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We have a 36-inch cooktop.
But our ovens (one speed and one convection) are 24-inch.
24-inch ovens are just fine, in my opinion. We do a lot of cooking.
But, most of the 24-inch ranges are low-end crap.
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I would go with a 30" induction range. Induction heats up better than electric and you still get a smooth, easy to clean surface if you need a little extra space now and then. If you went with a 24" range, what were you planning on using the 6" of extra space for?
So there aren't any 24" induction ranges that are available to be delivered in the US. Not to mention, you'd never get parts or service for the one that's only sold in the UK.
So there aren't any 24" induction ranges that are available to be delivered in the US. Not to mention, you'd never get parts or service for the one that's only sold in the UK.
Most of inductions here are cooktops anyway - could be something to do with the quality?
The ones here mostly tell you not to even install a wall oven underneath …
So you have 2 issues: an unusual size - 24” - which I have and prefer.
Second - you want induction in a range - which most euro countries do not use.
Everything is disposable now - not likely you would be repairing your cooker.
FWIW
I got an oven bulb from Italy just for the asking - the manufacturer wasn’t even here yet and I couldn’t find metric bulbs at that time - must be for high temperature ovens.
So I e-mailed them. They sent me a bulb gratis. From Italy.
Now the manufacturer is here and sell here directly.
Then one of my favorite function oven’s electric elements burned - we do a lot of high temp cooking ( I don’t even use any others functions in the oven - love and could use it for everything successfully- just that 1 function)
Thought it is time for a new range- decided to try to look at it - figured it is a toast anyway; was able to figure out the burned up element and found $30 replacement including shipping - on Internet - received it in a couple of days.
Installed it myself easily - was shocked that I was able to save thousands of dollars
It was plug and play
Do you anticipate moving again? Presumably, you're retired, living in a 55+ community. Is that where you anticipate staying until you either can no longer look after yourself or pass away? If that's the case, who cares about the resale value?
Practically speaking, I wouldn't do it unless you're talking about a small place, under 650 square feet. My first two places (650, then 425 sf) had that size range. But, the second two places (750 and 1000) both had the standard 30 incher.
If I were building my dream kitchen I'd have a 36 inch one, for reference. If, as an example, I'm cooking something like pasta with a sauce and meat, and using three burners, the top gets crowded.
If its a question of counter space, I'd get a stove width cutting board and set it on top of the stove.
Putting anything on top of a stove other than a metal pot is asking for trouble.
A free standing utility cart is a much better idea if more counterspace us needed.
I wouldn't. 24" ranges are an annoyance. The oven is tiny and I don't like the burners all squished together like that. I was over the moon when I moved from one apartment with a 24" range into an apartment with a behemoth 1950s 42" range. I wish I could have taken it with me when I moved.
Non standard appliances end up being a pain and will hurt any potential resale. Even 'standard size' appliances can end up being a problem when the market decides a new size is 'standard'. I had that problem when replacing a washer and dryer recently. Many of the new recommended brands are deeper (wall to front) than the traditional American brands. My problem is that my house was built in the 70s and the only way I could put the newer machines in would be to remove the counter and sink on the opposite wall (it is a matter of inches)
This wasn't a problem for us, we were not really considering any of the newer models anyway but whoever replaces the machines after us will have some serious decisions to make. Stick with the 'standard' 30" unless it absolutely won't fit. You or your successor will have more options when it comes to replacement time and it will probably be cheaper overall.
Non standard appliances end up being a pain and will hurt any potential resale. Even 'standard size' appliances can end up being a problem when the market decides a new size is 'standard'. I had that problem when replacing a washer and dryer recently. Many of the new recommended brands are deeper (wall to front) than the traditional American brands. My problem is that my house was built in the 70s and the only way I could put the newer machines in would be to remove the counter and sink on the opposite wall (it is a matter of inches)
This wasn't a problem for us, we were not really considering any of the newer models anyway but whoever replaces the machines after us will have some serious decisions to make. Stick with the 'standard' 30" unless it absolutely won't fit. You or your successor will have more options when it comes to replacement time and it will probably be cheaper overall.
I have an old drop-in stove with a (as of now) non-functioning downdraft incorporated and think the cost to replace it will probably be a good $10K because I have to totally redo the island it is in to accommodate any new sort of stove and venting system. I think when my mom wanted to replace her drop-in stove from the same era, she just redid the whole kitchen. That was in the late ‘80s or early ‘90s. I could redo just the island, but I think I want to do a separate cooktop with a wall oven so at least if I need to replace, I can replace only one part instead of having to redo the island a second time. Now my oven doesn’t even close/work and the repair person says he can’t even find a model number to know if there are replacement parts to get anything to work properly. Luckily the burners work and I have a small convection oven that really isn’t much smaller than the tiny oven in this range.
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