Microwave ovens

[Harry Abernethy]

Went to a job expecting a double oven and it turned out to be a single oven and a microwave oven thing by Neff.
I managed to clean it fine but I definitely undercharged based on the extra time it took as it's 2 3rds of a single oven and the door was a pain to figure out.

What's the going rate for these things? I was thinking around £35. not sure if that's too much or not.

 

[Jason Lee]

I charge £50 for a single and £25 for a combi...

 

[Harry Abernethy]

I'm 50 for a single oven also. But the got both for 65 today, I hate to ask for more money on the day.

 

[Duncan Bramwell]

I'm 50 for a single oven also. But the got both for 65 today, I hate to ask for more money on the day.

Agreed, I also try hard to avoid increase on quoted price on the day. I typically just swallow it and learn for the next time.

 

[Steven Johnson]

The lesson is ask the correct questions and get them to WhatsApp a picture .

Around all the hassle. The neff combi mic doors are pretty easy to take apart. £55 for single oven £25 for combi mic. £35 is way too much

 

[Alastair Shields]

I rarely clean microwaves and if I do I've never felt the need to split the door. I'm assuming you should check for mw radiation leaks after putting the door back together.

 

[Steven Johnson]

Alastair

These are microwaves where the doors are designed to be split. Clearly it's something you Need to learn on order to do a complete microwave clean.

Steve

 

[Harry Abernethy]

Alastair

These are microwaves where the doors are designed to be split. Clearly it's something you Need to learn on order to do a complete microwave clean.

Steve

It's not something that was covered during my limited amount of training, It is the first time I've had to clean one. But I would assume most are similar to a standard oven. Still, plenty to learn every day.

 

[Steven Johnson]

Harry

Yes it's a steep learning curve when you first start I am afraid. No amount or training will help do everything. There are only a few microwaves where you can split the door anyway so once you do one its really easy.

Even though I have been cleaning over 14 years I still come across new things now and again. This forum place is a good thing to be part of if you get stuck though

Steve

 

[Harry Abernethy]

The forum has been a great help, I'm about 7 months running now. I very much enjoy the learning, from the cleaning to business matters. Marketing seems to be the most difficult part as it's very difficult to pinpoint what works and what doesn't.