Built-in induction or radiant hob, what to buy

What is the difference between an induction and ceramic hob?

Choosing the right electric hob will provide more comfort and convenience in your kitchen. It is of great importance what type you will prefer. It can be said that the choice between an induction hob or a ceramic hob is a foregone conclusion. However, each of us has our own preferences, especially when it comes to buying quality kitchen appliances.
Keep in mind that there are also electric hobs on the market that have a built-in fan located on the hood. The size is also key when choosing a suitable appliance. In addition, the convenience of the control panel is an important factor. More and more consumers are also interested in the environmental friendliness of the selected appliances. Many people are also inclined to buy hobs equipped with the latest technologies and functions.
However, which appliance is best for your kitchen – ceramic or induction? You may know that both types are visually quite similar. Ceramic and induction hobs have a flat dark surface on which food is cooked. The big difference between them is in the working device (different technology).
Induction hobs heat up much faster, are more efficient, and at the same time are easier to clean. The surface of induction appliances does not heat up, but transmits induction to the vessel itself, and the vessel in which you cook turns out to be the heat source in this case. This saves you from the obligation to clean burnt food residues every time, which with other appliances you have to scrape off.
The hobs, working type glass ceramic with a plate, generate thermal energy, that is, the plate turns red and you feel heat, while with induction this is absent. And this is the other main difference between this type of appliances and ceramic ones. In induction hobs, the magnets are activated when a cooking pot is placed on them, that is, if there is no pot that catches the magnet on top, the induction does not work. Another plus with induction is that there is no risk of fire. The appliances heat up quickly and are much more efficient.
These are the main differences between the two types of countertops:

Their heating zones can be combined. This allows for more efficient use of different sized cookware that is heated on the hob. If you want to be sure whether the hob is induction, look for a magnet on the bottom.
As for ceramic appliances, they are also popular with their name "radiant". The hobs of this type have a smooth glass surface. It has multiple zones on which you can cook. As already mentioned, the main difference between induction and ceramic appliances is in the heating and the principle of operation.
In the second type, the surface of the hob becomes hot to the touch almost immediately after it is turned on. The good news is that appliances with a ceramic surface accommodate almost all cookware, which is a great convenience for most housewives. As already mentioned, this type of hob is called radiant, and its coating itself is ceramic.
And yet, which of the two types has higher energy efficiency? These are undoubtedly induction hobs. Generally speaking, this type lasts much longer and saves more energy. The consumption of an induction appliance varies depending on the model. When choosing an electric hob, it is best to look at its characteristics.
Although induction appliances are more reliable and long-lasting, be sure to keep them in optimal condition.

As a conclusion regarding finances for possible future repairs, it can be said that with induction, repairs are brutal because they are constructed like that, the magnet is soldered to a large control board which is a type of chips that are produced only for the respective model. Even if you want to find a replacement, it will be difficult for you or it will not work for a long time and will fail again. In general, if you have free finances and have decided to buy something good, induction is the best option, if you think long-term and with perspective, the ordinary glass ceramic hob is the best option, which will not have problems with it, even if it is screwed up, the control module and even the plates of the hob are successfully recycled  if there is a problem, they are at an acceptable price, which makes the hob completely repairable after a potential damage. And the commonality of both types of hobs as a cost is that if you break the glass, it is probably worth 60% of the value of the appliance. No matter the brand, model, etc.