Can a Flair range be saved...no matter what??????

[retropia]

Inside freezer door

I'm curious about the inside of the freezer door. It looks like it has four vertical dividers, and the middle two are adjustable. What would this be used to store, I wonder?

It doesn't look like the right size for frozen juice containers. Maybe half-gallon boxes of ice cream would fit perfectly? Maybe it would hold boxes of frozen vegetables, laid flat? Interesting!

 

[Dick_S.]

replacing eye level range

Well, if it EVER came down to moving out the Flair and replacing it with another built in, I guess the bottom cabinet on which the Flair rests at the present time would have to be taken out as there would be no similar replacement available unless it would be another Flair or comparable unit from that era.

As I write this, the Flair is sitting in many pieces on the flagstone in the family room. My friend took it apart last weekend and tested it. He thinks it doesn't need all that much and is coming back this weekend to put it back together and see if the burners will fire up. He tested both saftey switches and says they are both fine. So....................I can't wait for tomorrow.

Oh, and about that freezer door-I would say it depends on what the owner needs to store in the door. Because two are adjustable-any sort of variations are possible. That's just the way I look at it.

 

[Dick_S.]

speed burner

As of last weekend, there are now three burners working on the Flair. Only the speed burner is still out.
As a few members suggested that it might be a good idea to change out the speed burner with another infinite heat burner along with a new control switch--I've decided that is what I want to do.
NOW, the burning question is--Is the speed burner unit and a infinite heat burner unit one in the same???? Or is one a 220 burner and the other a 110 burner???
The Frigidaire manual gives them the same part number but is that a mistake or what?
I hope Tom Turbomatic sees this post.

 

[autowasherfreak]

You house is awesome, and that Flair is absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Dick_S.]

And the Flair rides again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim-thanks for your nice comments and may I say that as of a couple of hours ago the Flair is completely back together and running fabulously! Chris did a wonderful job and pics will follow within the next couple of days as I left my camera at the other house.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Dick, I am sorry I did not see your post, but glad that your Flair is together and working.

 

[1972lkdishwash]

Dick S.>>>>Your House and Flair range...The refrigerator, .

I do not know you , I am new here on the aw.org, and I just live everyday for the pics, ETC, but the pics of the Flair range and your house are "COMPLETELY MODERN" and WOW !!! That great contemporary time of Design that was validated..A Favorite, and GREAT Time of Home Construction....Big Ranch Homes, different levels. Part of My family is in Carlsbad, NM, You are in Palm Springs. Had a friend their for Years, Kent Workely, and this reminds me of the late Fifties and their home and the home in Carlsbad. It was such a great Time in Contemporary Introduction/Construction....My description of "The Doris Day Era," >> James Garner at the sink in an APRON...YEA! APPLIANCES AND GREAT HOUSES. My family has been in the Interior Design Business for many years. (myself since 1973)>>>I am 56 and still at it, My Mother is 93, and is mentally perfect, has leg problems, but still involved with Design and Cosmetics for almost 70 years NOW...Hope to see more of your home as you settle IN...Thanks for the great Sunday morning WAKE UP !!! The "POD" GE KITCHENS, aren't they DELICIOUS? Mrs. W.J. Binns had the Turquoise Layout, only bigger.. somewhat. Her Husband Had "Binns Appliances" in Flushing, Ohio, friends of my mother. Mom always commented on the dishwasher, and the Washer&Dryer, SO CONVENIENT and easy to use, "IN THE KITCHEN"...she would say.

http://[email protected] (my link doesn't work for some reason)

 

[whirlcool]

Your house looks like something I saw at the Seattle Worlds Fair in 1962. I think it was a house of the future type of thing in the GM pavillion.

Your home is very nice. I'm willing to bet that you are happy it is still in it's original shape. A lot of people would have torn out all that mid century design and updated it. But I think your's looks great as it is!

 

[Dick_S.]

Thanks guys for all your nice comments and support. My foremost goal at this point is to enhance to the best of my ability on what I've been given to work with in this beautiful home.

I am so jazzed to have this wonderful Flair working once again. Can't wait to try out the ovens. This shot is with flourescent and 40 watt bulbs in each oven going.

 

[Dick_S.]

I owe Chris so much and so many thank yous for his time and effort (he gave up three of his Saturdays) to work on the range. He did a super job. ((--::

 

[Dick_S.]

And to think it was literally in pieces on the family room floor just yesterday morning!

Well, I think he could find a job real quick as a Frigidaire Flair bonefide repairman! ((--::

 

[Dick_S.]

Oh, and Tom, think nothing of it.

The only thing that Chris still might have some little doubt about is if the speed heat burner itself has to be changed out when the new "replacement" switch that takes the place of the old speed heat control switch is put in.

We've been told repeatedly that it doesn't have to be changed out. Would just like to hear your thoughts.

More pics to follow showing progress being made in move in future weeks.

 

[tlee618]

Dick, that Flair is just beautiful!!!! You can sure see that there was a lot of love put into restoring this beauty!!! Can't wait to see more pictures.

Terry

 

[countryguy]

Yes a great looking range indeed.

Gary

 

[qsd-dan]

Congrats on getting that beauty up and running again!

 

[pdub]

Update please!

Dick - Would love to see more pictures of all the work you've been doing to the house. Also curious if you solved the refrigerator cold control issue?

