FAQs

The right AGA depends on your home, the way you cook and the features you want. Your local AGA Retailer can help you choose the model, size and configuration that best suits your lifestyle. An AGA Experience also offers a great way to find out more about the full collection of AGA cookers.

Every AGA cooker is built around the same cast-iron cooking principles. The differences lie in the size, configuration and combination of ovens, hotplates and additional cooking features, allowing you to choose the cooker that's right for your home and the way you cook. Your local AGA Retailer can help you compare the options. An AGA Experience also offers a great way to find out more about the full collection of AGA cookers.

Cast-iron AGA cookers are available in widths from 60cm to 210cm, making it easy to find a cooker to suit your kitchen and the way you cook. You can find out more about the collection here or visit an AGA Retailer to see the cookers in person.

That depends on how you cook, the size of your household and how often you entertain. Visiting your local AGA Retailer or attending an AGA Experience is the best way to explore the different AGA configurations and find the right one for you.

Yes. Modern, electric, cast-iron AGA cookers allow you to control individual ovens and hotplates, so you can use only what you need.

Yes. An AGA can replace both a conventional oven and hob, becoming the main cooker in your kitchen.

No. An AGA should meet all your cooking needs. Some AGA cookers have a conventional fan oven and/or an induction hob for added flexibility.

The AGA Mini is ideal for smaller kitchens. At 60cm, it’s the width of a standard kitchen cabinet. It brings the distinctive cast-iron cooking experience of an AGA to more compact spaces. If you’d like extra functionality, an AGA Compact is the depth of a standard kitchen worktop, starts at a width of 90cm and includes an induction hob.

Yes. You can visit your local AGA Retailer or book an AGA Experience to explore the different cookers, ask questions and discover which AGA cooker is right for your home. During an AGA Experience, you'll also learn how to get the very best from your AGA while enjoying food cooked on one.

Absolutely. Your local AGA Retailer will guide you through the options and help you choose the cooker that's right for you. Use our store locator to find one close to you.

Yes. An AGA combines the functions of a conventional oven and hob, and many owners find they no longer need appliances such as slow cookers, air fryers, bread makers and toasters. The gentle warmth it gives off can also help warm the kitchen and dry laundry.

Running costs vary depending on the size of the cooker, how many ovens and hotplates you use and how they're programmed. Your local AGA Retailer can help you choose the option that's right for your home and you can find out more about running costs here.

Most modern electric cast-iron AGA cookers allow you to choose when individual ovens and hotplates are on, allowing you to control energy use and the heat into the room. The AGA Classic is designed to provide constant warmth, although the hotplates can be switched off when not in use.

Yes. You can programme your AGA to fit around your daily routine, so it's ready when you want to cook and uses only the energy you need.

Hotplates are ready to cook on in around 10 to 12 minutes. If heating the ovens from cold, they take between 40 minutes and an hour, depending on the model, to reach temperature. Alternatively, they can be programmed in advance so they're ready when you want to cook.

Most modern electric cast-iron, heat-storage AGA cookers can be programmed to suit your routine, with individual ovens and hotplates turned on and off as needed. Using the hotplates on demand can also help reduce overall running costs.

Yes. Modern electric AGA cookers are designed to be highly efficient, with independently controlled ovens and hotplates that can be programmed around the way you live.

Running costs vary depending on the model, how you use it and your electricity tariff. Modern electric AGA cookers are fully programmable, helping you use only the energy you need. Using the hotplates on demand can reduce overall running costs by up to 50%.

Depending on electricity tariffs and individual household usage, the cast-iron, heat-storage AGA cookers we sell today typically cost around £25–£30 per week to run, and in many homes the cost can be even lower. (Based on an electricity price of 26.11p per kWh, July 2026.)

You can find out more information about AGA running costs here.

AGA cookers are available at a range of price points depending on the size, configuration and features you choose. Your local AGA Retailer will be happy to provide a personalised quotation or you can see a guide to prices on individual products here.

You can buy an AGA through our network of authorised AGA Retailers across the UK and internationally. Use our store locator to find your nearest showroom.

AGA cookers are sold through our network of AGA shops and authorised retailers, who will guide you through choosing, planning and installing your cooker. You can find your local AGA Retailer here.

Yes. Finance options are available through participating AGA retailers.

Yes. If you're replacing an AGA cooker or range cooker from another manufacturer, you can take advantage of our Trade-In Programme. Your local AGA Retailer can explain the options available, and you can find more information here.

Yes. Our Trade-In Programme makes it easy to replace an older AGA with a new electric cast-iron AGA cooker. Your AGA Retailer can explain the process and any available offers or you can find more information here.

