SMASHED, SHATTERED AND BROKEN

monster_munch · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:30

Absolute nightmare.

The crack is the thing in the top right hob. The very top right bit is where I have pealed off a bit to look underneath the glass.

I assume you'll want to hear the story about it first.

So, I have a heavy marble chopping board. I wiped it clean but it was wet and soapy... I was being and idiot and dropped it and a corner landed directly on my SMEG hob and it shattered instantly.

Not exactly a great story I know.

I've been thinking about it all weekend now and I feel terrible. I'm in a rented flat and I cannot afford to replace it. Even though, I know I'll have to bite the bullet eventfully.

Can anybody give me any help?!! From the looks of it just the glass has smashed and the element below looks fine. Can I buy parts? Can I get a second hand one? Who should I contact?

Please help!

Please, please help. Somebody must know the best thing to do in this situation.

I have submitted some pictures for your viewing pleasure...

Danthus · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:34

Give me the model number and I can tell you the part you need.

It will probably be cheaper to buy a new hob though.

monster_munch · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:36

The model is : SE2642TC

How much am I looking at ?

Lt_Red · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:36

Yes the glass can be replaced, but you are looking at about 300 quid and you could prolly pick a new hob up for less than that if you hunt around.

Do you have home insurance? You could claim on that maybe.

d_brennen · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:36

Huh, actually called SMEG... Wonder who thought that up?

There's a broken one on the bay for £115 delivered. No idea if you could salvage the top, or if that is the fault

Also, come clean and tell the landlord. Maybe you can work something out

Derek W · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:37

monster_munch said:
Please, please help. Somebody must know the best thing to do in this situation.

Tell them you found it that way

Sorry cant be of any more help.

axer · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:39

There's a couple of 'spares or repairs' on the usual auction site, can you not nab the glass bit from one of those?

Danthus · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:39

£550 for the ceramic top.

Derek W · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:39

monster_munch said:
The model is : SE2642TC

How much am I looking at ?

erm I just googled that and the first link to spares was quoting about £550 :eek:

Danthus · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:41

People all but keel over when we tell them the price for the ceramic tops.

Participant · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:41

Home insurance? Which you presumably have even though you are renting...

Danthus · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:44

You may have trouble getting hold of the top anyway, it looks like it is a special order.

Danthus · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:44

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMEG-SE26...itchen_Ovens_Hobs_Cookers&hash=item56576f5f27

d_brennen · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:51

OldCoals said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMEG-SE26...itchen_Ovens_Hobs_Cookers&hash=item56576f5f27

That's the one I was referring to, the controls look different though. Would it worK?

Danthus · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:54

To be honest I didn't look at the pictures, I just went off the model numbers. They are obviously different and it wouldn't work.

Makhaira · 30 Jun 2013 at 22:57

See if you can claim it on your contents insurance.

Alternatively, would your security deposit cover it?

Ukadder · 1 Jul 2013 at 14:28

Newly listed - Think it's the same.

boxman2000 · 1 Jul 2013 at 14:41

As above, what about home insurance?

I had to replace the top to our Range 110..... just be thankful it was only a 4 hob Smeg that's all I can say!