Gas stove knob locks

Belle60 · August 28

Looking for recommendations for gas stove knob locks. I have a GE Cafe gas stove with the knobs on the front. My DH has attempted to cook for years but I want to be safe.

There are alot on Amazon but mostly geared toward children.

Any recommendations?

Chris20cm · August 28

This one seems to be the most highly recommended according to Alzheimer's Association. Even though originally intended for child proofing.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00068O22S?tag=ryannativeads-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

harshedbuzz · August 28

@Belle60

Wirecutter recommends the same.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-baby-proofing-tools/

That said, I had a version of these when my son was little and would expect that an agitated adult man would pull them off knob and all.

Another option is to pull the knobs off when you're not using the stove.

HB

Belle60 · August 28

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/251991#Comment_251991

Thats my concern that he will be able to figure out the baby proof ones. I will have to figure out how to remove them.

Jazzma · August 28

Are the knobs removeable? I kept ours off and in a drawer unless I was using the stove.

Chammer · August 28

I have a similar stove top and if I remember correctly (not at home right now) there is a small safety knob that you turns off the burner knobs. If so, you can remove that knob so not all knobs need to be removed and replaced when you need to use the stove.

Belle60 · August 29

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/252014#Comment_252014

Thanks I will check that out.

SDianeL · August 29

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73930/gas-stove-knob-locks

you might try the child locks. Depending on what Stage your DH is in, many PWD's don't have the capacity to figure them out. Executive function is usually one of the first things to go with memory loss. (not always though). You're wise to get ahead of this. Please keep us posted.

tonyac2 · August 30

@Jazzma I do the same. Removed them all and only get them out when cooking. Also posted a sign by the stove asking to remove knobs after cooking. This was necessary as DH slightly turned on the stove and it took awhile for the gas to start filling the kitchen and for me to realize what was going on. Not taking anymore chances, knobs removed.

harshedbuzz · August 30

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/252161#Comment_252161

My mom's range has knobs that are too easily turned on— she's petite and they catch on her pockets or apron. Her sense of smell is compromised by a medication she took, so we got her this—

https://www.amazon.com/Nighthawk-Monoxide-Explosive-Model-KN-COEG-3/dp/B0002EVNJ6/ref%3Dsr_1_6?adgrpid=1343603772055788&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wFwECTFpSp-_8wc_UyP2dnvWX9XeEwuQ87hcok325jnKqkSR9HsNEYJynbBvaXcb6rsbwRCM-iEaYN3LUiUg1HTi5w6OlLA-9oQdj_gPfwjvogzsWpbjeKzh_hHY2M23m0CR-Wzx_zU3Oe2SN47OsDdwLrLpZVZ-VKn_ivAPgYrmkNKNJ1TDlIOREPTr9fGRUmuDwsn0MQ-OsXE13Tyu0gXgRxIBHFNgzjpTcd8D8qfiDFEEftPqAaurVDmh-issUSxKWdl9L32vT_FjfIaTywNoqZqGloWNIW69-UZaS4k.zpa8vh3Qf0Vb6riUjjg1q7C4xPwe-jNanQUXCgWEvuw&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83975474866276&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=95604&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83975575866566%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=1422_13459136&keywords=home%2Bnatural%2Bgas%2Bdetector&mcid=14aa85f3c8ce3a1ea3fb253a39f1ea60&msclkid=b95caa46ec67184e0a44c2f5f82fca9c&qid=1756566611&sr=8-6&th=1

HB

tonyac2 · August 31

@harshedbuzz great suggestion, thanks. I like this idea as others who are in and out of the house don’t always remember to remove the knobs.

Goodlife2025 · September 1

TY for all the comments on this topic. Just a few days ago DW was able to turn on the gas stove with the knobs OFF. Also took me awhile to realize the kitchen was filling with fumes. Scary - moving on to child locks.

Belle60 · September 1

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/252340#Comment_252340

Oh wow. Can you let me know which child locks you get and if they work.

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