It happens to every household eventually — the oven stops heating evenly, a hob ring stops working, or you get that sinking feeling when the cooker just won’t fire up at all. The temptation, especially with prices of new appliances feeling steep, is to either put up with it or write the whole thing off and go shopping. But here’s something many Plymouth homeowners don’t realise: most cooker faults are repairable, often at a fraction of the cost of a replacement — and thanks to UK Right to Repair legislation, getting the parts needed to fix your appliance is now easier than ever.
The UK’s Right to Repair regulations, which have been strengthened in recent years, require manufacturers of domestic appliances — including cookers, ovens, and hobs — to make spare parts available for up to ten years after a product is sold. This was designed to make repairs more viable and to keep appliances out of landfill. In practice, it means that a cooker that’s only a few years old almost certainly has parts available — and a skilled local engineer like Ace Domestics in Plymouth can get hold of them.
Common cooker faults that are very often fixable include faulty thermostats, broken oven elements, ignition failures on gas hobs, and door seal replacements. These are the sorts of jobs that might sound intimidating but are well within the capabilities of a qualified repair engineer — and they typically take less time and cost far less than buying a new appliance. With energy bills still elevated, keeping a reliable, efficient cooker working properly also makes good financial sense.
There’s also something to be said for the environmental side of things. Manufacturing a new cooker has a significant carbon footprint. Repairing the one you already have is almost always the greener option — and often the more economical one too. Whether your cooker is gas, electric, or a range cooker, it’s always worth getting a professional to take a look before you decide to replace it.
Ace Domestics are Plymouth’s local experts for cooker and oven repairs, covering Peverell and the surrounding area. If your cooker is playing up, don’t rush to the appliance showroom — get in touch with the team first. You can find out more at https://cookerrepairsplymouth.co.uk/news/.