12-07-2014, 02:08 PM
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The gas range has started to develop a problem in the oven. I gave it a really good cleaning (took out the bottom plate to get to the burner itself) and it's doing better but I still don't entirely trust it.
On Thanksgiving day it wouldn't build up to temperature so I had to get creative and use the broiler section then manually turn it on and off to make the giant assed (31 lb) turkey.
I looked into the replacement temperature regulator which I'm rather sure is the problem and holy fuckstick.......it's $198.00 for the part! No way in hell was I going to spend that much on a damned part for a 16 year old range.
Up to now it's been an excellent range and its more than paid for itself. I bought it new when I bought the house. I figured that after 16 years of heavy use it deserves to have a problem. Since it's that old I decided to shop for a new range.
At the same time (unbeknownst to me) my mortgage company was adjusting my escrow account. The previous mortgage holders were way overcharging me and there was a surplus. By law every year they are supposed to adjust and anything over $50.00 in excess must be refunded to me. Yeah...it was over $50.00. How about $1902.22!
I figured on replacing the range at tax time but with this check arriving the time was NOW.
I looked at several nice ones and counted on between $750 and $1100.
I found one that lists for $1100 but it was on SUPER SALE at Lowe's. Nice 5 burner 5.8 cu ft convection oven model from Samsung.
Regular price $1099.00.....sale price $649.00 delivered.
Called my local store and they had ONE in stock so I had them put a hold on it for me till I could get out there later in the day. They had no open delivery slots for yesterday so I have to wait till next Saturday for it. (Big fat hairy deal considering the price!)
This thing is full featured and I can hardly wait to fire it up!
http://www.lowes.com/pd_617237-149-NX58H...&langId=-1
Christmas dinner just got lots easier for me!!!!!
On Thanksgiving day it wouldn't build up to temperature so I had to get creative and use the broiler section then manually turn it on and off to make the giant assed (31 lb) turkey.
I looked into the replacement temperature regulator which I'm rather sure is the problem and holy fuckstick.......it's $198.00 for the part! No way in hell was I going to spend that much on a damned part for a 16 year old range.
Up to now it's been an excellent range and its more than paid for itself. I bought it new when I bought the house. I figured that after 16 years of heavy use it deserves to have a problem. Since it's that old I decided to shop for a new range.
At the same time (unbeknownst to me) my mortgage company was adjusting my escrow account. The previous mortgage holders were way overcharging me and there was a surplus. By law every year they are supposed to adjust and anything over $50.00 in excess must be refunded to me. Yeah...it was over $50.00. How about $1902.22!
I figured on replacing the range at tax time but with this check arriving the time was NOW.
I looked at several nice ones and counted on between $750 and $1100.
I found one that lists for $1100 but it was on SUPER SALE at Lowe's. Nice 5 burner 5.8 cu ft convection oven model from Samsung.
Regular price $1099.00.....sale price $649.00 delivered.
Called my local store and they had ONE in stock so I had them put a hold on it for me till I could get out there later in the day. They had no open delivery slots for yesterday so I have to wait till next Saturday for it. (Big fat hairy deal considering the price!)
This thing is full featured and I can hardly wait to fire it up!
http://www.lowes.com/pd_617237-149-NX58H...&langId=-1
Christmas dinner just got lots easier for me!!!!!
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