Recent job: Why clients want to resuscitate Gagganau ovens

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Recent job: Why clients want to resuscitate Gagganau ovens

One of the recent jobs we did regarding Gaggenau service was two days ago in Chelsea. It was not an emergency but a regular visit to one of our clients who we visited some time ago regarding his fridge. This time he contacted us stating that he had moved into his dad’s house where is a Gaggenau oven that is more than 14 years old and that was not functioning and hence not used for about 3 years.
Apart from not being a working oven, it was also not cleaned or serviced for a long time. The initial assessment also showed that someone had already tried to repair some of its parts and decided to use the low-quality spare parts, which made the oven working only for a short period.

What we did

Firstly, we did the initial assessment, prepared an estimated quote, so the owner would make a proper and final decision. The repairing of the ovens in a such condition is a good and fun challenge for us and we know that we can definitely bring it back to life and make it working for a minimum 6 extra years, but it is not cheap for the owner. Yes, it is not as expensive as buying a new gaggenau oven but it is definitely about the time that we will require and still the money, which could cover at least 1/3 or even ½ of the new appliance.
The decision was still the same – do the repairing and service. So now we are already in the process of bringing it back to life. Our assumption that it may take for about 2 to 4 weeks depending on the original spare parts delivery. Plus, we want to refresh its sides painting.

Conclusion

Finally, the resuscitation of the old ovens is something what we do, but we are always honest with our clients and we want them to make a rational decision. This case is special, as the client wants to keep the oven as a memory about his father. We respect that and will do our best as usual to make it working for ages again.

Recent job: How we gave the second life to a wolf oven

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Recent job: How we gave the second life to a wolf oven

One of our clients left us a Wolf oven about four months ago in London. It was broken and he decided to get a new one and found our company to perform installation. However, his broken oven had to be removed before that, in order to avoid the process of getting rid of it he asked if we could take it. That was a deal.
We performed the installation and he was left absolutely happy having his new Wolf oven and having no extra job with the old one.

The old Wolf oven

The old oven was delivered into our warehouse and left there. We had a plan of running an assessment of each part, remove the working ones and use them as the original spare parts as they are always in need.
We want to highlight that Wolf stove repair is one of our regular services we perform weekly, but sometimes our clients even ask us if we can help them finding a specific oven they need. This is what happened two weeks ago from today. Our admin team started the search and after about two-three days we realised that the Wolf oven that we had collected and kept is exactly the one the new client was looking for.

Our solution

The problem was that a few parts were already removed from the oven and we had to put them back plus repair the not working parts. The job was finished this morning. The Wolf oven is now fully working and ready to serve a new owner for the next 6-8 years (depending on care).
We love such cases, we love challenges, so if you need some electrical or gas engineering services, feel free to give us a call.

How to get the best time for an engineering service

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How to get the best time for an engineering service

Engineering service is something that most of our clients do not plan and indeed it is something that you cannot foresee. About 65% of our clients call us in the emergency situations, such situations can happen on any day at any time. The emergency cases make service more expensive and inconvenient to resolve. Based on the cost and the inconvenience we decided to create this article to explain the difference between the call out types and what options our customers get.

Regular call outs

This is the main call out approach that can be chosen. Imagine that you have an oven that has something faulty or looks like it is going to break down soon and you decide to find an engineer in advance. This is the case when you will be offered a regular call out price and the time slot that is very likely will meet your availability.
Such cases are good for us as we can leverage the pressure and it is good for you because you will pay the regular call out price plus meet us at the best time you can. However, such cases happen not that often.

If emergency

If you have faced an emergency situation, like you are running a small restaurant and have a party booked for the Friday evening and your oven stops working on Thursday. The emergency as it is. Well, in that giving a call to us you will expect an engineer to come as soon as possible, but we may have a few emergencies on that day already and some spots require more than one engineer, therefore even your case may require you to wait us to visit you after 10 pm if you need your oven to be repaired before Friday. Moreover, such case will cost you almost twice more rather than the regular call out.
It is very logical that you may think that how it can be solved then? Because it is not easy to predict the breakage of any appliance, unless it is a small sign at first.

Solution that our engineering company can offer

At LE Company we know how important it is having all the appliances working in a good condition and we also know how important it is to save money by reducing the costs. Therefore, we always strongly suggest having regular maintenance service, which will:
  • Maintain the appliances in a good condition
  • Predict and prevent the emergency cases
  • Save you money
You can rely on our engineering company in London. We know how to make things working.

How to choose a good oven engineer in London

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How to choose a good oven engineer in London

In short, to choose a good oven engineer in London, check their legal competency for your oven type first and then filter for expertise relevant to your oven brand.

Check the legal competency

Under UK law, working on gas and electric ovens requires different legal competencies. Besides, for any oven repairs in London, a reputable engineering company should have public liability insurance.

Legal competency for electric oven engineers

To deal with an electric oven, a good oven engineer must have the specific trade membership. In other words, they must have a valid electrical certificate to ensure they will follow a code of practice when working on your electric oven.
At LE Company, our oven engineers have 17th Edition electrical certificates, which makes us a reliable point of contact for any tasks related to electric ovens.

Legal competency for gas oven engineers

To deal with a gas oven, a good oven engineer must be on the Gas Safe Register, qualified for the specific appliance type in separate. In short, there are the following core competencies:
  • For domestic oven repair and maintenance: Cookers LPG, Cookers NG, Range Cookers LPG, Range Cookers NG
  • For caravanners oven repair and maintenance: Caravans Cookers LPG
  • For commercial oven repair and maintenance: Commercial Catering Range Cookers LPG, Commercial Catering Range Cookers NG
At LE Company, we have all the competencies listed above, which makes us a universal go-to service for any gas oven repair and maintenance task in London.

Check the expertise

Whether it is for gas or electric, domestic or commercial ovens, there is a wide range of manufacturers on the market. Often, they apply their specific technologies and engineering solutions. And luxury brands especially. In other words, when choosing an oven engineer, make sure your candidate has expertise relevant to ovens of the same manufacturer as yours.
At LE Company, our oven engineers have deep expertise and vast experience in all the brands popular in London, including luxury brands such as Gaggenau, Viking, La Cornue, and many others. This makes us one of the leading oven repair companies in London.

