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Range decision...

6 years ago

I have about four days left to decide on which freestanding range I buy. It has to be electric (no gas), I am a big cook and baker, and I want a double oven. I am also on a budget, and it needs to be stainless steel. It can only be 30". I am resigned to not getting induction because it is $1000 more to go up to induction with a double oven, and I cannot do that.


I want something durable that heats evenly. I am a little wary of the smoothtop as I have heard they scratch and stain.


Any thoughts on the brands? Reliability?


My three top contenders (I live in Canada so the selection is perhaps more limited) are:


1. Maytag MET8800FZ (convection)

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/maytag-30-double-oven-5-element-freestanding-smooth-top-electric-range-ymet8800fz-stainless-steel/12307929?cmp=knc-s-71700000055311817&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4NTxBRDxARIsAHyp6gCfp13SrP9zci6arpdIXRohdyPE8tEyIIlkvilS9C5r7DcBicXn3a8aAoCTEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


2. GE JB860SJSS (convection)

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/general-electric-ge-30-6-6-cu-ft-self-clean-convection-double-oven-freestanding-smooth-top-electric-range-jcb865sjss/10528496?cmp=knc-s-71700000055311817&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4NTxBRDxARIsAHyp6gBihXyO4dvbQosZcYOVew9t5iB3ibdXrOUxC4cL_ZHFhSzi0DZlxQ0aAiw6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


3. Ikea Betrodd 602.885.60 [IES900DS] (no convection)

https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/betrodd-double-oven-range-ceramic-cooktop-stainless-steel-80288559/


They are all similarly priced, though the Ikea will be on sale during their kitchen event. The Ikea stove is apparently made by Whirlpool, and comes with a 5 year warranty (though apparently the service can be difficult to deal with).


Thank you!!!!

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