Gas & Electric Range Cookers:
Installing a gas & electric cooker involves connecting it to a dedicated cooker circuit, which is separate from standard power outlets. It's crucial to ensure the power is off at the consumer unit before starting any work. The process includes connecting the cooker cable to a cooker connection unit and then to the cooker itself, ensuring proper connections of the live, neutral, and earth wires. Due to the complexities of electrical work, it's generally recommended to have a qualified electrician handle the installation and testing. Requires a qualified registered Gas Safe engineer It's essential to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. Installation involves connecting the cooker to the gas supply checking for leaks and ensuring proper ventilation. A gas safety certificate is also required upon completion.
Gas & Dual Fuel Range Cookers:
When you have a new gas or dual fuel cooker fitted, the service from our trusted installation partners will include the following
They will contact you before the installation
Disconnecting and removing the old appliance taking it away to be recycled
Unpacking your new appliance and recycling the packaging
Connecting your new cooker using your existing pipework and electrical supply
If it's not up to regulations, we can alter to get your new appliance installed
Ensuring all electrical and gas regulations are up to date we test to make sure that the appliance is fully operational
To make sure your installation goes smoothly, please ensure the following:
The new appliance will fit into the existing space
We’re able to connect to your existing electrical or gas supply
The electricity supply is within 1 metre of the new appliance location
You have the correct electrical supply as per the manufacturer’s requirements
Your electrical or gas connections meet the current legal regulations
Make any alterations to gas or electrical connections
Extend any electrical supplies, and will not connect to an existing extension
Connect the appliance if it puts the fitter or the customer at risk
Connect two into one plumbing or electrical connections
Alter any part of the customer’s property to gain access
Connect the appliance that meets safety guidelines
Make alterations to worktops or cabinets
To arrange installation on a freestanding cooker, you’ll need to call us on 07770590477