- What is electric cooker installation and what are the main Types of Electric Cookers?
- Do all kitchen cookers need to be hardwired?
- Can a gas cooker be changed to electric?
- What type of socket does my electric cooker need?
- Can I install an electric cooker myself or do I need an electrician to do it?
- How long does it take to fit an electric cooker?
- What cable is best for connecting a cooker?
- What type of isolating switch do I need for my electric cooker?
- What is hot zone for cooker installation?
- What size circuit breaker do I need for a cooker on consumer unit?
- How much does installation cost?
- I’m ordering two cookers – do I have to pay twice for the installation?
- Will you disconnect my old cooker?
The Renovate Today Teams offers you a broad range of
electrical installation and
electrical replacement services. In the electric cooker installation service we include the disconnection and removing of the old electric cooker, the installation work, the wiring connection and the fitting of the new electric cooker. Please note that no fault diagnosis is included. In case there is a fault with the existing circuit you need to order additional services.
What Are the main Types of Electric Cookers?
There are several different styles and types of electric cookers. However, the two main types are freestanding cookers and electric range cookers. There are two major types of electric cookers you can choose from. These are the freestanding electric cookers and the range electric cookers.
Do all kitchen cookers need to be hardwired?
Most of the electric kitchen cookers require to be hardwired, therefore they do not include a plug. All these cookers have to be installed by an experience electrician that dispose of proper tools, you will not be able to simply add a plug yourself. At the same time, you must not cut the plug off an appliance that comes with a plug and attempt to hardwire it.
When you wish to buy a new cooker or any other appliance, we recommend you do some research and check if it comes with a plus or not, information which is available on the retailer’s website.
Can a gas cooker be changed to electric?
If you are upgrading your gas cooker to an electric cooker you may need to upgrade you domestic electrical setup. Also, in case your new cooker draws more current than the old cooker, then you may need a bigger cable.
You must also consider the fact that changing from a gas cooker to an electric one can be expensive. Generally cooking with gas is much cheaper than electricity. However, in the case when your kitchen is designed for electric appliances only, it is most likely to cost you extra to re-route a gas line. While gas cookers can be traditionally used, we find that the induction cookers are generally better performance wise.
What type of socket does my electric cooker need?
The size of fuse that you need for your electric cooker will be requested by what type of cooker you bought. If you purchased a less powerful cooker that uses around 2.99KW or less, you will need to install a 13-amp socket. However, if you purchased a cooker that consumes around 3KW or more, you will need to install a 32-amp socket.
Households in the U.K. mostly have a supply of 230V. If the appliance you have has a power of 3,000W (3kW) or less, then you can plug it in installing a 13A fuse. In case your appliance’s power is more than 3,000W you will need to hardwire it.
A gas appliance also requires to be connected to electricity in order for it to ignite. Also it needs electricity for all other extras such as a clock, lights and timer.
Can I install an electric cooker myself or do I need an electrician to do it?
The installation of an electric cooker can be difficult if you intend to do it yourself. We recommend you to hire an experienced electrician for this job. There are only a few details you must consider before your electrician arrives. You need these to make sure the installation process goes smoothly and fast. You need to ensure that there is enough space in your kitchen. Also, you need to ensure you have enough space to spare behind and on the other sides of the cooker to ensure proper ventilation.
How long does it take to fit an electric cooker?
The installation of your new electric cooker should take a couple of hours only. This may vary from job to job depending if you need to un-install your old cooker, if you need to replace the hardwire cable with a new one, if the socket needs to be repositioned etc.
What cable is best for connecting a cooker?
When you order an electric cooker this will most likely come with the cable included. In the situation where your cooker will not come with a cable or if you need to replace your cooker’s cable then the right one is for 6mm to 10mm depending on your cooker’s amperage.
What type of isolating switch do I need for my electric cooker?
There are two options when it comes to isolating switches: a double pole and a single pole. They are both very safe in the event of a short circuit. The single pole switch will disconnect the live current in the wire. The double pole switch is different as it will disconnect both the neutral wire and also the live wire. This is also very important as the neutral wire can become energized by the live wire at times. We recommend you to install the double pole switch as this way you can add extra safety.
What is hot zone for cooker installation?
The area between the hob and hood is known as the ‘hot zone’. This zone must be clear of any plug sockets or any sort of flammable materials such as wallpapers, plug sockets, window sills, any curtains and blinds.
We also recommend you to leave a gap of at least 65cm between your hob and the cooker hood or ceiling. It has to be clear of hazards before installing it, otherwise we may not be able to proceed with the installation as a safety measure.
What size circuit breaker do I need for a cooker on consumer unit?
A panel’s total amperage is in scripted near or on the main circuit breaker, which controls all the circuits in a panel. All circuit breakers should all have numbers on them to show the correct amperage. A good couple examples are 6A for lights, and 32A for sockets. Electrician have to label them so if you find a circuit breaker marked with 40A and/or a label with the word cooker ton it, this is a good indicator that you already have the needed capacity for a more powerful cooker.
The electricity cables in the U.K. come in standard sizes: they are typically, 1-1.5mm2 for lights, 2.5-4mm2 for sockets, and 6-10mm2 for cookers and showers.
How much does installation cost?
The Installation cost is between £70 to £270. This may vary from job to job depending if you need to un-install your old cooker, if you need to replace the hardwire cable with a new one, if the socket needs to be repositioned etc.
I’m ordering two cookers – do I have to pay twice for the installation?
Yes, you are required to pay for each installation.
Will you disconnect my old cooker?
Yes. We will disconnect your old cooker, please choose the option for this.