Conclusion

So, if you have a domestic gas oven, choose an engineer that has a CCN1 core with the CKR1 or CKHB1 code, depending on your oven type. If you have a commercial gas oven, choose an engineer that has CCCN1 core with the COMCAT code. If you have a domestic gas oven installed in a commercial property, choose an engineer with both CCN1 and CCCN1 cores.
And of course, make sure that an engineer is trained on your oven brand and is fully insured for their public liability.

Common Viking issues and how to deal with them: LEC guide

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Common Viking issues and how to deal with them: LEC guide

Common Viking issues fall into the issues with gas cooktops and issues with fridges. In short, for Viking gas cooktops, common issues include orange flames and a gas burner that won't light. For Viking fridges, the most common issue is that an appliance stops cooling effectively.
In this post, we will provide you with a guide on why these Viking issues may arise and how to deal with them. If you have these or any other issues and need a reliable Viking repair service, you can count on us.

Orange flames

Cause of the Problem

Orange flames appear when gas isn’t burnt completely. At LE Company, we typically detect three causes of the issue:
  • Clogged burner inlet
  • Clogged burner ports
  • Drifted air shutter

How to Resolve

At LE Company, we recommend trying simple DIY maintenance to address orange flames first:
  • Clean the burner head ports with a straight pin
  • Remove the burner head and clear debris from the area beneath
If this doesn’t help, then turn to qualified engineers for air shutter adjustment.

Gas burner clicks but won't light

Cause of the Problem

As for the burner that won't light, the common causes include:
  • Misaligned burner cap
  • Dirty igniter
  • Failed spark module

How to Resolve

To address a burner that won’t light, we recommend trying simple DIY maintenance first:
  • Pull and reseat the burner cap to fix its misalignment
  • Clean and dry the igniter to get rid of a conductive film created by spills and moisture
If this doesn’t help, then turn to professionals for module replacement.

Viking fridge stops cooling effectively

Cause of the Problem

Based on our experience, at LE Company we compiled the following list of possible causes for a Viking fridge getting warm:
  • Blocked air vents
  • Frost-blocked evaporator coils
  • Torn door gasket
  • Failed evaporator fan motor

How to Resolve

To resolve the issues, start with simple DIY activities:
  • Make sure the vents are not blocked
  • Move food away from the vents, if necessary
To address a frost-blocked evaporator coil, you can unplug the fridge for 24 hours with the doors open to melt the ice block. However, if frost returns within a week, it means the defrost system has failed and needs professional repair.
To repair the evaporator fan motor or replace a torn door gasket, turn to an experienced engineer.

Conclusion

Steps to resolve the issue may differ depending on the exact cause. To clarify, while some causes are DIY-friendly to fix, others should be addressed only by professionals.
For a Viking range that doesn’t ignite or produces orange flames, the DIY fixes are possible only in case of a clogged burner inlet or ports, a misaligned burner cap, a dirty igniter, respectively.
For a Viking fridge that stops cooling effectively, the DIY fixes are possible only in case of blocked air vents or frost-blocked evaporator coils.
For other faults, you need professional assistance.

Start preparing your oven for Christmas 2026

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Start preparing your oven for Christmas 2026

October and November are the ideal time to start preparing your oven for Christmas 2026. At LE Company, we advise starting with cleaning the oven interior and then moving to a thorough check-up, while entrusting specific maintenance tasks to professionals. And, of course, turning to a professional oven repair service, if necessary.

Start with cleaning the oven interior

Why you need to clean the oven interior

Oven interior cleaning is one of the basic procedures we recommend at LE Company to our customers when they start preparing their oven for Christmas.
Here are a few reasons why proper cleaning is highly important:
  • Old food residues are a breeding ground for bacteria and impose risks to food safety
  • Burned-on residues spoil the food taste and fill your kitchen with smoke
  • Residue on the door seal prevents proper sealing

Items to clean

When cleaning your oven interior, pay special attention to at least the following areas:
  • Racks: Soak them in hot, soapy water and scrub away any baked-on residue
  • Door seals: Wipe seals gently with warm soapy water, but avoid harsh chemicals that could degrade the material
  • Walls, bottom, and glass door: Apply a baking soda paste or a manufacturer-approved dedicated cleaner in a thick layer and treat the surfaces gently with a non-abrasive sponge

Continue with a thorough check-up

Components to pay special attention to

At LE Company, we recommend paying special attention to at least the following components when preparing your oven for Christmas:
  • Door seal: With poor door sealing, heat escapes, which results in longer or uneven baking
  • Fan motor: Without circulation, hot air doesn’t distribute evenly, which results in uneven browning and hot spots
  • Thermostat accuracy: When an oven runs hotter or cooler than the dial says, your turkey may be raw in the middle or the roast burnt.

Pre-Christmas preparation tasks you can safely do yourself

Within a pre-Christmas check-up, we recommend simple DIY-friendly activities:
  • Clean the interior and check the door seal
  • Test every mode with a trial cook
  • Verify the thermostat (an oven thermometer required)

Pre-Christmas servicing to entrust to professional engineers

There are some dangerous tasks you should never do yourself. Instead, for such tasks the only right step is to turn to professionals like LE Company:
  • Gas supply, injector, or ignition repairs
  • Casing opening or dealing with wiring or the thermostat
  • Door seal, fan motor, element, or thermostat replacement.

Conclusion

So, about 80% of pre-Christmas oven preparation is cleaning, inspecting, and testing, which is DIY-friendly. What you can't safely do yourself is anything involving gas, the electrical internals, or part replacements. For these, always turn to a certified engineering company.

