Replacing an electric double oven

mtc95

We have a gas hob and a built-in electric double oven and have just ordered replacements for both.

I realise that we will need to call in a CORGI installer to fit the new hob, but I was wondering if replacing the oven is something I could do myself. The oven already has its own circuit and switch. Assuming the power requirements of the new one are no higher, is it just a matter of getting the old oven out, disconneting cable(s) and re-fitting them to the new one (having first switched off the power of course) - or are there safety and/or legal reasons why I should get an electrician in to do it?

Any thoughts welcome.

tightrs

electric ovens usually plug in so there is no reason why you cant do it yourself

coolagarry

I replaced my double electric oven without any problems. It was 'hard wired' (I think all double ovens are). I disconnected the wiring at the oven end and then re-connected it to the new oven. My oven is eye level and one thing I found really useful was a 'bar stool' in front of the carcase which I sat the old oven on when disconnecting the wiring and sat the new oven on when wiring it up. Get it as near to the height of the opening as possible and it makes the job a lot easier.

phill99

Tightrs is wrong and right. Some elect ovens plug in - single ovens where the grill and oven can't be used at the same time. They are rated at 13amps and therefore can plug in. Double ovens are higher rated and therefore have to have their own circuit and own RCD (45amp I think). Kitchens and bathrooms fall undere Part P of the Building regs and really should only be touched by someone holding a Part P Certificate.

mtc95

Thanks for your replies