Every new cast-iron AGA cooker includes delivery, installation, connection and a five-year parts and labour warranty.

Every AGA is made to order. Delivery times vary depending on the model and finish you choose. Your AGA Retailer will confirm an estimated installation date when you place your order.

Yes. Cast-iron AGA cookers are available in a choice of colours, with a range of options to personalise your cooker, including bespoke features and custom colours.

Yes. Your AGA Retailer can provide colour samples to help you choose the finish that's right for your home.

Every new cast-iron AGA cooker comes with a five-year parts and labour warranty.

Your local AGA Retailer will keep you informed throughout the process, from placing your order and confirming your delivery date right through to installation and beyond.

Your local AGA Retailer will guide you through everything you need to consider, including the size of your kitchen, electricity supply and access for delivery and installation.

Modern electric cast-iron AGA cookers do not require a chimney or flue. If you're replacing an older gas or oil model, your local AGA Retailer will advise on any changes needed.

Electrical requirements vary depending on the cooker you choose. Your local AGA Retailer will confirm the specification and advise on any electrical work needed before installation.

Yes. An AGA cooker can be installed as part of an existing kitchen. Your local AGA Retailer will assess your space and advise on the best solution.

Yes. An AGA can be incorporated into both new kitchens and renovation projects. Your local AGA Retailer can work with you, your kitchen designer or your installer throughout the planning process.

AGA cookers are available in a range of sizes, from the compact AGA Mini to larger cookers for bigger kitchens. AGA cookers range in size from 60cm to 210cm. Your local AGA Retailer will help you choose the right size for your space.

AGA cookers are made from cast iron, so they are considerably heavier than conventional cookers. Your local AGA Retailer will be able to confirm the weight of each AGA cooker or you can find details here.

It is very unusual for a floor to need to be reinforced. Your builder or kitchen designer will be able to advise on this.

Yes. Many kitchen designers regularly incorporate AGA cookers into their projects. We also provide planning information and technical support where needed.

Your AGA will be installed by experienced, trained AGA engineers, ensuring it is fitted safely and correctly.

Installation time varies depending on the size and configuration of your AGA cooker. As a guide, installation typically takes from around 2 hours for a smaller cooker to 4 hours or more for a larger configuration. Your local AGA Retailer will be able to give more guidance.

Cooking with an AGA is easy and intuitive. An AGA Experience is the best way to learn how to get the very best from your AGA. Led by our expert hosts, it will help you build confidence, discover new techniques and make the most of your AGA cooker.

Yes. If you attend an AGA Experience while considering buying an AGA cooker and then go on to purchase one, you’ll receive AGA Cookshop vouchers equal to the cost of your AGA Experience ticket.

If you’re a new AGA owner and haven’t already attended an AGA Experience, you’ll receive two tickets to help you get the most from your new cooker.

Yes. You can use ordinary pans on an AGA hotplate, provided they have a completely flat base to make full contact with the cast-iron hotplates. Heavy-based stainless steel or cast-iron cookware gives the best results. We also offer a range of cookware designed specifically to help you get the very best from your cooker.

No. You can use ordinary pans on an AGA hotplate, provided they have a completely flat base to make full contact with the cast-iron hotplates. Heavy-based stainless steel or cast-iron cookware gives the best results. We also offer a range of cookware designed specifically to help you get the very best from your cooker.

Yes. An AGA is designed to handle everything from everyday meals to bread, cakes, roasting, grilling and slow cooking. In fact, you can cook almost anything with an AGA cooker.

Yes. AGA ovens are generously sized, allowing you to cook several dishes at the same time and without flavours transferring between them. AGA stacking pans and cookware designed to hang on the runners also make it easy to maximise oven space when cooking larger meals.

Each cast-iron oven is designed for a different style of cooking. Once you become familiar with the ovens, cooking becomes easy, intuitive and consistent.

Absolutely. Whether you're cooking breakfast, a simple midweek supper or are hosting a large gathering, an AGA is designed to make cooking a pleasure.

Yes. The simmering plate can be used for cooking directly on its surface, offering another of the many ways to cook on an AGA.

Yes. Cast-iron AGA cookers can offer useful heat into the room. The amount varies depending on the model and how it is being used.

Yes. Most modern electric cast-iron AGA cookers allow you to control individual ovens and hotplates, making it easy to adapt your cooker to the changing seasons. AGA cookers also offer a slumber mode or ways to reduce the temperatures in certain ovens.

Your AGA should always be serviced or repaired by an authorised AGA engineer to ensure it continues to perform at its best. Use our authorised engineer finder to locate your nearest AGA engineer.

