The classic look of an AGA Cooker hasn’t changed much since its invention in 1922 by Swedish scientist Gustaf Dalen. The beauty of an AGA is its effortless design, and they are built and crafted at the AGA Factory in Telford. The cooker is constructed of cast iron, and its raw material is still smelted at the Coalbrookdale Foundry in Shropshire. All this makes it clear that an AGA is still a Great British product.


The cooker itself works on the principle of stored heat. Using a small energy source (whether it be electricity, gas or oil) the high level of insulation inside the cooker holds the heat and distributes different temperatures to the castings of the cooker. It is a simple but effective resource, and running costs for gas models are currently less than £12 per week.

As the cooker is on all the time, the beautiful warmth from the Aga produces an ambient temperature which seeps into the fabric of the building, silently but sweetly raising the temperature and reducing your requirement for additional heating in your kitchen.

In the cooler North East climate and in the modern open plan kitchen design the AGA is ideal for providing constant warmth.

More recently, models of fully- or semi controllable AGA Cookers have become available. There is also a compact baby AGA which will fit into any small flat or cottage, or suit a smaller budget – there really is an AGA to suit every home and every lifestyle.

Founded in 1888, the family-run business Walter Dix & Co became one of the first AGA dealers in 1931, covering Tyneside, Northumberland, Durham and North Yorkshire. To this day they provide expert advice on AGA and employ both their own installation team and service engineers. Their fantastic showroom at Team Valley, Gateshead boasts all the latest models of AGA Cooker and also hosts regular cookery demonstrations.

Their knowledgeable staff can demonstrate working models and provide all the necessary information on why an AGA can truly bring the warmth into your home.

In addition to AGA Cookers, Walter Dix & Co also is the leading supplier of range style cookers. They have 14 different brands and more than 70 appliances on display in their showroom, as well as a dedicated AGA Cookshop and AGA Wood Burning Stoves.

To find out more, get in touch or visit the Team Valley showroom which is open six days a week.

Address: Walter Dix & Co 1 Stirling Court, Eleventh Avenue North, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE11 OJF
Tel: 0191 4820033
Email: sales@wdix.co.uk
Website: wdix.co.uk