How an AGA cooker works

Beneath the classic looks of every AGA, is a heart of cast iron: the entire cooker is an outstandingly efficient energy store, steadily transferring the heat from its core into its ovens and hotplates. View this video to learn more about how the iconic AGA cooker works.

[@christineschroth3973]

When I grew up in Englad we had an Aga, it was fantastic. Yes it stays warm all the time, ours was fuled by Coal. The Aga heated our water and gave us central heating. It was fantastic, have very fond memories of our Aga, I miss it.

[@brianmccabe2430]

It burns anthracite only.

[@brianmccabe2430]

Mine is 80 years old and perfect.

[@FeScully]

I’ve just heard of this oven. I was wondering if it stayed warm all the time. Not a option for someone who lives in the Northeast of Brazil 😂

[@WG1807]

It must have been a long time ago and a very old Aga, because Aga ranges don't run on coal or any other solid fuel and haven't done for decades. They only run on electricity, gas (natural or LPG), or heating oil, depending on the model chosen. A Rayburn (manufactured by Aga) is another matter. They can run on all the above fuels, plus models that run on solid fuel (coal, wood or peat).

[@kofferfischii]

Heating is most important. A friend has a similar machine in blue. It eats wood.

[@gwarlow]

I’ve just finished reading a book “The House We Grew Up In” by Lisa Jewell and the term “Aga” comes up again and again. I knew it was some kind of kitchen appliance, but I was curious… So glad I did a search here on KZbin. Cheers.

[@CGholl]

This has now gone to the top of my Must Have/Bucket lists

[@Ricopolico]

Why?

[@brentbonfiglio4182]

we Have an AGA cooker and we LOVE love LOVE it!, We also live in an old chilly house in Western Massachusetts so it helps keep our drafty old home warm.....

[@wholeNwon]

So, it radiates a lot of heat. Hardly "efficient" energy (fuel) use. Of course, if you were in Britain and burned peat from the bog, it made little difference.

[@kofferfischii]

A friend lives in the wood and wood is put into that oven. Looks a little bit different but it is mostly the same. Plus the center of central heating.

[@Itsjack66]

@@wholeNwon The whole point is they heat your house and water as well as cooking if you wanted an efficient oven you wouldn't leave it on 24/7

[@jeanettanorton5646]

Getting an AGA range is my number 1 item on my wishlist/ bucket list 😍.

[@SewTexas]

I want one of these, cannot believe the US has not introduced these ranges into the US!

[@agacooking]

Hi Renee, AGA cookers are available in the US, please contact our US distributor AGA Ranges to find out more > agarangeusa.com/

[@That_Son_Ofa_Itch]

Don’t fucking buy this crap they’re like 70k in the United States. A cheap one is around 25k and that’s before instillation. These things suck

[@oohyllab]

Wow! I had not heard of this! I must live under a rock! This is amazing!!

[@11Downton]

They are great. The cost for one is around 20,000.

[@user-fs5lc2dl7t]

I've been watching the UK show "Escape to the Country"...and many time one of the requirements of the home buyer is a "range cooker" and when they visit the houses this is what they are happy about finding in the kitchen. So I decided to do a search to see more about it. Makes me wish I had one to cook with/in/on...here in America.

[@wholeNwon]

If you're uncertain, you'll need a structural engineer to check your kitchen floor and need to call your insurance company, if you're considering a model that's "always on".

[@user-fs5lc2dl7t]

@@wholeNwon thanks for your advice...but it really is only a wish...in another life...lol

[@wholeNwon]

@@user-fs5lc2dl7t Obviously I don't know about the climate where you live, but you have to remember that those cookers were from a time when central heating was uncommon. They have a nostalgic appeal and are beautiful in their way. Given the choice, I'd rather have something like a La Cornue stove. The French make some beautiful things, but I've lived in houses that cost less! Hope you hit the lottery.

[@jody024]

@@wholeNwon La Cornue's are not really reliable for the money I heard from a few owners. Not too mention getting parts for older models seems to be a bitch.

[@wholeNwon]

@@jody024 Not really surprising at all.

[@agacleaning]

There is now a new kid in the AGA block the Dual. It is a combination of the AGA with the radiant heat and the Total Control in that the main part of the AGA is the traditional layout with large cast bits that heat up and retain the heat but the top plates can be easy switched on and off so are controllable. Running costs for this AGA compared with the AGA where all of it stays on all the time are very favourable and I am pretty positive that the Dual will become AGAs top selling cooker.

