An oven is a big appliance to buy, and unlike a microwave or other small appliance, it is not easily replaceable. It is very necessary to do your homework before you commit to an oven model. There are several things to consider before purchasing your appliance, such as measurements, cost, features, and heating elements.
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Before you even start shopping around for your appliance you should measure the space where you want to put it. You don’t want to risk falling in love with a double wall oven and realize you don’t have the space for it. Just like you always remember your first love, you will always think back to the first oven you fell for if you have to settle for something that will fit your space better.
If you are looking for a dual oven, make sure the space is tall and wide enough for your oven to squeeze in. If you are getting a single oven with a range on top, make sure that it is a standard height so that it aligns perfectly with the edge of the surrounding countertops.
Cost
Ovens can have a wide range of costs. It is important that you create a budget for what type of oven you want before you buy. Though you don’t want to go into debt for an appliance, an oven is an appliance that should last the lifetime of your home and it is reasonable to get an oven that you will be happy with for years to come. It is smarter to get a quality product than to get a subpar one that will need to be replaced earlier than it should be.
Features
There is more to an oven that design and cost. You need to decide before you start looking what is important to you in the features department. If a self-cleaning oven is important, make sure it has this feature. If you are the type of person who doesn’t like to learn a lot of new technology, you should look for something with easy to understand buttons and settings. Digital clocks and timers seem to be more reliable than the faced clocks, so if you do a lot of baking and don’t like to worry about the timer, digital is the way to go. Some ovens even have a safety setting that locks the doors in case you have children in the house that are at the curious age.
Heating Elements
Ovens come in three basic types: gas, electricity, or convection. Many people are turning towards convection ovens because they are more energy efficient and cut down your electric bill. Convection and electric ovens have coils on the top and bottom and can be a little easier to use. Gas ovens can be a safety risk if you forget to turn the gas off, or if you have kids that are learning to cook.
If you want a dual oven you will need to find out if you will need an additional gas hookup in the spot that you want to use for it and if you need a gas ventilation system installed. After you consider all the things aforementioned, you are ready to start shopping for your Garden City appliance.