electric oven and hob fitting

boltonangel

i have inherited a horrible fitted oven and hob with my new house, how easy is it to fit new ones? do i need an electrician or can it be a diy jobbie? :A

grumbler

boltonangel wrote:

do i need an electrician or can it be a diy jobbie?

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/new%20rules.htm :

[font=Arial, Arial, Helvetica]A: You do not need to tell your local authority's Building Control Department about:

[font=Arial, Arial, Helvetica]repairs, replacements and maintenance work; or
[font=Arial, Arial, Helvetica]extra power points or lighting points or other alterations to existing circuits (except in a kitchen or bathroom, or outdoors).[/font][/font]

My understanding is if you don't add or alter power points, you can DIY.[/font]

SnapFish_2

I presume both Oven and Hob are electric?

If you're OK dealing with electrics and ensuring its totally isolated then it can be done quite easily, just make sure the new Oven and hob will fit the cabinet and worktop.
The Oven will have about 4 screws into the base units from the front edges (you may have to open the door), the whole oven should then simply slide out - it will be quite heavy so be careful. You can then access the mains connection which you will simply switch over to the new oven.

Once the oven is out, you can access the hob from underneath, there should be 4 anchor points, simply loosen the screws, twist the anchor bars and the hob will lift out - you may have to prize it up as it will be sealed to the worktop around the edges. Switch the wiring to your new hob, anchor the hob in place (don't forget the sealing strips), then replace your oven.

Remember if you're not familiar with electrical wiring then definitely get a qualified electrician.

Hope This Helps,
SnapFish