Vintage Stove Exchange Westinghouse to Frigidaire
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Changing stoves is a long Cavalcade of Food tradition that allows me to enjoy the variety of electric ranges in the collection. When I had the summer cottage, this task was quite an ordeal but we did it once a year and I was limited to only using 30-inch ranges due to space. Now, I can change stoves out fairly quickly and easily, and install any size range.
We took out the 1951 Westinghouse 40-inch range that I've been using since the kitchen studio opened. What a wonderful stove to use! This range is probably one of the heaviest in the collection, very well built and sturdy, and includes many nice features like a Miracle Oven, Color Glance controls, appliance outlets, and warming drawer.
Going in to the kitchen is a 1958 Frigidaire Deluxe 30-inch range. While this was not a top-of-the-line model, it does have a nice big oven, 2 eight-inch burners, an outlet and work light. Like many of the stoves, it was untested when I got it, so this was the first chance I had to plug it in and go over it. Other than the clock, everything else on the stove works fine. I'll keep this one in the studio kitchen for a few months and see how I like cooking and baking with it!
💐 My Dearest Kevin and Ralph, As much as I absolutely love all your vintage kitchen appliances, my heart longs for the cozy little cottage kitchen, and the homey foods, the music, the wonderful summer evenings, the bringing alive of a past only known in my childhood of many years ago!!! I'm begging you, PLEASE bring it back😊💕. Much love and admiration sent from my little place in the world! ❤️💐👍
Hi donmetz11 - thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the episodes from the cottage! I no longer have the cottage. I sold it so that I could have a year-round home and a building to keep my collection of appliances, which is a much better arrangement for me. But I'm glad we had the chance to make some videos there in the years I had the cottage. I'm glad it reminded you of your childhood!
I would like to see that also.
Fun to see a stove made the year of my birth. (1951) We’re both still cooking. 👍🏼😉
And both you and the stove still look fantastic! Thanks ShesInLosAngeles!
I have a 1951 Wedgewood stove
White/CHROME😎
w/High back-splash & foldable counter
Broiler, Oven (side by side)
&
Pizza oven on bottom
L😍VE IT!
THE WHOLE STUDIO STORE!!!!! ( I'm not yelling) I love it!!!
Thanks, Sharon!!
I must admit that I still miss the red and white coziness of the cottage, it's good to see some traditions still remain! Will be nice to be able to try out more of your collection now!
Hi Greg! Actually, the stove exchange was perhaps the biggest reason for me wanting a space where I could house the entire collection and easily (as I'm getting older) change the stoves out and share them and enjoy them. The cottage was a fun place and I really enjoyed it for the years I had it, but this arrangement is ideal for me. Unfortunately, I went from 800 sq. feet to 6200, so it's hard to cozy it up LOL!! Thanks so much - I appreciate hearing from you.
@@cavalcadeoffood ... you know, wouldn't a "Tribute to the Cottage" montage video be kind of exciting?
You could let Ralph use his artistic skills to piece together a best of all the cottage footage you have in the archives. You could have vintage music with a nice montage.
Think about it!! Thanks!!
Hello gentlemen! Kevin the cursive on an old school chalkboard is where it's at!! Love it!
Greetings, Hank! Glad you like the chalkboard! When I was a kid in school, I hated to have to get up an write on the board, now it's fun!
Fantastic attention to detail in the oven design. Love the color controls and lights indicating what is on and off. Love the old roasters!
Hi David! There was such thoughtful design in every little part of the range. You know they really put thought into it. Thanks for watching!
My '50s or '60s Hotpoint Custom Crest 40" double stove just blew up yesterday with 4 big explosive arcs and one more after I turned it off - so I quickly killed the electricity to it from the breaker box so no more shorting.) I was ready to throw it onto the frigid lawn (new Hotpoint graveyard,) until I watched some of your videos and I'm THINKING TWICE now. It's such a beauty with colored push-button control, timers, two electric front outlets, etc. etc.. It's a classic and I've always loved it's efficiency. Thanks for the display videos - what a terrific collection! Biggesst fan in Massachusetts now you've turned my head around.
