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The Pros and Cons of an Electric Range
Choosing the best electric range that suits both your cooking needs and budget can be a daunting task. With advancements, electric ranges have become more efficient and feature-packed than ever before. But which one has the best features?
Whether you're a home cook looking for a budget-friendly option or a culinary enthusiast willing to invest in top-of-the-line performance, there's a perfect electric range out there for you. In this post, we explain what these ranges are, their pros and cons, plus 5 stoves that are the most popular choices for every budget.
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Electric Range SelectionWhat is an Electric Range?
An electric range or stove is an appliance that uses electricity to cook your dishes. The appliance has a top stove to cook stews, soups, and pasta, and at the bottom, there will be an oven to bake or make roasts. Some units also come with a warming drawer to keep food at a specific temperature while other food is still cooking.
The Pros and Cons of an Electric Range
If you're looking to buy electric range stoves you'll need to weigh the pros and cons first to see if it fits your budget, space, and cooking requirements. In this section, we break down what people like about electric stoves and what their downsides are.
Pros
Electric stoves can be a safer option compared to gas units as there are no open flames that could cause a fire. You don't have to deal with any potential gas leaks either and it produces less airborne contaminants.
Cons
The downside to having an electric stove is that you won't be able to cook food if you have a power outage. Lastly, these units are less energy efficient so it can increase your power bill depending on how many times you use the stove daily.
Electric vs Gas Ranges
The major difference between an electric vs gas range is their power sources. As the name suggests, a gas range unit uses gas that ignites a flame to cook food. On the other hand, electric stoves are powered by electricity to heat elements in the stovetop and oven.
In a gas oven, the flame will reduce and increase to maintain temperatures. However, with electrical units, there's less temperature fluctuation and it provides even heating perfect for broiling.
Both gas and electrical ranges can help you achieve any cooking task but the method of heating and temperature control is different on both units.
Best Electric Range Reviews
Now that you know more about what an electrical range is, here are 5 units each with their own unique benefits and features.
LG 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Range
LG 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Range
People who have large families that love hanging out and eating Sunday lunches need a bigger oven to fit pot roasts, turkeys, and other big dishes. The LG 30" stainless steel has the large capacity with its two racks. You can cook up to four dishes at a time in the oven.
Features:
The 30" stainless steel LG electric range has a 6.3 cu. ft capacity with two 9” dual elements for even baking or roasting. It has up to 7 rack positions so you can fit larger pans in the oven. On top of the stove, you have 5 elements for different pot sizes with a hot surface indicator for safety. Another great feature is that it can connect to the WI-FI to become a smart appliance.
Reviews:
Review by User The Boyds: "This is a terrific oven with easy-to-use knobs and dash panel. We also like the automatic light inside the oven."
Maytag® 30" Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Range
Maytag Freestanding Electric Range
In the Maytag electric range, you get the 30" fingerprint-resistant stainless steel stove that has a double oven so you can cook certain foods separately. This unit also works as an air fryer because it has a built-in fan to distribute heat evenly and to cook meals faster without burning the food.
Features:
One of the best features of the Maytag 30" stove is that it has Precision Cooking System technology that uses sensor heating to ensure food is cooked evenly. It has 5 elements on top of the stove for various pot sizes and cooking features such as an Auto Convect Conversion and a hot surface indicator light.
Reviews:
Review by User Tjolson56: "Great stove, I like the 5 heaters on top and 2 ovens. Very useful features!"
LG 30” Slide-In Electric Range
LG 30in Slide In Electric Range
Here's another stove from the LG but this unit is slightly different to the first one on our list. It's designed to slide in between cabinets so you can save on space. The slide-in stove from LG is ideal for smaller kitchens. You'll find that maintaining this stove is easy because it has a fingerprint-resistant finish and EasyClean® technology.
Features:
The 30" LG Slide-In Electric Range has a large 6.3 cu. ft. capacity with a storage drawer to keep your food warm and 5 elements at the top of the stove. There's also a glass top to make it easier to wipe away food spills. You can control the oven with your voice when you connect it to a smart device and the LED display makes it easier to see what temperatures you're running.
Reviews:
Review from User flashw7726: "This has been a great experience, from purchase to installation and finally use. I air-fried potato wedges and they were the best-tasting potatoes we have ever had."
KitchenAid® 30" Stainless Steel Slide In Induction Range
KitchenAid 30in Slide In Induction Range
KitchenAid is one of the oldest appliance brands as it was established in 1919. Over the years they've perfected their electrical ranges and now offer the 30" stainless steel slide-in induction stove. The unit cooks food evenly thanks to the unique bow-tie design with a heating element and fan to circulate hot air throughout the oven.
Features:
This KitchenAid electric range features 4 burners so you can cook with four pots at the same time. The large oven allows you to fit bigger pans so you can roast turkeys or chickens without the fuss. It also has a locking door for safety which is ideal if you have small children.
Reviews:
Review by User RPK55: "New appliance works great, elements heat up quickly."
Fisher & Paykel 30" Brushed Stainless Steel Free Standing Induction Range
Fisher & Paykel 30in Free Standing Induction Range
The Fisher Paykel electric range is one of the most stylish stoves on our list and will enhance the aesthetics of your kitchen. It has self-cleaning technology for easy maintenance and has a soft close door so it doesn't make excessive noise when you open it. This is a freestanding option which is ideal for larger kitchens.
Features:
Feeding a large family is convenient thanks to the 3.5 cu. ft total capacity so you can cook multiple meals at once. There are 7 rack positions in the oven to fit larger pans. At the top, you get 4 elements for various pot or pan sizes and glow dials to help you control temperatures.
Reviews:
Review by User MelBe: "We upgraded from electric to this induction range during a kitchen remodel, and absolutely love it! It is a great range. It is so much easier to use than the standard electric stove."
FAQs
What are the benefits of an electric stove?
Electric stoves provide an easier way for you to control temperatures so you can cook and bake a variety of dishes. They're also less expensive and easier to clean.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an electric stove?
One of the downsides to having an electric range is that it's not energy efficient. On the other hand, some units have air frying capabilities to cook food faster and evenly.
Are electric stoves better for your health?
Electric ranges like the GE range are considered better for your health because they produce lower levels of airborne contaminants.
How long can an electric stove last?
Whether it's a double wall oven or a slide-in range, if you take care of your appliance according to the manufacturers' instructions it can last for up to 13 years.
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Bekins is a local, family-owned, internationally acclaimed appliance and electronics company in West Michigan. It started as a service company in 1975 when Harvey and Barbara Bekins started their own appliance repair business out of their home in Grand Haven. We still view ourselves as a service company today, but now we also sell, install, and service both appliances and electronics across West Michigan.
Scott started in the business as an 8-year-old holding the flashlight for his father. Scott rolled in the first appliances when Harvey and Barb opened our Grand Haven showroom in 1982. After Scott bought the company from his parents, Bekins started offering custom electronic services and then expanded with another state-of-the-art, interactive showroom in Grand Rapids.
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