Electric Cooker Installation Process and Costs

Is it time to get a new electric cooker installed? No kitchen is complete without a quality cooker! You may have questions, including how to install an electric cooker and how much it costs. If so, Excel Electricians Ltd. has you covered!

We’ve been helping people with electric cooker installations in London for years. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know before the installation.

• Our skilled technicians will begin by removing your current cooker line and inspecting the new one. We’ll make sure you have good wiring in place. If you do, we will be able to use that same wiring for the new appliance. If not, we will need to replace it before installing the electric cooker.
  
• Next, we complete a health and safety inspection. We make sure that you will be able to easily access all the other appliances in your kitchen. We always make sure that your cooking is operating perfectly before we leave so you avoid running into any issues when you make dinner.
   
• We also test the independent electric circuit. If something isn’t quite right, we’ll make the necessary adjustments. But if everything looks good, the installation process is complete!
  
• We always leave your property even better than when we came. We’ll clean up any rubbish so you won’t have to worry about it later. Your brand-new electric cooker will be good to go! before we leave, we’ll give you a licensed copy of the Electric Appliance Installation Certificate. This proves that we installed the appliance according to health and safety standards.
  
• Excel Electricians completes every job quickly and efficiently. When you trust experienced technicians to get the job done right from the start, you won’t have to worry as much about repairs and malfunctions. Your electric cooker will serve you and your family well for years to come!

Unless you are a certified electrician, you should NOT try to install your electric cooker on your own. Your electric cooker is a large appliance that you’re going to use just about every day for several years. By attempting to install it yourself, you risk getting shocked or severely injured. An incorrect installation can also mean you’ve created a fire hazard.

Only an experienced electrician will know how to get the job done correctly. With Excel Electricians, you’ll experience optimal performance from your electric cooker. You will also be more confident in your ability to safely use the cooker. You will even have the certificate to prove that the cooker was installed safely!

There are a few things you should do before your technicians arrive to ensure a smooth installation. Make sure there’s plenty of space in your kitchen so we’ll have no problem getting your electric cooker in the right place. You should have room to spare behind and on all sides of the cooker to ensure it’s properly ventilated. Clean up any flammable materials above the space for the cooker.

There are also some technical aspects you will need to check on before Excel Electricians comes to your place. Every electric cooker has slightly different needs so make sure that your supply outlet will be able to handle your new appliance. Your electrical outlet must be within 1.5 meters of the space where your cooker will be installed. Make sure you have the appropriate isolating switch.

If you’ve hired an experienced professional to get the job done, installing your new electric cooker should take about an hour. In some cases, it might take closer to two hours if there are issues with the wiring or the appliance. You can ensure that the job gets done as quickly as possible by following the above instructions on how to prepare for your electric cooker installation London.

The size fuse you need to operate your electric cooker will vary depending on what type of cooker you have. If you have a less powerful cooker that uses 2.99KW or less, you will need a 13-amp socket. But if you have something that consumes 3KW or more, you will need a 32-amp socket.

You can find out what type of socket you need by checking the user manual for your cooker. You can also consult a professional electrician to make sure you have the right socket.

Most electric cookers should come with the right cable in the package. If for some reason your cooker did not come with a cable (or you need a replacement), you should purchase one that’s around 1.5 meters long. It should be reasonably thick, ideally 6mm or thicker. Make sure it’s heat-resistant.

The cable must also have several wires. Usually, there are three—one with a live current, one with a neutral current, and one that carries away residual current. Look for the names “twin and earth” or “two core and earth” when making your purchase.

You have two options when it comes to isolating switches: a double pole and a single pole. Both will help keep you safe in the event of a short circuit. In other words, you won’t have to worry about getting shocked.

A single pole switch will shut off the live current in the wire. A double pole switch, on the other hand, will shut off both the live wire and the neutral wire. This is important because the neutral wire can sometimes become energized by the live wire. We recommend the double pole switch because it is extra safe. You won’t have to worry about residual electrical shocks.

Whatever switch you choose must be within 2 meters of your electric cooker. It shouldn’t be right above or below the hob.