Antique Refrigerators, And Antique Appliances In General, Are Very Popular.

Antique refrigerators are quickly becoming one of the most sought after kitchen appliances. The market for antique and retro appliances is exploding. With only a limited number of true antique style appliances available, the numbers are shrinking everyday.

Antique appliances that have been restored, are brought back to like new condition. The "new" refrigerator will come with either a new refrigeration system, or if the old system was in good working order it would simply be overhauled and most likely converted to an environmentally friendly refrigerant.

If you opt for a new refrigeration system over a restored system, this does make the appliance less of a collectors item and more of a novelty item. A new refrigeration system will be more energy efficient though.

You may remember the old refrigerator your grandmother or grandfather had sitting in the garage, you know the ones with the round or square shaped tops. Well if they still have those oldies, then you can get those restored and back to like new working order. There are a number of places that do this type of work. The best place to find one is the Yellow Pages. If you can find a local antique appliance repair shop it will save you a ton of money on shipping.

On the other hand, if there isn't a local shop capable of doing this kind of work it still may be advantageous to have it shipped to repair shop. Some antique appliances are worth quite a chunk of change. Some, believe it or not, are worth as much as $15,000 when fully restored. I would get an appraisal from a reputable restoration company such as AntiqueAppliances.com. Why get an appraisal beforehand? Well some antiques are more than others and the price paid for a complete restoration may not be worth it, but in most cases, a complete restoration is well worth it.

If you don't already have any antique refrigerators or antique stoves that can be sent out to get restored, you can purchase already restored appliances. These appliances are ready to ship, worldwide in most cases.

Do keep in mind these appliances are heavy and the shipping costs alone will be substantial, but nothing beats the look of an antique. Plus, if you're trying to get the look and feel of an antique kitchen, one of these antique appliances is a must have.

Here is a list of some companies who sell, or restore, antique refrigerators and/or stoves:

• Antique Appliances.com
• Antique Vintage Appliances
• Antique Stoves.com
• Dream Stoves
• Elmira Stove Works (these are new, reproduction style, appliances)
• Antique Appliance Company
• Appliances Unlimited
• Good Time Stove Co.
• Classic Gas Antique Stoves

You may also want to check out for these antiques as well. Just be careful when buying an unrestored unit as you will most likely have to get it restored on your own. This will increase the total cost. Also be sure the appliances come with ALL of the original parts, or as many as possible, as this will also increase the restoration costs if the parts need to be made or taken from an already dwindling inventory of replacement parts.

Antiques will always be a hot commodity, and antique refrigerators and antique stoves are no different. With the supply of these beauties getting less everyday, the prices will continue to go up. Like with most antiques, the value of these appliances will always be high. So why not at least consider restoring or buying one of these beautiful additions to any period home.

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