NFT: Recs for a new Kitchen oven/range?

We're going induction in our remodel. Samsung has a decent unit under 2K but we might go separate cooktop and wall oven

About two years ago and love it. Takes some getting used to and you probably need to buy new pots and pans. Nothing beats gas from a culinary standpoint, but of the alternatives, induction is great. You can heat up very quickly and can be very precise on your temp control.

and gas stove, and it does have an induction cycle. It’s 15 years old and still works great.

Suggest the oven have an air fryer feature. Many now have that and saved counter space

I’ve replaced all of our major appliances with GE profile over the past 5 years. The dishwasher won’t drain or dry properly after 3 years, so I’m replacing the drain pump. I’ve also had ice maker issues with my fridge.

Luckily the range and microwave are still going and they were the first items replaced.

thanks guys.

Sounds like Bosch might be a good choice.
Maybe Whirlpool?

I mean Samsung makes TV's right?
I thought KitchenAid is an economy brand (I could be wrong).

They have a very small repair network.

Most of the others aren't much better, but they are a bit better.

And overall performance of electric stoves simply does not equal gas, but the electrics are a LOT easier to keep clean and offer some other advantages including safety.

We've been through a full kitchen remodel twenty years ago and have already replaced most of those appliances once due to significant failures. There isn't much real difference between Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Kenmore (Sears house brand) and some of the other traditional names. Do some deep comparison shopping and you'll see this.

The Korean stuff (Samsung, etc.) isn't really completely up to par either. It's just a little different, not necessarily better.

And remember, the more whistles and bells you get, the sooner you are going to have trouble.

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as it mostly confirmation of what I was guessing at.

In comment 16129193 Y28 said:

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Suggest the oven have an air fryer feature. Many now have that and saved counter space

Honest question: is this just the convection option rebranded?

Because when I tried out a countertop air fryer a year or two ago, I realized that it was basically just the same function as my old range when set on convection, so returned it.

I recommend an oven that has convection and a stove top where the grates are continuous across the entire surface. That way, you can position pots/pans off center from the flame if needed.

No sense in recommending a brand or model.

In comment 16129447 jhibb said:

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In comment 16129193 Y28 said: Quote: Suggest the oven have an air fryer feature. Many now have that and saved counter space Honest question: is this just the convection option rebranded? Because when I tried out a countertop air fryer a year or two ago, I realized that it was basically just the same function as my old range when set on convection, so returned it.

Every air fryer cooks via convection fan, yes. That said, countertop models are generally more effective because their small size results in more air volume across the food. Thus better crisping.

*Some* Full size ovens that have an air fry feature are more effective at crisping than just a standard convection oven. Better airflow and higher velocity can provide better crisping, and some models actually do this. Others it’s just marketing BS.