An induction hob is undoubtedly an expensive investment, particularly as you'll need the correct pots and pans to go with it, too. For that reason, the last thing you'll want is to buy a new set, only to discover they don't actually work on your stovetop.
Luckily, there's an extremely quick and easy way to check whether your pans will work before taking the plunge on a purchase, and all you'll need is an inexpensive item that you probably already have at home – a refrigerator magnet.
