Let me say right from the start that I hate my stove. If my old roommate were still living here, he’d probably ship it out and replace it with another equally old appliance like he did my aging refrigerator (without my permission) when I was gone for a weekend. He actually had the temerity to ask me to pay him for the refrigerator when he moved out. That just seemed strange to me. But how does one go about buying a new stove? What do you look for?
First, you need to decide whether or not to go with a gas or an electric appliance. Can you receive natural gas or propane service easily? If the answer’s no, then stick to the electric models. Mainly, though, you want to keep in mind these features:
Consider the brand. Investigate which models seem more reliable. Consider, too, a smooth-top electric cooktop. Most people like the ceramic-glass surfaces, which may be cleaned far easier and are better than the coil heating elements. I can attest to that. The coil heating elements on my stove top have twisted up and are at an angle. It often seems like things are spilling under them, like pieces of uncooked spaghetti. A ceramic-glass surface would definitely be better.
Also, keep in mind a self-cleaning oven. I can’t imagine why anyone would purchase an oven without one. It seems absolutely mandatory to me!
There other accessories that seem valuable to pick up — like downdraft ventilation or a warming drawer. You might want a larger oven window to actually see what you’re baking. Al of these are good, but remember, too, to check for the warranty! Most stoves have a one-year warranty, but usually you can buy an extended one with just a little extra cost.
I’ve already started looking around to see if I can find a place that has stoves for sale, and to find a place I could haul off my old range. If I remember correctly, there are facilities available where you can take the range (or perhaps the seller will take it) to a facility that can recycle the parts and break the rest of the materials down into metal that can be used again — perhaps in another stove!
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