gas and electric cooker installation in Essex (32)

Gas cookers have various benefits, including:

• Accurate temperature control

• Heats up more quickly

• Gas is usually less expensive than electricity

• Safe for use by the elderly or vulnerable

Only a Gas Safe registered engineer can install your gas cooker.

Opting for someone other than a Gas Safe engineer is unsafe and illegal. Read our guide to make sure your gas engineer is certified.

A registered Gas Safe engineer will carry out the following steps to make sure your gas cooker is installed safely:

• Turn off the gas supply to the property and disconnect the cooker lines

• Move the old cooker out of the way

• Cover the pipe joint with Teflon tape

• Connect the gas hose to the new cooker

• Check for gas leaks using a leak detector spray

• Move the cooker into position

No, you can't fit a gas cooker yourself. Installing a gas cooker is illegal unless you are a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Improper installation can lead to gas leaks or, even worse, explosions.

Always hire a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas cooker installation in Essex.

The average price for gas cooker installation in Essex is;

• £275 to install a basic built-in gas oven

• £50 to £60 for gas cooker installers' hourly rates

The cost for gas cooker installation in Essex can vary by location, size of the appliance, and whether more work is required.

Get more gas oven installation costs here.

While it isn't a legal requirement, regular servicing can keep your gas cooker functioning properly and safely.

That's why many cooker manufacturers advise getting your gas cooker serviced yearly for safety.

Find out more about a gas cooker service.

Gas cookers are cheaper to run than electric cookers. That's because gas ring burners provide even heat distribution and responsive temperature changes, so you get more control when cooking compared to an electric cooker.

Also, gas is also generally a more efficient fuel than electricity.

Telltale signs of a gas leak include:

• The smell of gas

• Feeling dizzy or tired

• Hear a hissing sound near the appliance

Think you’ve got a gas leak? Here’s who to call.

If you suspect a gas leak, take the following steps:

• Shut off the gas
• Ventilate your home
• Stay outside while you wait for help
• Ask a professional to check your gas cooker urgently

Think you’ve got a gas leak? Here’s who to call.

For any job involving gas, always use a certified, gas safe engineer.

You can also consider these tips when choosing a gas cooker installer covering your local area:

• Check online reviews to determine their reputation and quality of work
• Ask about their experience in installing gas cookers like yours
• Verify their public liability insurance so you know they’re covered against any potential accidents or damages
• Get multiple quotes from at least three tradespeople so you can compare prices and services
• Use Checkatrade and hire one of our approved members that have undergone up to 12 rigorous checks so that you can hire with confidence