Have you accidentally dropped your beloved rival crock pot? If you’re like me, you probably have – I’ve smashed several rival crock pot lids to tiny little shards! Really though, not to worry as it’s honestly not a very big deal. Replacement lids can be had for under $10 each (most are around $6) and literally take zero time to install (no hinges, no rubber protectors or anything), you just sit them on top!

Old school slow cooker lids were attached to the chamber by a metal or glass hinge and were really difficult to replace, if it was possible at all. Nowadays, the big crock brands (Rival included) have gotten wise to their clumsy consumers and made a simple sit-on-top lid. However, it’s easier to replace, but is also easier to break. It’s a cooking catch 22 I suppose. They’re just not as sturdy as one of those good dining room tables.

Here’s a picture of the standard style I’ve found available for ordering online:

A Rival Crock Pot Lid

This product goes for about $6 (plus shipping). I wish though they had tempered glass or pyrex or something so they could handle a good, counter-level fall.

One of the most popular Rival made crockpots out there is the Versaware line of crock pots. The model numbers are as follows:

• SC7500 5 quart stainless steel crockpot
• SC7600 6 quart stainless steel brushed crockpot
• SCV1600B-SS VersaWare PRO crockpot

Now, while I don’t have direct, hands on experience with each of these models, I do own the SCV1600B – VersaWare pro slow cooker. Let me just say — this 6 quart, stoneware oval appliance is incredible. Hands down it’s probably the single best crock-pot on the market. From the programmable timer, to the multiple use crock insert to each of the three (yes, 3) heat settings, this baby is meant for a serious kitchen and seriously big stomached family! After your timer has lapsed and the food is done cooking it automatically switches to a lower, “warm” setting to keep the food warm but not overcook it! How nice is that?!

I also believe it to be one of the few non-stick stoneware slow cookers on the market and its dishwasher safe, oven safe, microwave safe, you can cook up some food in this crock anywhere with a multitude of methods. Price wise you’re looking at about $85 to $100 bucks. Not bad considering you’ll never need a replacement rival crock pot part.

Rival VersaWare Crock Pot

In summary if you’re looking for an excellent VersaWare by Rival you need to look no further, just buy it, it’s great!

Through the years of use you’ll get out of your Rival slow cooker, you may enter a situation where you’re looking for rival crock pot parts. Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean these are bad crock pots, but rather that people use them often! In a kitchen full of other appliances and for those who use their crockpot regularly (during the winter and even sometimes in the summer), hinges and glass parts such as the lid are bound to need replacement.

One such part that is often replaced are the Rival Crock Pot Lids. These will fit 2.5 Quart Rival crock pots (models 3100, 3101, 3102, 3103, 3130, 3133, 3120, 3250), or they come in a larger size for Rival slow cookers that are 4 Quarts (model 3154). They are also made for the Rival VersaWare Crockpots too. I don’t know why they don’t make these out of impact resistant glass, such as some oven glass is made from (at first thought, I had though maybe this was due to heating issues, but tons of glassware has been developed for oven use).

Knobs are pretty easy to find online and even easier to replace. They run a couple bucks and are simple “click in” replacement. I wouldn’t even attempt to replace a power cord or anything to do with electricity, as I’m sure a lot of things can go wrong here and wouldn’t want to create a fire hazard in my kitchen (I’m sure I’ve already got plenty of these, toasters, the stove).

Anyway, in closing, if you’ve got a problem with your crock, no worries. Replacement parts are plentiful and widely available online. Rival makes some of the best crock pots and slow cookers on the market (much like Jenn Air Grills), treat it well (and even if you don’t) you’ll have plenty of years of cooking and eating enjoyment!