Recent: Wolf oven was not serviced for 4 years

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Recent: Wolf oven was not serviced for 4 years

Wolf ovens can be considered as the most popular ovens among the luxury in London. It is not a fact but we deal with them quite often. One of the recent works we did was in Kentish Town, where the house owner has even two wolf ovens and one of them was broken. It had a problem with a stove ignition as we thought, however it was not that obvious as we expected. The main reason was simple but highly serious – it was not serviced and cleaned for about 4 year.
We stated it many times that cleaning and servicing are required at least once a year! Any oven has to be not only wiped by a napkin. Each oven has to be disassembled into the main parts and each has to be properly cleaned and maintained if required.
The service took us for about an hour for the proper cleaning and 20 minutes to repair and test the ignition part.
Take care of your appliances in advance and they we work longer! Know more about the service by visiting Wolf oven repairs page.
All the best,
LE Company

How to prepare your appliances for Christmas by LE Company

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How to prepare your appliances for Christmas by LE Company

When you choose LE Company, there are just two simple steps you need to follow to prepare your appliances for Christmas. First, arrange pre-Christmas maintenance visits in advance. Second, arrange maintenance for the most crucial appliances at least.

Arrange pre-Christmas maintenance visits in advance

At LE Company, we always advise our customers to start preparing their appliances for Christmas in advance. Here are a few reasons why we recommend not putting off preparation until the last few days before Christmas:
  • Late bookings risk there being no slot available
  • A part ordered in late December may not arrive until January

To clarify, December is the busiest period for electrical engineers in London. Sometimes, we even have to stop taking new bookings by mid-December. So, if you send us your service request just a week before Christmas, we simply may not have a slot to schedule our visit to your home. Besides, over the holidays, parts are rarely held in stock and the delivery time may increase drastically as suppliers shut down or run reduced hours.
How to prepare your appliances for Christmas by LE Company

Arrange maintenance for at least the most crucial appliances

At LE Company, we recommend arranging pre-Christmas maintenance at least for ovens, fridges, and dishwashers. If you have other appliances you rely on over Christmas, mention them when booking, and we will include them in the visit. We check every component that typically fails under extra load, so you can rest assured your Christmas will not be ruined by a breakdown.

Ovens

Our pre-Christmas oven preparation visits typically cover:
  • Electrical safety check – to ensure the plug, cable, and circuit will withstand the increased load
  • Door seal inspection – and replacement if the gasket is split, hardened, or no longer magnetic
  • Fan motor test – checking for grinding or slow rotation, replacing the motor or blades if necessary
  • Grill element inspection and testing – cleaning or replacing the element if corroded
  • Thermostat check – verification the temperature against a calibrated thermometer, adjustment or replacement, if necessary

Fridges

To prepare your fridge for Christmas, our maintenance visits typically cover:
  • Electrical safety check – to ensure the plug, cable, and circuit will withstand the increased load
  • Condenser coil cleaning – vacuuming or brushing the coils to restore cooling efficiency
  • Temperature verification – running a thermostat check against a calibrated thermometer
  • Door and seal inspection – to ensure the door closes and seals correctly
  • Defrost drain check and cleaning – to prevent water pooling

Dishwashers

For dishwashers, our pre-Christmas maintenance visits typically cover:
  • Electrical safety check – to ensure the plug, cable, and circuit will withstand the increased load
  • Filter clean and drain check – to clear the filter and ensure the pump drains freely
  • Inlet and drain hose inspection – and replacement if the hose is cracked
  • Door seal inspection – and replacement if necessary
  • Door interlock test – to ensure the machine starts, locks, and completes a cycle successfully

Conclusion before Christmas

So, to be sure your appliances will withstand the increased load they have at Christmas, requesting a maintenance visit in November or at least early December is a wise idea. When arranging pre-Christmas maintenance, focus on at least your core appliances – cooking, refrigeration, and dishwashing.

Wolf Oven Usage Guide by LE Company

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Wolf Oven Usage Guide by LE Company

While your Wolf oven is a treasure itself, it is worth learning how to make the most of it. In this post, we provide a brief usage guide to help you get familiar with your Wolf oven – covering first-time use, key cooking modes, and general maintenance to keep it running at its best for years.

Please, remember, if you need Wolf oven repair in London, you can always count on us.

First-time use guide

Before using your oven for the first time, run it at a high temperature to burn off any manufacturing oils. As the oven gets hot, you may notice some smell – this is normal. Complete the cycle, let the appliance cool down, and wipe inside with a damp cloth.

At LE Company, we recommend applying the following modes and temperatures for the burn-off:
  • Electric Ovens: Roast mode at 550 F – for a full hour
  • Gas Ovens: Bake mode at 500 F – for 30 minutes, then Broil mode for a further 30 minutes.

Use and care guide

Cooking modes your Wolf offers

Wolf ovens offer a wide range of cooking modes. Here is a breakdown of the most useful ones:
  • Convection: Delivers even and faster cooking. Great for multi-rack baking.
  • Convection Roast: Delivers deep browning and crispness. Great for roasting meat and vegetables.
  • Bake: Keeps items moist without over-browning. Great for baking cakes and quiches.
  • Broil: Delivers intense top-down heat. Great for searing steak, browning, and toasting.
  • Bake stone: Delivers a crisp bottom crust. Great for pizza and artisan bread. Requires the Wolf bake stone accessory.

General Wolf oven maintenance tips

At LE Company, we recommend cleaning spills immediately after each use. Before cleaning, let your oven cool down. Then wipe the interior with a damp cloth. Use a mild detergent, if necessary.

Avoid using Self-Clean more often than just a few times per year. To clarify, running this mode puts significant stress on the appliance and risks of premature wear and tear on its components.

Summary

So, let’s make a brief summary about how to use your Wolf oven:
  • Before first use, run a burn-off cycle for one hour
  • Use the Convection mode for even and faster baking
  • Use the Convection Roast mode for crispy meats
  • Use the Bake mode for delicate items like cakes
  • Use the Bake Stone mode for pizza
  • Use the Broil mode for searing
  • Clean spills promptly by hand. Use Self-Clean mode only 2–3 times per year, as it puts stress on components

Gaggenau Dishwasher Not Draining

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Gaggenau Dishwasher Not Draining

In short, a Gaggenau dishwasher not draining may typically result from two main causes – clogs and blockages or mechanical failures.

Clogs and blockages

Typically, clogs and blockages may be caused by food debris, grease, or glass fragments. While you can easily address some blockages yourself, other issues may require professional Gaggenau dishwasher repair.