Hi Bob - hope you can get your stove repaired. Sounds like there is an electrical short somewhere. A good technician should be able to find the problem and fix it - those old Hotpoint ranges are very nice. Thanks!
Rotating dials: the best UI ever for appliances.
Goupi Goupi - I totally agree! Thanks!
I gotta admit that’s quite a collection you have ! Nothing beats those old school vintage ones! That stove you put in service was built in My home town! In fact My grandfather use to work for Frigidaire & was a tool & die maker ! Back when Frigidaire was a part of General Motors up until the late 70,s then sold to WCI .then in about the mid eighties AB Electrolux bought Frigidaire & along with the others that were under the WCI /White consolidated industries .
Hi Robert - thanks so much and it's nice to hear from someone with a connection back to the appliance manufacturing days! Frigidaire sure made a lot of appliances out of that factory!
@@cavalcadeoffood aww thank you 😊 My grandpa worked there for 49 years & he belonged to a union IUE . He worked at factory off Taylor street in Dayton .
love the flat front kitchen cabinets. we still have them in our house! house was built in 1953
Thanks! I had a carpenter custom make the cabinets for me. I gave him a sample from an old kitchen.
Hi Kevin my aunt Rose had that stove new in 58 she loved it then she moved in 61 and got the flair and loved it George Dietlein
Thanks, George! These were great stoves!
It is 2 o'clock and I'm looking this video! Great stove.
Hi Gilberto! Sorry for keeping you up so late but thanks for watching!
Love the stove exchange ! Kevin, Ralph and Mary Ann....Y'all have a terrific summer! Chip
Hi Chip! Great hearing from you! Hope all is well with you! Wishing you a wonderful summer, also! Thanks so much!
Wow just an impressive collection of well (everything). Those stoves are the bomb. You can just see the quality & pride in American manufacturing without even touching them.
As always thank you gentleman for sharing the food and the mechanical marvels from the past that are still going strong.
In my final note here, all of those stoves and ranges will still outlast anything built today and it’s being proven right here.
Hi Channel123! Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, the fact that we are still using these stoves 50+ years later speaks of how they were built. Thanks for watching!
Old Eddyville Ky, here. I have two 58-61 GE a 30 and 40 inch pushbutton. I also have a single top oven Frigidaire Flair and a double top oven parts one. All needed burners replaced and extensive cleaning. Love the collection and especially the Westinghouse 40 you just put away.
Hi Daryl! Sounds like you have a really nice collection of vintage stoves! Glad you are enjoying yours - those GE ranges you have are great ones! I recently got a Flair from 1962 - I've got to get it cleaned up and into the range room. Thanks for watching!
Really nice stove and you did a super presentation! Thanks the whole gang for providing all the camera. Lifting just for our enjoyment! And thank you for creating your wonderful collection of the past.
Hi there, Beryl! This one was a group effort!! Hope all is well with you! Stay well!
I have been watching some old appliance commercials on CZcams. I love the way that they advertise "new features." Makes them seem more advanced than my induction range! Those were the days!
Hi Mike! The way they used to hype some of the appliances back then you would think they were modern miracles! Thanks for watching!
I have a 1951 Thrifty Thirty Frigidaire. Everything works and I use it every day. Raymond Loewy designed it and they made a good product.
Hi Cynthia! Those Thrifty-Thirty ranges were very well made and designed. Glad to know you still use and enjoy yours! Thanks!
I wish my stove today had all of those features and so simplistically as the 1951 Westinghouse... I so dislike today’s electronics ...thank you for sharing this
I hear you. All these touchpads and complicated controls. A knob to turn always did the trick - and wasn't so prone to failure. Maybe they will get back to this kind of design someday.
I'm so jealous. I love to cook and to have all those stoves to choose from is a DREAM. Thank you for sharing your kitchen with us. Stay well and God Bless
Hi Cindy! It really is a pleasure to cook and bake with these old stoves. I'm glad that I can share them with you through the videos. Sending best wishes!!
