How to Replace/Install an Electric Cooktop | Kitchen Remodel Series 3/9

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In this video, I go over what goes into replacing an old electric cooktop. Everything from electrical, to proper opening sizing, to pitfalls. And if you watch the whole video through, I humbly ask you all to drop Fs into the comments.

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[ThePhrygianFingers]

Leaving an F for Sears as instructed. RIP Sears. With the angels now 😢

[lychordia]

F for Sears. And I feel for you the cooktop RIP. But main thing.... This was an awesome video and very clear. I learned so much!

[kristaskreations]

I have to say this is a great video. I am a female that sometimes takes on small projects. However I have assigned the electric stove top replacement to my loving husband. He was an aircraft mechanic and has general good knowledge about working parts electrical is so so. (I have replaced my own electrical breaker cartridge). This video was great step-by-step. No nonsense. And seems to have everything we need to replace the stoves tomorrow....😊

[optimystical]

You are awesome, man. So interesting and hilarious. Thanks for sharing. I'll be following you for more repairs!

[justinmcdonell]

F for sears. F for the Cooktop.

I came across your channel when I was searching for instructions to get the gunga out of my Maytag dishwasher. The nefarious Gungalungus also gave me a hard time so thank you for the help in vanquishing it. I have to say you have a hilarious take on how you do things and I really cant get enough of your videos. Love the content.

[ben]

Thank you!!! I am replacing my cooktop and the opening is about .5 inches too big. I've been watching videos and googling and finally came across this one. And it worked!! :)

[vden]

Ohhh I feel for you with that break!
I'm over the top with protecting things now because of breaking an expensive item just from not taking the extra time and effort. Thanks for the video, I'm going to replace my mom's coil top with a radiant one and your video is what I needed!

[lostdud]

This is the best video I've seen in a while. Absolutely interesting and so many Easter egg things you say I love it. And super super clear and detailed on the whole practical process. A true gem of originality! Cheers 🍻

[bebraveforonce-themovement]

Great video 👍🏿👍🏿 and thanks for sharing that great advice at the end. RIP to the GE Radiant Cooktop 😔

[ivanobar]

So sorry. I’ve been in a similar state of “ah shit!!” I was replacing my car window approx 30 yrs ago; was younger and dumber. I had dismantled the door, studied how the window would go in, and removed the old one (broken glass), cleaned. I pulled out my new window, leaned it against the for a sec, all ready to go. All the sudden, with no warning, a gentle gust of wind caught the new window and it went to the ground, shattered it. I looked at the mess and thought, “nah, that didn’t just happen. f&(k! F€%K!…”.

Great video! Clear and real.

[thatguyinelnorte]

I, too, miss Sears-That-Was. Sad to see them go. Thanks for the video. I don't understand the letter; but I probably share the underlying sentiment. "F" in my day was not a mark of respect, but failure. I feel your pain for the loss of the very nice cooktop, too.

[noramartinez]

😲 Everything was going so well 🙈😖😣🤦🏻‍♀️ Great video by the way.
My husband is replacing the stobe top, it's a pain, he had to smash it with a hammer since it was glued to the granite 🤦🏻‍♀️
Im not a fan of electic stoves by the way, but this one was too old, broken and was acting up.
RIP as well 🤷🏻‍♀️

[claibst]

I'm doing the same thing tomorrow. Thanks

[MAGAMAN]

With metal flex housing for the wires, "usually" all you have to do is ground to the box if the metal wire housing (That I can't remember the name of) goes all the way back to the panel. The metallic housing is the ground on those.

[IAMTHECANDIDATECOM]

Thanks I'll replace the hood first!

[ericmurray]

Love the video. Not much of a DIY guy but I think this is something I can manage. How do I find out the "power issue" you mentioned in the last minute of the video. Too much vs. too little for the new top? Thanks for your time in advance.

[marwensai]

You the best my friend, I do like you I by new one but didn't work I think I need more 🔋🔌 is 420

[chavezyunni]

Ahahahaha the "AAAhhh!😂😂 shit" moment got me

[TheWiscoKid]

I was fixing my hood and had to crawl up on the cooktop to get to the ducting... put my knee right through the cooktop. I feel your pain 😞But... now im going to buy an induction cooktop. After installing the hood that is.

[bozydarziemniak]

So there is only a tape which holds it? No screws or other stuff?