If you enjoy cooking then you know you need a great range. But there are so many options now. Home-Tech’s range shopping basics will help guide you as you select your new appliance. There are a few things to consider when purchasing a range or oven.
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Range Shopping Basics – Gas or Electric?
The first decision when range shopping is whether you want a gas range or electric range. Unless you are completely renovating your kitchen, you will want to match the type of your new range to your existing kitchen design. After this decision has been made, you can begin to focus on the models you can realistically consider.
Set Your Budget
Knowing your budget should be the next step in range shopping. Certain features and finishes will affect the price. With a set budget in mind you can begin looking at features and conveniences.
All Brands Are Not Created Equal
Home-Tech offers only the most reliable brands of ranges. We recommend brands that we feel will give you less breakdowns and hassles. We service appliances for a living. Our appliance specialists are happy to assist you with your brand choices.
Features You Can’t Live Without
Consider your cooking habits, cookware, and personal preferences to determine which options will be most useful or important to you. How many burners do you need? How much time do you want to spend cleaning your appliance? Answering these questions will be helpful to your range shopping process.
Get the Right Fit
Measure carefully if you are going to use your existing kitchen cabinets. Ranges come in a variety of sizes and styles. If your new range does not fit the existing gap between your cabinets or the new cooktop and wall oven require a different size cut-out in your counter top or wall, you will increase both the cost and aggravation of replacement.
If you have any questions or need help with your range shopping, call one of our appliance specialists. Home-Tech is happy to assist you. You can also stop in our Member Appliance Center or shop online at our convenient Appliance Store.