Gas fired AGA...HELP!

[indie_chick5]

My boyfriend and I are moving into a house with a gas fired AGA. I know nothing about them, this one has two large doors one above the other and a little door on the left. It has two "hobs" with lids. I have tried to find out more on-line but I haven't had much luck, especially not about gas fired AGAs. Are they cheap to run? Are they easy to use? It doesn't power the hot water or central heating. I am tempted to sell the AGA and put in a good modern range oven, as there is no other cooker. I really don't know anything about them, I've never used one, but as we don't have a lot of money, the running costs are a concern. Can anyone offer any information or advice please? Thank you.

[jake-the-peg]

Is it an actual AGA or a rayburn? - look very similar but Rayburns can do your water heating too

[jake-the-peg]

sorry just saw your clarification half way down

[indie_chick5]

It's an AGA, is has the logo on the front.

[jake-the-peg]

I have had a gas powered Rayburn for about 10 years

I'm kind of surprised there is no other cooker because lovely as they are in winter, spreading a real warm glow through the kitchen, they are pretty impracticle in the summer and most people have a seperate system for summer.

Yes they do tend to be expensive to run and they are great for certain types of cooking but if you don't cook an awful lot I reckon you'll find it pretty expensive to run.

The good news is that there is a good market in selling second hand Agas and if you have a look on the net I'm sure you'll find someone who'll come and remove it and give you a good price

[heathfield]

Why not contact the help line for existing AGA owners on 08456 023 015 and explain your problem? They should be able to tell you how to find out the model of AGA you've got, and send you a copy of the operating instructions.

[terence7556]

according to gassafe if your range does not produce hot water then your normal qualification (ckr1) as opposed to (ckhb) is sufficient to allow a gas service person to look at your aga and maintain it.
the reality is they are a specialised piece of kit and not every engineer knows his/her way around them, thus adding to your problems. sorry to add to your worries but with the cost of agas you really have to look after them

[terence7556]

if you are intending to contact aga for instructions it may be worth asking if they have service engineers they use and get a number for your nearest one