The gas line goes deep into the back of the oven and there is no valve to shut the gas off. It looks like there may be a nut on the end of the gas line, but I cannot figure out how to loosen it (it's too deep inside the oven). Please help!
2007-03-02 03:24:32 · 8 answers · asked by Jessica L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Find where the gas line is coming from. There might be a shutoff closer to the source. If not then you might have to have the gas shutoff at the meter. Whatever you do before you do anything else SHUT OFF the gas. Next once you believe you have the gas shutoff, turn on the stove and light it to burn off any residual gas. Next you may have to either take the stove apart to get to the connection or if it's flex pipe, follow it back to it's source and disconnect it there.
If your not sure then call someone who has worked with gas lines before. It may seem expensive but it's cheeper than repairing your house after you blow it up.
Best of Luck
2007-03-02 05:32:56 · answer #1 · answered by John 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There should be a way to disconnect the gas line at the other end of the line, usually down by the floor. Slide the oven out as far as you can easily move it (don't stress the gas line) and just follow the gas line to the floor or wall. The valve should be located somewhere behind the oven, at the end of flexible gas line, not on the oven itself. I have never come across a gas oven that did not have a shut-off valve, but that does not mean your home was equipped with one. I am sure that code would call for a shut-off, so if you do not have one, I would call a plumber or heating guy to install one.
2007-03-02 03:39:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the gas line flexible? If so, the appliance should slide out into thr room far enough to reach behind it and disconnect the gas line. Even in 1960, a stopcock was required for gas appliances. It is probably buried behing the stove; you'll se it when you pull the unit out.
Hard plumbed stoves/ovens are usually connected with solid, black iron pipe at the top of the unit, with a fitting called a union. There should still be a stopcock visible, though.
I hope this helps you.
2007-03-02 05:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by Hank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a professional. They may have to shut the gas off at the meter if they can't find a shut off valve. If you are going to replace it with another gas oven then you will have to install a new flex line and shut off anyway. Gas leaks are not something you want to endure.
2007-03-02 04:54:59 · answer #4 · answered by frozen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your gas Co. and see if they will send someone out. If not, call a plumber. Do not attempt this yourself. Too dangerous.
2007-03-02 03:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Gas Co. & have them do it for you. That's the safest thing to do.
2007-03-02 03:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call a professional.
2007-03-02 03:28:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it usually works to take the plug out of the outlet, if that doesn't work take a sledge hammer to it.
2007-03-02 03:49:45 · answer #8 · answered by Brownie 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