[optimus124]

Hello everyone,

I've lurked for quite some time and now need a little guidance. My parents stove has finally gotten to a point of where it just makes little sense to try to fix it. I want to get them a replacement, but I have no idea on how to remove this thing. It appears that it is mounted to the wall by some means, but I have no way to see behind the space. I attached a picture of the unit

The stove is about as old as the house itself. Anyone have any sort of experience removing something like this. There are 3 components

The Range vent (which there is a pipe going through the cabinets for ventilation)
The microwave with the light stop top light portion
The oven

Does anyone have an idea as to how this thing was put in? There is nothing connecting to the cabinets from the side, it's to the studs in the rear.

Thanks in advance!

 

[oh'mike]

I,ve removed several of those things---I haven't the foggiest idea how I did it:vs_worry:

I suggest you start by removing that door at the top and see if it hides any fasteners.

 

[joecaption]

Pull the broiler drawer all the way out and lift to to remove it.
Look on the floor to see if there's any screws at the base on the sides.
Any I've seen where all one piece and slide straight out.
Yours was installed so tight it's going to be a challenge.
See if you can turn the leg screws in to lower it some in the front.

 

[DexterII]

Like Mike, I've moved several of those, including my folks', and can't recall the particulars, but am pretty sure they were no where near as intimidating as they might look. I think that his and Joe's advice are spot on, check the top and bottom for anything holding it, make sure the gas/electric are off, and try to bring it straight out. If by chance you can get significant enough drop lowering the front screws as Joe suggested, and still have room for it, I would probably try a two wheel dolly under the front, not so much to carry the load, but to keep it from dragging, and save mom's floor from gouges.

 

[Colbyt]

Disconnect the vent pipe and slide it out.

Warning those suckers are heavy.

 

[optimus124]

Thanks alot guys. Hopefully I can get my folks a new one for Christmas. I won't get back there for a week or two. I'll report back at that time.

 

[oh'mike]

I think you will be able to figure it out---Thoughtful gift--Mom will be most pleased.

 

[Oso954]

Thoughtful gift--Mom will be most pleased

I hope she is. But depending on how old Mom is and whether or not she has been talking/complaining about it, it may not work out that way. I've known a couple of people that surprised Mom or Grandma with a new stove and were surprised when she was upset or displeased. Used to the old one, it was perfectly good, etc.

 

[optimus124]

Got the new unit dropped in today and mom was ecstatic. Thanks again for all of your help!