In the old days, manual cleaning was the only option when buying a new oven. Getting down on your kitchen floor and scrubbing the inside of your oven using harsh oven cleaners was the only way to get it clean. In the 1960s, self cleaning range models were introduced by General Electric. Many consumers love the self cleaning feature, but as time has passed, consumers have demanded alternatives. Steam clean oven models were born to meet the need for a less harsh, faster, and more energy-efficient oven cleaning option. 

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Two well-known appliance brands available to consumers today are Whirlpool and Frigidaire - but which one is best for you? If you’re shopping for a new freestanding smoothtop electric range, you may want to know more about your options from each of these brands. Whirlpool now owns several other brands, including KitchenAid, Maytag, and Amana. Frigidaire is owned by Electrolux.

So what you can you expect from these two brands? In our Whirlpool vs Frigidaire review, we compare two standard 30" freestanding electric ranges from the Whirlpool and Frigidaire Gallery lines in the $800-$900 price range to help you choose the best electric range for your kitchen. During sale periods these models are closer to $600.

If you have an old coil top range and are seeking to upgrade it, you should definitely consider one of the many smooth top ranges available. Smooth top ranges have been around for many years now and they offer a great alternative to old coil top models. On the other hand, if you're looking for a cheap electric range that will be easy to repair, a coil top model may still be your best bet.

In this article, we'll go over the pros and cons of a smooth top electric range compared to a coil top range. Check out our range buying guide for more information on buying a new gas or electric kitchen range!

If you're researching a kitchen remodel, replacing an old stove with dimensions that aren't common today, or are dealing with various other factors, stove sizes might be on your mind. Today the typical range dimensions are relatively standard and are classified by their widths, but if you're concerned about height and depth as well, you'll find some variation. We'll go over the major stove sizes available and the typical dimensions of each, plus other factors to consider.

For more help in researching a new range, check out our range buying guide!

When you are out shopping for a new range for your kitchen, a big question to consider is whether you need convection or not. If you decide you want convection, you'll then need to choose one of the three styles of convection ranges available on the market. In this article, we take a close look at convection and explain the differences between fan convection (regular convection), true European convection, and dual convection. Let's take a closer look at the convection oven vs conventional oven debate!

Many of us grew up in a household with a coil top electric range or remember our grandparents having one. With the advent of smooth top ranges, these have become less and less popular (check out our article comparing smoothtop vs coil top ranges to learn more). However, these ranges are still the perfect fit for many buyers!

Coil top electric ranges are extremely durable and easier to maintain due to the “Plug and Play” design of the elements. Coil elements simply plug into a receptacle under the main top and rest in the drip bowl, making replacement a breeze if the element is damaged or worn out.  

Downdraft ranges used to be a popular option for kitchen islands and peninsulas, but they have become less popular over the years so there are few options today. Downdraft ranges are different from traditional ranges in that they don't need separate ventilation above the stovetop. Instead, they have the ventilation mechanism built right into the range itself. This eliminates the need for an over the range microwave or vent hood to provide separate ventilation. Overall, downdraft vents are not as effective as overhead ventilation, so if you do a lot of cooking, especially with high heat, we don't recommend them. 

If you are replacing a downdraft range, you might not be sure what your options are. We'll go over the downdraft ranges on the market today and offer some alternatives as well!

If you are in the market for a new wall oven and looking to spend around $1,000 or less, your options may be limited. Luckily, Amana has a few nice products that might fit the bill. Amana is now owned by well-known appliance maker Whirlpool, but the Amana brand has been around since the 1930s producing appliances made in the USA.

Amana has become Whirlpool's value line, offering high-quality products and reasonable prices. They are a lesser-known brand due to the fact that they do little in the way of national advertising like the major brands. However, their products are often perfect for consumers looking to save money on appliances and go without the name-brand label. When this article was originally written, Amana offered a 27" and a 30" single wall oven. However, the 27" model is being discontinued, so it may not be available for much longer. We've reviewed both options below.

If you're looking for a quality range without breaking the bank, Amana is a brand worth looking at. Unlike many other national brands, Amana doesn't have a lot of national advertising and therefore may not be as familiar as kitchen appliance brands like KitchenAid or Maytag.

What you may not realize is that Amana is manufactured by the well-known Whirlpool brand: Amana is Whirlpool's value line. Their products are manufactured in the US, and Amana has several great offerings in the range category to suit any budget. They expanded their lineup back in 2017 to include five 30" electric range model options. Let's dig in! 

If you're in the market for a new range, you may have heard some discussion about induction cooking. The question is - what is induction cooking and how does it work? It's a cutting-edge cooking method that will make you scratch your head when you see it in action for the first time. An induction range is a type of electric range, but the stovetop cooking surface doesn't get hot, and overall you can expect faster and more precise heating.

In order to understand induction, we will explain how a typical electric range stovetop usually works, then go over the pros and cons of this type of range to help you decide if induction cooking is right for you. (To learn more about ranges, check out our range buying guide!)