[@theusconstitution1776]

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[@777arc2]

Summary: It's a stove + oven that's always on, all the time, and is a little bit better than a traditional range.

[@theuofc]

Not sure I'd like that ongoing heat in the kitchen during a hot summer.

[@cherienugent9587]

It doesn't really get hot in england

[@TCt83067695]

Isn't that just a waste of energy tho?

[@chipfire]

@@cherienugent9587 31C or so last 2 summers

[@kimc555]

@@TCt83067695 yes.

[@raistlinmills131]

Are there models available with a deepwell cooker? (An inset burner where a pot can be lowered into the stove for more efficient cooking, and when not in use the burner can be raised back up for a regular burner.)

[@agacooking]

Hi, thanks for your query. This is not something that is currently available on any of our models.

[@dieseldragon6756]

What I'd like to know about this is the *weight* of the model depicted here. At an approx. 100cm wide by 60cm deep it doesn't seem all that big...But cast iron isn't the lightest of materials, yet its density and heat transfer is essential to the way an Aga works. 😇

[@agacooking]

Hi there, all our cooker weights are listed on the product pages of our website

[@kiltedcripple]

I want one so bad.

[@annamcuthbert3993]

All i need to do is win The National Lottery ,extend my house with a brand new kitchen and buy an AGA i'll go for the biggest :- ]

[@wholeNwon]

If you win, check out La Cornue, too.

[@janiceshira91]

Can I use one of the ovens as A proofing oven ?

[@agacooking]

Hi Janice, take a look at our video for tips on proving with your AGA - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6fJhKydoM9ojLc

[@shakeyfly]

WHERE CAN I BUY THE ROASTING PANS IN THE USA???

[@agacooking]

Hi Ryan, please contact AGA Ranges, who are our US Distributor.

[@colinigoe6456]

Hi Charlotte, I thought this video would be of interest

[@jacquelin8206]

This seems so unnecessary. I just don't get it, I guess. Would it take a long time to cook something simple like vegetables? Or anything.

[@berserk1437]

It's from England where it's often cold, damp, and rainy. You're correct with modern electic ranges, central air and today's building standards it makes an old fashioned always-on coal burning AGA somewhat obsolete but still useful

[@Steve-mr9hh]

I have a two oven one hot plate Aga. I can cook anything from boiling veg to a full roast. It heats up fast and then turn it off and it will cook for ages with the residual heat. Dead simple.

[@lizmarin9568]

This is my dream stove in my little hobbit home!

[@tankgirllovesroos]

I live in a pretty warm part of the world. If it's constantly giving off heat that seems like it would be a problem. For cold wet England or a colder climate I guess makes sense? Even England is not cold all the time so even that sounds not great. *Confused*

[@agacooking]

Hi there, we have models that are designed to remain on all of the time but many of our newer models are electric and can be switched on and off as necessary, so you can control the heat in your kitchen and the energy you use.

[@alextomkins3093]

We had one in a small cottage in England and it’s like living in a sauna

[@tankgirllovesroos]

@alextomkins3093 I pictured walking around the house in a towel and pouring some water on some hot stones while watching TV. 😆

[@wholeNwon]

@@alextomkins3093 Of course. There are good reasons why these things are so rarely seen in modern kitchens except as decorative curiosities.

[@alextomkins3093]

How an aga works is that it’s hot inside so food gets cooked. There I have saved you about 3 mins 50 seconds

[@JasonAnderson-x4j]

Cormier Run

[@jamesturner7728]

Obviously you have never used one 777 arc

[@korau6463]

aga

[@djtheg6819]

To summarize, it's an outdated energy hog typical of anything British made... inefficient and 50 years behind in technology.

[@agacooking]

Hi David, you might like to look at our newer AGA models under the AGA test drive playlist to see our new technology.

[@paolamura3497]

With your fuel Bills soaring I'm sure you've changed your mind here!

[@wholeNwon]

Completely wrong: Closer to 100 years.

[@vinista256]

They were invented and originally produced in Sweden … kind of like the Volvo of ovens … 🤷🏻‍♀️?

[@vinista256]

@@wholeNwon absolutely right (invented in 1922)