Electric Aga Conversion by Saltire Cookers
Conversion Specialists For Over A Decade.
Electric Aga Conversions: The Complete Guide
Converting your Aga Cooker to electric is one of the most worthwhile upgrades you can make.
Whilst the insides are upgraded to modern electric systems, the beautiful classic exterior is unchanged. The traditional cast iron cooking and the welcoming presence of your Aga are all still there - alongside full temperature control, dramatically lower running costs, and freedom from oil or gas forever.
We've been working with Aga cookers since 1988 and have carried out electric conversions across Scotland and the wider UK. On this page we'll walk you through every option available, with honest detail on how each system works, what it costs to run, and what the installation involves.
Quick Answer:
The most popular electric Aga conversion in the UK is
ElectricKit - available in Classic and Advanced variants, it replaces your original burner with a series of electric elements while preserving the traditional Aga cooking experience. We supply and install both ElectricKit versions, along with eControl and standard 13amp conversions. Find out more here:
https://www.saltirecookers.com/electrickit-advanced
Why Convert Your Aga To Electric?
Traditional Aga cookers were build to run from oil, gas, solid fuel or 'always on' electric systems. These systems can be expensive to run, carbon-intensive, and increasingly difficult to justify. An electric conversion changes that, whilst allowing you to keep the Aga Cooker you love.
The benefits of converting are significant:
Running costs can fall dramatically. An Oil Aga Cooker typically costs around £2000 per year to run, plus approximately £360 in minimal servicing requirements. The 4-oven models consume over 50L of kerosene each week.
An Aga running the ElectricKit conversion can cost a fraction of that - from as little as £360 per year, when using the oven once a day.
With a conversion, you gain independent temperature control for your ovens and hotplates. Traditional Aga cookers run at a single fixed temperature across the whole cooker - what you set on your burner or control dial is usually what you get, all day, every day.
An ElectricKit conversion gives you precise, individual control over each zone, with the ability to schedule, slumber, and boost from your phone. You remove the need for annual servicing, harmful combustion gases, flue maintenance and weather-dependent burning.
ElectricKit - The UK's Most Popular Aga Conversion
ElectricKit is the most widely installed electric Aga conversion system in the UK. Developed in 2003 and continuously refined since, it replaces your Aga's original burner with a series of electric elements positioned strategically within the cooker's existing cast iron structure - around the ovens, inside the new hotplate units, and within the warming cupboard.
The result is an Aga Cooker that cooks with the same radiant heat of traditional models, but powered entirely by electricity and controllable to the degree. In our experience, the most popular upgrade chosen for the ElectricKit system is the Induction Hob unit. This replaces the boiling plate, to allow even lower running costs and instant access to cooking.
ElectricKit is available in two variants: the ElectricKit Classic and the ElectricKit Advanced.
ElectricKit Advanced
Features and Specifications
The ElectricKit Advanced is the flagship conversion system and our most popular installation. It is extremely reliable and has multiple elements inside the cooker, plus a full colour touchscreen control panel, built-in WiFi, smartphone app control, and programmable scheduling.
Key features of the ElectricKit Advanced:
The touchscreen display shows live oven and hotplate temperatures, as well as target temperatures - all at a glance from across the kitchen. The interface is clear and intuitive, with no technical knowledge required to operate it day to day.
WiFi connectivity allows you to control the cooker remotely via the ElectricKit app. You can boost the oven temperature from the car on the way home, drop it to a 'rest' temperature while you're away for a week, or check whether it's reached cooking temperature without walking to the kitchen. Full automatic scheduling is integrated as standard. You can set the cooker to reach cooking temperature by certain times, and slumber whenever needed (for example, overnight).
Your hotplate will automatically turn themselves down to a lower temperature if they're accidentally left on for a couple of hours - unlike the Classic system, which need to be manually turned down to prevent possible thermostat failures.
The Advanced system uses five, six or seven electric elements inside the cooker, depending on the Aga model. These are placed precisely to maintain even heat distribution through the cast iron and radiate heat into your food.
Heat-up times from cold to cooking temperature is typically 45–60 minutes for the ovens and 10 minutes for the hotplates.
