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How Your Stove Gets Restored
Restored where it counts. Personal where it shows.
All my stoves get the same comprehensive mechanical restoration.
Each stove gets stripped down to bare metal and rebuilt so it works as well as it did the day it left the factory.
No shortcuts, no compromises. Your stove will be safe and reliable for decades to come or it doesn’t ship.
You can see more about cosmetic options here
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What's Included in the Mechanical Restoration:
Deep cleaning of the entire stove
Rebuild gas valves
Rebuild thermostat
Lubricate all moving parts
Calibrate thermostat and burners
Clean and inspect gas lines, replace as necessary
Mitigate rust
Replace springs
Replace mica (if applicable)
Adjust damper plates for secure seal
Season all cast iron burners and grates
Set up for fuel type of your choice (propane or natural gas)
Replace any missing parts
Check for and eliminate leaks
Disassemble chassis
Preserve chassis and other parts with high heat paint
Touch up scratches and chips
Align door(s)
Rewiring of light fixtures (if applicable)
Test for optimal performance
Polishing
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Home
How to Buy a Restored Stove
The Buying Process
Cosmetic Restoration Options
The Mechanical Restoration Process
Send Your Stove in for Restoration
Get Inspired
Past Work
Stoves in Their Homes
Available Stoves
Videos & Tutorials
8 Reasons Why You Should Own a Vintage Stove
Get to Know the Chambers Model C
Cooking Videos
Basic Vintage Stove Care and Maintenance
Other Chambers Models
Converting a Vintage Stove Between Propane and Natural Gas
Skirts and Casters
Magic Chef Videos
Cooking with the Chambers Thermodome
What to Know Before You Buy a Chambers Stove
Resources
The Myth of Modern Appliances – and How Wirecutter Gets It Wrong
Frequently Asked Questions
Chambers Logo History
Know Your Chambers A, B, Cs
How to Sell Your Vintage Stove
Download 40 Years of Chambers Literature
About Me (and My Chambers)
Gift Shop
Contact Me