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BEST ELECTRIC RANGE BRAND?

furbabylover — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:45:03 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! I just found that my oven is malfunctioning, its not getting hot to the temperature I set it. Its OK as far as today's dinner is concerned, I have other options, but Friday I am going to look for another range. Can I please get your opinion on the best brand and model of an electric range? I have learned so much from you all and I know I can trust your feedback. Thank you so much!!

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Catty2 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:56:22 GMT

I've had 2 GE ranges in 2 different houses. One was just the cooktop with a wall oven. Both worked well.

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furbabylover — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:01:12 GMT

@Catty2 Thank you for response. Here's the thing- the range I have IS a GE, and it has been nothing but trouble from the beginning. But I have put up with its issues for 20 years!! It is a model that has an oversized oven, but the oven never would hold its temperature, so I would always have to set it higher than the recipe called for. No repairman was ever able to fix it. Now it just started dropping 30 degrees, so its time to replace it. But thanks for your input!!

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Reconnaissant — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:04:51 GMT

@furbabylover this may help

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Kitchen/Feedback-regarding-electric-stovetops-please/td-p/6572149

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Catty2 — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:05:15 GMT

Sorry you've had a bad experience with your oven. Hope you find a new one that will be more reliable.

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furbabylover — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:16:44 GMT

@Reconnaissant Thanks for the tip! I will check it out. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Reconnaissant — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:17:42 GMT

@furbabylover

Happy Thanksgiving

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Somertime — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:19:43 GMT

I have a Samsung slide in electric for the last five years. I love it, extra large interior, has option to use as a convection, self cleaning. Fabulous. Now is the best time to buy at Home Depot...........very good sales. They install. remove the old one at no extra charge.

PS: It is so pretty, too!

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furbabylover — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:34:02 GMT

@Somertime Thank you!! I am going to Home Depot's site right now. That sounds lovely. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Mindy D — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:23:36 GMT

@furbabylover wrote:
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! I just found that my oven is malfunctioning, its not getting hot to the temperature I set it. Its OK as far as today's dinner is concerned, I have other options, but Friday I am going to look for another range. Can I please get your opinion on the best brand and model of an electric range? I have learned so much from you all and I know I can trust your feedback. Thank you so much!!

@furbabylover @You can order a new heating element from Marconi Electric. If they are still in business online you can get every part. I replaced my elements in my old home and this worked like a charm.

Most new appliances are just not very good. Read the reviews for any model you consider. Companies and brands are constantly undergoing changes and a brand that was great a few years ago can be lousy now.

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noodleann — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:33:18 GMT

@furbabylover wrote:
@Catty2 Thank you for response. Here's the thing- the range I have IS a GE, and it has been nothing but trouble from the beginning. But I have put up with its issues for 20 years!! It is a model that has an oversized oven, but the oven never would hold its temperature, so I would always have to set it higher than the recipe called for. No repairman was ever able to fix it. Now it just started dropping 30 degrees, so its time to replace it. But thanks for your input!!

Oh dear, I am sorry. I think my old GE oven is the problem. It's stealing your heat. My oven runs a good 100 degrees over what the temp dial says. The repairman says a thermostat isn't cheap and it might not fix the problem, so I live with it.

Thanks for the tater tots I had tonight. They were perfect.

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furbabylover — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:24:48 GMT

@Mindy D Thank you, that is very wise advice. I agree that older is better. My Kenmore Elite fridge is over 20 years old and is wonderful. I will check out Marconi. Happy Thanksgiving!!

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happycat — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:47:29 GMT

Happy Thanksgiving to you too, @furbabylover. I have had the best luck with Whirlpool brands. As a matter of fact, my dishwasher malfunctioned today and I had a big mess. It is a whirlpool, but it is at least 15 years old.

When my dh pulled it out of the wall, I found my wedding band, I lost it at least 7 years ago.

I hope you find the perfect range.

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aubnwa01 — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:29:20 GMT

If you do decide to buy a new range, it may take awhile to arrive. I ordered a new KitchenAid gas range on 9-10-20 from a locally owned appliance store & it still hasn't arrived. I called my salesman last week to see if he could give me a timeframe on when to expect it & he said it might be here by mid-Dec. When I ordered it, he'd told me it would be here early to mid Nov., but everything is backordered & out of stock.

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furbabylover — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:23:54 GMT

@happycat That's WONDERDUL about your ring!! And thanks for the tip about Whirlpool. I've been hearing good things about them.

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furbabylover — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:25:37 GMT

@happycat I meant to say WONDERFUL ABOUT YOUR RING!

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furbabylover — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:27:43 GMT

@noodleann LOL I knew someone was stealing my oven's heat!! LOL

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DiAnne — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:35:42 GMT

I usually check the Buying Guide from Consumer Report.

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Nuttmeg — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:46:03 GMT

@furbabylover

I taught Home Economics for nearly 30 years. I had GE electric ranges in my classroom.

I have a GE gas range in my kitchen,and my sister has a Whirlpool electric stove.

You may want to look for the range at (eg) Home Depot and GE website. You can see better the feature(s) you may want to buy.

Home Depot says,they have a Special Buy. I don't believe them. You can take the model number of range and find the price online.

Some retailers will match a local price on the same appliance.

There is an app that will price match for you.

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CalminHeart — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:34:45 GMT

I have a Samsung double oven range. I really like it. I used the bigger oven yesterday for the turkey but usually use only the smaller one. My next oven will have an air fryer option.