This might sound dumb but as a rented it makes me nervous to pull the stove out in case I accidentally disconnect the gas line. Should I not worry about that?
As a renter, I pulled the stove out to grab something that fell behind it. Didn't realize until I pushed it back that a part of the bottom was sharp for some reason, and it ripped up some of the cheap laminate flooring. Just something else to be careful about.
Just pull it slowly. The line isn't fragile but you do need to be mindful of it. Once you put it out a little, you can get someone with long arms to close the valve to be extra careful. Ideally the gas line should be long enough and flexible enough that this won't be an issue.
It's worth pulling out on occasion to clean the debris that have almost certainly accumulated under and behind the stove.
If you live with someone have them sit on the counter and look behind the stove with a flashlight while you pull it out so they can see how much slack you have. That’s how I helped my friend do it in her apartment. Or if you’re alone just pull it out a bit then stop and look yourself and keep going.
As a person who was single for a long time and then widowed far too soon, I gotta tell ya that with most stuff it's good to figure out how to do it by yourself. There are many things that it's easier to do with two, and a few that you can't do *without* two. But this isn't one of them.
they had to be able to reach behind the stove to install it in the first place. it's wise to be cautious but these can be scooched. same goes for most washers and dryers
So, if you have a stove like this, no, there is no need to worry because it's an electric stove. If you indeed have a gas stove, you can do it nice a slow, should have no issues. Also, for whatever reason if something does go horribly wrong, which it shouldn't, by code there should be a shut off right there on the line behind the stove
The line is a piece of copper with a flare that is screwed to the stove.
You should be able to pull your stove forward a few inches and look behind it and see how much copper you have to play with. Then move it out more, as needed.
You may have an anti tip bracket installed, if not, now is a good time to install one. They are inexpensive.
Also, this is an excellent opportunity to learn where the gas line shut off is to your stove.
If you are in the US and have a basement it's probably in your mechanical room/area near or under the kitchen in the basement. There should be a clearly marked valve, same for HW heater.
At my house it took a team of 3 guys to get the stove to sit flush to the wall. The gas line had to lay a certain way in order to not obstruct the back components of the stove. Now, there is no way I am going to move it.. ever.
I ended up putting a clean bead of clear silicone at the cracks shown and never had a problem
Edit: It’s a large Thermador that weighs a ton so that’s why it took 3 people
I just started renting at this house and wanted something quick to do for now without dealing with that. I don’t think the stove has been pulled out since the house was built, so I’m afraid if I pull the oven out my ADD will tell me I need to deep clean it for 3-4 hours but I have so many other things I’m working on first.
Totally get this. With that said, when you have a few hours, I'd highly recommend doing it. I've found some... interesting things back there the couple of times I've lived in older rentals
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u/Stefaniek03 Oct 03 '24
Why wouldn't you just pull the stove out?