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The stove turns itself off,even if you forget.

A timer that turns your stove off by itself, and a key switch that turns the gas off. Fitted by licensed electricians and plumbers across Victoria and New South Wales.

A gas cooktop on a laminate benchtop with a small white timer unit with one round button on the tiled splashback

A forgotten stoveis a real worry.

Families usually ask about stove timers after something has happened. A pot boiled dry, a tea towel scorched, or a smell of gas in the hallway.

A stove timer takes that risk away. It turns the stove off by itself after a set time, every time. There is nothing new to remember and nothing different to press.

For many people, it is the change that means they can keep living safely in their own home.

Ask us which kit suits your stove

A white freestanding electric cooker in a kitchen, with a small white timer control on the wall beside it

The kits,and who they suit.

Two questions choose the kit: what kind of stove is it, and should the person cook on their own?

  • Kit 1 — gas stove timer

    Turns a gas stove or cooktop off after a set time. For someone who cooks well but may forget to turn it off.

  • Kit 2 — electric stove timer

    The same timer for an electric cooktop or upright cooker. Only an electrician is needed.

  • Kit 3 — gas and electric together

    For a gas cooktop with an electric oven. One timer controls both.

  • Kit 4 — gas key switch

    No timer, just a key switch that turns the gas off. For someone who shouldn’t cook alone.

  • Kit 5 — timer and key switch

    Both together: a timer, and a key switch to turn the gas off completely. The kit carers ask for most.

  • Kit 6 — two separate timers

    For a separate gas cooktop and electric oven that each need their own timer.

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Valued customers
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Valued customers

  • NDIS — National Disability Insurance Scheme registered provider
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A bypass keyfor other cooks.

If someone else in the house also cooks, a bypass key switch lets them turn the timer off for a while. Handy for a Sunday roast.

The key only comes out when the switch is back on the timer setting. So it can’t be left on bypass by mistake, and the safety comes back on.

A white wall plate with a key switch and key in it, on a kitchen wall beside a gas cooktop

How itworks.

  1. A clear, fixed quote

    Send us a photo of your stove and your switchboard, and your occupational therapist’s report if you have one.

  2. One visit to fit

    A licensed electrician fits the timer and sets the time. A licensed plumber comes too if gas is involved.

  3. We show you how it works

    We explain the light on the timer, and the bypass key if you have one. All work is backed by the relevant warranties.

Who wehelp.

  • Older people living alone

    Keep cooking your own meals, with a safety net.

  • People with memory loss

    The stove turns off even if you forget.

  • Families

    Peace of mind when you can’t be there every day.

  • Carers

    The gas stays off when you are not there, and works normally when you are.

More ways tostay safe at home.

  • Electrical services

    Sensor lights, smoke alarms, and power points you can reach.

  • Assistive technology

    Other devices that help you live safely and on your own.

  • Home alerting systems

    Flashing lights and a bed shaker, so you notice the smoke alarm and the doorbell.

  • Tempering valves

    Hot water that can’t get hot enough to burn, at every tap or at one shower.

  • Lever taps

    Handles you push instead of grip and twist, in the kitchen and bathroom.

  • Key safes

    A spare key in a locked box, so carers and ambulance crews can let themselves in.

Not sure what you need? Call us for a free phone consultation, and we’ll talk you through the options. No obligation.

Questions

What people ask aboutstove timers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the stove timer settings be changed after installation?
Yes, but only by a qualified electrician. There is no dial to turn, on purpose: a time anyone could stretch would soon be stretched, and the safety would be lost. If the time doesn’t suit how you cook, call us and we will send an electrician.
What is a gas isolation key switch?
It is a key switch that turns the gas to your stove on or off. Turn it off and take the key out, and there is no gas at all. Put the key in and turn it on, and the stove works normally. It comes on its own (Kit 4) or with a timer (Kit 5).
What happens if the gas flame goes out while the timer is running?
The gas stays on until the timer ends, because the timer doesn’t check whether the flame is lit. A stove timer protects against a stove being left on. If a burner keeps blowing out, that is a separate problem to fix.
Do you supply stove timers as well as install them?
Yes, we supply and fit them. We organise a licensed electrician, and a licensed plumber if gas is involved, so you get one quote and one point of contact.
What do you need in order to quote a stove timer?
Tell us whether you want a timer, a key switch, or both. Send a photo of your stove and a photo of your switchboard. The switchboard photo tells us whether your wiring can take the timer as it is.
Can I have a stove timer fitted if I rent?
Yes, with the owner’s permission. The timer is wired into the wall like a power point, so it is a change to the building. We can explain the work simply, so you can ask your agent.

Can’t see your question? Call us on +61 3 8658 1358 — we’re happy to talk it through.

Let us make your homework for you.

Ready to start your modification journey? Contact our team.

Ready to make your home safer and more accessible? Our team is here to help from your first consultation through to the final handover. Let’s talk about what’s possible for your home.

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