Comments on: How much does a typical stove-top oven weigh?

Question: How much does a typical stove-top oven weigh?

bingwah — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:30:36 -0800

How much does a typical stove-top oven weigh?

I'm going to pick up an oven that I purchased on Craigslist. I want to know how much a typical stove-top oven weighs so I know how many people I need to lift it.

I'm just going with my wife. I need to know if I'll need extra muscle to carry it.

The oven is similar to this one:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=02243129000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

By: RichardP

RichardP — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:36:25 -0800

30" Slide-in ranges weigh approximately 170-220 pounds.

By: lobstah

lobstah — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:52:31 -0800

Might be worth it to rent an appliance hand truck ( the kind with straps) from U haul or similar company. Your back ( and your wife) will thank you. I don't know how much they charge for a half day...The U Haul site wants you to jump through too many hoops...but I imagine it's less than $20. Give them a call.

By: yohko

yohko — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:02:45 -0800

You can buy a hand truck or dolly for about $ 30 or $ 40, the regular kind will be just fine for an oven and enable you to move it easily with 2 people. I recommend getting one with solid tires (no experience with the solid tires, but really wish that's what I had on mine).

By: weapons-grade pandemonium

weapons-grade pandemonium — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:14:08 -0800

It's not just the weight; it's the awkward position you are in when you lift. You can hurt your back lifting fifty pounds the wrong way. You can "walk" an appliance by tipping it on a corner foot and rotating it--that way most of the weight stays on the ground. Skateboards are handy appliance movers. Slide it up into a truck or van on a piece of plywood.

By: weapons-grade pandemonium

weapons-grade pandemonium — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:10:22 -0800

These things can have sharp metal edges and screws sticking out underneath. Be careful where you grab them.