you will have to contact the provider and they will send the appointed contractor to do it… it cost me less than $100.

        its better to do that as your provider will have an immediate record of when the capping is done to stop charging you service fee

        • lgacb08 on 15/03/2024 - 10:45

          Just ring your gas retailer saying you close the account and move out, close the main gas valve and you're set. No fee involved.

          • meong on 15/03/2024 - 11:37

            @lgacb08: If you own the property, best option is to cap it to confirm on paper that no service is gonna be charged to me moving forward.

  • Benoffie on 14/03/2024 - 22:43

    We went with the Siemens IQ700 EX875LEC1E. It's essentially Bosch but better support and less issues. Not cheap but worth it (so far).

  • bargaino on 15/03/2024 - 00:55
    +1

    We got the $249 Whirlpool induction deal, took a little while to get used to after gas, but love it now.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/534950

  • urahara on 15/03/2024 - 09:03

    Realistically anything should be good for you..

  • AllHopeIs404 on 15/03/2024 - 09:23

    Anyone run into any issues with cabinetry/fitting a new cooktop into an existing kitchen counter? It seems like all newer cooktops these days have wider measurements, they vary from cooktop to cooktop and it's not just a simple drop in replacement.

    Do you buy the cooktop first, then hire a carpenter to cut out the holes, then hire an electrician to install it, then hire a plumber to cut off the gas?

    Are there any companies out there that provide an end to end solution for this?

    • dtc on 15/03/2024 - 22:21
      +1

      If you have a Winning appliance store in your area, they usually have a recommended installer that will do it all, cabinetry through to electricals and installation. I’m sure you could google up installers who will also do the whole job - probably any kitchen renovation person can do it/co ordinate it

      Suggest you get someone to have a look and quote and tell you the size you can install given your current set up. Then buy the cooktop in the right size and get them back to install

      • AllHopeIs404 on 01/04/2024 - 22:19

        Thanks! Will definitely have a look as I have one in my area

    • meong on 15/03/2024 - 22:32
      +1

      Another thing to note, its best if the cabinetry is also done by someone that knows the regulation.

      Major companies like E&S recommends 3rd party like Addison. Just watch the video below to see what needs to happen to meet the compliance requirements.

      https://youtu.be/9FSvOnwfgBY?si=zOEX9_rpRnv_D4Di

      I didn't end up using Addison as I found someone from Hipages that was able to do it for cheaper.

      • dtc on 16/03/2024 - 10:24
        +1

        1. Make sure you use someone who understands the regulations

        2. Pick a random person off hi pages..

        The ozbargain way!

        • meong on 16/03/2024 - 11:08
          +1

          Haha not THAT random…

          I asked if the guy has plumbing licence as well and it was shown on his Hipages profile with 4.7 star rating… He did it all for $200 less than Addison and of course the money goes to him directly instead of a company.

          I also saw him did the measurement of the distance from hob to rangehood as he saw the rangehood had a bit of a dodgy installation from previous owner but in the end was okay.

          I had a few sparky rejected me cause the old stove was gas i needed to hire a separate plumber to disconnect the gas.

  • carimakan on 15/03/2024 - 09:32

    You’re on the right path, if I got the budget I’d go for those brands you mentioned. However I’m using IKEA Smaklig and it’s very alright.
    Anyhow it’s not just the manufacturer that you need to choose. Consider pick the one that comes with different features like booster, zoning, touch and slide, Anti-overflow detection, auto switch off, etc. I find them all useful.

    Anyhow installation is gonna cost quite a bit, especially so since you’re moving from gas, so I reckon get the one you like the most or best ones. You don’t wanna get a basic feature induction of a good manufacturer then spend a lot on installation.

  • Oofy Doofy on 26/03/2024 - 14:27

    least expensive to most expensive…. then pick something with a middle price.

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