Clogs and blockages you can address yourself

At LE Company, we build the list of issues to check first if your Gaggenau dishwasher is not draining:
  • Clogged filters (at the bottom of the tub)
  • Clogged drain pump impeller (underneath the filter)

To troubleshoot the clogged filter, pull out the filter and wash it with warm soapy water. To troubleshoot the clogged drain pump impeller, reach in with tweezers to pull out blocking glass fragments or food debris.
Gaggenau Dishwasher Not Draining

Clogs and blockages to turn to professional service

Apart from a clogged filter or drain pump impeller, there could be more severe issues for a Gaggenau dishwasher is not draining:
  • Clogged check valve (the valve that prevents backflow)
  • Clogged drain hose (the hose connected with the sink drain or garbage disposal)
  • Clogged or jammed drain valve (the valve that opens to release water)

Typically, at LE Company, it takes us 15 – 30 minutes to troubleshoot the clogged drain hose and 20 – 40 minutes to troubleshoot an issue with the check valve. A clogged or jammed drain valve requires more extensive disassembly. Typically, it takes us 1 – 1.5 hours to fix this issue.

Mechanical failures

Mechanical failures are the most severe issues. Addressing such failures is not a DIY task but requires professional assistance.

At LE Company, we build a list of common mechanical failures that lead to drainage problems:
  • Broken drain impeller (can’t physically push water out of the dishwasher)
  • Burned pump motor (drain pump not working at all)
  • Faulty control board (can’t send power to the drain pump)
  • Faulty drain solenoid (can’t open the drain valve)

Typically, in all these cases, the component needs replacement. Fortunately, with the component in stock, our engineer can fix any of these issues just in one go.

Conclusion

To summarise, a Gaggenau dishwasher not draining is typically caused by either clogs and blockages or mechanical failures.

Minor issues, such as a dirty filter or a blocked drain pump impeller, can often be resolved with simple DIY cleaning. A clogged drain hose, check valve, or drain valve are more complicated problems and require professional attention. The most serious cases involve mechanical component failures (a broken impeller, burned-out motor, faulty control board, or defective solenoid) and almost always demand part replacement by a qualified technician.

If you need our help, we are always at your service. Visit our contact page.

LE Company July 2026 Updates

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LE Company July 2026 Updates

This is an article with some updates about our engineering company and the service we provide in London. We always improve our current services or expand the range of the services we provide along with the brands we cover. Within the last two months some of our engineers had to deal with two new major brands, which we cover now. Both will be discussed below.

Rangemaster range cookers

Rangemaster is a high quality range cooker that is a very popular appliance used by those who love cooking in London. Our professional engineers are capable to perform full assessment, service or repair of a Rangemaster. Visit Rangemaster repair page to know more.

Lincat Appliances

Lincat is a commercial brand that covers different brand appliances like:
  • Blu
  • FilterFlow
  • Specialist
  • Panther and Seal
  • Invoq and CombiSlim
  • Phoenix and Convector
  • Lynx Prime and Lynx400
  • Opus 800 and Silverlink 600

All of them are different but our engineers know how to deal with any of them. However, if you need to know more about it visit our Lincat repair in London page.

How to look after your grill during the summer season

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How to look after your grill during the summer season

While enjoying the delicious cooking that your grill provides, do not forget about the maintenance it needs. Proper in-season care not only helps to prolong its lifespan and reduce the need for a grill repair service. It also helps to ensure your cooking is free from any unwanted off-flavours.

In this post, we will discuss how to look after your grill during the summer season.
How to look after your grill during summer season in London

Crucial maintenance tips

Quick cleaning after every use

To ensure your grill hygiene, keep the unit clean. So, after every use, arrange a quick cleaning for your grill:
  • Spray the grates with lemon juice or rub the cut onion along the hot grates, use tongs
  • Cool the unit down slightly and scrub the grates with a wire brush
  • Apply cooking oil to the grates to prevent rust

Deep cleaning after heavy use

Arrange deep cleaning at least every 3-4 cooking sessions. If you had a lot of cooking, arrange deep cleaning in addition to quick cleaning right after the cooking:
  • Burn off any residue by running your grill on high heat for 10 minutes, the lid closed
  • Soften built-up grime by soaking the grates in hot soapy water once your grill is cool
  • Get rid of the grime by scrubbing the grates with a stiff brush
  • Check for rust and scrub it away, if any
  • Dry the unit and apply cooking oil to the grates to prevent rust

Other maintenance tips

Quick scrape for pre-start

Even if your grill is in good condition after the previous use, it still needs pre-start care. To clarify, after reaching the right temperature and before putting food on it, give the grates a quick scrape to remove moisture and light rust that may have formed.

Managing the ash and drip tray

Grilling produces a lot of fat and juices that flow into the tray. The summer warmth can turn old grease rancid, which will create unpleasant odours when you use your grill next. So, after every use, once your grill is completely cool, empty the ash (for charcoal grills) or the drip tray (for gas grills).

If a sudden rain hits while you are cooking, once it stops and the coals have cooled, empty the ash immediately. Leftover wet ash turns into corrosive sludge and rots your grill metal.

To conclude, it is necessary to add that proper grill care also includes proper storage. To clarify, when your grill is not in use, keep it dry and use a weather-resistant grill cover to protect it from rain and moisture.

Recent: Sub Zero At Hamilton Terrace

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Recent: Sub Zero at Hamilton Terrace

Recently we repaired Sub Zero fridge at Hamilton Terrace in London. Most of the calls we receive these days are about faulty air conditioners and fridges. The heatwave in Europe and the UK affect these appliances the most, as the temperature in the flats goes over 28-30 degrees. For the fridges, you either have to cool down the room temperature using the air con or if you do not have an air con then the only thing you can do is to keep as much space inside the fridge as possible.

Another thing we suggest is to keep some space between the fridge and the wall it is attached too.

In case if your fridge is already faulty then do not hesitate contacting a professional engineering company like us.

Why our London clients choose Sage coffee machines

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Why Our London Clients Choose Sage Coffee Machines

When visiting our clients on some repair or service requests in London, we often notice that many of them prefer Sage coffee machines to any other brand. In short, they say Sage coffee machines are ideally built to last and perform.
Sage coffee machine repair near you in London

Built to last

Due to elaborate component and casing engineering, Sage coffee machines encounter issues less often than many other brands. Still, if you need Sage coffee machine repair near you, you can always contact us and get the most urgent and reliable service.

