How Your Stove Gets Restored

Every stove gets a complete mechanical restoration so it works as good as new.
The rest is up to you.
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The Process is Easy:

Keep on reading to learn about your options!
Note:
All my stoves get the same mechanical work. They all work as well as they did the day they left the factory. The options listed below are cosmetic.

The Basics

Turnaround time: 6 months

  • Mechanical restoration
  • Chips, touched up to be less visible
  • Vintage chrome
  • Seasoned burners and grates

Curb Appeal

Turnaround time: 7-8 months

  • Mechanical restoration
  • Panels with large chips reporcelained, small chips touched up to be less visible
  • New chrome/nickel plating for top (and pilot cover where applicable)
  • Re-enameled burners and grates

Luxury

Turnaround time: 8-12 months

  • Mechanical restoration
  • Chipped panels reporcelained
  • New chrome/nickel plating on all exterior parts
  • Re-enameled burners and grates
  • Rechrome the oven racks and runners
  • Fine polish of the griddle on applicable models
  • Re-enameled oven baffle

Prestige

Turnaround time: 2 – 3 years

  • Mechanical restoration
  • Every part redone to look or actually be new
  • This Includes:
  • New enamel on all applicable exterior parts (grates, drip pans, burners, etc)
  • New enamel on the oven box, broiler & all other interior parts
  • New chrome/nickel/copper-plate on all applicable parts
  • Mirror finish of the griddle on applicable models (*not available for cast iron)

The Basics

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Curb Appeal

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Luxury

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Prestige

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Additional Common Options

  • Switch the oven from manual-light to automatic (add a standing oven pilot or "safety valve system")
  • Replace legs with casters or tapered brushed steel legs (not available for all stoves)
  • Add on a skirt (for most Chambers stoves)
  • Change the color of the stove (reporcelain all exterior panels)

Mix and Match

These "levels" are guidelines, not rules. They're here to help you see what works for most people.
You can mix and match options as you see fit to make your stove your own.

What's Included in the Mechanical Restoration:

Disassembly

Replace springs

Mitigate rust

Preserve chassis and other parts with high heat paint

Season all cast iron burners and grates

Touch up scratches and chips

Align door(s)

Replace mica (if applicable)

Adjust damper plates for secure seal

Set up for fuel type of your choice (propane or natural gas)

Clean and inspect gas lines, replace as necessary

Deep cleaning of the entire stove

Replace any missing parts

Rebuild gas valves

Rebuild thermostat

Lubricate all moving parts

Check for and eliminate leaks

Rewiring of light fixtures (if applicable)

Calibrate thermostat and burners

Test for optimal performance

Polishing