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How To Fit A Hob
You’ve bought that shiny new hob, but you don’t fancy installing it yourself. We get it. Why not let our experts take care of it for you with our fantastic Installation service?
Tip: You will need to know where your gas and electric meters and fuse box are located before we install.
Installing your appliance: What you need to know
Worktops
You need to make sure that your kitchen worktop will be able to support your hob’s mount. We’re more than happy to make wooden worktops bigger, but granite, composite or metal worktops must be the right size.
Don’t forget to make sure you’ve got at least 30cm of clearance at either side of the hob for those large pan handles, and at least 5cm between the back of the hob and the wall.
Electric
If you’re getting an electric hob, you’ll need access to an electricity supply where you’d like to install the appliance. Also, it’s handy to note that if you have an electricity meter, then you’ll need to have credit.
Before you buy, double check the product’s fuse rating to find out whether it will need hardwiring by a qualified electrician. You can find this out in our product specifications section. FYI, range cookers and hobs require more power, so make sure you have the right supply.
Gas
If you’ve opted for a traditional gas hob then you’ll need to have an existing gas supply to the installation point. We can supply you with a gas pipe of up to 1.5 metres if you need.
You’ll still need an electricity supply for your gas hob so you can ignite those flames. Do you have an electric power socket or cooker point within 1.2 metres? If not, this is something you’ll need to consider when choosing your hob.
Ventilation
All gas appliances including hobs will need ventilation, like a window or door to outside. You’ll also need to consider cooker hoods and extractor fans that match the size and needs of your kitchen. We also recommend that you make sure there’s 30cm of space around the sides, and at least 5cm at the back of any new gas appliances for ventilation.
FAQs
- What is included in the cost of Installation?
As part of our Installation service, we’ll disconnect your old appliance, install your new one safely and securely, and run a health check to make sure your new cooking appliance is up and running.
- Can I choose my delivery day?
We offer delivery 7 days a week, including weekends, on all items. So, you can choose a delivery day that suits you.
We schedule deliveries from 7am right through until 7pm. When you enter your postcode, we’ll show you all the options available to you.
*Driver availability, terms, conditions & geographical exclusions apply.
- Will you take my old appliance away?
Safe yourself a trip to the tip. With our Remove and Recycle service we’ll take away your old appliance and recycle it for you.
- Can you disconnect my old appliance?
We can disconnect your old appliance as part of our Installation service.
- What if I don’t have adequate ventilation in my kitchen?
If you want a gas fuelled cooking appliance, you’ll have to make sure you have adequate ventilation such as a window or a door to the outside world. If your kitchen doesn’t have this, we’d recommend opting for suitable electric model instead.
- How do I check the hardwiring or fuse rating on a product?
You’ll be able to find a products fuse rating in the product specifications on the product page. Alternatively, you can find out this info in your user manual.
- Will my appliance be connected by a qualified fitter?
All our expert engineers are Gas Safe registered, approved by the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) and are part of the Safe Contractor scheme. So, you can rest assured that your appliance will be installed safely and securely.
