Can You Paint an Aga? What Works, What Fails and What to Do Instead
Can you paint an Aga? You can, but paint on vitreous enamel chips, scratches and fades within months, and it cannot be undone cleanly. Here is what happens, what to do about chips and a tired finish, and what professional re-enamelling costs. John Wray Range Cookers, Yorkshire. Read More »How to Cook a Turkey Crown in an Aga: Times, Temperatures and Method
How to cook a turkey crown in an Aga: which oven, timings per kg, the internal temperature to cook to, how to keep the breast moist, a slow simmering oven method, resting and carving. From John Wray Range Cookers in Yorkshire. Read More »How to Bake a Christmas Cake in an Aga
A rich fruit Christmas cake baked slowly in an Aga: the recipe, which oven to use on 2-oven, 3-oven and 4-oven models, how long it takes, how to stop it catching, and how to feed, marzipan and ice it in time for Christmas. From John Wray Range Cookers, Yorkshire. Read More »What Does It Cost to Remove an Aga, and What Is a Second Hand Aga Worth?
What removing an Aga involves, what drives the cost, why it is never a one-man job, how to have it taken away for nothing or be paid for it, and what decides what a second hand Aga is worth. From John Wray Range Cookers in Yorkshire. Read More »Aga Oil Control Valve Instructions: Manual Lever, Reset Button, Flame Colour and Common Faults
How the oil control valve on an oil-fired Aga works: what the manual lever and reset do, what a correct flame looks like, why an oil Aga goes out, what you can safely reset yourself and when to call an OFTEC-registered engineer. John Wray, Yorkshire. Read More »The Aga Simmering Oven: What It's For, How Hot It Runs and How to Cook in It Overnight
The Aga simmering oven explained: its 110°C to 120°C temperature, what to cook in it, how overnight cooking works, how it differs on 2-oven, 3-oven and 4-oven models, and the mistakes to avoid. By John Wray Range Cookers, Yorkshire. Read More »How to Cook Rib of Beef in an Aga for Christmas
How to roast a bone-in rib of beef in an Aga for Christmas: which oven, timings per 500 g, internal temperatures, the slow simmering oven method, resting, carving and gravy. From the John Wray workshop in Yorkshire. Read More »How to Use an Aga Cooker: A Beginner’s Guide to Heat-Storage Cooking
A beginner’s guide to cooking on an Aga range cooker. The seven principles, the boiling plate, the simmering plate, the four ovens, partial offsetting, shielding, and how modern electric conversions change the rules. Read More »Parts of an Aga Cooker: A Glossary of Every Component, Plate and Oven
A complete glossary of every part of an Aga range cooker, from the boiling and simmering plates to the roasting, baking, simmering and warming ovens. Includes lids, doors, plinth, flue and thermometer. Read More »How to Turn Off an Aga: A Step-by-Step Guide for Oil, Gas and Electric Models
Step-by-step instructions for safely turning off an Aga range cooker, by fuel type. Cool-down timing, summer shutdown, and when to call an engineer. Yorkshire workshop, 30+ years’ experience. Read More »How to Light an Oil-Fired Aga: A Step-by-Step Yorkshire Engineer’s Guide
Step-by-step lighting instructions for oil-fired Aga range cookers, what a correct flame looks like, common faults, and when to call an OFTEC-registered engineer. Yorkshire workshop, 30+ years’ experience. Read More »Introducing STONE Cookers at John Wray: British-Made Electric Range Cookers Now in Yorkshire
John Wray Range Cookers is now an official retailer of STONE Cookers, the British-made electric range cooker line endorsed by Marco Pierre White. View THE 600, 1100, 1700 and MPW Signature by appointment at our Yorkshire showroom. Read More »Electric Aga Service Near Me
Electric Aga service near me: fault patterns, service intervals and costs Key Summary Q: How often do I need an electric Aga service? A: Roughly every 12-18 months as a general guide. Q: My electric Read More »Aga Servicing In Yorkshire
If you’ve got an Aga, you’ll know it’s not just another cooker. It’s the rhythm of the kitchen - especially in a Yorkshire winter when the house feels better Read More »John Wray Range Cookers - New Online Home For John Wray Country Stoves
For many years, customers have known us as John Wray Country Stoves: the Yorkshire family business supplying reconditioned Aga cookers and installing wood Read More »How to Clean an Aga Without Damaging Enamel
Generally, for cleaning an Aga, you're probably trying to solve one of these problems: Read More »Aga Cooker Repairs vs Annual Servicing
How to decide whether your Aga needs repairs or annual servicing first, with a practical checklist, common symptoms by fuel type, and what to expect on each visit. Read More »Our Friends in Ireland
Being a family business here in Yorkshire, we have always believed that if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing right. Whether we are reconditioning a Read More »Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing Recipe for Aga Range Cookers
The key is balancing a crisp top with a moist centre, and using the Aga ovens for what they do best: gentle softening in the simmering oven, then a short Read More »Turkey Roasting Times in Aga Range Cookers
