Recent work
Ian's recent jobs
Photos and write-ups of jobs Ian has done recently on AGA and Rayburn cookers and their locations.
Recent work
Some of Ian's jobs from the last few weeks
Gas valve and sight glass on a propane AGA in Tamworth
An annual service and repair on a Mk1 propane AGA in Tamworth. Ian replaced the sight glass and gasket, and fitted a new gas valve in place of a leaking one.
New gas valve and electrode on a Mk2 AGA in Stourbridge
At the annual service on a Mk2 gas AGA in Stourbridge, Ian found a broken ignition electrode and a gas valve letting by, and replaced both.
Annual service on a gas Rayburn 480AG in Bednall
An annual service on a gas Rayburn 480AG in Bednall, Staffordshire, with a clean of the flue, burners and injectors and a new cooker thermocouple.
New gas valve on a natural gas AGA in Walsall
A gas AGA in Walsall went out and wouldn't relight. The gas valve wasn't letting gas through, so Ian fitted a new one, a pilot injector and a thermocouple.
Annual service on a gas power flue AGA in Sutton Coldfield
An annual service on a gas power flue AGA with a gas companion in Sutton Coldfield, for a regular customer.
Service and new ignition electrode on an AGA in Barlaston
An annual service on a Mk2 gas AGA with a balanced flue for a regular customer in Barlaston, Staffordshire, with a new ignition electrode and insulation grommet.
Pilot going out on a renovated Mk1 gas AGA in Blythe Bridge
A recently renovated Mk1 gas AGA in Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, was struggling to stay alight. The pilot needed cleaning and the thermocouple was twisted.
Annual service on a Mk1 gas AGA in Tittensor
An annual service on a Mk1 AGA with a gas conversion burner, for a regular customer at their Airbnb in Tittensor.
New flue spillage stat on a gas AGA in Shifnal
A faulty flue thermostat was causing the pilot to go out on a natural gas AGA in Shifnal, Shropshire. Ian replaced the flue spillage stat.
New pilot assembly and gas valve on a converted AGA in Solihull
A new pilot assembly and gas valve on an AGA in Solihull that was converted from solid fuel to gas, then a service.
New burner on a Mk2 gas AGA in Penkhull
A replacement burner on a Mk2 natural gas AGA in Penkhull that hadn't been used for two years.
Annual service on a propane AGA in Chapel Chorlton
An annual service on a Mk3 propane AGA with an electric companion in Chapel Chorlton, with all the safety checks and a new AGA badge.
Service and gas valve repair on a Mk3 AGA in Sutton Coldfield
A service on a Mk3 gas AGA in Sutton Coldfield with a broken gas control valve, plus a new gas feed pipe and isolation valve on its supply.
Annual service and a new fan on a gas Rayburn Heatranger in Stowe-by-Chartley
An annual service on a gas Rayburn Heatranger 480CD at a holiday let in Stowe-by-Chartley, with a new fan to replace a very noisy one.
Service and new gas valve on a power flue AGA in Albrighton
An annual service on a Mk3 gas power flue AGA in Albrighton, with a new gas valve. It's due to be booked in for a mini refurb and a re-enamelled top.
New elements on a 30 amp electric AGA in Ashbourne
A 30 amp electric AGA in Ashbourne wasn't getting up to full temperature and was taking a charge during the day. After the usual control checks, Ian replaced the elements.
Gas leak and new gas valve on a Mk1 AGA in Lichfield
A Mk1 AGA with a natural gas conversion burner in Lichfield town centre wasn't lighting. Ian found a gas leak, replaced the gas valve and serviced the cooker.
Service, thermostat and controls on an oil AGA in Newport
An annual service on an oil AGA in Newport, Shropshire for a regular customer. Ian fitted a new thermostat and new electric controls.
Annual service on a two-oven gas AGA in Staffordshire
An annual service on a two-oven gas AGA in Staffordshire. Ian fitted a thermocouple with a built-in interrupter and a new controls cover, and ran the Regulation 26 gas checks.
Gas power flue AGA service in Staffordshire
An annual service on a natural gas power flue AGA in Staffordshire for a regular customer. Ian ran the Regulation 26/9 checks, replaced the thermocouple and did a spillage check before he left.
