A couple of questions:
Why are drop-in ranges more expensive than free-standing ranges, when it seems as if it would be the other way around because the sides are not finished?
I am told that a drop-in range might be the only kind narrow enough to fit the cut-out area in my new house. I just found out the hard way that a standard 30 inch free-standing range, which is actually slightly less than 30 inches wide, will not fit the space. I'm going to return it to the retailer. Meanwhile, I've been comparing the specs I find online and have yet to find anything, including a drop in range, that is significantly narrower than the one I ordered.
I know there used to be a range in this kitchen, because I first saw the house before the appliances were sold. I just have no idea how to go about finding one to fit. The cutout area is almost exactly thirty inches wide, slightly narrower at the top because the granite countertops overlap the cabinets by a small amount.
The space was obviously intended to accommodate a 30 inch range, not the 24 inch apartment range. My neighbor's home was purchased from the same builder and has the many of the same finishes, although her kitchen is configured differently. Her range is a dropin, so the top of it seems to rest on top of the countertop a bit like a dropin sink. I could look for one like hers, but I don't want to order another range based on a rough measurement of the 30 inch cutout and wind up having to pay a return and restocking fee. AGAIN.
If I shop for a dropin range, where and how should I be measuring the space I have to accommodate what is listed as the 'cutout' width? Why do the specs for dropin ranges show TWO different measurements for width?
Okay, make it three questions:
Can a range be hooked up by an amateur? I thought it could just be plugged into the appropriate outlet like a refrigerator, but now I learn that the 4-prong cord comes separately and has to be connected to the stove.
In summary: HEEEEEELP
Why are drop-in ranges more expensive than free-standing ranges, when it seems as if it would be the other way around because the sides are not finished?
I am told that a drop-in range might be the only kind narrow enough to fit the cut-out area in my new house. I just found out the hard way that a standard 30 inch free-standing range, which is actually slightly less than 30 inches wide, will not fit the space. I'm going to return it to the retailer. Meanwhile, I've been comparing the specs I find online and have yet to find anything, including a drop in range, that is significantly narrower than the one I ordered.
I know there used to be a range in this kitchen, because I first saw the house before the appliances were sold. I just have no idea how to go about finding one to fit. The cutout area is almost exactly thirty inches wide, slightly narrower at the top because the granite countertops overlap the cabinets by a small amount.
The space was obviously intended to accommodate a 30 inch range, not the 24 inch apartment range. My neighbor's home was purchased from the same builder and has the many of the same finishes, although her kitchen is configured differently. Her range is a dropin, so the top of it seems to rest on top of the countertop a bit like a dropin sink. I could look for one like hers, but I don't want to order another range based on a rough measurement of the 30 inch cutout and wind up having to pay a return and restocking fee. AGAIN.
If I shop for a dropin range, where and how should I be measuring the space I have to accommodate what is listed as the 'cutout' width? Why do the specs for dropin ranges show TWO different measurements for width?
Okay, make it three questions:
Can a range be hooked up by an amateur? I thought it could just be plugged into the appropriate outlet like a refrigerator, but now I learn that the 4-prong cord comes separately and has to be connected to the stove.
In summary: HEEEEEELP