Can a stove be moved?

Stoves are incredibly heavy and can easily scratch your floors, so we recommend using either a moving mat, moving planks, or best yet, an appliance dolly, to get your stove to the truck. You’ll need to have at least one additional set of hands to help you out.

Are antique stoves worth anything?

Old stoves can be worth a great deal of money, especially in uncertain times. It’s common to see antique stoves selling for several hundred dollars. However, condition is a major factor. If your stove is cracked, seriously rusted, or has other significant damage, it will be worth considerably less.

What can I do with an old stove?

Old kitchen stoves can be transformed into kitchen island, shelving units, tables and garden decorations. Recycling old kitchen stoves helps the environment and allow average people to experiment with fun design ideas.

How much is a old wood stove worth?

Depending on the area, a scrap oven/stove will be worth between $10 and $20 at an average weight of 135 LBS.

Is it OK to transport a stove on its back?

A stove should not be transported on its back, and it is best to place it on its sides to prevent possible damages to the appliance. Place the stove on its right or left side and not the back or rear. Glass top stoves should be transported in an upright position to prevent damages to the glass surface.

Is it expensive to relocate a kitchen?

The cost of moving a kitchen is about $20,000 to $40,000 or more. The total amount depends on the type of kitchen, complexity, and quality of the work, kitchen size, permits, wiring, plumbing, lights, walls, flooring, counters, cabinets, and even pulls and knobs.

How do I sell a vintage stove?

Locate websites that sell antique gas stoves. A few good places to start are antiquegasstoves.com, antiquestoves.com and goodtimestove.com. Call the businesses and mention what type of stove you have and the year it was produced.

How much does an antique stove weigh?

A typical 40-inch vintage model weighs around 500 pounds. Thinner and more compact, many modern stoves are about 150 pounds.

Is an old stove dangerous?

Old-style flexible aluminum or brass flex lines are DANGEROUS, becoming brittle with age. They can easily rupture with the slightest movement. If the stove has an old gas shut-off valve immediately behind it, it might be frozen open.

How do you vent an old stove?

There are two options for venting an Antique range directly through an outside wall behind the range: using the standard exhaust fan located in the upper cabinet, or using the optional Model 1519 wall-mounted exhaust fan which mounts on the outside of the wall behind the stove (see below for details).

How much is a wood stove worth in scrap?

In scrap, a wood stove can be worth between $30 – $40, but is worth a lot more as a whole piece. In general, used wood burning stoves can be worth anywhere between $100 – $1000 but vary based on the year and model.

What does blacking the stove mean?

Blacking the stove” would be putting that paint or polish on the stove.

Are there any antique stoves that have been restored?

Items marked “New” are new to our inventory only and have not yet been restored. Have Something to Sell? We do occasionally purchase vintage appliances for our inventory however we are very selective.

Can a stove be restored from an unrestored inventory?

Once you purchase an Unrestored Antique Stove from our unrestored inventory we restore it to your specs. Therefore, All Prices Include Full Restoration. Items marked “New” are new to our inventory only and have not yet been restored.

Do you need a photo of the front of an antique stove?

Both photos should represent a full view of the front, one with the doors open and one with the doors closed. Please tell us your location so that we can appropriately consider our costs as related to purchasing your antique.

What kind of stove was made after World War 2?

Original Use: Immediately after World War II, most American appliance manufacturers were owened by automotive companies. Stoves typically sported bumper-like curves and chrome fixtures. Details: Considered the Cadillac of stoves, this 1949 Chambers C-90 has its original Freedom Red paint, pop-up broiler, childproof handles, and hidden slow cooker.

Are there any unrestored antique stoves for sale?

Below is a just a sample of what we have available. For information and photos on more of our inventory or if you have something specific that you are looking for, please contact our office. Our Unrestored Antique Stoves are not for sale “AS IS”.

What kind of stove is retro stove and gas works?

Retro Stove & Gas Works repairs and services all models of vintage stoves, including Roper, O’Keefe-Merrit, Wedgewood, Tappan, Magic Chef, Universal, Kenmore, Crown, Western Holly, etc. We specialize in total restorations of vintage Chambers stoves.

Is it safe to use a retro stove?

As the centerpiece of your kitchen, a Retro Stove is a fun and practical way to reconnect with cooking at home. With over 15 years of servicing, restoring, and cooking with Retro Stoves, we know them to be incredibly useful, efficient, and safe – hardly relics from the past.