Do Electric Cookers need Electricians to be connected/disconnected?

Question

Hello 
I am moving home soon and will be brining my electric cooker to the new house. 
Do I need a qualified electrician to disconnect in my old house and reconnect the cooker in the new house, or would I be able to do this myself?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Hello 
Technically, you won’t need an electrician for this – it should be quite straightforward to connect/disconnect the cooker yourself. If you are aware of the isolation procedure to disconnect properly, then you should be fine. 
However, if are unfamiliar with this type of task or find it problematic or confusing to conduct this yourself, then I would sincerely advise hiring an electrician – to ensure that cooker is being handled safely and correctly. 
Do not risk your safety if you are unsure of the process.

John · Answer

This type of job should be undertaken by a qualified Electrician. It is important to ensure that the old property is left in an electrically safe state, especially due to the level of current associated with electric ovens. Additionally, a qualified electrician should re-connect the over at the new property for similar reasons and also to ensure that the electrical installation in the new property is capable of safely accomodating the new oven (it may be a much more powerful oven than the one previously installed). the circuit would need to be professionally tested and checked before connecting the oven as well as tested after it's connected to ensure everything is electrically safe. These checks and tests require specialist equipment (test meters) and adequate skills to interpret the results the test meters produce. It is unlikely that the householder will have either the equipment, the knowledge or the relevant qualifications and certifications to carry out these steps in accordance with stipulated UK BS7671 wiring regulations.
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Craigg · Answer

So there is no requirement to be a qualified/registered electrician to install an electric Oven, Hob or Cooker. That been said as an electrician myself l would advise you always to use an electrician to do such work, as mention in previous answers to this question there are other factors that have to be taking into account for the installation of any cooker/oven appliance to ensure it's connected safely and properly. If your not a competent person who has been trained in both safe isolation and installation l would advise you to call an electrician to do the job in hand and avoid any accidents or worse someone getting seriously hurt.

Andrew · Answer

you should be fine if you isolate the circuit that the fuse board whilst you disconnect, I advise taking a picture of the connections before you disconnect to remind you when you come back to re connecting. Remember to isolate the cooker when Re installing in new home.

Catalin · Answer

Hi,

Yes you will need an approved electrician to connect it, test it and certify the work ,Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate.

Shane. · Answer

From an electricians perspective you should always use a qualified electrician based on several factors 

1 is the cable running to the cooker switch and outlet point large enough to handle the Amps repaired 
2 does the consumer unit have the correct circuit breaker always use a professional to ensure safety regs are being adhered to

Luke · Answer

Any circuit over 30A must be connected by a qualified electrician. Your cooker most certainly if electric will exceed this rating.
Luke B

Chris · Answer

I would say yes as you need to prove theres a valid earth on the cooker.
Its a very large piece of metal to become live and you become earth if not done properly, so for safety and piece of mind i would say yes.

Jazz · Answer

Always think about safety first, electric work should be carried out by a professional qualified electrician and not by any homeowner as it carries high voltage.

thank you

Mark · Answer

You should use a qualified electrician to reconnect the cooker, a couple of safety tests are required to prove compliance to the regulations.

Balvinder · Answer

You can do this yourself. You don’t need an electrician. Just put Brown cable in L, Blue in N and yellow/green in E. If you want the circuit tested to make sure it’s all ok then I would advise an electrican for the job.

Martin · Answer

If you are competent and understand what you are doing, it’s not a difficult job. But the terminals must be as tight as you can get them and all the strands clamped down by the screws.

Andrew · Answer

Yes you will need a qualified Electrician. The circuit needs to be isolated then tested to disconnect and reconnect cooker. It is extremely dangerous if this procedure is not done correctly.

Julius · Answer

I would advise getting a qualified electrician, it's better to be safe.

Andy · Answer

I would strongly recommend a qualified electrician to carry out the work and provide a minor work certificate.

Sean · Answer

Hi
Personally I would have an Electrician carry out this work to make sure it has correct cable size for rating of oven. Let me know if I can help.

Many Thanks
Sean 
SR Installations

Do Electric Cookers need Electricians to be connected/disconnected?

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