Cookers & Ovens
Electric Cooker & Oven Installation
Electric cookers, ovens and hobs draw a high current and need a dedicated, correctly rated connection. Tell us what you're fitting and where you're based and we'll help you get it wired safely.
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The Service
What Is Electric Cooker & Oven Installation?
Electric cooker installation covers connecting a freestanding cooker, built-in oven or induction hob to a dedicated high-current cooker circuit — the right cable, a cooker switch, and RCD-protected supply.
Because cookers draw a lot of power, the cable and protective device must be correctly rated, and the circuit separate from other loads. An induction hob in particular can need a higher-rated supply than an older appliance.
Common Reasons
Common Problems & Reasons People Get in Touch
Not sure if this is the service you need? Here are some of the reasons people contact an electrician about this.
New electric cooker
You're replacing a gas cooker with an electric one, or fitting a cooker where there isn't one.
Tell us about itUpgrading to induction
A new induction hob may need a higher-rated circuit than the old one.
Tell us about itNew cooker switch needed
You want a modern, accessible cooker switch with an indicator.
Tell us about itWhat's Included
What's Typically Involved
- Assessment of the appliance rating and existing circuit capacity
- Installation of a correctly rated dedicated cooker circuit if needed
- Fitting of a cooker connection unit and accessible cooker switch
- RCD-protected connection and full testing
- Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Control notification
Why It Matters
Why Professional Electrical Work Matters
Cookers are a high-load appliance. An undersized cable, wrong protective device or a missing isolator is a real fire risk — and a common cause of nuisance tripping where circuits are overloaded.
Cooker circuits must be RCD-protected and correctly rated, and the work is notifiable. A like-for-like swap on an existing circuit is usually minor work; a new circuit is notifiable and certified.
Costs & Pricing
Costs & What Affects Pricing
Pricing for electrical work depends on the job. Here are the factors that typically affect the cost of this service.
- The appliance rating (kW)
- The cable run length and whether it needs upgrading
- Whether a new circuit is needed or an existing one is reused
- Whether a cooker switch needs fitting or replacing
- Access for routing the cable
Connecting to an existing circuit is quick; a new cooker circuit costs more. Tell us what you're fitting and we can help.
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