🚨 Safe Cooker & Oven Installations in Leicester & Leicestershire
A Litt • 29 July 2025
Oven Cooker Home Safety in Leicester and Leicestershire
At 786 Electricals, we’re your local Leicester & Leicestershire electricians, specialising in 100% safe, legal cooker & oven installations. No jargon, no risks – just reliable service that keeps your home safe.
🔌 3 Must-Know Rules for Leicester Homes
1.✅ Dedicated Circuit Required
- By law, your cooker needs its own wiring (no sharing with other appliances)
- We use 6mm or 10mm cables (Leicester homes often need upgrades)
2.✅ RCD Protection is Essential
- Prevents electric shocks (required by UK law)
- We test this on every Leicester installation
3.✅ Proper Cooker Switch Needed
- Must be within 2m of your appliance
- Never hidden behind the oven (common issue we fix)
⚠️ Danger Signs Your Leicester Installation is Unsafe
🔴 STOP USING IF YOU SEE:
- Burning smells from your oven/hob
- Sparks or buzzing noises
- Circuit breakers tripping often
- Uneven heating (some parts stay cold)
🟠 Needs Checking Soon:
- Damaged or frayed cables
- Loose connections
- Switch feels hot to touch
📋 Your Leicester Safety Checklist
After Installation:
✔ No burning smells
✔ All oven/hob functions work
✔ Isolator switch cuts power instantly
Every Few Months:
✔ Check cables for damage
✔ Clean behind appliance
Yearly:
✔ Professional safety check (we offer these!)
🔧 Why Leicester & Leicestershire Homeowners Choose Us
✅ Local NAPIT-certified electricians
✅ All work meets BS 7671 regulations
✅ No hidden costs - upfront pricing
📞 Leicester's Trusted Cooker Installation Experts
📍 Serving all Leicester & Leicestershire
"Proper installations that keep Leicester homes safe!"
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