Elements/thermostat source fr 1963 vintage GE double over range

[Malcolm]

My GE range from 1963 (model J 463Y3WH) now has both ovens non-functional and I am hoping for your help to find parts or the range is a goner. The small left oven has a non-functioning thermostat and the right oven just burnt through its heating element (picture). I have include a ruler in the element picture along with a close-up of the screw-type wiring connections. I am hoping one of you has knowledge of a newer GE oven that uses the same element that may still be obtainable: GE rarely changes element designs. Any thoughts?

 

[Malcolm]

One additional piece of data: on the wiring diagram for the oven (pasted to its back - picture below), the oven element is called out as 3000-Watts and 18-Ohms.

 

[norgeway]

You can get

Almost anything for these, that's the beauty of a GE, that element can be found at just about any appliance service center, they used that one for years, the thermostat should be available too, Im sure some of the appliance guys here can help, there were many of these ranges sold this style being used from 57 on thru the early 70s..

 

[Malcolm]

Fixed it. Many thx. Went to an appliance parts center and got the element, and read the part number off the old thermostat and found one at Sears Parts online.

Thermostat was fabulously expensive (over $200), but very hard to find. Everywhere else was asking around the same (excessive) price, even for second-hand units: I am guessing they are rare. Many places indicated "discontinued". The parts center looked it up and found not only that the thermostat was discontinued, but the suggested alternative part was also now discontinued.

However, this has all been good news, as to replace a 40-inch wide range with a new one is $900-1800, depending on whether I could put up with stainless steel or not. Funny that now white appliances can be offered at a cost premium. Ah, change...

 

[bvf]

new part thermostat

I have a 1959 oven g e and my appliance guy was savy to replace it with a new part..find someone older in appliance business who worked before the days of don't fix it replace it…new stoves suck i buy only vintage.. you can by three stoves for the cost of a new one..