Electric AGA advice
Anita
7 years ago
Hi everyone,
In two minds about this so any advice appreciated!
Having an extension built with new kitchen. Have enough room for AGA and conventional secondary cooker.
should I take the electric AGA plunge?
Our house is large and cold in winter so I'm thinking that the heat source will benefit us and I can turn it off in summer if needed.
That said, the price tag for a reconditioned electric model is 4k
Is it worth it??
Also, what do you think about this colour (it's dark pewter, not black)
Thank you!
In two minds about this so any advice appreciated!
Having an extension built with new kitchen. Have enough room for AGA and conventional secondary cooker.
should I take the electric AGA plunge?
Our house is large and cold in winter so I'm thinking that the heat source will benefit us and I can turn it off in summer if needed.
That said, the price tag for a reconditioned electric model is 4k
Is it worth it??
Also, what do you think about this colour (it's dark pewter, not black)
Thank you!
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