Running costs for an ElectricKit Advanced on a standard UK tariff (at current rates) are approximately £7 per week on flexible use, or between £20 and £35 per week for constant use.
The ElectricKit Advanced is compatible with most models from 1950's up to the 2010s.
Our full ElectricKit Advanced page is here:
https://www.saltirecookers.com/electrickit-advanced
ElectricKit Classic
Features and Specifications
The ElectricKit Classic is the original version of the ElectricKit offering.
It has the same core electric element setup as the Advanced conversion, with manual dial controls rather than a touchscreen interface. The hotplates have an older design to look similar to traditional aga cooker hotplates, and thermostats inside.
The classic system is the best choice for customers who want the core benefits of electric conversion (flexible use, lower running costs, independent oven control), without the app connectivity or high-tech touchscreen.
The Classic has the best track record of any conversion system, due to the simplified tech inside and the ElectricKit track record of thorough testing and high-quality components.
Controls are simple rotary dials for each oven zone and hotplate, with a digital temperature control for the top right-hand oven. There is no integrated WiFi control or mobile phone app connectivity (although they are available as add-ons - without the temperature control function).
For customers who prefer simplicity and have no interest in higher-tech or advanced design, the Classic is an excellent, more cost-effective option.
Our full ElectricKit classic page is here:
https://www.saltirecookers.com/electrickit-classic
What does an ElectricKit Conversion involve?
An ElectricKit conversion is carried out in a single day and all onsite at your home.
Before we arrive, your electrician needs to install a dedicated electric supply to power the new elements in your cooker. We provide a pre-installation guide for you and your electrician once your booking is confirmed - most qualified electricians can carry this out without issue. Your qualified plumber would usually isolate any gas, oil or hot water supplies connected to the Aga.
On installation day, our engineer arrives in the morning and begins by safely dismantling the existing cooker piece by piece.
The cooker is then rebuilt, with the ElectricKit elements fitted above, below and inside each of the new hotplate units. The control panel (touchscreen for Advanced, dials for Classic), is fitted to the front plate of the cooker, then wired to the elements and thermostats/thermocouples.
The cooker is then commissioned and brought up to temperature to test the element functionality before we leave. We then have a handover session to make sure you're confident in the new system, and to give you an opportunity to ask us any questions you have.
Total time on-site: Usually between 6-8hrs for a single engineer.
Other Electric Aga Conversion Options
While ElectricKit is our primary conversion system, we also offer two further options depending on your needs:
eControl is an alternative multi-element electric conversion system, available as the Series X and Series X2. It uses a slightly different element arrangement, with generally larger wattage elements. Running costs are broadly comparable to ElectricKit, with slightly faster response times. eControl is the right choice for customers who prioritise heat-up speed and modern interface design. The main consideration with eControl is the reliability when compared to ElectricKit.
Full eControl details and our ElectricKit vs eControl comparison are on a dedicated page here
13amp 'Always On' conversion is the simplest and lowest-cost electric option. Rather than a flexible multi-element system, it replaces the oil or gas burner with a single electric element that maintains the cooker at a constant temperature - just like a traditional Aga, but on electricity. There is no independent oven control and no scheduling, but it's the right choice for customers who want the traditional always-on Aga experience with lots of ambient heat, at the lowest conversion cost, and who have no need for flexibility.
More details on our 13amp AGA page here.
Is My Aga Suitable for Conversion?
Most traditional cast iron Aga cookers are suitable for ElectricKit conversion. This includes:
- Pre-1974 heritage Aga models in 2 and 4-oven configurations.
- Post-1974 Aga Deluxe models in all oven configurations.
- Post-1995 Aga Deluxe models in all oven configurations.
The actual cooker body and ovens need to be structurally sound - the cast iron body should be intact with no significant cracks or damage. We can assess this as part of our pre-conversion process and will always give you an honest view before recommending conversion.
Not suitable for conversion: The newer Aga models like the R7, eR3, eR7, 'Signature', 'Classic' and Total/Dual Control models already have integrated electric systems and a different internal design to the traditional Aga models. This unfortunately means that they are unsuitable for conversion without also replacing the ovens and top plate at a minimum.
If you're unsure whether your Aga is suitable, send us a photograph and the approximate year of manufacture - we'll usually advise you within 24 hours.
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