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If you have a pressure canner with a gauge, the Master Food Preservers at CCE Dutchess County can test it to see if it is still accurate.
Dial Gauges should be checked annually and CCE Dutchess County Master Preservers will check yours for FREE.
Just bring in the lid and gauge for testing - you may bring the entire pressure canner for inspection as well.
Direct your questions to jmc646@cornell.edu Subject: "Food Preservation" and you will receive a follow up email. To schedule lid and gauge testing, email with the subject: "Canner Inspection Request".
Additional Pressure Canner Gauge Testing Resources:
For National Presto canners with the “dial type” gauge, call their customer service number at 1-800-877-0441 (M – F, 9 am – 5:15 pm Eastern Time). They will answer questions about free gauge testing and/or replacement.
Ship the gauge to:
Consumer Service Department
National Presto Industries, Inc.
3925 North Hastings Way
Eau Clair, WI 54703
For parts and other info regarding National Presto, visit www.gopresto.com
Mirro pressure canners do not have dial-type gauges, but a weighted gauge that does not need to be tested. If you are looking for parts or have questions about your Mirro pressure canner, call 1-800-527-7727 and press 3 for Mirro products (M – F, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Eastern Time). For more information on Mirro canners, visit www.mirro.com, scroll down to Pressure Cookers and Canners or Pressure Cooker Parts. Their website will show you what is available, but they do not sell from their site. Common parts may be available at local Ace & True Value Hardware stores.
Parts for Presto, Mirro and many other different brands are available at: www.pressurecooker-outlet.com www.pressurecooker-outlet.com
Last updated May 10, 2023