1958 Tappan range oven valve problem
#1
05-01-20, 06:07 PM
1958 Tappan range oven valve problem
This range is at my cottage and gets infrequent use. The gas valves were getting stiff to operate, but did the job.
Yesterday I muscled the oven valve on and there was a "crunch", then the valve rotated more easily. I knew this wasn't a good thing.
Now the oven temp is 100* lower than the knob indication. Knob still rotates thru it's normal range & turns off correctly.
What gave out, is it repairable?
Yesterday I muscled the oven valve on and there was a "crunch", then the valve rotated more easily. I knew this wasn't a good thing.
Now the oven temp is 100* lower than the knob indication. Knob still rotates thru it's normal range & turns off correctly.
What gave out, is it repairable?
#2
05-01-20, 06:27 PM
Group Moderator
Unfortunately gas valves were never designed to be serviced. It's possible the valve could be replaced. A model number would be helpful.
#4
05-02-20, 11:37 AM
Group Moderator
I corrected the title.
I wasn't able to locate a replacement gas thermostat.
That doesn't mean there isn't one available just that it may not be a "drop-in" ready part.
Stove parts
Stove parts
You may want to consider having that thermostat rebuilt.
Check with this company......... Repco rebuilders
I wasn't able to locate a replacement gas thermostat.
That doesn't mean there isn't one available just that it may not be a "drop-in" ready part.
Stove parts
Stove parts
You may want to consider having that thermostat rebuilt.
Check with this company......... Repco rebuilders
#5
05-04-20, 04:22 PM
Thank you!
I've written Repco for a quote.
I've never removed the top on this range. I don't see any screws under the front, or along the sides. Is it held on only at the back?
I've written Repco for a quote.
I've never removed the top on this range. I don't see any screws under the front, or along the sides. Is it held on only at the back?
#6
05-04-20, 04:52 PM
Group Moderator
I can't help you there.
Take the knobs off and check in there.
Any screws under the front knob plate and just above the door ?
Is there a gap on the sides approx 3" down ?
Take the knobs off and check in there.
Any screws under the front knob plate and just above the door ?
Is there a gap on the sides approx 3" down ?
