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Help Needed - Ovens and Ranges


alwayshungry

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Hello, all. I am facing having to replace my 8-year-old GE range, and could use some feedback.

My stove has been fine for 8 years, but was taking longer and longer to preheat, and even at the "beep" hadn't reached its desired temp. Now takes 40-45 minutes to come up to 425. Appliance repair guy that I think is quite good tells me I have to replace the mainboard and sensor, which will be $475, and could also be facing having to replace the membrane and igniter. I'm ticked off at GE, since I don't see 8 years as long enough for things of this nature to crap out. But my guy's advice was to consider replacing, not repairing, the range, given the amount of money I might have to spend on it.

Without access to Consumer Reports, I'm not sure where the most authoritative information is on reliability of brands overall, and of specific models.

I don't have big bucks to spend, but I I could go up to $1500/$2000 if I have to. My needs concentrate mostly inside the oven, as I run a small pie-baking business in addition to my regular (non-food) day job. So I need good space inside, reliability, very possibly a convection mode if I can afford it. I've got a 30-inch-wide space in my kitchen for a range, and I prefer gas, though I would be open to hearing your thoughts on electric or electric/gas combo models.

Any thoughts or feedback about brands overall, or about specific models, would be most welcome.

Catherine

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