WHILE it's still hard to convince a gas hob lover otherwise, more and more people are being won over by ceramic hobs.
These hobs have multiple benefits over their gas counterparts, the most important being they are safer. Burner Metal Hot Plate
They glow red when they are on and cool down quickly. Also, accidentally leaving it on won't flood the house in incredibly flammable gas.
Other than the safety elements, ceramic hobs are much easier to clean, with most requiring a single wipe over a flat surface. No more wasted elbow grease cleaning around the corners of hobs.
Technology is easily implemented in these hobs too. While you don't have as much control over the heat as the gas ones, many come with touch controls and timers that will turn off specific hobs after a certain amount of time.
So if you're convinced ceramic hobs are the future of your cooking needs, make sure you don't break the bank by looking at our guide of cheap ceramic hobs you can buy.
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Sleek and sexy, this electric hob fits effortlessly atop a black cooker or dark kitchen surface. This hob offers nine levels of heat - from simmering to boiling - and is activated via touch controls.
The safety feature might be the biggest appeal here, as it will automatically turn off as soon as it heats over a safe temperature. A 'H' will flash to indicate a hob is hot too. (AD) OLFF 60cm 4 zone Electric Ceramic Hob 6000W for £89.99 on Amazon - buy here
Those with a brighter kitchen in mind, this cheap stainless steel hob is a great option. It boasts four cooking zones for varying sizes of pans, with dials offering up six levels of heat.
Thanks to the stainless steel surface, it is not only a lot easier to clean any spills, but also more durable than glass surfaces. Bush RL60SPH Electric Solid Plate Hob for £79.99 on Argos - buy here
This glass electric hob from NOXTON has every feature you need to cook the way you want. It has four high power burners - 1800W, 1200W, 1800W and 1200W, all with 9 power levels and independent touch controls.
Suitable for all pans, this hob has multiple safety features, such as a timer key, residual heater indicator and rounded edges to stop accidents. (AD) NOXTON built-in 4 Zone Electric Hob Cooker for £99.90 on Amazon - buy here
If you're not looking to renovate your kitchen or if your cooker has packed in, a cheap portable ceramic hob is the way to go.
Unlike induction cookers, this is suitable for all kinds of kitchenware and is easy to clean after cooking. The adjustable controls mean you can control the temperatures from warming to boiling. (AD) Cusimax Double Hot Plate for £36.99 on Amazon - buy here
Another great black glass ceramic hob, this one again boasts four separate hobs heated with 9 different power levels.
Easy cleaning as well, it will automatically switch off when it overheats and warn with a residual heat indicator. Econolux ART29148 60cm Ceramic Touch Control Hob for £89.99 on MyAppliances - buy here
This ceramic hob offers everything you want - nine power levels, sleek black design, safety protection to protect from overheating. It also only takes a sponge and soap to clean.
But the benefit of WEIBO's 6000W hobs is that it comes with a five-year guarantee. (AD) WEIBO DTL-6000W 60cm Ceramic Hob on Amazon - buy here
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