High-grade components

Sage equips their coffee machines with high-grade components of great longevity and serviceability:
  • The heavy-duty parts, such as the steam wand and the burr grinder, withstand the load of frequent use perfectly
  • The group head gasket, the shower screen, and other critical consumable parts can also endure hundreds of shots and are easy to replace on your own

Robust metal casing

Sage coffee machines have robust metal casings, which also contributes to the machine longevity. To clarify, this casing provides a heavy base that absorbs vibrations during grinding and extraction. In other words, this casing ensures stability, which, in turn, reduces internal wear and tear.

Built to perform

Through their elaborate technology, Sage coffee machines provide coffee quality that is equal to those in specialty coffee shops:
  • Advanced PID temperature control and a pressure system provide stable temperature and pressure, which ensure optimal extraction
  • Low-pressure pre-infusion ensures a richer-tasting shot through an even saturation and lower water channeling
  • Steam wand is ideally powerful to generate the high-quality steam and create perfect microfoam
  • Integrated conical burr grinder enables fresh grinding, with numerous settings to tailor your specific beans
To conclude, it is worth mentioning that in addition to the ability to deliver delicious coffee and perform flawlessly for up to 10 years of heavy use, Sage wins popularity by covering any skill levels. To clarify, whether you are a beginner, coffee enthusiast, or true barista, among Sage coffee machines you will find the model that fits your espresso brewing skills.

The Most Popular Locations We Visit

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The Most Popular Locations We Visit

Our professional electrical engineering company has been working in London for more than 11 years. We have visited almost every area in Central London from SW11 to N19 and from NW6 to SE17.
Some locations were even at the edges of London, some of them were outside. Our clients were ready to cover our driving fees just to make sure that we can reach their appliances.
As the best engineering company in London we are always ready to reach our clients anywhere but Central London stays our main zone of responsibility. In that zone we can reach you within the shortest period of time and provide high quality service for your appliances. Therefore, in order to react fast we have to keep our area list limited and stay mainly in Central London.
Here is a shortlist of the most popular locations we cover in London where we can reach our clients in minutes*:

City of London
Westminster
Kensington
Chelsea
Camden

For more location visit our dedicated page.

How to look after your home coffee machine LE Company guide 2026

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How to look after your home coffee machine LE Company guide 2026

The aim of caring for your coffee machine is not only to have flavoured shots, but also to prevent early unit breakages. Based on our experience, in six out of ten cases when people turn for domestic coffee machine repair, proper care could prevent the issue.

In this guide, we will discuss how to look after your home coffee machine, starting from routine essentials and ending with advanced care tips.

The routine essentials

Daily maintenance

There are a few maintenance routines, simple hygienic activities, to undertake after every use of your coffee machine:
  • Rinse the portafilter
  • Purge the steam wand
  • Clean the drip tray

Respectively, these activities prevent oil build-ups, blockages with dried milk, and water pooling under your machine.

Weekly maintenance

Once a week, do not forget to arrange overall cleaning for your appliance. The routine should include the following activities:
  • Backflush and descale the machine
  • Clean the unit

By backflushing with a special detergent, you get rid of the coffee oil residue, which can ruin your espresso taste and clog the solenoid valve. By descaling with a recommended descaling solution, you get rid of mineral scale, which accumulates on the boiler and water pathways and can restrict water flow or even cause temperature instability. When cleaning the machine, wipe down the exterior, group head area, and steam wand to ensure no coffee grounds or milk residue are left behind. Then, wash removable parts in soapy water.

Advanced tips for preventative maintenance

Use the right water

One of the common causes for performance decline in espresso machines is hard water. For example, in areas with hard water limescale builds up twice as fast as in soft water areas. So, use water filters to remove extra calcium carbonate from water and soften it.

Drain and refill the steam boiler monthly

When you steam milk, you pull steam from the boiler but leave the water minerals behind. Over time, these minerals concentrate. So, regularly drain the water from the steam boiler and refill it with fresh water.

Proactively replace consumable parts

Don't wait for consumable parts to fail but replace them in time. Depending on the usage intensity, replace the group head gasket, shower screen, and portafilter baskets every 6-12 months.

To conclude, it is also recommended to arrange professional servicing for your coffee machine. An experienced coffee machine engineer will not just do a professional boiler descaling but can catch problems that are invisible to you – for example, faulty fittings or failing solenoid coils. All this helps you keep your coffee machine running for years and prevent costly breakdowns.
How to look after your home coffee machine guide 2026

Gaggenau Oven Error Codes Explained 2026

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Gaggenau Oven Error Codes Explained 2026 by LE Company

When you see your Gaggenau oven flashing an error code, it can indicate temperature issues, communication errors, door and lock malfunctions, or just simple button or power faults, depending on the code.

Depending on the model, error codes may differ. In this post, we will explain the most frequent Gaggenau oven error codes. Some of these codes point to user-serviceable issues that are part of regular care, while others indicate a hardware failure that requires a professional Gaggenau oven repair.

Context

Temperature issues
   Error codes indicating the need for maintenance
   Error codes indicating the need for professional repair
Communication Errors
Door and button issues
   Error codes indicating the need for maintenance
   Error codes indicating the need for professional repair
Summary

Temperature issues

Error codes indicating the need for maintenance

For the following codes, simply wait for the cycle to end and let the appliance cool down:
  • ER15 – Oven temperature exceeded 380°C (normal during pyrolysis)
  • E115 – Oven temperature is too high (normal during running the oven at a very high temperature for a long period)

Note, the error E115 is about the internal component temperature, not just the oven cavity air temperature. At LE Company, we recommend always checking ambient conditions when E115 appears. To clarify, a poorly ventilated kitchen can cause your Gaggenau oven components to overheat even at a cooking temperature that is lower than usual.

Error codes indicating the need for professional repair

The following codes indicate issues with the temperature sensor or cooling fan and, typically, the need for the component replacement: 
  • ER3, E318 –– Cooling fan failure
  • E101, E104 – Temperature sensor overload
  • ER1, ER4 – Faulty temperature sensor or tripped high-temperature safety circuit

If E115 returns after cooling or ER15 appears outside pyrolysis, call a professional Gaggenau repair engineer as well. If you need emergency Gaggenau oven repair in London, you can count on us.

