Kitchen Gas Appliances - Replacing a gas range
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01-16-02, 05:41 PM
I have decided that it is time to replace my old (circa 1950's) Magic Chef gas range. I was told that it would cost around $200 to hook up the new range where the existing one is. Would you recommend a professional do the job or is it possible for a do-it yourselfer?
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01-16-02, 08:19 PM
Hello J. Werner. Welcome to my Gas Appliances forum and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Replacing a stove certainly can be a do-it-yourself project. However, you should be handy with pipe wrenches and adjustable wrenches. Some piping work may be required.
You'll need 2 pipe wrenches and 1 adjustable 12 inch wrench.
You'll also have to remove the current gas connection parts all the way down to the gas supply pipe.
You may have to turn off the entire gas supply, at the main inlet to the house, which is usually at the meter. The turn off valve, at the meter for a single family house, is on the pipe extending up out of the ground.
The existing older connectors, adaptors, etc. do not fit the newer stoves and ranges. You'll have to install a new gas shutoff valve on the supply pipe and complete stove gas flex-line and adaptors.
An appliance regulator may also have to be installed. This part should be included with the stove. Most newer stoves already have the regulator preinstlled but others do not.
An excellent source for gas shutoff valves, gas flex-lines, etc installation parts is at your local retail appliance parts store. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Another source may be a privately owned local retail hardware store. I personally suggest local and private as a better means of finding knowledgeable assistance but it may not always be the case in some areas.
Disclaimers:
Removal and installation requirements vary from installation to installation. Some installations are based upon energy source used as fuel {Nat Gas or Propane} and existing connections.
Codes vary widely. Check with your local building and safety department.
Some electrical work may also be needed to make available a grounded 3 prong electrical recepticle available.
Contact your propane gas supplier if propane is used and or the local natural gas company if natural gas is used, prior to turning off or on any natural gas meter for installation of new appliances.
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Tom_Bart........Fast, Fair, Friendly & Highly Efficient......:D
TCB4U2B2B.....Company Enterprises.
Energy Conservation Consultanting & Natural Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician Services.
Replacing a stove certainly can be a do-it-yourself project. However, you should be handy with pipe wrenches and adjustable wrenches. Some piping work may be required.
You'll need 2 pipe wrenches and 1 adjustable 12 inch wrench.
You'll also have to remove the current gas connection parts all the way down to the gas supply pipe.
You may have to turn off the entire gas supply, at the main inlet to the house, which is usually at the meter. The turn off valve, at the meter for a single family house, is on the pipe extending up out of the ground.
The existing older connectors, adaptors, etc. do not fit the newer stoves and ranges. You'll have to install a new gas shutoff valve on the supply pipe and complete stove gas flex-line and adaptors.
An appliance regulator may also have to be installed. This part should be included with the stove. Most newer stoves already have the regulator preinstlled but others do not.
An excellent source for gas shutoff valves, gas flex-lines, etc installation parts is at your local retail appliance parts store. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Another source may be a privately owned local retail hardware store. I personally suggest local and private as a better means of finding knowledgeable assistance but it may not always be the case in some areas.
Disclaimers:
Removal and installation requirements vary from installation to installation. Some installations are based upon energy source used as fuel {Nat Gas or Propane} and existing connections.
Codes vary widely. Check with your local building and safety department.
Some electrical work may also be needed to make available a grounded 3 prong electrical recepticle available.
Contact your propane gas supplier if propane is used and or the local natural gas company if natural gas is used, prior to turning off or on any natural gas meter for installation of new appliances.
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Tom_Bart........Fast, Fair, Friendly & Highly Efficient......:D
TCB4U2B2B.....Company Enterprises.
Energy Conservation Consultanting & Natural Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician Services.