I miss the cottage but love seeing your collection. Love you guys 🌻
Hi Victoria! Thanks so much for the love - it keeps us going! I miss the cottage too, it was a fun place. But now I have a year-round home and a place to showcase my collection, so I'm grateful. Thanks always for watching!
I'm still amazed by your great facility!
Thanks, cudaus1! Glad you like the collection!
Kevin, the appliance professor. My mother had this stove but in the 40 inch model.It was purchased in 1958 when they bought a new house. Three full meals a day were cooked on that stove. I really enjoy your vintage store.
Hi Fred! Sounds like your mom got a lot of use out of her '58 Frigidaire! Thanks!
looking so professional in your shirt and tie..........no more slippers and sweats............love it!!!!
Hi wendyw! Among all the other things I collect, is my collection of vintage neckties. So I wanted to start wearing them! Thanks!
I am negotiating buying this same stove! Love it!!
Hi Laura! It's a great range - hope you get it!!
I am only 32 yrs old, and I absolutely love vintage appliances. I can just watch your videos from perhaps hundreds of miles away and can sense high quality and pride that was taken in the manufacture of these wonderful appliances. Reminds me of the telephone that came with the house of my grandmother's next door neighbor. I believe it's a model 302, not a whole lot is known about the age of the telephone, as the neighbor brought the home as an estate, but the phone is on the parlor and is hardwired into the phone line, no jack. The handset cord is straight fabric type. Still fully functional though rarely used. That thing was very heavy built, something has been truly lost when you can no longer slam the handset on the cradle to swiftly end an angry conversation.
Hi Kyle! Nice to meet another fan of vintage appliances! There was a golden era of US manufacturing where they built things to last a very long time, like the telephone you mention. Thanks for watching!
That 1958 range is the range I grew up with! My mother cooked on that from 1970 to 1979. Brings back so many memories.
Hi Kenmore1971! That range has proven to be a great performer, so far! Glad it brought back some memories for you!
That is fun stuff! Love it!
Thanks, TuckerSP2011!
Nice stove! I enjoy your videos.
Thanks, Karen!
@@cavalcadeoffood you’re welcome. I enjoy watching your videos.
How in the world did I miss this???!! Thanks for sharing!!
You're welcome!
You are amazing, Kevin. Great to hear you laugh! Make sure you are taking care of your back! We aren't getting any younger, my friend. ; )
Hi Todd!! So wonderful to hear from you! You might not be getting any younger, but last I checked I just turned 29 ;-) I know, these stoves get heavier every year!! Sending love to you and your family! Please give my best to your mom and dad!!
I own a 1940s fridgidair stove that was in the house when I bought it in 1984. It is 40 inches wide and has worked perfectly all these years
Hi Kevin! That shows you how well built that Frigidaire stove is - enjoy!! Thanks!
Greetings from Dayton ohio, I remember when I was a kid driving by the Frigidaire plant alot going back and forth from my grandmothers house. The plant was across the street from the GM truck and bus plant. The house that I have now has a Frigidaire wall oven from 1966, works great.
Hi Dayton, Ohio! I always wondered with the Frigidaire factory was located. Every Frigidaire stove I have was made there. Being from Detroit, I imagined it like the many auto factories I would see growing up. That '66 wall oven you have is a good one! Thanks so much for watching!
Love seeing you use some of your collection. Thanks for a great video! Now let’s see what we’re going to cook on it!!
Hi John! I'm trying to figure out what to make next and use this range and see how it performs. It's always fun to try out a "new" stove! Thanks!
Guys! I've been waiting in anticipation of such an episode! I've observed the cabinet/counter insert in the background for a while. Very clever! This is also the first glimpse we've had of the Stove Department! Creeky floors and all! Would love to see a video tour of the whole store! Glad this range worked. Have you ever had one that didn't? If so, I don't recall a video memory of it :) Concerning the clock - I'm still astounded that the clock on my '62 Frigidaire double oven works like a champ. I'm holding my breath to see how long it'll keep running. Glad you guys are doing well!
