Oven installation question

Froghat · 2024-07-10T15:16:32+00:00

Not sure if this is the right talk topic for this question but couldn’t find any more appropriate. Have just completed on house. We found out after moving in that the (inbuilt) oven is broken. Seller left a note saying that it has been broken “for a while”. Furious about that (and the fact that he left the place dirty) but there you go. My question is about getting a replacement. Oven not house. ;) We need to have some ceiling lights installed so will be needing an electrician for that. I’m wondering if it’s fine to get the electrician to connect the new oven or whether there’s any reason to favour paying the appliance retailer to do the installation (which costs a whopping £115). It would obviously be more cost effective to sweep in the installation with the ceiling light work, right?? Apologies if this is a daft question. :)

heldinadream · 10/07/2024 16:24

As long as it's a proper electrician there shouldn't be a problem them installing the oven.
I've certainly had an oven installed by a local electrician not one that 'came with the oven' as it were.

SleepingisanArt · 10/07/2024 16:26

Our built in oven is on a standard 13amp plug. It's an easy swap as you unplug it, take it out of the cavity, put the new one in and plug it in. Simple. Just have to ensure the replacement oven is the same size as the one you are replacing. Easy job for an electrician!

The delivery people charge more because they remove the old appliance, unpack the new one, install it and then take away the packaging and old oven. They can't do as many simple deliveries per van if they are also installing so their charge reflects this.

Mrsttcno1 · 10/07/2024 16:30

The only thing to consider is that if you pay the cost for the company to do it who provide the oven IF anything breaks during installation, you’re covered and they will just give you a new one. If another electrician does it and breaks it you’re relying on their good will to fix/pay to replace it because the shop won’t

Sgtmajormummy · 10/07/2024 16:37

If you’re getting a high powered electric oven and/or induction hob, they need to be hard wired by a professional electrician, not just a plug. That probably explains the £115.
We’re talking 2000 watts so no taking chances!

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 10/07/2024 16:40

I would use your own electrician, depending on the oven wattage it may need a more robust supply installing ( rather than a 13 amp plug, which may or may not be there at the moment.)

Apparently AO will unpack, and take away packaging for £3. Other suppliers may offer this.

Westfacing · 10/07/2024 16:40

SleepingisanArt · 10/07/2024 16:26

Our built in oven is on a standard 13amp plug. It's an easy swap as you unplug it, take it out of the cavity, put the new one in and plug it in. Simple. Just have to ensure the replacement oven is the same size as the one you are replacing. Easy job for an electrician!

The delivery people charge more because they remove the old appliance, unpack the new one, install it and then take away the packaging and old oven. They can't do as many simple deliveries per van if they are also installing so their charge reflects this.

I'm no expert but I though ovens had to be hard-wired into a cooker point on the wall on its own circuit.

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Froghat · 10/07/2024 16:41

AO’s rate to install any oven is £115. Taking away (recycling) old oven is £30.

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Froghat · 10/07/2024 16:43

Mrsttcno1 · 10/07/2024 16:30

The only thing to consider is that if you pay the cost for the company to do it who provide the oven IF anything breaks during installation, you’re covered and they will just give you a new one. If another electrician does it and breaks it you’re relying on their good will to fix/pay to replace it because the shop won’t

This was just the kind of factor I wad in mind. Thanks for pointing out. Hmmmm what to do…..

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GasPanic · 10/07/2024 17:55

I found AO great because they did the whole lot, from carry up the stairs (non trivial) to connection and disposal of the old one. Although I can see how if you are on a budget the connection fee might be a bit pricy, especially if you can pick up ovens for about £200.

What I did was join AO Five star for one year and then got all my appliances replaced and you get some discount with that.

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Froghat · 10/07/2024 22:24

GasPanic · 10/07/2024 17:55

I found AO great because they did the whole lot, from carry up the stairs (non trivial) to connection and disposal of the old one. Although I can see how if you are on a budget the connection fee might be a bit pricy, especially if you can pick up ovens for about £200.

What I did was join AO Five star for one year and then got all my appliances replaced and you get some discount with that.

That sounds like a great strategy. Thanks for sharing.

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