Electrical items on insurance claim

naughtyjo

This may be a totally thick thing to ask but I am not an electrician!
I recentky had an escape of water at home (ie) full bath of water through kitchen ceiling.
My cooker and hob were wet through and the insurance company say that I cant dispose of them until they've had them electrically checked.
Now am I been over dramatic?
I was always told electric and water dont mix well. If these items have been wet through is it safe to use them after they've dried out?
If so what does the check have to involve and do they have to replace certain parts to comply with electrical safety?
Won't the cooker insides rust after been exposed to water?
I know I'm daft but any advice would be welcomed
Cheers

Gandalfthesecond

If you want the insurance to pay out do as they say.

naughtyjo

Gandalfthesecond wrote: »

If you want the insurance to pay out do as they say.

I have kept them which is no problem and I am doing exactly what they say just concerned as to whether they are safe?

keith1950

Hi, it is most likely so they can verify you actually owned the items and value them, although they may also ask for receipts.

naughtyjo

keith1950 wrote: »

Hi, it is most likely so they can verify you actually owned the items and value them, although they may also ask for receipts.

they've already been out and seen them as well as ripping them out but want them kept for testing despite them not working when they inspected