Can I disconnect an electric oven myself,or do I need an electrician?

Answer 1

If it is a plug in model it is simply a matter of unplugging it (if you are nervous about electricity turn off breaker first).
If you are replacing unit with a new model then there are a few items you need to know before you proceed.
*Check wattage of current breaker to new units requirement (most are 50 Watts).
*look at plug of old unit and make a simple drawing. Most free standing ranges are sold without the cord so you need to match new cord to your outlet.
Note: most new ranges with electronics now have a 4 prong cord requirement. If you have a three prong outlet or wattage does not match contact a qualified electrician to update you circuit.
Also note, some will just modify range to accept old cord. This can void your warranty.

My advice: If it is not a simple un-plug/re-plug get help.

The other scenario would be a hard wired unit(no plug). Definatelly get an electrician.

Answer 2

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Can I disconnect an electric oven myself,or do I need an electrician?

Answer 3

if this is the only unit connected to the breaker, i would disconnect the wires at the breaker. if you just tape the wires on the oven end, it will still leave hot wires there. not a good idea. ok, but not a good idea. however, if there is something else hooked to that circuit, then you have no choice but to wire nut them plus some electrical tape over those also. and closed inside a box is better yet. along with the nuts and tape. just be completely safe.

Answer 4

Ovens should be wired into a little box , NOT on a plug. Yes you can disconnect yourself. Simply switch the fuse off at the fusebox. Remove the cover and using a flat screwdriver remove the three wires from the panel. Refit the cover before turning the electric back on. If you call an electrician to do this they will charge you a stupid amount for about 5 mins work.

Answer 5

As you have specifically said "an electric oven" I assume you mean exactly that, and not a cooker. Most electric single ovens are supplied with a 13amp plug fitted, so it could well only be a case of switching off the socket and pulling the plug out. Check that out 1st, see if it's your lucky day, :-)

Answer 6

As long as you feel confident about disconnecting the cooker there is nothing stopping you.
Rules and regulations dont cover disconnecting an appliance.
Just make sure the terminals are left tight after disconnection.
Make sure you kill the circuit first.

Answer 7

It depends on what you are doing. To save you money, it is an easy process. If you are putting another electric in it's place, simply unplug the old and install the new oven (if it is a slide in oven, you will need to disconnect it from the junction box AFTER cutting the breaker off). If you are moving it to a different location, I would cut the breaker off first (usually a 50 amp 2-pole breaker), disconnect the wires from it If it will make you feel safer, then determine if you will need additional wire. If so, then buy the length of wire you need and make sure to allow a couple of extra feet for make up purposes. this makes it alot easier when you are hooking it up to the breaker and/ or junction box or range recepticle. I will be glad to tell you anything else you need to know if you want to email me. I accept emails. Good luck and it really is not that hard to do.

Answer 8

You can..but only if you know how to turn the mains off.

Do not ever rely on just switching the socket off....PLEASE!!!!!

Do it in daylight..so you can do without any electric lighting.

I have done it and rewired a new one up...you must have a bit of common sense about this though....if you cannot remember what wire goes where...get the electrician.

Answer 9

It's very simple UNPLUG IT

Answer 10

how good a electrician are you?

you can do it, put how goods your wiring etc...

if you are determined to have a go then i suggest knocking the mains off to the house!