You may need a special electrical setup to install an induction cooktop. Induction cooktops typically need to be hardwired to the household electricity supply to operate. A dedicated circuit with higher power capacity is often needed. Our installers will assist with assessing your home’s needs and the electrical set up required for installing an induction cooktop.

Yes, Solar Savers can arrange installation for a cooktop. Please register for the program and our installers will contact you to organise a quote.

Induction cooktops require cookware that is compatible with induction technology. You can test if your existing cookware is compatible by placing a magnet on the bottom of the cookware – if it sticks, it is likely compatible. If your cookware is not compatible, you will need to purchase new induction-compatible cookware.

An induction cooktop works by using electromagnetic induction to heat the cookware directly, rather than using a heating element like traditional electric or gas cooktops.

Induction cooktops are highly energy-efficient because they heat the cookware directly using electromagnetic induction. This means less heat is wasted, resulting in faster cooking times and lower energy consumption. 

Induction cooktops heat up quickly and provide instant and precise temperature control, allowing for faster cooking and responsive heat levels. They are also considered to be safer than traditional cooktops because the cooktop surface itself does not get hot, minimising the risk of burns.

Maintaining your induction cooktop is relatively straight-forward. We recommend:

• Avoid dropping heavy items on the cooktop as it may crack the surface
• Avoid chopping food on the cooktop surface as it may crack the surface
• Clean up spills and stains as soon as possible using a detergent and soft cloth – avoid using abrasive cleaning products as this may scratch the surface
• Avoid dragging pots and pans across cooking zones as this can cause scratches on the surface