Frequently Asked Questions

As much as we'd love to help those with other models of range cookers when it comes to Electric Conversions, our systems are only designed for Aga Cookers.

The only other electric conversion system we know about, is the Energizer conversion for Rayburn cookers. You can find more information on them at www.electricrangeconversions.co.uk

The conversion systems are available in configurations to suit Aga Cookers from as early as 1950's.

With our conversion service, we tend to stick to the newer Post-1974 models due to complexity and the risks of asbestos in the very early models.

If you're unsure if we can convert your model of Aga Cooker, just drop us an email with some photos of the cooker with all of the lids and doors (including control door) open, and we'll get back to you.

Our controllable conversions (ElectricKit and eControl) work in similar ways. 

Your current Aga Cooker will use a single element/burner to heat the whole cooker at the same time. Our controllable systems use multiple electric elements around the cooker to allow independent control of each hotplate and oven.

This flexibility gives you the option of reducing your running costs by turning parts off or down in temperature when they're not in use.

They work in similar ways, but have some differences which may sway you towards one over the other.

We recommend reading through the information on our website (especially the 'comparison' page!) and learn about the differences. 

We purposefully make a lot more information available than others, to make sure you find which of our systems will work best for you. If you're still struggling, give us a call and we'll help.

As standard, your chosen conversion system will come with replacement metal hotplate units (with elements inside), new electric elements and a control screen which will be located behind your current Aga Cooker control door. 

The conversion service doesn't include any refurbishment to your Aga Cooker. If you were looking for restoration or enamelling, take a look at our 'Refurbishment' section under the 'Services' page on our website.

Available upgrades to your conversion include induction hobs, ceramic electric hobs, external worktop screen or pairing a refurbishment service alongside your conversion.

Some oil and gas models are setup to heat the domestic hot water alongside cooking functionality.

If you have an internal hot water boiler, before converting you'll need your plumber to redirect the hot water system to run from your home heating boiler, which is a lot more efficient.

The internals post-conversion wouldn't work with conduction required to operate the water boilers (and electrics/water don't mix!).

Yes! The main difference is that you can choose when and how much.

After conversion, a lot of people use one oven for day-to-day cooking then in colder months, leave an extra oven on 24/7, or their hotplates on Eco mode for even more heat into the room.

We do emphasise a reduction in room heat post-conversion and preferrably you'd have something to supplement the reduced heat (like a radiator, or underfloor heating etc). The systems are designed to be as efficient as possible, and 'lose' less heat out of the cooker body whilst keeping the heat in the ovens/hotplates.

We usually estimate a 40-50% reduction in ambient heat into the room, which some have said is overly dramatic. We'd much rather you be pleasantly surprised than disappointed!

It's important to remember that the heat lost into the room equates to higher running costs. You can't have an aga cooker pumping heat into the room whilst also giving you the lowest possible running costs (although our Everhot cookers are good for this!).

Yes! Your cast iron ovens remain as-is and the heating elements are placed outside of the ovens (usually above and below).

This means that your food is still cooked using radiant heat that Aga cookers are known for.

The main differences in cooking is due to the element placements. The floor of the ovens will be slightly hotter than on traditional aga cooker models, but it's makes for great toast or bringing pots to the boil etc.

On ElectricKit systems, the top oven uses the top element, and the large element in-between the top and bottom oven. This means that when your top oven is on, heat will conduct down into the oven below (even if the bottom oven is turned off). Due to this placement, when the top oven is at roasting temperatures, the bottom oven will always be a minimum of baking oven temperature, and will rise the longer the top oven is on.

eControl conversions have more insulation in-between the two ovens, so there is less heat lost into the bottom oven (giving slightly cheaper running costs too). If your top oven is set at Roasting temperatures, your bottom oven will be warming/slightly simmering temperatures.

Sorry to be vague, but: it depends! 

You'll need to do some homework to figure out your specific 'payback' period, as it's dependent on your current usage vs how you would use the cooker after conversion.

The main advantage of the conversions is flexibility. Afterwards, a lot of users turn their top oven on for day-to-day cooking (either leaving it on, or using it as/when needed), and turn one hotplate on when required. Many choose to upgrade their boiling plate with our circular induction hob for even lower running costs and no pre-heating.

You can find kWh usage of the conversions on their respective pages on our website.

The cheapest way to use them equates to around £5-10 per week. Average is around £20-30 per week.

Top oven on once per day = 17 to 24 kWh per week.

Top oven left on 24/7 = 37 to 83 kWh per week.

*figures are provided to us direct from the manufacturers.

We have a few systems and configurations to choose from, so once you get in touch, we'll assess your cooker, your requirements and your postcode, then provide a quote for you.

To give you an idea, basic conversions start from £3795, with an average price of £4500-£5000.