Repair hub
Freestanding cookers, range cookers and hobs (gas, ceramic and induction) combine ovens and cooking surfaces. Gas hobs mostly suffer from blocked burners and failed ignition; electric hobs from failed rings or switches; induction from generator and control faults.
Typical repair £80–£190Typical life 10–15 yearsNew from £400–£1,800
Switches, rings, burners, igniters and thermocouples are cheap repairs. Gas work must only be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Induction generator faults on older hobs can approach replacement cost.
Most cooker repairs cost £80–£190 including parts and labour. A replacement typically costs £400–£1,800, so repair is usually worth it unless the machine is old and the fault is major.
A typical cooker lasts 10–15 years. Regular cleaning and descaling in hard-water areas helps it reach the top of that range.
Switches, rings, burners, igniters and thermocouples are cheap repairs. Gas work must only be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Induction generator faults on older hobs can approach replacement cost.