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Originally Posted by jyl
Will remove left side base cab and, if possible, reposition left side upper cab to higher. It will look very ghetto. But should get me through the holidays. Then we'll get a proper vent hood and start the remodel.
There is a slight chance I won't find an installer in time. Thinking about if, worst case, I end up hooking up the gas line to the new range myself. Would buy a gas leak detector, new flex hose. Thoughts?
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There need to have about 30" for the hood, so I assume it should work for the cabinet too. But, don't quote me on this as I have never done this before, having combustible material like a cabinet above a big stove. You wouldn't need an installer. Just get a new flex and make sure the outlet is big enough for the new stove. That's an easy fix with a reducer. Find our that that American Range requires and change the shut off valve accordingly. A gas detector leak test kit is only a few bucks. Basically soapy water. When we are desperate, we take a plumber's torch, light it and point at the connection and see if it creates little sparks. There's not enough gas or pressure, to cause a fire. Do the liquid soap test. Crank the flared joints down and you should good to go.
Forget the installer, you will need help getting that damn thing in the house, sliding it in the slot without doing damage. That's damage to you, not the cabinet. Don't hurt your back. BTW, you aren't getting that stove flush to the wall. They all have a small cavity back there for the gas shut off to fit right in that hole so the stove will slide right in to the back. When you do your remodel, make sure your contractor read the installation page or measure the back of that range. Having a gap there will ruin your day.