What is actually happening
Where a single zone has failed the fault is nearly always that zone — its element or its energy regulator. Where the whole hob is dead, the fault is upstream in the supply or the control board. Which of those two it is decides whether this is a modest repair or a bigger one, so it is the first thing to establish.
The usual causes
- A failed radiant element in one zone
- A failed energy regulator or touch control for that zone
- A failed control board where the whole hob is dead
- A supply fault or tripped breaker on the cooker circuit
What you can safely check yourself
Work through these in order. Anything past this point — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the appliance plugged in.
- Test every zone in turn and note which work — one dead zone and one dead hob are different faults
- Check the cooker breaker or isolator switch
- Check whether the oven on the same circuit still works
Still not heating?
Most of these need an engineer once the checks above are done. £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.
Local engineers covering Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire — same and next-day appointments, and the person who comes out is one of ours, not a subcontractor.
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Common questions
Why is my electric hob not heating?
One or more rings do not heat, or heat only on some settings. Where a single zone has failed the fault is nearly always that zone — its element or its energy regulator. Where the whole hob is dead, the fault is upstream in the supply or the control board. Which of those two it is decides whether this is a modest repair or a bigger one, so it is the first thing to establish.
Can I fix a electric hob not heating myself?
Test every zone in turn and note which work — one dead zone and one dead hob are different faults. Check the cooker breaker or isolator switch. Check whether the oven on the same circuit still works. Beyond those checks this one normally needs an engineer.
How much does it cost to repair a electric hob not heating?
£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.