Household Tips and Improvements
If you're thinking of installing your new oven yourself, better re-consider. Here's why oven installation is best done by qualified experts.
After deciding on the type of oven to get for your new home or to replace your old one, you might be tempted to do the installation yourself — and why not? The process looks easy, and it can actually be very simple. Don’t be fooled, though, as performing oven installation without the help of an expert is definitely a bad idea. Here’s why.
DIY-ing oven installation
If you have purchased an upright electric oven, wiring may no longer be required as it can be simply plugged in. In this case, you might be thinking that there’s no need for a professional appliance installer or a licensed electrician.
However, even though your oven can simply be plugged in, you’ll need a qualified installer to look into your existing wiring. This is to ensure that your wiring is capable of handling the requirements of your new oven. Otherwise, you may need to upgrade your wiring to suit the power needs of your new oven.
Older upright ovens typically have lower requirements because they have fewer features than new oven models, so while your existing wiring is compatible to your old oven, it might not be sufficient to power the new one.
Additionally, installing your own oven will cause your warranty to be null and void, and the damages won’t be covered by your insurance. This would be very inconvenient in the event that a fire breaks out because of your oven. Moreover, if someone is injured or electrocuted, you will definitely be held accountable for it. You may also be deemed “criminally negligent.”
Hiring qualified oven installers
Professional appliance installers have the expertise and experience in installing various types, brands, and models of ovens. Plus, they’ll make sure that your oven is installed according to industry standards and factory specifications.
Nevertheless, you should do your part and be careful in hiring appliance installers. Make sure that they are licensed to carry out the work that needs to be done. If you need to install an electric oven, you should go for a licensed electrician or someone who has a trade certificate and works under a licensed electrician’s supervision. But if you have a gas oven, you’ll need an expert in gasfitting who has a license or certificate in the trade. Once they have finished the installation, don’t forget to ask for a copy of the compliance certificate. This document states that everything is done in compliance with Australian standards.
With professional oven installation services, you’ll have peace of mind as you can be sure that the job is done correctly. ServiceSeeking.com.au has heaps of oven installers, and you can check the site’s list of the best oven installation businesses.
