Top 10 Electric Cooktop Companies

Darina is a domestic manufacturer of built-in household appliances, previously known for Gazmash cookers. The plant in the Perm region regularly receives awards as the most progressive due to the use of modern components from Agie, Dekel, Maho, Mikron in the design. This allows you to produce electric hobs with modern functionality. The best built-in model of the brand 4P E323 B has electric ignition, touch control, residual heat indicator and child protection. It costs about 16 thousand. It is because of the low price tag that this brand is chosen, although the quality of the products, judging by the reviews, is very unstable: from extremely poor to very good. Good thing it comes with a 2 year warranty.

The company specializes in large household appliances of the budget and medium segments. The hobs of the brand are sold in top specialized online stores: Hoff, DNS, Techport, etc. The most popular product is hoods and electric hobs, which are invariably among the top three in sales. The manufacturer's technique is quite reliable. The build quality is confirmed by ISO 9001 certification.The company itself gives a guarantee of 36.6 months, while it owns a network of 150 service centers throughout the country, so you do not need to send the device for repair. But it’s not easy to prove a warranty case, as customers write in reviews. In some cases, you even have to resort to the services of independent appraisers.

Indesit is an Italian manufacturer of home appliances. Since 2014, it has been owned by the American corporation Whirpool. At one time, the equipment of this company was praised for its reliability, but today it is no longer among the most durable. There are especially many rumors about goods produced at factories in the Lipetsk region. Buyers are advised to choose a European assembly - better than Italy or at least Poland. But a lot of positive reviews online about the company's service. They write that in the service centers they quickly diagnose and, if necessary, repair or replace the goods. True, repairs still have to wait - either the workshops are loaded, or there are not enough spare parts available.

BEKO is a Turkish home appliance brand owned by Ko Holding. In Russia, this brand has been known since 1997. The BEKO plant is located in the Russian city of Kirzhach. Service workers claim that in Beko household appliances, small details are most often let down, and not expensive main ones. Marriage often comes across, and the official service may deny warranty obligations. But the manufacturer still cares about the durability of the equipment. For example, the Beko HIC64503TX electric hob has a stainless steel protective frame around the perimeter to protect against shock, and the heating zones turn off automatically when liquid enters. In addition, this cooker has convenient control and functionality.

Zanussi was founded in 1916 in Italy, but today the brand belongs to the Swedish concern Electrolux. It has always been known in Europe as the manufacturer of the most compact gas stoves. The company is associated with a wide range and an acceptable price tag. If in the kitchen the bill goes to millimeters, and in the wallet - to cents, then the electric hob of this brand is the best choice in terms of compactness, price and quality. For example, the 2-burner Zanussi ZES 3921 IBA is distinguished by its built-in parameters of only 27x49 cm. It is very simple, but made of high-quality glass ceramics, easy to clean and good looking. According to reviews, Zanussi appliances are not ideal, but if the budget is limited, then this is the best choice.

The brand was born in Germany, but gained fame by developing in Russia. In 2009, the trademark was bought by Megalex, and since 2013 the CIS countries have become the main sales markets. The Russian owners kept the German design office, and the production of hobs was transferred to China. This does not mean low build quality - the equipment comes off the same tapes as the eminent Bosch, Hansa or Hotpoint Ariston, while it costs less.The company's range of electrical surfaces is not wide: there are only 3 lines in the portfolio. But the models are not duplicated. They represent all options in terms of power - from 3000 W to 7295 W and equipment - from the Domino series for 2 burners to full-fledged 4.

The company positions itself as German, but only projects of its equipment are created in Germany, and electric panels are made in Poland. Cooking surfaces are equipped with high-quality electronics that work smoothly for the entire service life. True, her protection is weak - devices may not survive significant power surges. The choice of the manufacturer offers about 40 options for 2 or 4 burners. The developers promise that any model will heat up in about 10 seconds. The hobs are glass-ceramic, scratch-resistant. The coating is easy to care for - just wipe it with a napkin after cooking. Remains of food and dust do not clog into the mounting joints, because the built-in panels are mounted on the countertop almost seamlessly.

Gorenje is the largest Slovenian manufacturer of home appliances. With a fairly flexible pricing policy, the company pays attention to both the functionality and appearance of the equipment. Since 2008, Gorenje design studio has been bringing bold ideas to life by collaborating with Swarovski designers, Ora-Ito and Karim Rashid. For example, the hob from the collection, created with the participation of Karim Rashid, has an unusual design with smooth intersecting lines that limit the zones of the burner. Thanks to the PowerBoost function, they quickly heat up and react to changes in power. If you order designer equipment from the official online store, you need to be prepared to wait a few more days.

The corporation is considered the world leader in the production of household appliances.She has dozens of patented innovations and inventions to her credit. Technological solutions are also used in the development of hobs. The brand's appliances are used even in professional kitchens of prestigious Moscow restaurants: Food Embassy, ​​Buddha Bar, Barlotti, etc. Electrical appliances are equipped with smart electronics and independently determine the size of dishes, have frying sensors, automatically turn on the hood. The company's website promises better sensor sensitivity and does not lie. From the reviews it follows that the control is even too responsive - the burners are easy to turn off and not notice.

The German company is the leader in sales in Europe. In 2020, as part of the BSH Group, it achieved record turnover with revenues of 13.9 billion euros, 5% of which the company again invested in innovation. This is the calling card of the brand. Developers are implementing the latest technologies in all electrical panels, regardless of the price tag. There are options up to 20,000 with intuitive Touch Select controls, child lock, ReStart functions and heat zone adjustment. And if you choose from the premium line, then the cost reaches 150 thousand rubles.However, the range of features in such hobs is impressive: slider control, auto-recognition of dishes, a built-in ventilation module and other intelligent options.