New cooker?

[RonSym]

I got my pacemaker about3 years ago. I have heard that some cooker hobs might not be compatible with it. Which ones are they / how do I find this out?

[KG70]

Hi, I don't have personal knowledge but was fascinated by your question so googled it and found the below info on the NHS web site that may be helpful.

nhs.uk/conditions/pacemaker...

[Jalia]

I believe that you should avoid induction hobs if at all possible

[pottypete1]

Yes pacemakers and induction hobs don’t mix.

Pete

[BobD Volunteer]

Anything which emits electro-magnetic inteference like an induction hob you should stay at least a metre away from.

[Kaz747]

We did our kitchen up a couple of years ago. My neighbour was saying how she loves her induction cooktop. I don’t have a pacemaker but who knows, maybe one day I will. I insisted we installed a gas cooker as I don’t think you can beat cooking with gas. We had to get gas connected to the house so that added to the cost but I’m glad we did.

[Silvasava]

I've changed from using a gas hob for over 40 years to an induction hob - I love it! Just as responsive as gas and so much easier to keep clean. I don't have a pacemaker and neither does DH but I was aware that pacemakers and induction don't mix. If I need one in the future I'd be sorry to see the job go.

[Maggimunro]

I too made the switch from gas to induction and I love its responsive and soooo easy to wipe down. Let’s just hope I don’t need a pacemaker in the future

[Hatten28]

Hello I have a pacemaker also, moved into a new house 3 years ago, not realising that conduction hobs could be incompatible with pacemakers, however it was 2 years before I realised and have no more problems than usual .

Hope this helps

[CDreamer in reply to Hatten28]

Conduction jobs are ok it’s Hallogen hobs which could interfere with some PM’s if you stand over them, which of course you do when cooking.

[ETFCfan]

That’s really interesting, I haven’t got a pacemaker yet but it’s on the horizon. You learn something every day as they say!

[Rosemaryb1349]

I have a pacemaker and a gas hob at home but when on holiday abroad I noticed that the hot food buffets were all using induction devices. I pointed out to the Management that they should at least have warning signs up for pacemaker users but got the usual shoulder shrug and nothing changed.

[opal11uk]

I have a pacemaker too and have been advised against buying an induction cooker

[BobD Volunteer]

If I ever need a PM my Aga will not affect it!

[Clarrie]

I had a pacemaker fitted last month and had to change my hob as I had an induction one.

[Eastwick]

I asked when I was in the theatre having my pacemaker fitted and the reply was a very stern NO you can’t have one. I had already got one so had to have it removed, shame as I loved it but not taking any chances as I am totally dependent on my pacemaker

[coco19]

I have St Jude PM and just renovated including induction hob. Advice and research says under normal usage no negative impact.

[Coco2020]

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hi RonSym

have posted link to St Jude advice on PM and induction. my family and some friends have induction hobs in their kitchen benches. I have pacemaker and have had zero impact. regards