Electric Ovens

[GTI_Matador]

So my old electric oven just tanked. It was the last remaining relic appliance that we haven't changed yet so my wife was actually excited when it finally died. She wants to take advantage of this weekend's president day sales and pick up something new. I'm trying to do some research and find something of good quality that won't cost me a fortune. Ideally she wants something with convectional heating and I want to try to keep it under $1,500. What do you guys suggest?

[barry2952]

So my old electric oven just tanked. It was the last remaining relic appliance that we haven't changed yet so my wife was actually excited when it finally died. She wants to take advantage of this weekend's president day sales and pick up something new. I'm trying to do some research and find something of good quality that won't cost me a fortune. Ideally she wants something with convectional heating and I want to try to keep it under $1,500. What do you guys suggest?

We've had incredibly good luck with LG appliances. Your mileage may differ.

[BrianC]

I don't think you'll go wrong with any of the well known brands (LG, Jenn Air, GE Profile, etc.).

We have a Jenn Air all electric dual oven - flat electric cooktop, a smaller oven/broiler on top, and a full size convection oven below. Looks like this (not our model but same style):



We love the ability to have two different things cooking in the oven at one time. You do have to bend down a bit more to reach the lower oven, but it's a worthy trade-off IMO.

Do you have natural gas service in your home? If so, you might want to consider a dual-fuel range - that's a gas cook top with an electric oven...best of both worlds. Electric convection ovens create a more even heat and are easier to modulate temperature...while the same is true for a gas cook top.

[barry2952]

That's nice looking!

We went with separate components as I don't care for gas ovens for broiling. We have a 4-burner Jenn-Air gas top and a double burner electric Jenn-Air in the island for griddle and rotisserie. I made a mistake and installed just a single built-in oven.

[GTI_Matador]

Unfortunately I don't have gas. I'm starting to research this a bit more and I'm on the fence in regards to the induction cooking tops. What is the true advantage? How much faster does water boil in comparison to the regular cooktops?

[barry2952]

Unfortunately I don't have gas. I'm starting to research this a bit more and I'm on the fence in regards to the induction cooking tops. What is the true advantage? How much faster does water boil in comparison to the regular cooktops?

Many models are convertible to bottled propane. It's just a jet change.

[Hostile]

We have Whirlpool and have been very happy.

[joness0154]

Unfortunately I don't have gas. I'm starting to research this a bit more and I'm on the fence in regards to the induction cooking tops. What is the true advantage? How much faster does water boil in comparison to the regular cooktops?

My parents put in an induction cooktop mostly for safety reasons (they're getting older and don't want to worry about accidentally leaving the stovetop on or burning themselves on the top)

Boils much faster than any gas or electric cooktop I've seen. They also get the benefit of using their cast iron cookware all the time

Price being no factor or the same cost, I'd go for induction every time.

[GTI_Matador]

OK, I talked it over with the wife and she wants induction and a convection oven. I started nailing it down to the following models. Based on specs, reviews and price the Maytag is coming out on top. Let me know what you guys think and if you want to suggest anything else.

Maytag MIR8890AS; under budget $1,438 @ Home Depot



Total Oven Capacity: 6.2 Cu. Ft.
Cooktop Material: Glass Ceran Surface
Cleaning System: AquaLift Technology Clean
Hot Surface Indicator: Yes
Drawer Type: Warming Drawer
Number of Oven Racks: 3

Number of Elements: 4
Left Rear Element: 9" - 3,200 Watts
Left Front Element: 6" - 1,800 Watts
Right Rear Element: 11" - 3,700 Watts
Right Front Element: 6" - 1,800 Watts

Range: convection

Warranty: 10-year limited parts warranty. 3 on the ceramic glass cooktop and cooktop and oven elements

Width: 29 7/8
Height: 46 7/8
Depth: 27 3/4

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Samsung FTQ307NWGX/XAA; coming in right under the budget at $1,499 @ best buy



Total Oven Capacity: 5.9 cu. ft.
Cooktop Material:
Cleaning System: Steam Cleaning
Hot Surface Indicator: Yes
Drawer Type: Warming drawer
Number of Oven Racks: 3

Number of Elements: 4
Left Rear Element: 6" - 1,400 Watts
Left Front Element: 11" - 2,400 Watts
Right Rear Element: 7" - 1,800 Watts
Right Front Element: 6" - 1400 Watts

Range: convection 2000-3700 watts (3 fans)

Warranty: 1 year; 5 years: cooktop (Parts & labor)

Width: 29-29/32"
Height: 47-1/16"
Depth: 25-31/32"

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Frigidaire Fpif3093lf; slightly over budget at $1,664 @ PCRichard



Total Oven Capacity: 6.0 cu. ft.
Cooktop Material: Black Ceramic Glass
Cleaning System: self clean
Hot Surface Indicator: Yes
Drawer Type: Warming drawer
Number of Oven Racks: 3

Number of Elements: 4
Left Rear Element: Induction 7" - 1,900/2,600 Watts
Left Front Element: Induction 8" - 2,400/3,400 Watts
Right Rear Element: Induction 6" - 1,500/1,900 Watts
Right Front Element: Induction 10" - 2,400/3,400 Watts

Range: convection 3,500/3,900 Watts

Warranty: 1 Year parts and labor

Width: 29 7/8"
Height: 47 3/4"
Depth: 28 7/8"

[barry2952]

As discussed in the furniture thread, try and find them used. There are plenty of repossessed homes that have had real nice appliances pulled out of them.

