Thread Number: 83134  /  Tag: Small Appliances
Sunbeam T-20-B Radiant Control Toaster Thermostat or Bi-Metal Blade Needed
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Post# 1074388   5/26/2020 at 13:21 (1,428 days old) by retromen624 (Ohio)        

Good Afternoon, appliance friends:

In my opinion, there has never been a better toaster ever produced than the Sunbeam Radiant Control toaster. I have my mother's and grandmother's models. When I run across these, if the price is good, I will purchase them, completely disassemble them, run the parts through the KitchenAid KDS-18 or KDS-20 (whichever I am in the mood to use), then use Easy Off if needed on certain areas (or sometimes use Easy Off first and then use the KitchenAid), polish the chrome case and affix a new cord (I use at 15 gauge, modern wire - yes with ground that is cloth covered - gorgeous product) and give them to friends as gifts.

Over the weekend, I found three of these toasters at an antique store going out of business that I never new existed. They all looked horrible, but after a Soak-n-Scrub in the KitchenAid, they truly look like brand new - honestly.

All of these toasters heated up at the store before I purchased them. BUT, the T-20-B will not shut off...hmmmm! Knowing how to take these apart and re-assemble them in my sleep, I immediately looked at the bi-metal blade. It would not stay in the off position. Upon further investigation, the bi-metal was rusted at the top of the housing, right under the top bolt. I then noticed the problem...a small fracture in the metal - yep, no spring action whatsoever.

I am in need to purchase either a complete Sunbeam T-20-B thermostat or the actual bi-metal blade from any of you who would be willing to sell either to me. I would be interested in a few if available.

If you would please let me know at your earliest convenience, it would be much appreciated.

Thank you ever so much for reading my post.

P.S. I have attached some pictures of before and after cleaning of the T-20-B still dis-assembled and then of a 1949 T-20 that I just finished.


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Post# 1074393 , Reply# 1   5/26/2020 at 14:30 (1,428 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)        

Beautiful restoration!  I have one of these from late 40's or early 50's - still works.  But  I don't think it works well on the type of bread I use today, white bread - perfect!  Rye, whole wheat bagels not so much.

 

It goes great with my Sunbeam collection, coffee pots,waffle iron, chicken rotisserie.


Post# 1108835 , Reply# 2   2/19/2021 at 22:42 (1,159 days old) by Cwatters113 (IRMO)        
Sunbeam T-20B

I have a sunbeam t-20b and used it for many years. It suddenly stopped working. I don't feel confident in my knowledge to take it apart and determine what is wrong. Does anyone in this thread repair these. I would like to use it again.
Cathy


Post# 1145636 , Reply# 3   4/1/2022 at 00:23 (754 days old) by MNCliff (minnesota)        

This article talks a great length about these classic Sunbeam toasters. Specific links to a repair shop that specializes in vintage toasters is included. Hope this helps!
www.theverge.com/22801890...


CLICK HERE TO GO TO MNCliff's LINK



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