Hey Adam! If the clock on your '62 Frigidaire is still going strong, then you got yourself a good one there, that's for sure! I think I've only had one Frigidaire clock work for me. But other than the clocks, the rest of the ranges usually work very well. I've not ever had one that doesn't work, but I've had a couple that didn't work well. They are no longer in the collection! Yes, I'll do a video tour of the whole place when I finally get it all in order. This has been one of the biggest, if not the biggest, projects of my life... but I'll get there!
How grand-! Thanks for sharing the exchange with us. Looking forward to seeing the delicious results from this 1958 beauty.
Hi smsstuart! My pleasure to share this with you! I can't wait to start cooking on this one and see how it does! Thanks so much!
I love Lucy refrigerator was Westinghouse too.
Thanks, Ray!
Love the stove exchanges!
So glad! Thanks Longhairbear!
I love the chalk board at the beginning. You have such beautiful cursive writing :)
Hi Ali - thanks. I have my third grade teacher to thank for my handwriting!
This is so great! I love this space you have created, and I am so glad to see new videos!
Thanks Kestrel!
i would like too see some of your fridges sometime greetings too you from canada they dont make em like that any more vintage cool stuff
Hi Gary! Hope all is well in Canada! I don't have many refrigerators, but I'll have to do a video on the ones I have sometime. Thanks so much for watching!
When will you be making Kielbasa again? I love your kitchen appliances collection. Greetings from Naples, Florida.
Hi Frank in Naples! Thanks so much! Haven't made kielbasa for a while, so I'll have to see when I can do it again. I've got a "new" vintage meat grinder to try out!
Cavalcade of Food sounds great, can’t wait. 😃 Have a Blessed day.
That Westinghouse is amazing with the illuminated knobs. It was the Cadillac of ranges. The Frigidaire is a nice one. Is there a basement under the store?
Cooking with that Westinghouse was a real pleasure! Yes, there is a basement. Thanks for watching!
That cut out for your counter was a pretty cool idea. When you were changing it, i was wondering how it was going to look with so much open space. Very cool.
Thanks, MadHadder. I knew I wanted a space where I could have both 40 and 30 inch ranges, so I'm glad it worked out. Thanks for watching!
My favorite is your Kelvinator. I just love the lines of it.
Hi Derek! Thanks - I really like that Kelvinator, too. Now that I have the studio, I will at some point put in other Kelvinator ranges I have, which are 40 inch models. Thanks for watching!
i love you stove also they sure made some great stuff back then. i look at new stoves or washer dryer i just cant handel it ,the new stuff just dont last. this one and your tappan signature stove is my faveorite
Hi Gary! The new stuff doesn't compare to these old appliances. I love the Signature stove, too. Thanks so much for watching!
I appreciate it
You're welcome, Evelyn!
Nice 😀
Thanks!
What a beautiful collection you have. I am a fan of Frigidaire. All my current appliances are Frigidaire. Albeit, it's not that solid GM build of the 1950s.
Hi JR Bon! The old Frigidaire appliances are beautifully designed and styled. You can see the GM influence! Thanks so much!
Kevin, why did the stove companies switch to smaller element tubes? New styles? Energy efficiency? Must say Westinghouse had serious design engineering at the forefront of their company. Love the '51.
I noticed your kitchen sink area has 2 basins. Do you have a video that mentions that design? I like it, your light green countertops, and your pretty kitchen wallpaper. You made a lovely kitchen.
Might I suggest silicone glides for the appliances? They are not expensive and make them much easier to move. I keep them permanently under my refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer so that I can move them to clean.
Thanks for the tip, Cynthia! I will have to give those a try - it might make it easier to slide the stoves in and out.
Kevin, you must have gone to Catholic school......beautiful Palmer Method penmanship! Love your show!
Hi Kevin! Ha! Actually went to public school but had grade school teachers that were very serious about handwriting! Thanks for watching!
Kevin and Ralph, what a good vlog today with the stove exchange! Ralph, it was so good to see you too! I just love spending time with you two. Now, on for the cooking! Blessings to you both and also to Mary Ann! :-) Kevin, how long has it taken you to amass the current collection of all the appliances you have in the studio? And if I may ask, what line of work are you two in, or are you retired? If you don't want to answer-that's alright and I'll still love you guys anyway. I am just curious. LOL
Hi Princess Skate! I hope all is well with you! What you see in the collection is 30 years in the making :-) I've been collecting for a long time and I'm blessed that I now have a place to put it all. We all work - Ralph is in the arts and I work in higher education. Take care and stay strong!!
