Seen at an estate sale in Barberton Ohio, not listed for sale. But cool to look at!
Sears built "Flair type" range
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Dave had that range when he was still married. Even though it was electric, he dug it. Great choice for tight kitchens.
One of my aunts had one of these Roper manufactured ranges, and never liked it much. Oven door got out of alignment easily, and cooktop got difficult to pull out after a while. She wishes she had chosen something else, such as a GE. Getting something out of the oven when the cooktop was in use, especially with something tall such as a stockpot, was inconvenient.
A GE or Hotpoint would be a better choice, as would a Frigidaire. Any of those were better quality.
A GE or Hotpoint would be a better choice, as would a Frigidaire. Any of those were better quality.
Had a gas model years ago. Weighed about 2 tons, give or take....
Best 1960s high oven electric ranges
From best to worst, I’m considering most heavily durability and performance, note G E, Tappan and modernmaid only made 30 inch versions of these high oven ranges.
General Electric
Hotpoint Hallmark
Frigidaire
Westinghouse
Tappan
Modern maid
And bringing up the rear, the roper, Kenmore, high oven ranges.
Of these Only modernmaid Tappan and Roper Kenmore had gas versions.
There were a few smaller players, such as Sunray, Brown stove works and probably a few others that I don’t have enough experience with, but the few that I saw were never very good.
John
From best to worst, I’m considering most heavily durability and performance, note G E, Tappan and modernmaid only made 30 inch versions of these high oven ranges.
General Electric
Hotpoint Hallmark
Frigidaire
Westinghouse
Tappan
Modern maid
And bringing up the rear, the roper, Kenmore, high oven ranges.
Of these Only modernmaid Tappan and Roper Kenmore had gas versions.
There were a few smaller players, such as Sunray, Brown stove works and probably a few others that I don’t have enough experience with, but the few that I saw were never very good.
John
OOH! OOH! OOH! I just remembered this style range made by Monarch. Wasn't there a 40" Tappan Fabulous 400 as well as the 30" version in both electric and gas?
I had a 30" version of this Kenmore Classic range in coppertone. Pull out cooktop was a pain to use and oven was always 50 degrees hotter than what the dial said, Gave it away and went with my Whirlpool gas stove. I did like the extra storage in the bottom cabinet.
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Monarch Modernique, they were very heavily built ranges.
Monarch Modernique, they were very heavily built ranges.
Thank you, Hans. I could only remember Monarch. They were always heavily built ranges, whether solid fuel, electric or combo.
How's the Maytag RR doing?
Best wishes to you both.
How's the Maytag RR doing?
Best wishes to you both.
