Need a good electric range replacement, suggestions??

18 years ago

My mother in law's 12 year old Jenn-air glasstop electric range went out on Christmas eve and I have been commissioned to help her out to find a new range. I would love for her to plumb a propane-gas line from her fireplace over to her kitchen, but she and my father in law are either too lazy, scared or plain old cheap to get it put in.....

So, here I am researching electric options for her. I had her totally convinced to go with an induction range, BUT as I am finding, there is no such thing as a 30" Induction based range. I have found tons of induction cooktops, from almost every manufacturer under the sun, but there is only one brand, Diva, that is going to manufacture a range, and its only coming in 36" which doesnt help me at all...

What do all of you suggest for an electric range? Budget is anywhere from $1000-2500+/-. Let me know what everyone thinks??? If you were to ask me, I still stand by the idea that gas line run 50-75 feet into the kitchen and then having a gas range would be the way to go, but that probably wont happen...unless someone here can help me with a compelling argument?

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jpreisman
18 years ago
I, too, would have loved a dual fuel range. However, our house is a single story, no basement(Florida) and the kitchen is in the middle of the house(no outside wall). I bought a Bosch HES7282U in August and have been VERY happy with it. This is my third smoothtop electric range and the difference between this one and the others is night and day. Superb results with convection bake, roast and broil, and the elements are very responsive to changes in temperature setting.....unlike the other ranges I've had. I highly recommend it. Hope this helps.

Jane
eal51
18 years ago
I will second the Bosch. Our is approaching three years in age and not a problem.

The convection bake is superb!!

Enjoy the journey.

eal51 in western CT
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gdoke
18 years ago
We had a Maytag (?) gemeni range for 5 yrs before we moved that worked flawlessly. It has two ovens - the best feature was the small top oven for pizza, broiling, and toast settings for making breakfast for a big crowd. No bottom junk storage drawer, but two ovens was much more usefull.
shelbygirl_2008
18 years ago
Replacing a older Jenn-Aire with??? looking at the 36' electronic touch Wolf as well as Bosch and GE Profile. Heating elements seem to be higher with Bosch yet the overall ease factor seems better with Wolf. ALL recommendations likes and dislikes ...greatly appreciated!