🚨 Safe Cooker & Oven Installations in Leicester & Leicestershire

A Litt • 29 July 2025

Oven Cooker Home Safety in Leicester and Leicestershire

786 Electricals Ltd Oven Cooker Installation

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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