Help ID this stove

[xraytech]

So, being the nosy one I was checking out the listing of a house down the road from me.
I most enjoyed the original kitchen cabinetry. The 40" electric range caught my eye as it looks in very nice shape. Just not sure what kind it is and hope someone here can help identify it and give input on it.
I may try to contact the agent to see if they would sell the stove

 

[vacerator]

I can

only guess it's a Westy, but hey, it may be a Hotpoint, or a Kenmore too.

 

[revvinkevin]

It’s a Westy, or maybe a Hotpoint, or a Kenmore

 

 

Boy that sure narrowed it down!  

 

Thanks so much for that super useful and helpful info Mike.

 

 

[this post was last edited: 5/14/2016-12:25]

 

[pulltostart]

I don't think it's a Hotpoint.  My first guess would have been Philco, but Westinghouse might be a better answer.

 

lawrence

 

[xraytech]

I didn't think it was a Hotpoint myself.

 

[appnut]

I say Westinghouse

 

[twintubdexter]

Aren't those cabinets and counter tops nice?

 

[xraytech]

I was thinking the same Bob, but I'm only familiar with GE and Frigidaire

And yes the cabinets and counters are awesome.

 

[beekeyknee]

And that refrigerator is just wrong. Love the Z-Brick and the ceiling fan!

 

[rp2813]

If the Z-Brick in our kitchen was the "used" style, I probably wouldn't hate it so much.

 

It's a shame to think that such a well-preserved kitchen is going to be ripped out.  If the new owners are enlightened enough, maybe they'll be careful about it and either donate it to a ReStore type place or offer it on CL -- and not for $5K or whatever.

 

[norgeway]

60s Westinghouse

I have a bunch of that chrome counter edging with the vinyl inserts, im going to use it when I re do my cabinet tops.

 

[vacerator]

yes,

that kitchen is identical to the one my sisters house in Trenton Michigan has.
It also still has a 60's GE 40 inch P7 range.
Gee wiz, one of us sure is feeling their oats today on here. Now that might be narrow enough.
After looking at several Westinghouse 60's range photos, the oven window indentation outline is Westinghouse.
Lets call it the Wilmerding crease.
Oh, and too bad they imploded the old Hulton bridge. That thing was art. They could have put Christmas lights on it.
I saw a roughed in refurbished home in historical Oakmont listed for $359,000 asking.

 

[xraytech]

Here is the link to the listing so you can enjoy the whole house.

http://hanna2go.com/property/detail/Westpenn/1217439.aspx

 

[vacerator]

Thank's Sam!

The inlay kitchen floor is also classic. A well built home. Wet plaster, nice cove ceiling in LR. Beautiful lot.
Even the bath can be updated with a shade of grey paint to compliment the robin egg blue ceramic tile.

 

[combo52]

Differently A 60s Westinghouse Range

The ceiling fan-light is god awful ugly there was nothing available like that when the kitchen was built in the 50s and the Z-brick or what ever is, is also terribly out of place, you would never have built a kitchen with real brick above the cabinets like that.

 

Almost the saddest thing is someone might actually keep the kitchen thinking that it was a great design, LOL.

 

And yes Mike your help in identifying the stove was helpful, LOL.

 

[vacerator]

Thank's John!

You'll be the most gracious host in August I'm certain.

 

[xraytech]

Next question,
How do these Westinghouse ranges perform?
And how are they in terms of reliability and ease of repair?

 

[appnut]

How do these Westinghouse ranges perform?

Hans can answer that question very well!!!

 

[neptunebob]

As for the bricks,

The people who lived there were probably fans of Gunsmoke, I have never seen a show that had so many fake bricks.

Vacerator, did you ever Drive on the old Hulton bridge? Kind of entertaining to feel it "bouncing" up and down in a traffic jam. Pretty as it was, it had to be replaced.

 

[norgeway]

Re Westinghouse ranges..

As with anything there are pros and cons, the pros are, WH made about the best insulated and best built cabinet of any range, likewise the Corox surface units were just about indestructible, their switches can be problematic, but are easily replaced, mine is newer than this, 1972, and is self cleaning, its so well insulated that you can bake at 350 all day and still the outside of the stove will be cool to the touch, it bakes beautifully.

 

[lordkenmore]

>Almost the saddest thing is someone might actually keep the kitchen thinking that it was a great design, LOL.

The really bad part to my eyes is the "brickwork." Perhaps leave the kitchen alone, and just tell people: "Whatever you do, don't look up!!!!"

 

[kevin313]

Sam,

Yes, it's a Westinghouse! Looks like a 1962-64 vintage. I have a 30" version of this range- which is one of the best I ever used.

 

[vacerator]

re; capresi with balsamic

usually has basil leaves with the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.

 

[panthera]

Westinghouse pros and cons

1) Best temp. regulated ovens on earth. You can back anything in one and it will come out exactly like the picture in the cookbook.

2) Infinite regulators for the Corox elements sometimes have L₁ and L₂reversed, so when you replace them, you have to check for that or bye-bye pilot lamps.

3) Westinghouse enamel is better than GE but still subject to damage from acids like lemon left on the surface overnight.

 

I really, really like vintage Westinghouse stoves. I'd go for it, should you get the chance.

 

[xraytech]

Good to know these are quality ranges.
If I have a chance I may go for it, only thing I'm not crazy about is the burners not being clustered together in the left like GE and Frigidaire as I count on that extra area as needed counter space

 

[xraytech]

Good to know these are quality ranges.
If I have a chance I may go for it, only thing I'm not crazy about is the burners not being clustered together in the left like GE and Frigidaire as I count on that extra area as needed counter space

 

[turquoisedude]

Sam, if you do get this range and if you ever need the plug-in style of Corox burners let me know.  I have a set (3 of the 6-inch ones and 1 of the 8-inch burners) that I'd like to find a new home for.  

 

[ilovewindex]

I am almost positive thats brick wall paper. Not Z brick.... I've seen that done before and i can't imagine hanging even z brick up on a soffit like that.. too heavy

I'd take the kitchen and put it down stairs and make it a second kitchen... Look better with the green and white tile and so forth...

That frigidaire refrigerator would find a poor family who needed a basic cooling appliance..The stove would be saved and i'd find a nice 70s GE SxS for down stairs, along with a portable KA

Upstairs would be like the 4th picture... Set of Black GE Profile Double Ovens, 36" Bosch or Ge profile COoktop (do love bosck cooktops), Black GE Dishwasher, GE Profile OTR Convection oven and a good, slightly used 2005ish to 2010ish Black Whirlpool/Kenmore Side by side with Ice in the freezer and manual controls.. And yes, I would have black and red speck solid surface and a deep single bowl stainless sink

BTW I love that house... That would be perfect for us

http://https//www.pinterest.com/explore/knotty-pine-cabinets/

 

[circlew]

It could be Z-Brick on the soffit, as the "bricks" contain vermiculite which results in a lighter weight product than thin brick (fired clay) veneer.

I personally have never thought they really looked much like true brick, though.
One of my relatives had them in their family room, and even as a child I knew they weren't real. There are other companies that make a thin version of real clay brick, that look just like full thickness masonry.

Another option, which was used on a bank a few blocks from me, is a stucco finish made to look like brick. I have to say it's very convincing until you get very close. It was applied over a styrofoam base, so is not as durable as real masonry, though it seems to be holding up well.

The link has lots of info about Z-Brick, from the manufacturer.

http://www.z-brick.com/page5.html

 

[xraytech]

Another local listing has a nice Hotpoint, I'm assuming late 70s as it doesn't have the outlets in it
That home also has a nice looking metal
Kitchen set