The Steel CodCast

Induction Cooktops Make Noise and Why That’s Not a Defect


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Customers switch to induction expecting silence and panic the first time they hear buzzing or clicking. In this episode of The Steel CodCast, Anthony and Jon break down why induction cooktops make noise, what’s normal, and how to prevent unnecessary service calls before they happen.

The conversation explains where induction noise actually comes from, including pan vibration, magnetic energy transfer, and cookware construction. Anthony and Jon unpack why higher-quality cookware often makes less noise but never zero noise, and why failing to prepare customers for sound is one of the easiest ways to create post-sale frustration. The real lesson is about sequencing: when and how to introduce this expectation during the sales process without killing excitement.

This episode helps appliance professionals protect the induction sale by setting smart expectations early. If you sell induction and want fewer “this thing is broken” phone calls, this conversation will sharpen how you normalize sound without undermining performance.

Who This Episode Is For

Appliance sales professionals, showroom managers, and anyone selling induction cooktops who wants to reduce post-sale complaints and increase confidence in induction technology.

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Timestamps

  • 00:00 The most common online question about induction
  • 00:30 Why customers expect silence
  • 01:15 Where induction noise actually comes from
  • 02:47 Why cookware quality affects sound
  • 03:56 How to address noise during the sales process
  • 04:28 How to normalize sound without killing excitement
  • 05:59 Why expectation framing prevents service calls
  • 06:23 Final thoughts on induction buzzing

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The Steel CodCastBy Anthony Fors and Jon Beresford