Expert Induction Hob Repair Across the UAE:

 

Induction hobs have become the premium cooking surface of choice in new Dubai apartments and villas, replacing traditional gas hobs in many modern kitchens. Their speed, precision, and flat glass surface appeal to anyone who cooks seriously — but their electronic control boards are significantly more complex than a gas burner, and when they fail they require a technician who understands power electronics, not just appliance mechanics.

We provide professional induction hob repair across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Our technicians are trained in the specific electronic architecture of induction hob control boards, and we carry the diagnostic equipment needed to test individual components — including IGBTs (the transistors that generate the electromagnetic field), control board fuses, and relay boards — rather than blindly replacing whole modules.

Common Induction Hob Faults We Repair

Induction hob completely dead — no power

An induction hob that shows no response at all when switched on has usually blown an internal fuse or lost its main power board. In Dubai and UAE residential buildings, power supply quality varies significantly — surges and brownouts are more frequent than in European electrical grids. These fluctuations are the primary cause of induction hob power board failures in the UAE. We test the fuse, power relay, and main board in sequence to identify the exact failed component rather than replacing the entire unit.

Error code on display

Error codes are how an induction hob communicates specific faults. Common codes across major brands: E0 or E1 typically indicates a sensor or temperature fault; E2 or E3 indicates an overtemperature condition (check ventilation below the hob); E4 or E5 indicates a power board or IGBT fault; E7 or E8 typically indicates a control board communication error. The exact meaning varies by brand — call us with your brand name, model, and error code for a rapid pre-visit diagnosis.

Touch controls unresponsive or erratic

The touch panel on an induction hob uses capacitive sensing to detect finger contact. Moisture is its primary enemy — condensation from cooking, cleaning liquid, or water spills on the panel degrade the capacitive sensors and cause erratic behaviour. Thoroughly drying the panel surface with a dry cloth sometimes resolves minor moisture-related erratic touch behaviour. Persistent unresponsiveness indicates either a failed touch panel membrane or a control board fault.

One or more cooking zones not heating

A zone that won't heat on an otherwise functioning induction hob has usually lost one or more IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) — the power transistors that generate the high-frequency current for the electromagnetic coil. Individual IGBT failure is a common fault on induction hobs and is more cost-effective to repair than replacing the entire power board, provided the rest of the board is undamaged. We test individual IGBTs and replace only failed components where possible.

Induction hob making unusual noise

A light humming from an induction hob is normal during operation — it comes from the coil vibrating at the excitation frequency, and the intensity varies with the type of cookware used. An unusual clicking, buzzing, or grinding noise that is new, louder than before, or occurs when no pan is on the hob indicates a cooling fan fault (most common), a relay board issue, or a resonance problem with the coil mounting. Cooling fan failures are a frequent induction hob fault — the fan is essential for keeping the electronics cool and should be replaced promptly if it fails.

Cracked glass panel

The glass-ceramic surface of an induction hob can crack from a heavy impact (dropped pan or heavy item), from thermal shock (cold liquid on a hot surface), or — less commonly — from internal pressure if the hob has overheated. A cracked glass panel must be replaced: cooking on a cracked induction hob risks glass fragments in food and electrical exposure to the damaged surface. Glass panel replacement is a major repair but is significantly cheaper than purchasing a new hob of the same quality.

Induction Hob Brands We Repair

We repair all induction hob brands available in the UAE: Bosch, Siemens, AEG, Electrolux, Samsung, Smeg, Bertazzoni, Teka, Franke, Gorenje, Candy, Neff, Miele, Fisher & Paykel, and all other brands. We work on both integrated (built-in) and freestanding induction hob models.

 

Induction Hob Repair Costs — Dubai (2025)

Service / Repair	Cost (AED)	Complexity
Diagnosis and fault assessment	100 – 150	Low
Internal fuse replacement	80 – 160	Low
IGBT replacement (per transistor)	150 – 280	Medium
Power relay board replacement	200 – 400	Medium
Main control board replacement	280 – 550	High
Touch panel / membrane replacement	200 – 380	Medium
Cooling fan replacement	150 – 260	Medium
Temperature sensor replacement	120 – 220	Low–Med
Glass ceramic panel replacement	350 – 700	High
Full induction hob service	180 – 320	Medium

 

Frequently Asked Questions — Induction Hob Repair

Why does my induction hob keep showing an overtemperature error?

An overtemperature error (commonly E2 or E3) indicates the hob's internal electronics have reached a temperature beyond their safe operating limit. The most common cause is insufficient ventilation beneath the hob — the underside of an induction hob must have at least 5cm of clear space for airflow. Check that no items are stored in the cabinet immediately below the hob and that the built-in ventilation slots are clear. A failing cooling fan is the second most common cause.

My induction hob won't detect my cookware — what should I check?

Induction hobs only work with ferromagnetic cookware — pots and pans made with iron or steel that is attracted to a magnet. Aluminium, copper, glass, and some stainless steel pans will not be detected. To test compatibility, hold a magnet to the bottom of your pan — if the magnet sticks firmly, the cookware is induction-compatible. If you are using compatible cookware and the hob still won't detect it, the coil or zone sensor may have failed.

Can I use my induction hob with a cracked glass panel?

No. A cracked induction hob glass panel should not be used. The glass provides structural support for the entire cooking surface and also protects the electronics beneath from spills and moisture. Using a hob with a cracked panel risks enlarging the crack, potential glass splinters in food, and moisture damage to the electronics if any liquid enters through the crack.

Is induction hob repair cost-effective?

For hobs up to 3–4 years old, repair is almost always cost-effective compared to replacement. The most expensive induction hob repair — glass panel replacement — is typically AED 350–700, while a comparable quality new hob costs AED 1,500–4,000. IGBT and control board repairs are in the AED 150–550 range, making them clearly worthwhile in almost all cases.