[Neoxxt]

As a former appliance salesman, I would advise against any Maytag product. Just my $.02.

That's all I can offer on this one! Good luck!

[GTI_Matador]

As a former appliance salesman, I would advise against any Maytag product. Just my $.02.

That's all I can offer on this one! Good luck!

Why is that? I ask because out of the bunch it has a far more extensive factory warranty and based on the reviews I read it seemed like the one with the least amount of problems. Also in terms of specs it has the largest and most powerful heating elements. It also has the largest oven capacity from the three. It pretty much beats the other two in alms every category. I would really like to hear your professional opinion as to why you feel the opposite, thanks.

[GTI_Matador]

I still haven't bought a replacement. I took a look at each in person and there are several things I don't like about each. The Maytag one seems like its the most solid build but has one very small convection fan. The Samsung has three fans but I wasn't impressed with the overall build quality. I tell you what, it must be an "Dubber" trait but I obsess about build quality more then the average consumer and it drive's my wife crazy as I open/close doors analyzing everything. She reminds me that its just a stove but I'm just wired that way I guess.

[GTI_Matador]

any other advice?

[Mk1Racer]

That's nice looking!

We went with separate components as I don't care for gas ovens for broiling. We have a 4-burner Jenn-Air gas top and a double burner electric Jenn-Air in the island for griddle and rotisserie. I made a mistake and installed just a single built-in oven.

Barry,

What's the edge detail on your counter? Close-up pic please.

[99blackmagic]

Just looking at the pictures you posted above, I would rule out the Maytag. I highly prefer having the burners offset so that one large burner is available in front. That's a personal thing though.
Beyond that, I don't know that you'll go wrong with any. In my experience, we have a Maytag dual oven similar to the one posted toward the beginning and are extremely pleased with it. The small oven comes in FAR more handy than anticipated. It pre-heats 2-3 times faster and most casseroles fit in there. The bottom oven is independant and many times we have both going at once. We opted out of the convection because my wife is a baker and didn't want to have to try and adapt her recipes for that, so we didn't pay for it.

One other thing, and surely this varies by region, but our preferred repairman does not have a parts contract with LG because, as they put it, LG is harder to partner with. They will do diagnostics and repairs, but we have to order tha parts from Searsdirect website or something similar, with no wholesale discount.

Take it for what it's worth. They're each probably very good units.

[spockcat]

Just looking at the pictures you posted above, I would rule out the Maytag. I highly prefer having the burners offset so that one large burner is available in front. That's a personal thing though.
Beyond that, I don't know that you'll go wrong with any. In my experience, we have a Maytag dual oven similar to the one posted toward the beginning and are extremely pleased with it. The small oven comes in FAR more handy than anticipated. It pre-heats 2-3 times faster and most casseroles fit in there. The bottom oven is independant and many times we have both going at once. We opted out of the convection because my wife is a baker and didn't want to have to try and adapt her recipes for that, so we didn't pay for it.

One other thing, and surely this varies by region, but our preferred repairman does not have a parts contract with LG because, as they put it, LG is harder to partner with. They will do diagnostics and repairs, but we have to order tha parts from Searsdirect website or something similar, with no wholesale discount.

Take it for what it's worth. They're each probably very good units.

Good points. We have one like this and the large burners in front are much better when you are frying with a large pan. They can also be used as small burners. It has the double oven which is handy for smaller items or if you are baking things that need different temperatures. And I prefer regular knob/dial controls for the burners as they are much easier to use than figuring out the touch controls, while less likely to fail too.

[Hostile]

[QUOTE=barry2952;75948058I made a mistake and installed just a single built-in oven. [/QUOTE]

I'm pretty sure my wife would trade me for a double wall oven.

There are other homes in our neighborhood that were slated for the "gourmet" kitchens that had double wall ovens, but our specific unit did not and it wasn't something that could be added.

[barry2952]

I'm pretty sure my wife would trade me for a double wall oven.

My wife said she wouldn't trade me for anything. Hmmmmm...... Do I believe her?

[GTI_Matador]

great points everyone. after visiting all of the box stores I realized that there is a limited amount of induction oven choices for some reason. When I asked a sales person why they only had one floor model he said that they really don't sell many because the majority of the time they are $1k more expensive then the regular tops. So this brings up the question, do I need induction? The majority of our cooking is on the cook top and a lot of times its annoying having to wait for waiter to boil or for pans to heat up. But we are starting to re-think the expense, any opinions?

[barry2952]

I don't think anybody "needs" induction. Heat is heat.

[GTI_Matador]

For that matter, no one "Needs" an oven, fire is fire. I'll just dig a pit in my kitchen.