[Hidden-tech] Appliance dilemma - desperate for a solution!

[Gordon Kramer]

Dear Hidden-tech-ers,
I'm hoping someone in this community of smart, resourceful people can offer an idea about this: We have a beautiful, near-new gas range that we can't use, because it needs a part that is no longer available. Here's our story:
We bought our house with a Jenn-Air downdraft gas range in place, having no idea of what a liability that would be. It was already old when we moved in, and has continued to deteriorate. The entire kitchen layout is based around using a downdraft range, rather than one with a conventional range hood - but downdrafts are rare and insanely expensive. 

Last Spring we found a good deal on a pristine, barely-used Jenn-Air downdraft gas range, bought from a private party. We brought it home, but it got damaged in transit - and unfortunately, the damage was to the metal tube that conveys gas from the house supply to the burners - so even though the tube isn't actually broken, it may not be safe to use. So began our search for a replacement part. Over a period of months, we gradually learned that no replacement exists; we have searched parts dealers all over the US and Canada; no one has it, no one can get it, the manufacturer (Whirlpool) no longer makes it, and is not accepting special orders for it.
So, we're out of ideas. We have a $2000 hunk of metal on our porch that we can't use. The damage to the tube is relatively minor (only a couple of inches out of a couple of feet of tubing), and we would happily pay someone to repair it, if there's a way to do that where it will still be safe to convey propane gas. We'd be incredibly grateful for any ideas! I can provide more detailed info and pictures if anyone wants to know.

Regards,
   Gordon Kramer
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