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Hello, All and Season's Greetings! I have a binding gas valve on a Tappan Holiday natural gas stove, and I am wondering if it is okay to put a very small squirt of Kroil or some other lubricant on the shaft to see if this helps free up the valve grease? Right now it occasionally will not turn...

Hello, All and Season's Greetings! I have a binding gas valve on a Tappan Holiday natural gas stove, and I am wondering if it is okay to put a very small squirt of Kroil or some other lubricant on the shaft to see if this helps free up the valve grease? Right now it occasionally will not turn...

Hi, All, I am wondering if anyone out there has access to a Philco refrigerator repair manual covering the V-Handle models? I am still struggling with my Tru-Zone in the refrigerator compartment freezing up (has been for years now). I am trying to access the cold control, but don't want to...

Dear All, I have been a member for some time but not posted in a while, so long that my email had changed and I had to re-join. Thanks for having me back. The True Zone plate on my '53 Philco is icing up regularly, and it is not defrosting itself at all now. I am guessing the cold control is...

Hello Group, I recently purchased a Western Holly double oven stove from the early 1950's. It came to me in the process of restoration and while I am pretty competent with gas stoves, the pilot set up is confusing to me as it appears each burner has its own pilot. If anyone out there owns a...

Hi, Group, I have a 1952 Frigidaire Imperial Cyclamatic which I am about to put back to regular use. The inside of the freezer was painted from the factory with a dull silver paint or finish that looks like old silver roofing paint. It is worn off in numerous places and looks ugly. I could...

Hi, Group, I have been interested in vintage appliances for years but only recently joined the group. I'll start with a question that has been posed many times I am sure. For over 20 years, I have owned a 1952 o '53 Westinghouse washer and dryer. I think they are fraternal rather than...

Group, I am reposting this message with a photo or two to help. I am looking for a door striker for my 1951 Norge that is in daily service, or was until the striker broke. Any help would be appreicated! Thanks, Rex Crews Durham, NC

Hello, Group, I am trying to located a door striker for my early 1950's Norge refrigerator with the defroster clock on the door. This is a second generation model (at least) as it has aluminum trim around the door handle. The door striker is potmetal. If anyone can help, please contact me...