Help with Appliance Installation
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For gas installation, you need a plumber. Weird but true...
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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.
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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.
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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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