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.
Electric Hob Repair in Cairo and Giza
Specialists in repairing traditional solid-plate electric hobs — the simplest and oldest in hob technology. All brands, technician within an hour.
- Specialist technician
- Arrival within 1 hour
- Warranty up to 1 year
- 24/7 service
The traditional electric hob
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.
At FixStove, 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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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
- 1
Call us
Tell the technician the hob is a traditional electric hob and the brand so element and thermostat parts are prepared.
- 2
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.
- 4
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