Hobs have their advantages over standard slabs, they can easily fit into the design of any kitchen, they are multifunctional, so they are in great demand.
Creating their own kitchen, each hostess wonders what is better to choose a hob. The firms offer gas, electric, induction and combined( gas and electric) panels, most popular with 4 burners in the classic version.
Manufacturers of hobs
Companies specializing in the manufacture of hobs, a lot. The main producers that earned the trust of consumers include AEG, Ardo, Bosch, Hotpoint-Ariston, Hansa, Electrolux, Gorenje, Whirlpool, Siemens, Neff, Gaggenau, Miele, Zanussi, LG, Samsung, Nardi, BEKO, Kaiser, Candy, Kronasteel, Restart, Zigmund & Shtain, Kuppersbusch and some others.
Manufacturers offer hobs in a wide price range, simple and with various additional functions. The more additional functions of the hob, the higher its price.
How to choose a manufacturer of a hob
In each price range of panels there are leading companies, whose products are constantly in high demand. For example, the Hotpoint-Ariston models are the most in demand in the budget price range, and Kuppersbusch holds a strong position in the segment of high-end luxury equipment.
Below is a table of manufacturers-leaders in the sale of hobs in different price segments in 2013-2014 according to statistics of online stores.
| Hob | Price ( up to 30 thousand rubles.) | Price ( from 30 to 70 thousand rubles.) | Price ( 70 thousand rubles and above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | Hotpoint-Ariston Gorenje Hansa | Kuppersbusch MieleZigmund & Shtain | Kuppersbusch De Dietrich Restart |
| Schematic | Hotpoint-Ariston Samsung Bosh | Bosh Gorenje Whirlpool | Kuppersbusch Smeg De Dietrich |
| Induction | Hotpoint-Ariston Gorenje Electrolux | Siemens Gorenje Miele | Smeg Kuppersbursch Miele |
| Combined ( gas and electricity) | Hotpoint-Ariston Ardo Electrolux | Electrolux Ilve Franke | Ilve Gunter & Hauer Electrolux |
Each manufacturer usesnew technologies and materials, continuously improves models, adding useful functions. The choice among the many offered by the manufacturer-specific models of cooking surfaces is always left to the buyer.