Reconditioned vs New Aga Cooker

Choosing to buy a reconditioned range cooker can make financial and environmental sense. Here is why:

• Cost savings: Reconditioned Agas often cost 30 to 50 percent less than brand-new ones.
• Full rebuilds: At John Wray, every unit is stripped, rebuilt, re-insulated and tested.
• Warranty included: You still get a 5-year parts warranty and 12-month labour cover.
• Custom options: Choose unique colours or finishes via aga re-enamelling.
• Eco-friendly: Reusing cast iron reduces carbon footprint and waste.
• Modern performance: Reconditioned Agas can be upgraded with modern electric Aga conversions.

Still thinking of buying a new Aga for electric controls, timers and a modern interface? Choose a reconditioned Aga with an electric conversion instead. We supply fully rebuilt Agas with the latest systems, including ElectricKit Advanced and eControl X squared, so you keep the cast iron character and gain true modern convenience. Every cooker is delivered, installed and tested by our engineers. For a full price breakdown, see cost of reconditioned Aga for models with the electric conversion fitted.

What you gain:

• Independent control of ovens and hotplates. No more always on energy use.
• Faster heat up times with modern elements and optional induction hobs.
• Lower running costs. Often £6 to £12 per week with timed use. As low as about £5 with very light use.
• No flue or annual servicing needed. Electric systems are low maintenance.
• App and touchscreen control with advanced scheduling.
• Reduced CO2 emissions. Up to about 93 percent lower than oil or gas set ups.

This upgrade is ideal if you love the look and feel of your Aga and want modern control without buying new. It can be bundled into your reconditioned cooker purchase, fully installed and tested by the John Wray team.

If you want the newest look with built-in touch controls and the option of induction, a new Aga delivers that out of the box, though it is typically far more expensive than a reconditioned model. Current eR7 and eR3 models offer independently controlled ovens and hotplates, fast heat up, and programmable operation from the front panel.

If your priority is the most advanced control, a reconditioned Aga fitted with a modern electric conversion is hard to beat. Systems like ElectriKit Advanced and eControl X-Squared add Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app control, seven-day timers, independent temperature control for each oven and hob zones, quicker heat up, and can be paired with an induction hob, all while keeping the classic cast-iron body. In practice, you get remote scheduling, real-time temperature feedback, and lower running costs by heating only when you need it.

For many homes, that makes a reconditioned Aga with an electric conversion the smartest balance of heritage, controllability, and value.