HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob Reviews
Review score: 7 / 10 – Updated November, 2024
Latest Price: £399
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Overall Customer Rating
7 average based on 2 reviews.
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HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob features
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HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob
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Type
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Built-in electric induction hob |
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Fuel type
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Electric |
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Colour
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Black |
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Electrical installation
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This product requires hardwiring to a 30 Amp fuse and should be installed by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts. |
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Power supply
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32 Amp (Requires hardwiring to a dedicated cooker circuit) |
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Electrical power rating
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7 kW |
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Minimum distance required / Minimum clearance above hob
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700 mm |
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Programmable
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Yes |
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Countdown timer
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Yes |
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Display type
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LED |
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Control type
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Touch |
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Control location
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Front |
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Functions
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– Boost function |
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Number of zones
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4 |
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Hob power
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– Front right: 1.8 – 3 kW |
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Power levels
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15 |
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Flexi-induction zone
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Yes |
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Elements
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Induction |
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Safety features
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– Child lock |
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Box contents
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– Hoover H-HOB 700 INDUCTION HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob |
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Dimensions
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56 x 590 x 520 mm (H x W x D) |
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Recess dimensions
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560 x 490 mm (W x D) |
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Boxed dimensions
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135 x 725 x 675 mm (H x W x D) |
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Weight
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12 kg |
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Boxed weight
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13 kg |
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Manufacturer’s guarantee
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– 1 year labour |
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Price
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£399 |
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Number of Reviews
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2 |
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Review Score
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7 / 10 Average score in category: 8.5 / 10 |
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Quality
As with any electrical items, it’s particularly important to study the quality of a product before you buy it. This is especially important for Hobs. But when we’re buying online, what can be done to get an idea of a product’s quality?
Our first area to study is normally the features. We’ve given a full list of features for HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob above. This should give you a good idea of how good the product is in terms of features and functionality.
You’re also going to want to know how durable the product is, so here we’d advise taking a look at the materials that the Hobs are made from.
There is also a lot of benefit in checking out the brand of the Hobs. Some brands are known for manufacturing much better quality products. As I’m sure you’re aware, brands like Hoover are really well respected for making great Hobs.
It’s also important to have a good idea of your expectations in terms of quality too. You may not actually be looking for the best quality product if your main goal is to get cheap Hobs. So spend some time considering what’s important to you and think about the areas that you’d be happy to compromise or not.
Comparing Prices
That leads us nicely into price, where we’re going to spend some time looking at the price of HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob and seeing how that compares to other Hobs and also looking at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products from Hoover.
It’s really good at this stage to spend some time just getting an idea of the sort of price you can expect to pay for your Hobs. When you’re spent a bit of time looking at the prices, consider setting yourself a budget.
Setting yourself a budget will really help you to narrow down your search. It can also help you to avoid the slippery slope of buying a really expensive product that perhaps had advanced specifications that you didn’t need or couldn’t actually afford.
The price that we found HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob cheapest in our most recent search was at Currys and cost just £399.
Customers are obviously impressed with the value of HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob as they’ve rated it in terms of value for money at: 8.5 out of 10.
How much do Hobs cost on average?
We searched for all of the Hobs that we could find at Currys. In total we found 160 different products available.
The average price of Hobs was £391.59, which makes HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob above average in terms of price.
We also thought it would be useful for you to know how much the price of Hobs can vary. Of the 160 products we found, the lowest cost that we found was £79.99 and the highest price we saw was £1564.00.
In the Hobs category, 54 products cost more than HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob and 104 cost less.
How much are Hoover Hobs?
Next up we thought it would be useful to narrow down our search a bit more and only look at Hobs made by Hoover. We managed to find 5 options at Currys.
The average price of these 5 products was £455.40. With the cheapest coming in at £149.00 and most expensive currently showing as £699.99. Based on this price analysis it shows that HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob is below average against other Hoover Hobs.
HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob Reviews
Reviews are without question your best piece of information when researching a product to buy online. We love customer reviews especially, as they’re not incentivised and just written by genuine customers.
We also love customer reviews because many of them will be from customers who have been using the product for some time. We found 2 reviews for . So we’d strongly recommend you head over there and take the time to read plenty of the reviews to get a real feel for whether HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob is just what you’re after.
HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob has a customer review score of 7.5 and our review score is 9.3 out of 10. The average review score in the Hobs category is 8.5 with an average of 40 reviews for each product. The average customer review score for products from Hoover is 7.5 based on an average of 184 reviews per product. So you’re definitely going to be in safe hands if you do choose to buy HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob
The other useful source of reviews is expert reviews. Whilst these won’t give you as much user feedback as the customer reviews, it does mean that you’re getting some expert opinions on the Hobs. Companies like TechRadar are really well known for providing great reviews.
It’s also worth exploring other product options and reading their reviews. Just some of the products that we liked are HIS4BC Electric Ceramic Hob reviews, HOOVER HHG6BRMX Gas Hob reviews or HOTPOINT ACO 654 NE Electric Induction Hob reviews. Or something a little different could be a product like HOTPOINT FTGHL 641 D/IX/H Gas Hob reviews or even HOTPOINT CIS 640 B Electric Induction Hob reviews.
Buying Hoover branded products
Brand, as mentioned earlier, is another really important factor to consider for buying Hobs.
It looks like you’ve already got some idea of the sort of product you’re inserted in, as you’ve landed on this HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob review. However, if you do want to consider other brands just make sure you spend some time reading lots of reviews. If you decide to stick to Hoover then you’ll not be disappointed, judging by the customer reviews.
YouTube Video of HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob
Another fantastic source of information and great for reviews is video content. Below we’ve run a search for HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob on YouTube if you wanted to check out some of the video reviews that may have been created by customers or expert reviewers.
Summary
Based on the amazing reviews shown at the top of this review, we’re really impressed with HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as one of the top options if you’re looking to buy Hobs. This is only highlighted by the great customer reviews and our review score of 9.3/10 overall.
All that’s left now is for you to head over to Currys to check out the 2 customer reviews. Simply hit the green button at the bottom of your screen to start.
Further product details
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- Product ID 1: 24696946377
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- Product ID 2: 10193706
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- Brand: Hoover
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- Model number: HIFD440BC
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- EAN: 8016361947306
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- Description: Go greener Induction technology makes cooking quicker and easier as it heats the pans themselves rather than the hob. That means less energy is wasted – much better for the planet! The Hoover H-HOB 700 INDUCTION HIFD440BC Electric Induction Hob heats your cookware rather than the whole surface, so you can enjoy your meals faster while also saving energy.With 4 cooking zones and 9 different cooking levels, you’ll have loads of options for preparing tasty meals. You can link the two left hand zones together to fit larger pots and pans if you’re expecting more guests.The HIFD440BC has visible heat indicators that warn you when the cooking zone is still hot. And with a practical child safety lock, you can cook with peace of mind if you have children at home.What’s more, the ceramic glass surface with bevelled edges cleans up easily. _________________________________________________________________________ ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: This product requires professional installation to a dedicated cooker circuit (identified by a big red cooker switch) by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.
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