In the house we just moved into was built about 3 years ago. it has a technika branded electric cooktop and technika branded oven under it. But we want to change the cooktop to induction and also replace the oven. Are they both connected together so the main wall switch works for both of them or do they connect separately into the wall with their own plugs and are connected together inside the wall? Do we have to buy the same matching brand oven and cooktop for the wall switch to work for both of them again?? Is it that hard to replace them or is it just a wall plug or something simple behind that can be DIYed?
How easy is it to change out an oven and cooktop?
ego22 on 19/03/2022 - 11:00
Last edited 19/03/2022 - 11:03
Last edited 19/03/2022 - 11:03
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something simple behind that can be DIYed
The mere fact that you are asking this implies you have NFI.
Just choose the appliances (ifsame dimensions) you want and get a sparky to install them. Get a certificate of compliance from the sparky for insurance purposes.
Do they normally usually give you one or do you have to ask for a certificate?
If it's a legit invoiced transaction then they will give you one.
If you ask for a cash payment discounted job then there will be some hesitation.
Use goolge to search for the manual for the model of the two items and RTFM.
Sizing should be standard for such appliances, you’ll just a licensed tradie to install them.
DIYed
Just don’t
Induction pulls a load more current than your standard cooktop. You will need the breaker and wiring upgraded to suit. No you can definitely not diy this.
Super easy getting them changed out. Went and bought a new cooktop and then called a sparky to have remove and dispose of the old one, wire up and install the new one all within a day
It's not a DIY job as they're all hardwired AFAIK, not plug in. Depending on size of induction top fitted vs current one the circuit wiring and breaker may need to be upgraded as well.
Do cooktops just have a plug underneath? I have an electric cooktop which I don't use as I have portable induction and it'd be nice to take it out.
No usually they're hardwired in
Thanks
If the electrical breaker has a big enough amperage it could be on the one circuit but usually they're on seperate breakers, also switching to induction usually needs thicker power cables, Please hire a sparky mate otherwise you could burn your house down or seriously hurt yourself
Walk into your nearest HN store.
Then double your morgage.
Get virtually no warranty.
Or:
Go online,
Find a sparky willing to wire up a product they do not sell
Get a stovetop of your choice, save, save, save
the oven can be left alone!
The amount of people who think they can DIY because they watch the Block is too damn high.
Get it done right.
And it's always the ones that have absolutely NFI.
And they’re out there flipping houses too. It’s just plain silly.
Electric ovens are easy to replace as you simply plug it in.
Gas cooktops will need a gas fitter.
You will need an electrician.