Unconnected Cooktop
Unconnected Cooktop is a low-severity electrical defect SURE inspectors have documented across 3 inspection reports.
Causes
- Utility disconnection
- Disconnected utility service
- Incomplete installation
- Lack of electrical connection/power to the cooktop
Symptoms to look for
- Cooktop inoperable
- Gas cooktop not functional
- Cooktop igniters not functioning
- Unable to test the appliance
Remedies
- engage appropriate tradesperson if issues persist
- Re-connect power/gas and test
- Engage a plumber to rectify if a gas point exists
- Swap to electric if a gas point does not exist
- Ensure power supply to cooktop igniters so appliance can be tested
Worth asking our inspector about this specifically.
This is common across Perth stock and usually fixable without drama, but the scope of the fix varies. Every SURE inspection includes 12 months of free advice. Call out the defect by name and we check for it directly.
Curated entries in Electrical
- Curated 3–5/5Exposed Electrical Wiring in Accessible Area
Electrical wiring not properly enclosed in conduit or behind wall linings in areas accessible to occupants, including subfloor spaces, garages, and laundries. Presents shock hazard and does not comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
- Curated 2–5/5Non-Compliant or Overloaded Switchboard
Switchboard not meeting current AS/NZS 3000 requirements, including missing RCDs (safety switches), overcrowded circuits, or outdated ceramic fuses. Common in pre-2000 Perth and Sydney homes that have not been upgraded.