Inspector's check · Kitchen, baths and laundry
Is a freestanding range held by its anti-tip bracket?
Grab the back of the cooktop and gently tip it forward. If it lifts more than an inch, the bracket at the back foot is missing or not engaged. Wall ovens and cooktops in a counter don't need one.
Why it matters
A child standing on an open oven door can tip a range over, along with whatever's on the burners. Brackets come with every range sold in the US but often aren't installed.
If it's a problem
An inspector would write it up as “Range has no anti-tip bracket” and rate it safety first. Your options, with rough U.S. costs:
- DIY (usually best), $0 to $25: Order the bracket for your model (often free from the maker) and screw it to the floor or wall behind the back foot.
- Handyman, $75 to $150: Install the anti-tip bracket and slide the range back into it.
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