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Thanks for the comment. But I was wondering what was the better out of these two in particular.

I'd suggest you check Consumer Reports for range reviews and brand predicted reliability (http://www.consumerreports.org/join - $10/month digital)

I consider the two brands to be equivalent.

Thanks for the answers.

With respect to "more reliable", I'd say that they're probably pretty much the same. With respect to which is "better".......well that depends on what you want and like. They'll have different features and aesthetics, but which is better is a personal decision.

Hey thanks Toronto for your response. I'm considering a whirlpool range to match my refrigerator. Just wanted to be sure it's reliable.

If you expect to use a self clean cycle then only buy a Whirlpool with a pyrolitic (high heat) cycle. Not many models to choose from.

Whirlpool's Aqua Lift cycle is totally ineffective as a long thread here will document. Otherwise Frigidaire offers pyrolitic self clean on most of their models.

Hey thank you for the input. That's very helpful.

@MWJ---

Finding usable data on reliabilty can be hard, but, apart from the introduction of models with induction burners, most electric ranges have not changed much in the last three decades. As a group they are about the most reliable kind of large kitchen appliance you can buy.

If you have not already seen it, the Yale Appliance Blog publishes annual summaries of its service calls for particular brands by appliance type, https://blog.yaleappliance.com/most-reliable-electric-ranges.

Wdccruise suggested checking out Consumer Reports. If you do not have a subscription, click on this link and it will take you to a free CR page that summarizes ten years of membership surveys results for reliability by brand by appliance category. Click on the icon for the brand in the "range" category and you can see a break-out by stove type for the brand. According to CR's membership responses, Frigidaire and Whirlpool seem to have equal reliability when it comes to electric ranges.

The long thread that Venmar mentioned about Whirlpool's ineffective "Aqualift" steam-based self-cleaning "feature" can be found here. Read it and you will see endless detail about why to avoid stoves with that feature if you want a range with real self-cleaning ability. IIRC, most not-so-expensive Whirlpool electric ranges --- ones resembling your photo above --- feature standard high-heat ("pyrolitic") self cleaning ovens. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell which models have it and which do not without reading the model's "Use and Car Guide." Many retailer websites will have links to downloadable copies of the "use and care guide" (manual) and It is a good idea to download and read the one for any model you are considering.

As for whether the Frigidaire or Whirlpool would be "better," I will second what Tornonto Veterinarian said. As with most appliances, every range is a mix of design compromises, aesthetic choices, and engineering trade-offs. Different mixes appeal differently to different folks. This can be another instance where downloading and reading through the owner's manual may help you spot aspects of one model that favor or disfavor it for you.

Live_wire_oak suggested considering induction. FWIW, Frigidaire has several induction ranges priced a couple of hundred dollars above the radiant electric ranges you seem to be considering. If you can wait until the two-weeks of Labor Day sales, they likely will be heavily discounted and may be worth considering.

I'm interested in induction. Are there any cons?

Hey Jwvideo, thank you so much for your comment. Your input was extremely helpful. I'll be checking out those guides you mentioned.