Home Depot Gas Stove Clearance: Ranges, Floor Models and Open Box

Where gas stove clearance comes from

Gas ranges rarely sit on a shelf with a yellow tag. Clearance usually comes from:

• Floor models: display ranges sold when the store changes its lineup.
• Open box: returned units, sometimes never installed.
• Scratch and dent: cosmetic damage from shipping or handling.
• Discontinued models: older models cleared when new ones arrive.

Each one is usually a single unit at a single store. Many aren't listed online. Ask an appliance associate, and ask at more than one store. Our appliance clearance guide covers how Home Depot handles all of these.

When to buy

A holiday sale price on a new range with full warranty can beat a mild clearance discount. A big markdown on a floor model can beat both. Compare.

Inspect before you buy

Gas ranges have more parts to check than most appliances:

• Burners and igniters. Ask if it can be tested, or ask what the store checked.
• Grates and burner caps. These go missing on display models.
• Oven door, glass and racks. Check the seal and that racks are included.
• Control knobs and panel. Cracks and missing knobs are common on floor models.
• Damage location. A dent on the side next to a cabinet won't show. A dent on the front will.
• Fuel type. Is it set for natural gas or propane (LP)? If you need LP, ask whether the conversion kit is included.

Budget for the extras

A clearance price is only part of the cost:

• Gas connector. Use a new one for each installation.
• Installation. Gas hookups should be done by a qualified installer. Some areas require a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
• Delivery and haul-away. Often included on new purchases during promos, but not always on clearance or open-box units.
• Anti-tip bracket. Ranges should be secured. Make sure the bracket is included.

Add these up before you decide if the deal is really a deal.

Returns and warranty

Major appliances have their own return rules, and open-box or as-is units can be different again. Ask:

• Does the manufacturer warranty still apply?
• Can you add a protection plan?
• What are the return terms for this unit?

Get the answers on your receipt. For clearance returns in general, see can you return clearance items at Home Depot.

Doing laundry too?

Washers and dryers clear the same way. See Home Depot washer and dryer clearance.

Find clearance before you drive

Range deals usually take a visit or a call to the appliance department. For the rest of the store, including kitchen and lighting clearance that often comes with a remodel, PennyLoot checks the clearance prices at the Home Depot stores near your ZIP and shows the biggest markdowns with the store for each one. Kitchen clearance had one of the biggest median dollar savings in our clearance data report.