Hotpoint / Electric hob / BR3
One zone will not heat
Tell us the hob type and exact zone that no longer heats. Describe whether other zones and the display remain normal. A zone position is not sufficient to identify a component, especially across different technologies. Keep the glass and underside assembled, and supply the full model from a safely visible label.
Compare this observation: a warning appears when cooking starts
Write the warning exactly and describe when it appears relative to switching on or placing cookware. Say whether it affects one zone or the whole hob. Avoid treating similar codes on different models as the same failure. Keep internal checks for an assessment and include the complete product identification.
Entry or stairs affect the visit.
Add the floor level, entrance arrangements and route to the equipment. Those details help plan access without assuming a particular property layout.
For the Beckenham address
BR3 is the starting point for Beckenham. Include the full postcode and whether access involves a flat entrance, stairs or fitted cabinetry. Do not move the appliance to prepare a photograph.
Read the identity, not just the badge.
Quote the complete model and serial or service number from a safely visible label. Similar product names can hide different components. If the label is concealed, leave the appliance in place and tell us the model is unknown.
A manufacturer reference checked on 2026-10-26. Model identity does not confirm parts, stock or repair acceptance.
A useful question for the enquiry
Does “one zone will not heat” establish the failed part?
No. Describe that observation separately from “a warning appears when cooking starts”. Explain whether they began together or at different times, and include the fitting detail: entry or stairs affect the visit. The inspection can then consider the symptoms and safe access together.