Mercury 2003 model crazy quote

[Magloboy]

hi
I’ve been quoted£1990 to repair and replace the element in the main oven,the ignition switch keeps ticking on all jobs when I light one, and the small oven thermostat needs renewing, I realise the parts are dear but I nearly spat out my porridge.
It’s a 2003 model my worry is is it worth it ? As I worry about struggling to.get future parts
Any advice would be appreciated and if to get rid anybody interested in it for spares or repair? Cheers
Mike

[electrofix]

see you posted on the other thread

suggest you list the parts that have been quoted for

but yes they are not cheap as some have to sourced specially now

Dave

or contact
http://www.ffrservices.co.uk/nationwide-authorised-service/9-mercury-cookers-authorised-repair-and-service-in-uk

[andyjawa]

2003 I take it is the model year not the model. From what I just found out a great maiy were made in America by Lincat then taken over by Rangemaster in 2009 then they really amounted to badge type engineering as revamped Rangemaster stuff. Well at 2000 quid repair I am not supprised, niche trendy appliance in its day and owners suffer for that very reason. Have found a company that specializes in Lincat produced cookers but it ain`t cheap: J.E.S.LTD a service package fixed price for 5 hours @£500+VAT then it is £25 for every 15mins after that. Parts are extra and have a miserable 3 month warranty and any return visit is charged at £25 per 15mins too. Gulp!! Got you caught by the crushed testicles on this one. I`ve never worked on one and never would but in 2007 I went to see a humble Hotpoint washing machine and those folks ( of Henley on Thames “set” fame ) have one from your era and they told me it had to have a central burner and that part cost £380……twice!…..and a new control knob was £80 so I can see where you are coming from. I also know that a main oven element can be over £300.
Best of luck with this one I think you will need it.

[Magloboy]

Thanks mate yes that’s who I got the quote off, decided to bite the bullet and get shot of it,was worried I’d do the 2 grand and then something else goes wrong so hot a rangemaster Toledo coming next week had one before and it’s ok, seems such a waste was wondering if there’s anywhere I can get shot of it, parts must be worth something to someone thanks for your advice buddy

[electrofix]

all i can suggest is ebay and see what happens

Dave

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