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Guide to the noises induction hobs make
Noises made by induction hobs can come from different causes. Noises can be caused by the
hob itself making hums or buzzes, pans or the cooling fan that is built into the induction hob.
If you can hear...
Induction hob noises
Tips to reduce noise from your Induction hob
Cracking
– materials in your cookware are expanding.
Whistling
– you are using a high-power level on your hob.
Buzzing
– energy is transferring from your hob to your cookware.
Clicking
– your hob is switching between electrical components.
Humming
– your hob is cooling using its internal fan.
The noises outlined above are not very loud.
• Similar to your laptop when it is running.
• Not as loud as a washing machine.
• Not as loud as your cooker hood.
• Similar volume to a gas hob.
All the noises above are normal and shows your hob is working correctly.
• Ensure that the induction hob pans that you use are large enough to cover the surface
area of the zone.
• Use good quality cookware that is preferably made of ferromagnetic materials, see our
induction hob pan guide.
• Ensure that your cookware’s lids, handles and other pieces are well attached and fitted so
that they do not create a noise when the pots are cooking.
• Ensure that the base of your pans and the surface of the hob are clean and dry.
The noises made by induction hobs are harmless and part of the normal functioning.
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