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Help with Appliance Installation — Brooklynian

Help with Appliance Installation

crowlish
edited November -1 in Park Slope
Hi. I'm expecting delivery of a new dual fuel range and need recs for an installer. I'm not sure if I need new electic or new gas fittings. Any suggestions on appliance installer who can also handle electric?

Comments

  • For gas installation, you need a plumber. Weird but true...
  • I have used him a number of times. Outstanding, reliable and honest:

    Joe Cascio (917) 295-5243
  • I agree with Pitu.

    Gas and electric sparks make a particularly dangerous combination.

    You don't want to blow up your entire building (and kill anyone within xx yards) to save the difference between a handyman's rates and those of a licensed plumber.
  • Are you replacing an existing dual fuel unit or is this new? A much bigger job if it's new. surprised the seller didn't recommend someone.
  • Do you have gas service at the location already?
    If "yes", Crowlish could just need flexible gas pipe to connect to new stove.
    If "no", get a lic'd plumber.

    Do you need 220v, and have only 110V?
    If yes, get a electrician.

    Did you realize the complications when you bought this dual fuel thing?
  • To all concerned responders: I won't blow up my house, and yes I knew the complications when acquiring the darn thing. But I got a real deal so will have to deal with the electrical issues. I do have gas already and off course have electric because my old range had to be plugged in. I don't want to hire a handyman, but someone who has real experience (and recommendations) in appliance installation.
  • crowlish wrote: To all concerned responders: I won't blow up my house, and yes I knew the complications when acquiring the darn thing. But I got a real deal so will have to deal with the electrical issues. I do have gas already and off course have electric because my old range had to be plugged in. I don't want to hire a handyman, but someone who has real experience (and recommendations) in appliance installation.
    You say plugged in, which I presume means the previous range had electric pilots, a clock and a light in the oven, hardly the kind of power you'll need to run the convection style oven that these duals have. My guess is nothing less than a 30 amp single phase circuit will be needed. Good luck!
    I would go for an electrician. It's pretty easy to hook up a 5/8" flexible gas connection, especially if it is already there. Use Windex to check for leaks. Actually a licensed home improvement contractor is allowed to work electric if the job is under a certain amount. Used to be $300, not sure what it is now. Even if he wanted 600 you could make it into 2 300 jobs.
  • You are correct, modsquad. Thanks for the advice. Now, I just need a couple of names!
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