Communication Errors

The following codes indicate issues with the main control board, control module, or internal power board:
  • ER9 – Power failure 
  • ER2 – Unstable mains supply
  • E005, E305 – Data exchange failure between electronic boards
  • ER0, E010D – Lost communication between electronic modules

Try a hard reset (unplug for 5–10 minutes) to resolve a temporary glitch. If the code returns after a hard reset, you need professional help.

Door and button issues

Error codes indicating the need for maintenance

The following error codes typically indicate minor door issues or negligence:
  • ER7 – Door sensor cannot confirm the door is closed
  • ER11, E05-32, E011 – The control button held down too long or physically stuck

To restore ER7, check that the oven door is fully closed and nothing obstructs the seal. To restore ER11, E05-32, or E011, clean the control panel and release the button, if stuck.

Error codes indicating the need for professional repair

The following error codes indicate more serious door issues, and if a hard reset does not help, you need professional diagnostic and repair:
  • E106 – Door lock failed during self-cleaning
  • F40 – Issues with the door lock mechanism (Lock motor, sensor, or wiring harness)
  • E702, E704 – Data errors in lift-door electronics
  • F13 – Jammed meat probe or damaged internal probe wiring

As for E106, F40, E702, and, the door lock is a critical safety feature. If it fails, the oven may not lock properly. This creates a serious risk of burns or fire. Moreover, while it may sound like E106 only affects the self-cleaning cycle, the problem is with the door locking mechanism itself, not just the cleaning program. You cannot be certain the lock will function correctly when running the baking mode. So, in all the door lock and electronic cases, do not use your Gaggenau and call a professional immediately.

Summary

To make things even easier for you, at LE Company we built the following list of common error codes and our first aid recommendations for them:
  • ER15 / E115 – The cavity / internal component temperature is too hot. Wait for it to cool down. Your oven may need maintenance. Then your Gaggenau is safe to use.
  • ER3, E318 – The cooling fan has failed. Call a professional. Do not use the oven – risk of overheating internal components.
  • E101, E104 – The temperature sensor is overloaded. Do not use the oven – risk of overheating internal components. Call a professional.
  • ER1, ER4 – The temperature sensor is faulty or the safety circuit is tripped. Do not use the oven – risk of poor heating or overheating. Call a professional.
  • ER9 – Power has failed. Try a hard reset. You can use your Gaggenau, if it works normally. If not, call a professional.
  • ER2 – Power supply is flickering or weak. Check your socket. Try a hard reset. You can use your Gaggenau if it works normally. If not, call a professional.
  • E005, E305 – Data exchange fails and general communication is lost. Try a hard reset. You can use your Gaggenau if it works normally. If not, call a professional.
  • ER0, E010D – Internal communication lost between modules. Try a hard reset. You can use your Gaggenau if it works normally. If not, call a professional.
  • ER7 – The door sensor says the door is open. Check the door is fully closed. Your Gaggenau is safe to use but needs maintenance – clean the seal.
  • ER11, E05-32, E011 – The button is stuck or was held too long. Your Gaggenau is safe to use but needs maintenance – clean the control panel, make sure no buttons are jammed.
  • E106, F40 – The door lock has failed or is malfunctioning. Call a professional. Do not use the oven – risk of severe burns or fire hazards from spontaneous door opening while running.
  • E702, E704 – Lift-door electronics have failed. Call a professional. Do not use the oven – risk of burns, control board damage, or short circuits.
  • F13 – The meat probe is jammed or damaged. Try removing and reinserting it firmly. If the code returns, call a professional. You can use your Gaggenau — just don't use the probe.
Note, often, error codes appear as temporary glitches, and a simple hard reset may easily solve the problem. So, for any error code, start with a hard reset to ensure it is not a temporary glitch. If the error code immediately returns after a hard reset, contact us as it is a hardware issue that requires a professional repair.
Gaggenau Oven Error Codes Explained 2026

Recent Job: Sage-Great outside, bad inside

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Recent Job: Sage-Great outside, bad inside

One of the last Sage clients asked us to help him to bring to life his favourite Sage coffee machine. We organised the machine collection, so we could work with it and bring it back to him. When we saw the Sage for the first time we thought that it is almost new and as it happens sometimes there is something slightly faulty that can be fixed in a short time. However, when we opened up the machine...

Assessment and repair

So, the client found as a company that provides sage coffee machine repair near me service and decided to let us fix his coffee machine in our warehouse. We opened up the machine and saw that it is full of  a very dirty scale. 
The scale was not the main issue, but before starting the detailed assessment we had to start from the descaling. When the descaling was completed, we started the an opened assessment. When the machine is opened and running it is simplier to see at what stage the problem appears.
The assessment went quite fast and the tiny issues were fixed. Sometimes, we also suggest to perform some actions upfront in order to exclude some issues in the future. 
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Do I need the service?

Sometimes your Sage coffee machine may look absolutely new and be working with no issues for a few years, however not having a regular, dedicated service may lead to major problems. We suggest to perform deep cleaning at least once in 3 months, if it is too often for you then each 6 months. In that case you will save you more money avoiding scaling issues plus extend the lifetime of your Sage appliance for at least 2-3 more years.

What to do if you want to clean your Sage

In case if you already know that your coffee machine was not having a descaling and maintenance for long, visit our coffee machine service page and make booking. Our LE Company will do the best assessment and maintenance for any coffee machine brand you have.

Why Is My Gaggenau Oven Not Heating Properly?

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Why Is My Gaggenau Oven Not Heating Properly?

Context

Intro
Issues you can fix yourself
When to turn to professionals
   Failed heating element or control board
   Malfunctioning temperature sensor

Intro

In short, if your Gaggenau oven is not heating properly, there could be two types of issues to blame. For issues of the first type, DIY fixes are possible. However, for issues of the second type, you need to turn to a professional Gaggenau service.

