The traditional electric hob
1 A traditional electric hob (solid plate hob) uses solid cast-iron plates that heat with electricity. Its advantages: the cheapest type of electric hob, simple service, and durable. Its drawbacks: slow to heat, high electricity consumption, and hard to clean.
2 The main components: 4 metal plates (usually 2 small + 2 large), a thermostat per plate, rotary knobs instead of touch, and a heating element under each plate.
3 At BuiltInFix, we service every traditional electric hob, especially popular brands (Universal, Beko, Hoover), and we keep parts for elements and thermostats in stock.
Electric hob faults we repair
A traditional electric hob suffers from simple faults in the heating elements, the thermostat, and the knobs.
A plate won't heat
The heating element under the plate is burnt out and needs replacing.
Causes & fixThe heat does not change
The thermostat is faulty, so the plate stays at one temperature with no control.
Causes & fixThe knob turns without response
The knob or the internal circuit is faulty, so the plate does not respond to the turn.
Causes & fixIt trips the power
An internal electrical leak or a faulty protection circuit. Needs immediate checking.
Causes & fixThe unit doesn't respond
The power is not connected or the fuse is blown. The technician tests the whole circuit.
Causes & fixThe indicator light won't come on
The LED light that shows the plate is hot is burnt out or the circuit is faulty.
Causes & fixYour issue not listed? Call 16062 and describe the fault — the technician will tell you the cause.
Hobs by energy type
If your hob isn't a traditional electric hob, see the other types:
We service electric hobs for every brand
Traditional electric hobs are mostly economical, practical brands. We keep parts for elements and thermostats in stock.
Universal
An Egyptian brand; electric hobs with easily available parts.
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Beko
A Turkish brand; reliable electric hobs at a reasonable price.
Learn moreHoover
A globally recognized brand with practical electric hobs.
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Simfer
A Turkish brand popular in electric hobs.
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Fresh
A popular Egyptian brand; hobs at an economical price.
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Indesit
A mid-quality Italian brand at reasonable prices.
Learn moreYour brand not listed? Call 16062 — we service every brand.
Electric hob repair across Cairo and Giza
Arrival within an hour in Greater Cairo, and within 24-48 hours in other governorates. The technician arrives with electrical test tools.
Cairo & Giza
Arrival within 1 hour
Other governorates
Arrival within 24-48 hours
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Electric hob service in 4 steps
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Call us
Tell the technician the hob is a traditional electric hob and the brand so element and thermostat parts are prepared.
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Technician on the way
Within an hour in Cairo and Giza, 24-48 hours in other governorates.
- 3
Electrical safety test + diagnosis
The technician tests electrical safety first, then checks the elements, thermostat, and knobs. We disclose the cost before starting.
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Repair + test + warranty
We repair the fault and test all plates. 3-month to 1-year warranty plus a tax invoice.
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A specialist technician reaches you within an hour with parts ready for elements and thermostats.
- Free inspection
- Specialist technician
- Warranty up to 1 year
- All brands