If you are buying an Aga cooker, whether it be used or new, there are a few questions you should remember to ask to ensure that not only does the sale goes as smooth as possible, but the in the long term, your aga is running as best as it can. If you are new to the idea of an aga, then you may not know all there is to know about them – how to clean, when to service etc. and the sales representative will be able to help you and answer your questions to the best of their ability.
What sort of guarantee and service level will I get with my Aga cooker?
The first question you should ask, is what sort of guarantee you will get with your aga, and how long for. You want to know if you are covered in the event of your aga breaking, and also how long this cover will last. Repairs could prove rather costly, and a guarantee will enable you to get a replacement aga cooker if yours should malfunction for whatever reason. Another important question you need to ask, is where the aga will be assembled. Will it turn up at your house fully assembled, or will it be assembled once it has reached your kitchen. They are actually designed to be built once they arrive at their destination, for example, your kitchen, and some parts of the age may become un-alligned and will not work as efficiently. If the aga is being assembled in your home, then you need to ask whether or not it will be fully trained professionals that will be installing it, or whether you will need to sort this matter out yourself.
What comes with my Aga cooker, what else will I have to buy?
Another helpful piece of information you may want to find out if there is any cooking equipment or accessories accompanying your aga. There are specifically made cooking utensils such as pots and pans to be used with aga’s and if they are supplied with the aga, it may work out cheaper than buying it all individually. You may also want to know what sort of finish the aga has to ensure you buy the right equipment and also because the finish may take up to three days to fully complete. You may also want to find out, if the aga is second hand, if it has been converted. This means it has been changed to burn a different fuel. Also, it may have an automatic thermostat control, especially if it has been converted. These are all things it is helpful to know. And obviously, there will slightly more questions that need to be asked with a second hand aga. Things like the condition, what fuel it burns and other such things need to be enquired about before you make your final decision. You need to find out if any parts have been replaced, or if they have just been painted after cleaning. If the parts have been replaced, have they been replaced with specific aga components or a replica make?
Who will install my Aga cooker?
If the aga burns gas, you need to ensure that the engineers that will be sorting it all out have been properly registered and are fully trained, and the same goes with the oil engineers, if it burns oil. You may also want to find out if the aga contains any products that may contain asbestos, as this is obviously harmful for your health, especially if you are planning on using it a lot. Also, asbestos products are illegal in certain countries.
What is the final cost, of everything to do with my Aga cooker?
You may also wish to enquire about the pricing of certain thigs with the delivery of your aga. Will there be any delivery charges that you will have to pay on top of the amount agreed with the aga seller? There may also be an extra charge for the assemblers to put the aga together, and even charges for things like the colour of your aga. There are so many things you will have to bear in mind.
Hidden charges can be a problem, especially if you are having your aga delivered and assembled, and you need to ask about these as you could end up paying more for your aga then you first originally thought!
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