⚖ Consumer Rights Checker

Oven or Cooker Faulty After a Year? Know Your Rights

An oven that develops a fault well after purchase isn't automatically uncovered — you have up to 6 years to claim if you can show the fault was inherent, not caused by installation or misuse.

Frequently asked questions about cooker / oven faults

My oven stopped heating properly after 14 months, what are my rights?

Contact the retailer, describe the fault clearly, and ask for a repair or replacement. Past 6 months you'll need some evidence it's a fault rather than wear (a documented pattern of the same failure in that model is useful supporting evidence).

Does a built-in oven installed by a third party affect my rights?

Your rights against the retailer for the appliance itself are unaffected. A separate installation fault would be a claim against whoever installed it, not the retailer of the oven.

Can I insist on a like-for-like replacement?

You can ask, but the retailer can offer a reasonable equivalent if the exact model is discontinued — it should be comparable in price and function.

Is a scratched or dented finish covered?

Only if it was faulty or not as described when delivered. Cosmetic damage from normal use afterward isn't covered.

The short version

Time since purchaseWhat you can ask for
0–30 daysFull refund
31 days–6 monthsFree repair or replacement, then refund
6 months–6 yearsSame, but you show the fault is inherent
General information based on the Consumer Rights Act 2015, not legal advice. See Citizens Advice: Return faulty goods or the Consumer Rights Act 2015 for the full legal text.