Replacing an electric hob & oven...

lush_walrus

My bf's oven and hob have come a bit of a cropper after using a cleaning product that was a bit too harsh on them! Anyway, he is pondering over whether it is possible to just replace the oven and hob (as the rest is ok) or whether it's best to bite the bullet have a complete new kitchen.


Just wondered if anyone has any experience of having integral items such as these replaced? My worries are that it is near on impossible to access both of them without damaging the worktops and neighbouring cupboards in the process.

Or is it pretty straight forward if replacing like for like?


Thanks guys

Avoriaz

You should be able to replace both without damaging the worktops and cupboard units provided you buy a hob of the same or slightly larger dimensions and an oven of the same dimensions. If the new hob is smaller, the marks or holes from the original may show. If the same size or slightly bigger, it will cover these up.

Ovens usually just slide in and are secured with a few screws. Be careful of the wiring and ensure the mains supply is completely isolated.

The hob rests on the worktop and again is secured by a few screws or clamps, probably accessible from underneath.

Isolate the mains and explore.

How on earth did he damage them so badly?

Nitric acid?

lush_walrus

Avoriaz wrote:

Isolate the mains and explore.

How on earth did he damage them so badly?

Nitric acid?

Thanks so much for that..sounds like it might be worth investigating.

God knows what he did but I think Nitric acid is a pretty good call! One day the thing was fine, the next after his cleaning attempt a sort of rust started to appear on the actual 4 heated parts of the hob, then when I looked in the oven the same had started to appear on the inside walls of the oven. Its very strange, he puts it down to scrubing it, can't see it myself!

jennifernil

We recently replaced our hob, as said above it was easy and the clamps holding it in placed are accessed via the cupboard underneath. If the oven is not below the hob then there may be a metal shield below the hob which has to be removed first. The wires will be connected to some type of junction box.

The oven will be secured with at least 4 screws into the front edge of the housing unit. It will be quite heavy so it may take 2 people to lift it. Some single ovens are plugged into a 13amp socket, others connected to a special outlet.

If you know what you are doing electrically then it is straightforward, if not then get someone competant to help you.

All these appliances are installed after the units and worktop are fixed in place so it is just a question of reversing the assembly order.

Whits

2 bits of advice -

Firstly, as has been said before, if you are not competent then get someone who is. ELECTRICS CAN KILL YOU :eek: Sorry for shouting but it is a fact and if you are not 100% certain you know what to do then don't risk it.

Secondly, once you are certain that all the fixing screws, brackets and clamps are removed, pull the appliance gently. Don't make the mistake of thinking it's loose and then damaging units or worktops.

Lastly, it's not difficult to change any appliance, just remember to be careful and report back when it's done so that we know you are still alive:D

Avoriaz

lush_walrus wrote:

… One day the thing was fine, the next after his cleaning attempt a sort of rust started to appear on the actual 4 heated parts of the hob, then when I looked in the oven the same had started to appear on the inside walls of the oven. Its very strange, he puts it down to scrubing it, can't see it myself!

Are you certain it cannot just be cleaned up. A new oven and hob is not cheap.

Hobs and ovens are fairly robust and are designed to cope with water, cleaning materials, steam and very high temperatures.

Have a go at reversing any damage he has done or call in a specialist oven cleaning service. Some ovens have self cleaning linings that are easily removable and maybe replaceable. Do check that out.

Far cheaper and less hassle than replacement.

Alternatively ditch the boyfriend and call me. I’m properly house trained.:D

lush_walrus

Wow, thank you all, you really are a brilliant source of knowledge!!

Sadly I dont think it can be cleaned up, I have tried different methods but this rust stuff keeps coming back. But, getting someone who is house trained is quite a good option!!!!

We have a friend who is an ex electrician, so he will be able to do that side of things for him...I definately wouldnt trust me or BF (aka oven distructor of the year) to do it.

So, I think we will give it a go....Thanks again and will definately report back once its done, its all quite exciting!

weekendwarrior

Here is how to replace an electric oven

Can't find anything on there about hobs, but as said above they are held in place by clamps underneath.