Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Oven Installation
Oven Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Oven Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Oven Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Oven Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Oven Installation labor cost? What are the important Oven Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Oven Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Oven Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Oven Installation expect to pay between $66.56 to $106.50 for each oven. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Oven Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Oven Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Oven Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Oven Installation work? | The operation and performance of the oven may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Oven Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Oven Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Oven Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Oven Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Oven Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Oven Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Oven Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Oven Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent oven will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Install oven with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- Oven will be installed so that the oven base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The oven will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- All oven operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The oven will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The oven surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Oven Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Oven Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the oven work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Select, specify and order oven; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of oven; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Install oven using manufacturer supplied hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect oven to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Oven Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the oven surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the oven
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
