Induction Hobs

[Julie_O]

Hi everyone,

We have just bought a kitchen (second hand) that includes an induction hob. I just wondered if anyone could advise me on this. I read on the manual that people with a pacemaker or other electrical appliance fitted must not use an induction hob.

I have two mechanical (St Judes) valves, fitted in 2021. Am I alright to use this hob, or do I need to purchase a different type of hob? Does anyone have any knowledge of this please?

Thanks so much, Julie

[AAJJTt]

Hi, I don’t know anything about your devices and would always recommend you discuss any concerns with your cardiologist.

I have Afib (which resulted in a heart attack). I had heard similar warnings about pacemaker’s and induction hobs too and as we were spending a lot on a new kitchen with an induction hob, I thought I’d ask at my next review. I asked my cardiologist, given my condition and current status did he foresee a pacemaker and mentioned about the planned renovations. He looked a little bemused, saying no, he didn’t foresee a pacemaker and explained it would only be a problem if I intended to sleep on it 😀

Regards

[Julie_O in reply to AAJJTt]

Thank you for the advice... I have two St Judes mechanical heart valves, which are made of carbon, these are MRI compatible, so am hoping that it's okay to use the induction hob!

[Rosie1066]

Do you have a Pacemaker? I had a St. Jude’s Aortic valve replacement back in 2008 and was never told not to use an induction hob. I think it’s only people with Pacemakers that could have a problem.

[Rhinos67]

I've been told to keep my distance from induction hobs due to my pacemaker. It's because they have an electromagnetic field of about 2ft, and magnets would restore me to factory settings. Not quite as simple as that, but I need to avoid them 😊.I also have a mechanic aortic valve, but no advice was given about that and Induction, so would guess it's OK. If you are worried though could you ring your valve team?

Joanne

[LouiseGardener]

Hi Julie, my dad has a pacemaker and an induction hob and he’s never mentioned any issues around using the hob and his heart. Neither did anyone from his medical team ever mention this potential hob dilemma so not sure therefore how dangerous it could be. Good luck with your research and off to discuss hobs with my dad now.

[56dick19]

Hi I have a ICD and was told not to get near and induction hop and several other items

[Botolph]

Yes, I have recently had a pacemaker fitted and the booklet I was given says to stay at least 2 feet away when using it. As the induction hob is portable it will be my husband who uses it when needed.

[Pouchielou1972]

I gave an ICD and the device nurses advised me that I must stay away from induction hobs

[Hidden]

No, get a different hob.

[Julie_O in reply to Hidden]

Even though I don't have a pacemaker?

[Hidden]

Well, maybe not, but later on if you do need one it will have to be changed then! It depends on how you cook, I had one once (inherited in the house we bought) and as I act like a squirrel in the summer and autumn, making jam, chutney, marmalade etc, but it had to go because the hob kept cutting out so the jam wouldn't get to setting point 225F!!

[RaquelSpain]

I have an induction hob and a pacemaker and nobody has every told me there could be a problem. So far, 9 years, using it I have been fine.

[Alison_L]

Us hearties with ICDs and Pacemakers are advised to stay away from induction hobs because of the electrics in the former being affected by the magnets in the latter. As mechanical valves have no electrics, there shouldn't be a problem, but you should be able to check on the manufacturer's website.

[Julie_O in reply to Alison_L]

That is what I suspected - well hoped too!! I don't need to buy a new one! Thank you xx

[pauljusa]

Hi from the USA, I've had a variety of pacemakers for the last 20 years, Medtronic and more recently Biotronik. During that whole period, we had induction cooktops in the kitchen. I've used them frequently with no problems.