@@cavalcadeoffood Wow Kevin, you know, I somehow already knew that you were an educator. I think it is because you are so good at, and comfortable with, teaching in the videos. Love to you both! :-)
You really know your stuff when it comes to showing your treasures. Who would have thought it would be that interesting to hear about a stove? It amazes me every time I see all of the different appliances you’ve collected. Do you still add to your collection? Anyway, keep up the great videos.
Hi Bonnie! Thanks so much! These things are of interest to me, and my hope was always that there might be others out there who took interest, so it's my pleasure to share the collection. Yes, I still add to the collection, although I have to be very selective about what I add because I have to be careful not to run out of space!! But every once in a while I run across something very special that I don't already have, so I add it.
Did I spot Samantha Steven's stove in the collection in marigold? C.O.F. never fails to cheer me up😀❣
"Bewitched" the TV show, for you youngsters.
Hi DGF 627! You have a good eye! What I think you saw is a 1960 Tappan Fabulous 400 range, which was Tappan's answer to the Frigidaire Flair, the range that Samantha Stevens had in her kitchen. I actually don't have a Flair in the collection, yet. Thanks!
Ha! I'm afraid I knew exactly who he was referencing...I guess I'm "of that age" LOL!
I was thinking this was a 58. It has the same styling as the Frigidaire Unimatic washers of that year.
Hi Pat! I don't know that I've seen a '58 Frigidaire washer, but it seems that there was often shared styling cues across their appliances. Great designers! Thanks so much!
@@cavalcadeoffood The webmaster of aw.org has a 58 Frigidaire Unimatic washer along with a few other members I believe. Lots of chrome in those old appliances and I know hard it must be to keep looking clean, but man what styling those old machines had.
I'm glad mice didn't find their way to the wiring while the Frigidaire was stored in a garage.
Hi Briney - me too! Everything worked the way it should. Thanks!
This was the same one (model) that was in kitchen on I Love Lucy.
Hi Ray! Thanks for letting me know! I know Westinghouse was a sponsor of the program. Happy New Year!
Gotta say I was in love with that Westinghouse!. Not as excited about the Frigidaire
Hi Mark! That Westy was a wonderful range! The Frigidaire is a few years newer and doesn't have as many features, but so far has been a terrific performer both on the cook top and in the oven. Very well made range. I love how each range is unique. Thanks!
I have an old Frigidaire General Motors stove probably from the 1950’s.
Where can I research what year it was made?
It’s large size, like your stove you’re showing us.
The stove elements are spread apart, with an electrical plug.
There is a clock and timer, but I can’t figure that out, with nightlight.
Oven on the right, drawer on the left and a bottom drawer.
Any ideas how to find more information about my stove?
I would like to know how to open a 1953 Frigidaire stove top model RT-20. And where to get parts for it. Like the burners and traps.
Hi Maria - for parts, best to look online with things like eBay, etc. I'm not sure how to open the top of the stove, I've never done it. Thanks!
I am curious does Kevin have the other kitchen appliances besides the stove oven ranges. Does Kevin have Refrigerators,Washers, Dryers, and Dishwashers to go along with his vintage kitchen
Hi RugbyFootballer - I have a few vintage refrigerators in the collection and a couple of dishwashers. I don't collect washers or dryers, but I have number of small appliances like toasters, mixers, coffee pots, blenders, etc. Thanks!
GORGEOUS SOO FUNN VIDEO!! Do u sell these? Im looking!
Thanks, Ms Howell! No, I don't sell the appliances - only collect. There are a lot out there - I'm sure you'll find one!
New subscriber here. Any future plans to film the cleaning/repairing process on these old ovens? I just bought a $30 1954 Frigidaire, and im at a loss as to where to begin. I’m afraid I’ll damage the “chrome” with chrome polish if it’s actually aluminum...or maybe take the finish off the porcelain with the wrong cleaner! Any tips?