Oil AGA service near Alton Towers, Staffordshire
Ian serviced an oil AGA near Alton Towers and found the oil control valve wasn't levelling the oil properly. The customer has booked him back to replace it.
Annual service on an inherited gas AGA in Coleshill
A gas AGA in Coleshill hadn't been serviced for a couple of years and wouldn't stay alight. Ian ran the regulation checks, gave it an annual service and relit it.
Service on a gas power flue AGA in Tamworth
A gas AGA in Tamworth wouldn't stay lit. Ian serviced it and ran all the regulation checks.
New pilot assembly on a gas power flue AGA with AIMS
The pilot on a gas power flue AGA in Leamington Spa was short and out of alignment, so Ian replaced the pilot assembly.
Annual service on a gas Rayburn 380G in Sutton Coldfield
An annual service on an older style gas Rayburn 380G in Sutton Coldfield, for a regular customer.
Annual service on an oil AGA in Staffordshire
An annual service on an oil AGA in Staffordshire for a regular customer. Ian cleared carbon from the burner and feed pipe, fitted new wicks and checked the flow rates.
Routine service on a gas AGA in Feckenham
A routine service on a gas AGA in Feckenham, near Redditch. Ian cleaned the controls, checked the usual places for gas leaks and relit the AGA.
New gas valve on a conventional flue gas AGA DC3
The gas valve on an AGA DC3 in Droitwich was letting by. Ian fitted a new one, ran the Regulation 26(9) checks and put the cooker back into service.
Annual service on a gas AGA in Lichfield
An annual service on a gas AGA in Lichfield for a regular customer. Ian ran the Regulation 26 safety checks and a flue test, fitted a new thermostat and cleaned the pilot injector.
Annual service and insulation top-up on a gas AGA in Sedgley
An annual service on a gas AGA in Sedgley. The insulation was very low, so Ian topped it up and fitted a new top blanket and new hob and simmer spot ropes.
New flue spillage stat on a gas AGA in Albrighton
A gas AGA in Albrighton kept tripping out. Ian found a faulty flue spillage stat during the annual service, fitted a new one and ran the usual tests.
Routine service on a gas Rayburn 200G in Alrewas
A routine service on a gas Rayburn 200G in Alrewas. The flue was clear, the gas pressures were correct, the flame picture was good and the flue draught was perfect.
New gas valve and service on an LPG AGA DC3G
An annual service on an LPG AGA in Baxterley. The gas control valve was letting by, so Ian replaced it, recommissioned the cooker and checked the flue, burner pressure and electrical load.
Pilot assembly and ignition repair on a propane AGA
A propane AGA in Atherstone that wasn't working. Ian replaced the pilot assembly and ignition components, traced the flue to the right chimney and put the cooker back into service.
New gas valve and service on a conventional flue gas AGA
A service on a gas AGA in Edgbaston, with a new gas valve, pilot assembly, thermocouple, gas cock and door ropes. All the pressures are correct and it's running safely.
Service on a gas 4-oven power flue AGA
Servicing a gas 4-oven power flue AGA in Castle Bromwich. No corrosion on the flue sensors, the flue cleared out and the fan checked. All good.
Gas Rayburn that kept locking out
It kept locking out. An annual service and a flue stat clip adjustment later, it lights first time with a perfect flame picture, ready for winter.
New thermocouple and annual service on a gas AGA
A new thermocouple and the annual service for a much-loved AGA belonging to a regular customer in Stourbridge. A toasty home, ready for the winter.
New circuit board fan and element on a 13 amp electric AGA
A 13 amp electric AGA in Wolverhampton with a dead circuit board fan. Ian fitted a new fan, a new printed circuit board and a new element.
Moving a customer's own gas Rayburn into their new kitchen
A customer in Telford brought their Rayburn from their old house. Ian fitted it in the new kitchen, with the cabinet work, flue, gas pipes and electrics.
New oil-fired Rayburn 480K replacing a worn 380K
An old Rayburn 380K in Stourbridge swapped for a new 480K, with a wireless programmable room thermostat, S Plan plumbing and a new flue liner and terminal.
A blue AGA re-enamelled cream to suit a new kitchen
A blue AGA in Staffordshire re-enamelled to go with a new kitchen, with new lid liners, domes, lid cords, door backs, door ropes and oven tunnels.
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