Q: What is the 7kg turkey cooking time in an Aga?A: For slow roasting, plan about 10 to 12 hours in the simmering oven after 1 hour in the roasting oven. For Read More »How to Cook a Turkey for Christmas
Whether you're hosting Christmas in Harrogate or filling a family kitchen in the Dales, an Aga cooker makes roasting turkey calm and predictable. Its radiant Read More »How To Cook A Jacket Potato
Q: How long does a jacket potato take in the Aga roasting oven? A: Aim for around 60 minutes at ~220 °C; very large spuds may need up to 75 minutes while Read More »Best Royal-Inspired Biscuit Recipes for National Biscuit Day
Q: Which Aga oven should I use for buttery shortbread?A: Bake in the simmering oven or on a cold shelf in the roasting oven so the dough cooks gently. Read More »How To Cook Topside Beef In An Aga Cooker
Q: What’s the quickest way to cook topside beef in an Aga? A: Start the joint in the roasting oven at 240 to 260 °C for about 12 minutes per 450 g to brown, then Read More »How To Fix Uneven Heating In Your Aga Cooker
Homeowners often ask questions like "why is my Aga not heating evenly?" or "how do I fix cool spots on the roasting oven?" Read more to find out how to spot Read More »The Impact Of Aga Range Cookers On Property Values
Whether you are preparing a Yorkshire farmhouse for sale or refreshing a townhouse kitchen, a well-chosen Aga range cooker still signals quality to UK home Read More »Our Unforgettable Stall at the Great Yorkshire Show: Showcasing Reconditioned Aga Range Cookers
As passionate specialists in reconditioned and refurbished Aga range cookers, we at John Wray couldn't resist the opportunity to join one of the UK's premier agricultural and lifestyle events: the Great Yorkshire Show. Held annually in Harrogate, this iconic four-day extravaganza draws crowds from across the country, blending rural traditions with modern innovations. Read More »John Wray Country Stoves Shines At The Great Yorkshire Show 2024
We're still buzzing from the Great Yorkshire Show 2024, and it all feels so fresh in our minds. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand, interacted Read More » T
Love my new AGA, Stu and Jen great help with deciding which one we wanted
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Delighted with our reconditioned Aga. Stuart and Jen very helpful and informative re choice. The electrokit model looks great in our kitchen. Kyle and Ben who travelled to our home in Ayrshire to fit the Aga very knowledgeable. The Aga was fitted efficiently and was up and running in a couple of hours. Many Thanks guys!
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Very impressed, professional, courteous, prompt service , thank you
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This was our second Aga we purchased from John Wray. The Aga and installation were perfect. Ben noticed an imperfection with the top which we did not notice and came back and replaced it for us. Would recommend them.
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John Wray impressive all through the process. Oil Aga converted to Electricity Advanced - this was done effectively and tidily. Easy to operate both manually and by timer (through phone App). Induction hob a big plus. Thank you
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Excellent service from our visit to the showroom to the post conversion. All the staff have been helpful. The conversion day was quick, tidy and clean. Like clockwork. Thank you.
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The service provided by John Wray was exceptional. I had considered buying a new Aga but am so pleased I decided to have it re enamelled instead - it looks brand new!
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Great service, good communication, very professional and clean and tidy. Took time to explain everything clearly. All very straight forward would highly reccomend John Wray Country Stoves
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We had an Aga from John Wray in our last house, and have bought another from them now that we have moved. A great company to deal with, absolutely delighted with both the Agas that we bought from them. After sales service is also top notch. Highly recommended.
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Very pleased with my wood burning stove, the installation went smoothly and there was no mess whatsoever. They’re very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend the service from start to finish was excellent.
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We had the innards of our oil-fired classic Aga replaced with the amazing Electrikit Advanced system. Brilliant, simple and no more oil smells in the kitchen! The service was marvellous from beginning to end: informative, efficient and quick. Stuart and Ben made short work of the conversion, were great to have around and did a thorough clean-up afterwards. We are very pleased.
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Stopped for a warm and a Sausage sandwich while out on a bike ride
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