Can you replace the glass top on a frigidaire stove

Glass stove tops offer sleek and functional cooking experiences for homeowners. Their flat surface is easier to clean because you don’t have to worry about scrubbing around the nooks and crannies of electric coils or gas burners. Modern glass development makes most stove tops durable, which means you can cook for years without any issues.

However, glass does (on occasion) break or scratch. This can damage your stove top and potentially create a safety hazard for your family. If this is what you are currently dealing with, glass stove top replacement may be necessary to keep your family safe. How hard is it to replace a stovetop? Should you just replace the stove entirely? Learn more about your options and the complexity of this project.

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Our Step-by-Step Guide to Glass Stove Top Replacement

Replacing a glass stove top isn’t an overly complex project. There are plenty of electrical and plumbing household tasks that are far more difficult and dangerous. However, replacing a glass cooktop has its challenges. The glass can be bulky to work with, and some stove brands are easier to work with than others. Here are the basics steps to replace a flat top stove. 

1. Shut off electrical power to the stove. Flipping this break may cut power to your entire kitchen, so make sure you will have enough light to work with.
2. Remove the glass top on the stove. Your oven manual should provide guidelines to complete this process. You will likely need to remove screws or brackets which will release the glass.
3. Unplug the wires connecting the glass stove to the controls. Depending on your stove model, you should be able to prop up the glass to work on it. Otherwise, lift the glass and make sure it is stable while you unhook the wires connecting the stovetop to the heat source.
4. Remove the old glass stove top and secure it in a safe place. Wear gloves when handling your stovetop to avoid cutting yourself on broken glass. If your stovetop is cracked, be careful that it might break further when you lift it.  
5. Place the new glass stove top where the old one used to be. Follow the same process in reverse: prop up the glass, reconnect the wires, move the stovetop in place, and secure it with the screws and latches your oven comes with.

Once your glass stove top replacement is complete, you can turn the power back on and start testing your oven to make sure everything works as it should.

Should You Replace Your Own Electric Stove Top?

There are several guides on the web that you can follow if you need a glass stove top replacement. You can find detailed blogs and YouTube videos depending on your learning style. However, just because you can find online tutorials doesn’t always mean you should do something yourself. Is electric stove top replacement something the average homeowner can handle?

You know your skill level better than anyone else. If you have confidently navigated electrical work and heavy lifting before, then you should be able to replace a glass-top electric stove on your own. That being said, even experienced DIYers can get frustrated by this process if they lose their oven manual or have to work with a poorly-designed appliance.

If you do want to complete your glass stove top replacement on your own, make sure you are safe. Ask a friend or family member to assist you throughout the process. They will help with the heavy lifting and can call for help if you are injured. Alternatively, you can call a handyman to replace your glass stove top if you don’t feel comfortable doing it on your own. 

It May Be Time to Replace Your Stove Entirely

While glass top stoves are not complicated to replace, the cracking and breaking of the glass could be an indicator that it is time to replace your stove and oven entirely. Most ovens and stovetops are made to last between 15 to 20 years. Some will last longer, and some won’t last as long. It all depends on the brand you choose and how you (or the previous homeowner) use it. A few signs that you need to replace your stove include:

• The glass is cracking, breaking, or chipping.
• The burners don’t heat equally (you have a “favorite” burner that is actually reliable, and you avoid the rest.)
• Your oven is inconsistent. It doesn’t cook evenly, which means part of your food usually comes out burnt.
• You don’t trust the oven temperature. You set it to a higher or lower heat because you know the thermometer is broken.
• It takes longer to cook food because the burners and oven heat up slowly. This is driving up your electric bills. 
• Your oven or stovetop is getting louder or makes unexpected noises and smells.
• Your oven and stovetop don’t always turn on when you want them to.

Even a few of these indicators can serve as warning signs that you need to replace your stove and oven. An inconsistent oven temperature or a broken burner can limit your cooking abilities or change how your food turns out. The glass stove top replacement could just be a bandage on a bigger problem that is your stove.  

How Much Does a Glass Stove Top Replacement Cost?

Cooktop prices vary depending on the brand of stove in your home and the model that you have. More affordable brands offer cooktop replacements for $100-$150. However, more expensive brands can charge more than $600 for a glass stove top replacement.

Keep in mind that these estimates only factor in the cost of the stove top itself, not the charges that come with replacing it. If you need to hire someone to replace your stove top for you, you will need to budget another $150 to $250 for your project. 

Glass stove tops need to match the same brand and model as the appliance you currently have. You can’t buy an LG stovetop for a Frigidaire oven. Additionally, it may be hard to find your specific stovetop if you have an older oven model.

As you start to create a budget for your project and search for a replacement stove top, consider whether it would be better to replace your entire range. You may pay a little more in the short run in order to enjoy the reliability of your oven in the long run. 

Find Your Next Electric Range at East Coast Appliance

A crack in your glass stove top might finally convince you that it’s time to replace your oven and electric range. If you are ready to own a reliable stove and an oven that accurately cooks food, shop some of the options by East Coast Appliance. Some of our basic electric models start at $750, with more advanced models selling for $1,100. You can find a reliable and affordable electric range that can last for up to 20 years.

Shop some of our top electric ranges today and find the best option for your home. 

Glass Stovetop FAQ

Can you replace just the glass on a glass stove top?

Yes. While advances in technology have improved the durability of glass, your stove top may sustain a crack or a break. When this occurs, you can order a new stove top and follow the manual directions to replace it. However, you may want to hire someone to complete this project for you if you aren’t comfortable working with appliances.

Is a glass stove top replacement expensive?

The price for your glass stove top replacement will vary depending on the make and model range that you have in your home. Some ranges are more expensive than others. However, you can expect to pay between $100 - $600 to replace your glass stove top and will need to pay more if you hire someone to replace it for you.

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