Also, My oven still has the drop in deep well...do you know if they were typically made of steel or aluminum? I’m having trouble finding any information on it.
...love your channel!
Hi Anolis! Welcome and thanks for subscribing and watching! I may do a future video on me cleaning one of the old ranges before I put it into service. The main thing is, for the exterior of the range, don't use anything that is abrasive in any way. For the ovens, I usually use an oven cleaner (like Easy Off) and there sometimes I need to scrub with a scouring pad, but that's just for the oven. Your Frigidaire sounds great - 1954 was a good year. The deep well cookers were made of aluminum, and Frigidaire sometimes used aluminum at the top of the range for the light hood. I normally use a good all purpose cleaner (like Simple Green) and sponges, toothbrushes, and lots of rags to clean the exterior. Good luck and enjoy your vintage range!
Cavalcade of Food
Thank you!
Hey! Great switch out! Question: is the refrigerator for show only or is it functional? Do you have others in collection? What about the dishwasher?
Hi Kristopher! The fridge is fully operational. I only turn it on when I need a second fridge, as I have a larger modern fridge off to the side. There are 5 or 6 other vintage refrigerators in the collection. The dishwasher is fully functional and I use it frequently. It is a Kitchen Aid Superba that I found still in its original shipping box. Thanks for watching!
Nice looking stove but the door doesn't look like it is flush on top. Maybe it's the camera angle or something.
Hi Scooter! It must have been the camera. The doors on the Westinghouse were very tight fitting. This stove is a great baker! Thanks!!
@@cavalcadeoffood That's good. I just couldn't imagine they would have made it like that. Blame it on the OCD.
Wonderful series, I had a question. For vintage stoves, why is it you prefer the electric stoves rather than gas? Are these more reliable? Thank you!
Hi Grant - thanks for watching. I grew up on electric stoves and that is what I always cooked on. I don't have gas connections in my kitchens, so it's electric for me.
@@cavalcadeoffood Thank you so much for letting me know! I really appreciate it!
I have green Westinghouse kfg3c. Any value?
I assume mid 60s and works
Hi Paul - yes, it has value to someone who is looking for one. It's hard to say what that could be. I always recommend people looking on Facebook Marketplace and seeing what's others are going for. Thanks!
Hello, I have a 1964 Zenith electric Stove that I am looking to sell. Do you know how much it is worth? Would you like to buy it. It is in working order. Thanks for your time! Ben
Hi Ben! It's hard to say what your Zenith stove may be worth. There are a lot of variables such as cosmetic condition, working order, does it have all its original parts, will it need a lot of cleaning/reconditioning, etc. A good guide would be to go on your local craigslist and search for "vintage stove" and see what comes up and what things in your area are selling for. Hope this helps. I don't have a Zenith in my collection, but I collect from my general area (southeast Michigan) as stoves are very costly to ship. Thanks!
@@cavalcadeoffood Thanks for the reply! Too bad the shipping costs so much. Do you ever make your way to New York? I am not for from there on the Ontario side. If I saw a map you would probably be so far away. lol
Are you on Facebook. I have a 1926-1929 Westinghouse Junior Console Range that I have lots of questions about.
Hi Zack - sorry not on Facebook. I'm afraid I don't have much information on your range - most of my stoves are from 1948-1965. Thanks!
Why doesn't the manufacturer make these wonderful electric cookers for export to Europe? One gets the impression that in Europe, propaganda of gas and Russia as a cheap gas supplier ...
Hi Oleksandra! Here in the US, electric stoves have been fairly popular for almost 100 years. The large electric companies really promoted electric cooking, but many still prefer gas stoves so both are available. Happy New Year!
It’s not the same! Bye bye cottage
IKR ,,,, what's up with that?
Hi Jeff! Yes, I no longer have the cottage but instead I have a year-round home and a building to house my entire collection, so this is a much better arrangement for me. The stove exchange is one of the reasons why I wanted a place where I could easily switch out the stoves and share my entire collection. I can't tell you how much work it was doing this at the cottage, as much as I enjoyed it there. Thanks so much!