Patrick

 

[18millstreet]

62 frigidaire flair PARTS

Hi, If anyone needs parts for this model flair,I just parted one out. speed heat burner was bad,and not useable. most other parts available.THIS MODEL HAS A FUSE PROTECTING SPEED HEAT SWITCH!! fuse is inside behind control panel. I can be reached@: [email protected] Thanks,Walt

 

[sensi-temp]

The Flair can be pulled & locked with only the two front surface units out, there is a cut out switch that prevens the back two from working in this position. I have three Flairs, one in storage & two hooked up, on one, both the speed heat & heat minder work perect, the other, speed heat works fine but indicator light is shorted & stays on all the itme, heat minder never worked but most of then don't, it's the control, not the unit going out. by the way, does yours have the rotisserie in it? It was an option & rare.

 

[Dick_S.]

Hey Walt-good to know about parts for the Flair. Mine is working like a top right now but I will certainly keep your info in mind. Thanks.

Patrick-The fridge now has a new thermostat and is working just fine. Thanks for asking. Chris looked at the original one thinking he might be able to fix it and put it back on to keep it more original but to no avail. At least the refrigerator is cooling and cycling properly.

Terry, the house is coming along nicely and pix will follow. Not that many pix have been taken lately as there has just been too much going on. ((--:: Had to take time out the other day and bake an apricot pie. The right oven (the large one) did a wonderful job and is only off about 12-13 degrees. The pie was so good I had to make another one! Now to try out the left one.

Yes, the two front burners work when the cooktop is pulled out only halfway BUT I don't have the rotisserie option. I am so please with the working unit that I'm not even bothered by that.

 

[duet83]

Your doing a GREAT job there. You have some very talented and knowledgable help.

Wonderful house.

 

[kevin313]

Oh what a Philco

Just a spectacular house and the Flair would have been a deal-closer for me! But I'm so impressed with that beautiful bottom freezer Philco - stunning! Hope you enjoy many, many wonderful years in the new house.

 

[blondie]

I don't know if you were able to get the clock running again or not. I love these and have done so much research. Here is a link I have. It gives lots of information on everything to do with them including where to get the clock fixed. I'm sure I'm too late but this is a great link. Have a great day. Your home is gorgeous!

http://obviousdiversion.com/personal/frigidaire-flair/

 

[Dick_S.]

Once again, thanks for all the kind words of support and to Blondie-I appreciate the link and your thoughtfulness and NO you were not too late. It's always good to have thse to refer to.

Well, the house is ready to move into. The only thing that has not been done is selecting the vintage color scheme/s, trim color and painting the outside. Any ideas??? ((--::

I am still totally excited about this house and how grandly it represents the "period" I love BUT I do have a big problem with this move. I guess to make this short and sweet, I am having a huge problem moving out of the "cabin" I've called home for the last 23 years. Now I know that is crazy but the more I think about the move, the more I dig in my heels and lean more toward staying in the cabin. This daily emotional turmoil for the last four months is starting to make me sick and I can't reach a decision how ever hard I try. I'm evening thinking of seeking the help of a therapist. This is totally weird behavior and thinking on my part and I'm nuts for not wanting to move into such a great period house.

Have any of you gone thru something similar to this, and if so, what have you done to relieve and correct it.

 

[perc-o-prince]

It may be quite simple!

First off....gorgeous house!!!

Your moving anxiety probably is due to the fact that this new house is just that. A house. The cabin has been your HOME!!!

Good luck and take it at your own pace.

Rich

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Now Your Pinkyness!

I've already inked the contract that you sent giving
me "life tenancy" to the cabin.... There will be no back
pedalling!!!!!

 

[tlee618]

Dick, I am not sure this will help you but it does for me! A very good friend always says that the world only spins in one direction, forward! I also look on life changes like this a chapters in ones life. I am sure that once you make the move you will be in love with the new home. Change is never easy but so often good for us!!

 

[gansky1]

Wonderful new house - what a great find and in such great condition. Congratulations and remember to stop and look around now and then to just admire it and how lucky you are to be it's new caretaker!

 

[Dick_S.]

Yes, I've had....

..that exact thought running thru my mind quite often since I became the caretaker of the house-that I have been so fortunate and lucky as to become just that! I will be moving in shortly and most likely everything will start falling into place and I will stop missing the cabin so terribly.

I am now out scouting and searching for furniture for the house. I have been told just to take up my furniture from the cabin on a temporary basis while I look for "period" pieces but I can't see any merit in going to all that work. Man, danish modern is totally out of sight when it comes to cost but I am finding pieces in the most funky little shoppes and out of the way places. Since the picture of the DR I've attached was taken I have found a side buffet and am thus finished with the DR and moving on to he living room and Master BDR.

Terry, I think of what you wrote and will try to look at this move in that light. I just hope this all works as this is the kind of house I've dreamed of all my life.

 

[tlee618]

Believe me Dick, it will!! You wouldn't have found this fantastic home if it wasn't meant to be the next chapter in your life!! Love that dinning room set. Be sure to keep us posted.

Terry

 

[vacbear58]

It looks great

Dick

I have followed this thread since you posted the first pictures of the Flair, and it has just got more and more interesting. Personally I think your home looks beautiful and I hope that I will have the chance to do something similar in my lifetime.

My advice would be to take it slow rather than rush to get everything done as a piece. To my (largely uneducated) eye the dining room set looks in keeping with the style of the house and I would say that you are entirely on the right track checking out smaller places and building things up gradually. That way you can appreciate each new piece as it arrives, and gradually build up the same feeling that you had for your cabin, as everything will come with your own "story" - just like the Flair has already done. And if the cost of the pieces is modest, well if you decide something is not quite right then you can easily change it.

I wish you good luck with the rest of the project and look forward to seeing more pictures as it goes along. And thank you for sharing it with us.

Al