How to replace built in oven?

parking_question_chap

Hi

In need of buying a new electric double built in oven.

I have no idea how to go about this. When looking in highstreet shops the cost for fitting is massive.

Is this not the kind of thing that can be done by an electrician?

Are there various types of connections at the back? and so would I need a similar oven to the current one?

Browntoa

Capable diy'er job if you can use a screwdriver

phill99

You will find that the cost of fitting by a retailer is much the same as an electrician.

parking_question_chap

Load rating of current oven is 5.5kw, and potential new oven is 4.9kw. I presume the same spec of cable would be appropriate?

Though I am still probably going to get an expert to fit, given the outcome if it goes wrong (they will be insured).

phill99

Browntoa wrote: »

Capable diy'er job if you can use a screwdriver

As a board guide I think you should be setting an example. Messing with electrical installations when you have no or limited knowledge is the reason people die.

parking_question_chap

phill99 wrote: »

You will find that the cost of fitting by a retailer is much the same as an electrician.

Shop wants £99 to fit and remove old oven. I know a good sparky whose hourly is much less, and I can dispose of the old one.

parking_question_chap

phill99 wrote: »

As a board guide I think you should be setting an example. Messing with electrical installations when you have no or limited knowledge is the reason people die.

100% agree.

Hasbeen

parking_question_chap wrote: »

100% agree.

Please change site name to NOT money saving

Usually the procedure is,

Turn off power at consumer unit. Oven is usually held in by screws hidden behind doors, Usually Philips screwdriver.

Lift oven and place on floor.

Unscrew cable cover at rear of oven

Using small screw driver disconnect the 3 wires live, Neutral, Earth.

Take away old oven replace with new.

Unscrew cable cover at rear.

Connect 3 wires Live to live, Neutral to Neutral, Earth to Earth.

Put cable cover back on.

Lift oven up and place in recess.

As per instruction screw in behind doors.

Turn power back on.

If you are not competent at DIY or lack confidence get sparky.

wealdroam

phill99 wrote: »

Messing with electrical installations when you have no or limited knowledge is the reason people die.

Did Browntoa suggest that?

Did you miss the word 'capable' in his post?

This installation is no more difficult than fitting a 13A plug.

Browntoa

Agree , the word capable suggested you know what you are doing

I've fitted several electric ovens , changed heating elements as I'm confident with electrical work like this, it's as simple as described above

Would never suggest self fitting gas for example as its a job for an expert

martinthebandit

Browntoa wrote: »

Would never suggest self fitting gas for example as its a job for an expert

Funny isn't it? We appear more than happy to do water pipe work because it's usually a simple diy job yet gas pipe work is just as easy, probably even easier considering that gas pressure is far lower than water pressure.