Symptoms
- Front of the range dips when you lean on an open oven door
- Range wasn't reinstalled with its anti-tip bracket after moving or cleaning
- Range feels like it can rock front to back
- No visible bracket connecting the range to the floor or wall at the back
Likely causes
- CommonMissing or disconnected anti-tip bracketThis bracket is often removed when a range is pulled out for cleaning and not reconnected.
- PossibleRange never had a bracket installed at deliverySome installations skip this required safety step.
- Less commonUneven flooring causing rockingFloor issues can make a properly secured range still feel slightly uneven, though it shouldn't tip.
What to do
- Do not let children climb on an open oven door or stand on the range at any time.
- Carefully pull the range out slightly (or have someone help) and look at the back bottom area and the floor behind it for a bracket.
- If no bracket is present, check if one came with the range originally, often left in a drawer or with the manual.
- Install the anti-tip bracket according to the manufacturer's instructions, securing it into a wall stud or the floor as directed.
- Push the range back into place so the rear foot or bracket receiver engages the anti-tip device.
- Test stability afterward by gently applying downward pressure on an open oven door; the range should not tip.
Tools and parts
- Screwdriver
- Drill (if mounting into a stud)
Range anti-tip bracket kitSearch: “range anti-tip bracket kit”
When to call a pro
If you're not confident installing the bracket securely into a stud or the floor, ask the appliance retailer or a handyman to install it.
Safety
Use caution
A range without an anti-tip bracket can tip forward and cause serious injury, especially to children; avoid standing or climbing on an open door until it's secured.