Issues you can fix yourself

Gaggenau ovens are complex appliances, so there are just few issues to fix on your own. Still, if your Gaggenau is not heating properly, first check these simple issues before taking any other steps:
  • The unit stopped getting power
  • The Pure Steam mode is enabled
  • There is limescale build-up

If the unit first was well-powered but then stopped getting power, it stopped heating as well. Check the fuse box, or circuit breaker (RDC). Reset the breaker or replace the blown fuse.

If you enabled Pure Steam mode, the oven cannot get hotter than boiling point (100°C). Switch to the Combi mode to get higher temperature.

If your oven has a limescale build up, this can also prevent proper heating. Descale your appliance as it is recommended in the manuals.

When to turn to professionals

Failed heating element or control board

If it takes an extremely long time to reach the targeted temperature, it could be a failed heating element or control board to blame. Heating element or control board replacement is a complicated procedure. Only an experienced engineer, qualified in electrical repairs in general and Gaggenau repairs in particular, should accomplish this task.

Malfunctioning temperature sensor

Malfunctioning temperature sensor is often a main cause why a Gaggenau oven is not heating property. Typically, the signs of faulty temperature sensor are as follows:
  • Inaccurate oven temperature (lower than you set it)
  • Food burns on one side but is raw on the other

Fixing the faulty temperature does not always involve sensor replacement. If the sensor just got loosened from its mounting bracket without being damaged, simple adjustment can help. However, this is always a task that should be entrusted to a qualified Gaggenau engineer.

So, if your Gaggenau is not heating properly and DIY fixes cannot help, turn to a repair company with vast experience in deep proficiency in Gaggenau repairs. Gaggenau ovens are complicated and require not only special tools, but also special engineering knowledge – this is not a job for an ordinary technician or handyman.
Why Is My Gaggenau Oven Not Heating Properly?
Know why your Gaggenau oven is not heating properly. What you can fix yourself and what requires a professional engineer.

Why Is My Sub-Zero Fridge Not Cooling Properly?

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Why Is My Sub-Zero Fridge Not Cooling Properly?

If your Sub-Zero is not cooling properly, it can be just simple basics that are easy to fix or cases of deeper severity that require professional attention and, often, Sub-Zero repairs.

Simple and easy to fix basics

Incorrect temperature settings

Often insufficient cooling is just a result of improper temperature settings, which was unintentionally adjusted to the higher temperature. So, check the temperature settings are those you need and adjust them if necessary. The recommended temperature settings are 3–4 °C for a fridge section and -18°C for a freezer section.

After temperature adjustment, wait 24 hours for your Sub-Zero to reach and stabilise at the new temperature.

Neglected maintenance

One of the most common causes of poor cooling lies in neglected maintenance. So, check at least the following fridge components and arrange for them proper maintenance:
  • Door seals: clean sticky debris, arrange a replacement for cracked seals
  • Condenser coils: arrange coil cleaning to remove the dust (the dust prevents proper heat release)

Note, the official guidance recommends hiring a professional for coil cleaning as doing the task yourself may damage the appliance.

Cases of deeper severity

Fan, motor, or control board failure

To understand whether it is a fan failure to blame for insufficient cooling, listen for the fan when the fridge is running. If the fan is silent, there could be some blockages between the fan blades or there can be a problem with the condenser fan motor.

Another severe cause of improper cooling is a control board failure. In any of the cases, you need to turn to a professional Sub-Zero repair engineer.

Issues with the refrigerant system

Sometimes, insufficient cooling may be a result of refrigerant leak and its low level. Both refrigerant refill and refrigerant system repair are complicated tasks that only a certified professional can perform (F-Gas certification). 

To conclude, it is worth mentioning that models with an electronic display can help you identify the issue, showing an error code or a flashing "SERVICE" indicator. In any case, you can always count on our Sub-Zero engineer, F-Gas certified to deal with the refrigerant system and proficient in Sub-Zero repairs.
Why Is My Sub-Zero Fridge Not Cooling Properly?
Use our guide to know why your Sub-Zero fridge is not cooling properly

Prepare your fridges for the hottest weather possible

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Prepare Your Fridges for The Hottest Weather Possible

Summer heatwaves are not just uncomfortable for you but they are a great challenge to your fridge as well. When the outside temperature stays above 30°C for days, even a well-running appliance can start to struggle. Indeed, in summer requests for fridge repair are the most frequent compared to seasons.

In this post, we will discuss when and how to prepare your fridges for the hottest weather possible.

When you really need to prepare your fridge for heatwaves

Realities for fridges located indoors

If you have well-running air conditioning right in the kitchen or other room where your fridge is located, there is no need to bother about any special preparation. To clarify, your AC will keep your indoor climate fridge-friendly even in the hottest weather.

Still, even in this case, we recommend checking your fridge health:
  • Good fridge repair engineers often get overbooked in a summer season
  • It can be hard to get urgent fridge repairs during or right after summer heatwaves

However, if your fridge is located in the room that has no AC to cool it properly, a 35°C heatwave will put extra load to the unit. So, in this case, it is wise to arrange proper preparations for your fridges to survive the hottest weather.

Realities for fridges located outdoors

If your fridge is located outdoors, make sure the unit is specifically rated for outdoor use. A standard fridge rated for 32°C max will fail when the temperature rises to 35°C or higher. For example, commercial, street food, and domestic outdoor fridges are typically rated for 43°C – with extra insulation and other engineering solutions.

So, if your fridge is located outdoors, check its climate class to understand whether it can survive the summer heat or not:
  • N-rated (Normal): 32°C max – standard home fridge, which is safe only in air-conditioned or naturally cool kitchens
  • ST-rated (Subtropical): 38°C max – much better for London heatwaves but risk still exists
  • T-rated (Tropical): 43°C max – the best choice for garages, outbuildings or outdoor use

How to prepare your fridge for heatwaves

Ensure proper maintenance

For example, once temperatures rise, a leaking seal can ruin your fridge by creating extra load and spoil your goods. Also, dust buildup reduces heat dumping by up to 40%. With clean coils, your fridge will enjoy greater chances to keep its performance at its top and stay ready for the summer heat.

So, to prepare your fridge for the summer heat, arrange its proper maintenance:
  • Test and replace door seals in advance
  • Clean the condenser coils

Create airflow space

Check the clearance right now. In hot weather, trapped heat has nowhere to go and puts extra load to the unit. So, prepare that airflow space to give you fridge a room to breathe. Move cabinets, shift clutter, pull your fridge away from the wall to create a 10-cm clearance around your unit.