AGA Signature, AGA Mini, AGA Classic and AGA Compact cookers require no regular servicing. Other AGA cookers have different servicing requirements depending on the model.

Please refer to your User Guide or contact the AGA Service team or your local AGA Retailer for advice.

AGA cookers are designed to be easy to care for. Wipe away spills as they occur and clean the enamel regularly using the recommended AGA cleaning products. The cast-iron ovens are largely self-cleaning, with cooking residues naturally carbonising during use, and these residues can be easily brushed away.

For detailed care and cleaning advice, please refer to your AGA User Guide.

Yes. Existing AGA cookers can be replaced with a new electric cast-iron AGA cooker through our Trade-In Programme. Your local AGA Retailer can explain the options available for your model.

Rather than converting or refurbishing an older AGA cooker, we recommend replacing it with a new cast-iron AGA cooker. You’ll benefit from the latest technology, greater control and flexibility, lower running costs and no regular servicing. Our AGA Trade-In Programme also offers 10% off a new cast-iron AGA cooker when you trade in your existing cast-iron AGA. Your local AGA Retailer can help you choose the right new cooker and explain the Trade-In Programme.

We don’t recommend having an AGA cooker converted. Older AGA cookers may already be decades old and, if previously reconditioned or refurbished, may have been rebuilt using parts from different cookers. Conversion also involves changing the cooker from its original fuel type, for example from solid fuel, oil or gas to electricity. It’s rather like buying a 30-year-old diesel car that started life as a petrol model. For greater reliability, efficiency and controllability, we recommend choosing a new cast-iron AGA cooker instead.

Yes. Depending on the model, it may be possible to change the colour of your AGA with our re-enamelling service. Find out more about re-enamelling here.

Yes. Most modern AGA cookers can be moved to a new home. Because they are extremely heavy, they should always be moved by authorised AGA engineers. If you have an older AGA, it may need to be dismantled before it can be moved, and in some cases replacing it with a new cast-iron AGA may be the more practical option. Please contact the Customer Experience team for advice on moving your cooker.

Yes. Selected AGA cookers can be configured with an AGA extension module to suit your kitchen and the way you cook. Extension modules are available for AGA Signature, AGA Signature Induction, AGA Classic and AGA Compact cookers. If you'd prefer a companion cooker, an AGA Mini cast-iron cooker or AGA Mini conventional cooker could also be the perfect addition. Your local AGA Retailer can help you choose the right combination.

Yes. Our Trade-In Programme makes it easy to replace your older AGA with a modern electric cast-iron AGA cooker. You'll receive a trade-in allowance towards your new cooker, and we'll remove your existing AGA before delivering and installing your new one. You'll also benefit from the latest technology, greater controllability and flexibility, lower running costs, and no regular servicing, while continuing to enjoy the unique benefits of cast-iron cooking. You can find out more about the AGA collection by visiting your local AGA Retailer or attending an AGA Experience.

If you've moved into a house with an existing AGA, your local AGA Retailer or the Customer Experience team can help you identify your cooker and advise on its use, care and servicing. You can also book an AGA Experience to learn how to get the very best from your AGA.

Your AGA cooker’s serial number will help identify the model. If you're unsure where to find it, the Customer Experience team or your local AGA Retailer will be happy to help.

Yes. Your local AGA Retailer can arrange an AGA Experience to help you get the very best from your cooker.

Genuine AGA cookware and accessories are available through your local AGA Retailer and the AGA Cookshop website.

Yes. We continue to support many older AGA cookers, and replacement parts are available for a wide range of models. Please contact the Customer Experience team for more information.

AGA cookers are renowned for their longevity. Many have remained at the heart of the home for decades.

While many older AGA cookers can be refurbished, we recommend replacing them with a new cast-iron AGA cooker rather than investing in an older appliance. A reconditioned AGA may already be more than 30 years old and rebuilt using parts from different cookers. If your AGA cooker is in good working order and you're simply looking to refresh its appearance, we also offer a professional re-enamelling service.

If you decide a new AGA is the right choice, our Trade-In Programme makes upgrading simple. You'll receive a trade-in allowance towards your new cooker, and we'll remove your existing AGA before delivering and installing your new one. A new AGA is built to order and offers the latest technology, greater controllability and flexibility, lower running costs, no regular servicing and features such as induction hob options on selected models. Your local AGA Retailer can help you choose the best solution for your home.

If you think there's a problem with your AGA, contact the Customer Experience team or your local AGA Retailer, who will be able to help diagnose the issue and arrange a service if required.

The location of the serial number varies depending on the model. If you're unsure where to find it, the Customer Experience team or your local AGA Retailer will be happy to help.