Replacing glass on a hob

Happy owners of glass-ceramic stoves are usually very satisfied because the device saves energy. And also by how accurately and quickly the temperature of the burners is controlled.

However, this type of kitchen appliance has one weak point - the hob. It is a layer of special heat-resistant glass, which can crack under certain conditions.

Cracks on the cooking surface are one of the most common failures in glass-ceramic stoves.

Causes of defects

The main cause of damage is heavy objects falling onto the hob. Usually this happens when a frying pan or pan falls out of your hands.

However, it also happens differently: the induction panel withstands all the vicissitudes of fate for a long time. And then suddenly it cracks for no apparent reason. This is due to the fact that destructive loads in the past led to the appearance of microdamages in the material that were not visible to the eye.And at some point the inevitable happened, after which the glass-ceramic hob could not stand it.

Important! An additional source of risk for hobs is the use of the wrong detergents when cleaning them.

This occurs when using abrasive materials that scratch the surface. Although the damage may not be visible to the eye, it will eventually make itself felt.

If the glass panel is cracked, it needs to be replaced. Let's figure out how to replace glass on a hob.

Replacing the hob

People faced with such a need often have a number of questions. We have prepared answers to them.

Where to go to replace the hob

Have you discovered that the glass has broken or cracks have appeared on its surface? And don't know what to do? To change the panel, you should contact a specialist!

There are special service centers for repairing household appliances.

These may be representative offices of the companies that manufactured your stove. Large brands such as Hotpoint, Bosh, Maunfeld always have branches in all major cities.

You can also contact one-stop appliance repair centers. They work with a wide range of breakdowns of products from different companies.

Important! Before turning to any service for help, make sure that it has direct access to the manufacturer of your electric stove.

After all, to replace the hob, you need to use a branded glass-ceramic panel. These are not sold in the public domain, therefore, they can only be purchased from the manufacturer.

How to replace glass

Installing a new hob to replace the one that is cracked follows the following algorithm.

Application

You can usually submit a request to the service center remotely. For example, by phone, with an operator. He will tell you exactly when to expect the master.

Diagnostics

A damage assessment is always carried out before work begins. Even if everything seems obvious to you, there may be some hidden pitfalls. It is better to trust a specialist in this matter.

Coordination of upcoming work

After diagnostics, the technician tells the client what exactly needs replacing. It also clarifies what procedures need to be done and how much it will cost.

The next stage will begin only after you find out all the details and agree with the plan for the upcoming repair.

Repair

If we are really just talking about replacing glass that is cracked, then the process will take several hours. From the outside it looks quite simple. However, it requires the use of special equipment, branded spare parts and good skills.

Reception of work

The final part of this whole process is to check how the surface works.

Important! Keep in mind that service centers usually guarantee their work for a period of 1-2 years, depending on the specific company.

Surface replacement cost

The figure consists of several main components: the price of the necessary spare parts, the cost of work. There may also be an additional surcharge for urgent repairs. But service centers usually carry out diagnostics free of charge.

Firstly, the price of spare parts is taken into account. It depends on the specific company that produces kitchen appliances. And it can be equal to approximately 10,000 to 19,000 rubles.Secondly, the complexity of the work being performed is assessed. The direct cost of repair work is usually in the range of 2.5-4 thousand rubles.

Thus, the cost of replacing a hob is approximately 50-60% of the price of a new stove.

Is it possible to replace the panel yourself?

This question usually arises in people’s minds immediately after they get acquainted with the cost of the work. She's really great. However, this is exactly the case when the stingy pays twice. Trying to save money and install a new glass surface on your stove yourself can be very expensive for several reasons.

Difficulties with finding and purchasing a new glass surface

These are not sold in the public domain. It is difficult to find an analogue - ordinary tempered glass will not work here. After all, it is not intended for specific point thermal loads that characterize the operation of a glass-ceramic stove. Therefore, it may unexpectedly burst or even shatter into many small fragments. It is imperative to use a branded hob.

Sometimes old panels from devices of this type that have become unusable are sold as spare parts. Their use for repairs is less dangerous.

However, there is no guarantee that a used panel installed today will not become unusable tomorrow. After all, it was probably subjected to a variety of loads during operation. Most likely, cracks on such a surface will appear very quickly. This means that you will again face the need to replace it.

Replacement work requires special skills and equipment

This process takes relatively little time and therefore seems simple from the outside. But this is not true; it requires considerable qualifications.If you are inexperienced, you can break the slab. Or incorrectly assess the essence and causes of the breakdown.

Important! If cracks or other defects appear on the hob surface, you should contact a good service center.

Only professional masters will provide you with a guaranteed successful result in the shortest possible time.