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by: kingwooddiscgolf Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 8:28am  
I have a new GE cooktop that needs to be installed.  Just wondering if this is a do it myself deal or do I need a pro installer? 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 8:33am  
Do it yourself if you are comfortable putting things together....but call a gas guy for the hookups.  If nothing else they will test the connection and make sure there are no leaks.  For me thats worth the money. 4951
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kingwooddiscgolf Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 8:34am  
Electric and larger than the orig.  There will be some counter top cutting required. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 8:36am  
What kind of counter top and are there drawers next to it?   4951
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kingwooddiscgolf Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 8:39am  
What kind of counter top and are there drawers next to it?  
@IBertrand:  Drawers under it and its old school formica laminate. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 8:41am  
The glue is probably going to loosen under the countertop when you cut it and you will have to fix that. 4951
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kingwooddiscgolf Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 8:50am  
Ooowee, gonna be very tight with drawers on either side.  Might have to eliminate the drawers and have non opening drawer facades. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 8:55am  
Shouldnt be that big of a job.  Just make your cuts straight and take your time with it.  Make sure the depth of the cooktop doesnt get in the way of anything underneath.  You should be fine.When you cut through the formica, try to score it first before you cut into it.  This will help with tear outs.   4951
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~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 9:57am  
Also put masking tape on the area you will cut. This will help you mark a cutting line and also eliminate tear out and splinters. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 9:59am  
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kingwooddiscgolf Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 10:03am  
Countertops are the next big purchase but thats probably next summer.  Just put in new flooring so a bit at a time.  Wiring looks simple but its going to be an exact snug fit. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 10:05am  
I always tell my husband , it's easier to call a professional 1st than to call one after you have really messed it up good. And it's less expensive if they get to it before you have screwed it up . Their work is guaranteed ...yours is not ! 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 10:07am  
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kingwooddiscgolf Active Indicator LED Icon 13 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 10:23am  
I dont think granite for us, probably quartz. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 10:54am  
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~ 10 years ago   Nov 11, '13 11:05am  
It is usually better to make the "cuts" with a router and you can save your laminate doing that way.Saws have a tendency to vibrate the laminate too much and cause damage.Just my 2 cents. 4951
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