New electric hob and oven

madlyn

I'm in need of a new hob and oven. Never replaced one before, so any advice would be great.
I'm going to get an electrician to do the actual swap over, but I will buy the products.
Is it just a case of getting the right size and wattage? or is it best to get an electrician in to look at the job then buy the products?

amanda1024

There’s also your personal preference as to what features you’re looking for - how many shelves in the oven, whether it has a separate grill, whether grill can double as a second mini oven, induction or other electric hob etc

jennifernil

I would first look at what sizes you need to fit the existing spaces, then decide on a price range, then see what is available.  Lots of places to research and buy on line, or visit a few showrooms.

If just a single oven, some  can be plugged in, others need to be hardwired, so check their details.  Some suppliers offer a fitting service.

daivid

madlyn said:

I'm in need of a new hob and oven. Never replaced one before, so any advice would be great.
I'm going to get an electrician to do the actual swap over, but I will buy the products.
Is it just a case of getting the right size and wattage? or is it best to get an electrician in to look at the job then buy the products?

What do you currently have? What do you like and dislike about it? Does anyone who will be using the hob have a pacemaker fitted? (That would rule out induction).

madlyn

daivid said:

madlyn said:

I'm in need of a new hob and oven. Never replaced one before, so any advice would be great.
I'm going to get an electrician to do the actual swap over, but I will buy the products.
Is it just a case of getting the right size and wattage? or is it best to get an electrician in to look at the job then buy the products?

What do you currently have? What do you like and dislike about it? Does anyone who will be using the hob have a pacemaker fitted? (That would rule out induction).

I live on my own and don't have a pacemaker.
I currently have a standard electric hob and oven with built in grill and just looking to change to something similar. Nothing flash but serves it purpose.

Albermarle

madlyn said:

daivid said:

madlyn said:

I'm in need of a new hob and oven. Never replaced one before, so any advice would be great.
I'm going to get an electrician to do the actual swap over, but I will buy the products.
Is it just a case of getting the right size and wattage? or is it best to get an electrician in to look at the job then buy the products?

What do you currently have? What do you like and dislike about it? Does anyone who will be using the hob have a pacemaker fitted? (That would rule out induction).

I live on my own and don't have a pacemaker.
I currently have a standard electric hob and oven with built in grill and just looking to change to something similar. Nothing flash but serves it purpose.

Suggest you check how they are wired. If they have a direct connection into the wall, normally with an on/off switch on the wall, then you will need some help wiring in the new appliances, although maybe the shop you buy them from can do it for you.
If you find that the current oven and hob are just plugged into a normal 3 pin wall socket, then clearly this is simpler and no need for an electrician, but you will need to buy appliances that also can be plugged unto a normal wall socket.

madlyn

I'm pretty sure the oven just plugs into a socket and the hob is wired into the wall. But thanks for suggesting I check.