Adjust temperatures

At least one day before the first hot day, lower your fridge to 2–3°C and freezer to –18°C. Lowering temperature increases the compressor load for the first few hours and doing it during the heatwave makes the compressor overwork. A proper pre-set gives you a buffer. Besides, pre-cooled fridge resists outside heat longer and better.

So, if you have a fridge in your garage or conservatory, check its rating. If it is not ST or T class, move it indoors before summer heatwaves. For any fridge that stays in a room without air conditioning, arrange proper maintenance, create breathing space, and adjust temperatures.

Getting very hot in London. Prepare now!

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Getting very hot in London. Prepare now!

It is May 2026 and getting very hot from 20 at night to 33 degrees during the day time. Summer is coming, but the main question is if your appliances are also ready?
You can be a business or just a housholder and in both cases you may have fridge and air con. Hot weather creates extra pressure on operation of both types and any may break down at any time, especially if overloaded. 

Follow our simple steps of what you can do right now.

How to save your air con

Air con's main function is to cool down the property in general there is not much you can do to it except two very important aspects:

- Regular cleaning
- Comfortable outdoor unit

If your air con operates every day and most of the day hours then the filters have to be cleaned at least once in two-three weeks. it is very easy to do when it is a domestic air con and requires a professional help when it is a commercial unit.

The outdoor unit is something where you can do less manipulations, however we have seen when some businesses have their outdoor units covered or have a very close obstruction. Nothing has to stay in front of it. It has to have a few meters of free space for proper operation. 

Otherwise, if there is a problem already do not hesitate and contact us for air con repair service in London.

How to save your fridge

With the fridges it is less complicated and more manipulations can be made by the owners rather than professionals unless it is already broken. Here are some main things:

- Do not overload your fridge inside
- Do not locate it next to the oven
- Maintain comfortable room temperature in the kitchen
- Have your fridge checked by an engineer once in 6 months

If all the aspects are followed then you seriously reduce the possibility of the fridges break down, especially during the hot days in London. However, if you already need help contact our fridge repair team in London.

Why it is important to have a reliable engineers in 2026

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Why It Is Important to Have a Reliable Engineers in 2026

You may have already noticed and will notice quite soon that the industries around the world change to 180 degrees with the come of AI technologies. Some industries have already started adapting and reduced the amount of employees and some will just start doing it and will sack many of their workers in a few years. Eventually, many people will end up looking for jobs and exploring new industries, especially electrical engineering services. Let's dive in!

The expected growth

In order to keep living and building careers people will start choose industries with the following entry criteria:

1. Entry complexity (how long to learn)
2. Earning potential (can I make good money)
3. Competitiveness (how many people are there already)
4. Potential growth (how long the industry will survive)

The engineering business is a sweet spot for all four aspects, as it is Low to Mid entry complexity score, Mid to High earning potential, Low to Mid competitiveness and High potential growth. 

Many universities around the world have already stated that with the arrival of AI their electrical engineering faculties experience high demand, but does it really mean that those students who will graduate soon will satisfy the market as it is done by our electrical engineering company?

How not to be fooled

Some graduated students will start their careers in the companies, where they may gain required experience in providing the engineering service but some will try to do their own career working as a solo entrepreneur or as a business. This is where the problem begins.

We are 100% sure that none of the restaurant or hotel owners want to become a training platform for such businesses where engineers have some knowledge but minimum experience in working with the high end appliances, therefore here is our list of aspects we suggest you to check before you get service from someone new:

1. Education - Does the business or a solo engineer actually have a degree in electrical engineering (can be checked on their website or professional social media profiles).
2. Health and Safety certificate - it will allow you to secure yourself and give you extra knowledge about those you are planning to cooperate with
3. Gas certificates
4. Website or a Web page with the contact details
5. Specialisations - appliances and brands the engineer works with. It will also tell you more about the related experience
5. Reviews or citations

Many companies or householders will ignore these aspects but they may definitely save your time and money, especially if you are ready to pay good money once and make sure that the appliance is working, rather than spend money and look for another engineering company.

Conclusion

We are happy to know that the industry is growing but we also want to make sure that the industry is not full of scammers. Therefore, we give you as much info as possible and why it is important to use reliable engineers on the regular basis.

Recent job: Wolf oven fuse and burners issues

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Recent job: Wolf oven fuse and burners issues

Here is another luxury oven our engineers worked on. They had to get to it two times as it required extra time for the repairing process. An interesting fact is that sometimes the assessment takes longer than the repairing process itself. Moreover, the assessment allows finding not only current visible issue but also the ones, which cannot be seen and even those, which are hidden.

This is what happened with this appliance. We received a Wolf oven repair request, performed the assessment that took slightly longer but identified a hidden issue. Due to that we had to visit the site two times. 

In conclusion we would like to highlight the importance of the regular checkups of your luxury ovens such as Wolf and other appliances, at least once in 6 months, it will definitely save you money in the future when the issues will accumulate.
Recent job wolf oven fuse and burners issues

Recent Job: Outstanding La Cornue Repair

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Recent Job: Outstanding La Cornue Repair

One of the visits our engineers had yesterday was about a La Cornue oven that had some issues with its burners. The job was nothing special and this article is just a small reminder of three things:

1. Look at the photos and admit how beautiful that oven is!
2. Regular maintenance is a must!
3. Did not do the maintenance? Call us for La Cornue repair service!

Small tips from us

If you are already a lucky owner of a La Cornue appliance or any other luxury oven that requires extra care, then may follow these simple steps to provide the minimum maintenance you can:

1. Never install the oven next to the fridge. After time it will destroy both. If it is already installed next to each other, then replan it.
2. Do a proper oven cleaning at least once a week if you cook everyday.
3. Use special chemicals and sponges to reach the best cleaning result and not damage the surface of the oven.

If the oven already shows some signs of issues do not hesitate and contact a special engineering company that works with the luxury appliances like LE Company.
Recent La Cornue oven repair we provided in London
Our last La Cornue repair in May 2026