What is Included in an Aga Service (2024)

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What is Included in an Aga Service? ›

A callout in 2024 for an oil Aga is normally £120-£170 + VAT. Lets go with the mid point here and assume £174 with the VAT. This would cover most of the smaller parts but there are some valve changes and the like included in the list so we'll round up slightly and go with an average of £180 per visit in 2024 £.

A callout in 2024 for an oil Aga is normally £120-£170 + VAT. Lets go with the mid point here and assume £174 with the VAT. This would cover most of the smaller parts but there are some valve changes and the like included in the list so we'll round up slightly and go with an average of £180 per visit in 2024 £.

When Aga range cooker's are built the cavity is filled with loose insulation and then topped off with a 'top blanket'. Very old Aga range cookers use diatomaceous earth as the loose insulation (looks like talcum powder), from the early 1960's this changed to vermiculite (looks like tiny popcorn!).

A full cooker servicing could take between 2-3 hours or even more depending on the nature and state of your faulty cooker.

Many AGAs last for more than 50 years, meaning you'll probably never have to replace it in your lifetime. Moreover, because AGAs are multifunctional, you'll save a lot of money on the cost of running and buying other kitchen appliances.

Why do AGA cookers cost so much? Are they worth the money? They're expensive because they're big and heavy, hand made in quite small numbers, and because the marketing and image can support the price.

Q50. Are AGA cookers on all of the time? AGA cookers can be left on 24/7, especially during those cold winter months, providing that useful background heat. These models are so flexible they allow individual heat storage ovens to be left on while others may be switched off to save energy.

To ensure the best performance from your Aga it should be serviced once a year. This appliance must be installed and commissioned by a competent engineer.

How does an AGA work in summer? ›

Gas-fueled Aga cookers can be turned down for various reasons by turning down the temperature and leaving the pilot light/flame on. This makes your kitchen more bearable during the summer heat, but also means that it's much quicker and easier to turn back on to its normal settings when needed.

Historically, the Everhot has been much more energy efficient than the Aga. However, the Aga's new models are pretty competitive too. Everhot: The Everhot pioneered the idea of a range cooker that can be programmed to lower its temperature.

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AGA-cooked food tastes better simply because an AGA cooks better. Using gentle, radiant heat, the AGA Cooker creates dedicated cooking zones at pre-set temperatures for better tasting dishes.

AGA cooking often requires less stirring and lower temperatures and, thanks to the AGA's radiant heat, your food will rarely dry out, even with extended cooking times. Maximising the use of all oven and hotplate zones is also vital for efficient cooking.

Science says that an AGA is more predictable and forgiving, cooks more thoroughly and produces food that looks, smells and tastes much better.

To ensure the best performance from your Aga it should be serviced once a year. This appliance must be installed and commissioned by a competent engineer.

Cooking the 7 day menu on the AGA Dual Control with three ovens operated at full temperature and hotplates on as required by menu, ovens on economy when not required, costs £36.78. Average cost for electricity 28.62p/kWh (Source: Price based on OFGEM, January 2024).

The ovens help to keep themselves clean by carbonising cooking spills and splashes. Simply use a wire brush to remove any dust and light rust, or to scrub off stubborn stains from the cast-iron surfaces. The hotplates are made from cast-iron and are very durable and easy to care for.