Cooktop repairs at your place
When a cooktop zone dies or the touch controls stop responding, cooking for the family gets awkward fast. Kobe comes to your home to find the fault and repair it.
He works on induction, ceramic and solid plate electric cooktops across Brisbane Northside and the Redlands. Brands include Miele, Fisher & Paykel, Electrolux and Bosch.
Gas cooktops and fixed wiring need a licensed gas fitter or electrician. Kobe will tell you if your problem falls into that category.
Before you book
We repair household appliances. We don't offer installations or warranty repairs.
- Ariston: washing machines, dishwashers and dryers only.
- Cooktops: electric, ceramic and induction only. No gas work.
- Fridges: fans, sensors, thermostats, defrost systems and seals. No regassing or compressor work.
Common cooktop faults Kobe fixes
A zone or element won't heat
On ceramic and solid plate cooktops, a failed element or switch is common. On induction models, a faulty sensor, a failed power board or a coil fault can disable a zone. Kobe tests each zone and replaces the failed part.
Touch controls not responding
Spills, heat and age can stop touch panels working. A control lock left on can look the same, so Kobe checks that first, then tests the control board.
Error code or flashing display
Induction cooktops show codes for overheating, pan detection, sensor and board faults. Kobe reads the code, then checks the part behind it so nothing is replaced unnecessarily.
Induction not detecting the pan
The pan may not be induction compatible, or the zone's sensor or coil may be faulty. Kobe tests the zone with a known good pan and goes from there.
Cooling fan noisy or not running
Induction cooktops have a cooling fan under the glass. A failed fan can make the cooktop cut out or show an overheating code. Kobe checks the fan and replaces it if needed.
Cooktop trips the power
A shorted element or a wiring fault inside the cooktop can trip the safety switch. Stop using it and call us. If the fault is in your home's fixed wiring, you will need a licensed electrician.
Quick checks before you book
These are safe to try and sometimes save you a call-out.
- Check the cooktop has power at the switch or circuit breaker for that appliance.
- Check the control lock or child lock has not been turned on.
- On induction, try a pan you know works. A magnet should stick firmly to its base.
- Write down any error code and the model number from the sticker under the cooktop or in the manual.
- Do not use a cooktop with cracked glass. Switch it off at the circuit breaker.
Types Kobe works on
- Induction cooktops
- Ceramic cooktops
- Solid plate electric cooktops
Brands we service
Bluewaves is an independent repairer and is not affiliated with these brands. Logos show the brands we service. Appliance and model coverage varies; Ariston repairs are limited to washing machines, dishwashers and dryers.
Where
Brisbane Northside: Hamilton, Hendra, Aspley, Stafford, Everton Park, McDowall, Albany Creek.
The Redlands: Alexandra Hills, Capalaba, Thornlands, Cleveland, Victoria Point.
Questions people ask
Can you fix an induction cooktop?
Often yes, depending on the fault and whether parts are available. Tell us the brand, model and what the cooktop is doing when you call.
Do you repair gas cooktops?
No. Kobe repairs electric, ceramic and induction cooktops only. Gas work needs a licensed gas fitter. If you smell gas, turn off the supply, open windows and call your gas supplier or emergency services.
My cooktop glass is cracked. Can it be repaired?
Stop using it and switch it off at the circuit breaker. A cracked glass top usually needs a replacement glass or a new cooktop, depending on the model and the parts available. Kobe can tell you which.
Do you come to my home?
Yes. Kobe repairs cooktops at your place across Brisbane Northside and the Redlands.
Broken appliance? Let's get it going again.
Tell Kobe what's wrong and he'll call you back to sort a time. A photo of the model sticker helps him bring the right parts.