New Stove
Mar 24, 2019 08:07:50 #
I am once again turning to vast storehouse of knowledge on UHH to help me buy wisely.
It seems that my 2001 Sears stove has cooked it's last meal. After heating the Stauffer's lasagna last night, I saw a bright light in the oven. One point on the electric heating element was glowing so brightly that it looked like someone was welding in there. That spot kept burning its way around the element till I turned off the circuit breaker. There is probably a heating element available that I could buy, but prices I've seen are $100 and up. In addition, I suspect the oven control switch is also bad because while that spot was burning, the rest of the element was glowing a dim red.
So, I'm ready to hear your suggestions for what I should look for in an electric stove. A high price is not tops on my list. In the meantime, I still have a working microwave and a wood stove.
It seems that my 2001 Sears stove has cooked it's last meal. After heating the Stauffer's lasagna last night, I saw a bright light in the oven. One point on the electric heating element was glowing so brightly that it looked like someone was welding in there. That spot kept burning its way around the element till I turned off the circuit breaker. There is probably a heating element available that I could buy, but prices I've seen are $100 and up. In addition, I suspect the oven control switch is also bad because while that spot was burning, the rest of the element was glowing a dim red.
So, I'm ready to hear your suggestions for what I should look for in an electric stove. A high price is not tops on my list. In the meantime, I still have a working microwave and a wood stove.
Mar 24, 2019 08:17:20 #
Most likely thermostat broke for the element, sending continuous power to the element.
New stove vs. repair? How old is the stove?
Did running like it did damage the element?
It might be time.
New stove vs. repair? How old is the stove?
Did running like it did damage the element?
It might be time.
Mar 24, 2019 08:24:27 #
We have a Samsung. I suggest you not go there because it’s oven is as slow as molasses when heating up. We also have a Samsung refrigerator with an ice maker that continually freezes up--there’s a class action suit against Samsung about that issue.
I’d also stay away from Kenmore since Sears is about belly-up. Who knows what company makes their appliances anymore and whether or not anyone will be around to honor a warranty if something should go wrong.
I’d also stay away from Kenmore since Sears is about belly-up. Who knows what company makes their appliances anymore and whether or not anyone will be around to honor a warranty if something should go wrong.
Mar 24, 2019 08:50:53 #
Mar 24, 2019 08:52:38 #
Eleven years ago, when we had just moved to Pa., we purchased a six burner, two oven stove from Sears. The wife is deliriously happy with it. BUT....Sears is headed in the same direction as Montgomery Wards,(remember them?) so I am afraid I cannot be of any help. Good Luck.
Mar 24, 2019 09:05:06 #
Jerry,
It sounds as if you don't do much "real cooking". I suspect you do heat and reheat? We have Whirlpool Gold appliances that were present when we bought our condo in 2012. No issues with them and they were installed in 2005. You might consider two inexpensive options. A 2 - 3 burner hotplate and a Breville Toaster Oven. The Breville bakes (Convection), broils, toasts with many settings, and heats. It's amazing!! I do "real cooking" most everyday. Bought the Breville about 3 years ago. It saves money and is a remarkable appliance.
Here are models from BB & B: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/s/breville-toaster-oven?ta=typeahead&flyout=true
Coupons from BB&B are easily obtainable and offer 20% discounts.
Good luck with your choice.
Mark
It sounds as if you don't do much "real cooking". I suspect you do heat and reheat? We have Whirlpool Gold appliances that were present when we bought our condo in 2012. No issues with them and they were installed in 2005. You might consider two inexpensive options. A 2 - 3 burner hotplate and a Breville Toaster Oven. The Breville bakes (Convection), broils, toasts with many settings, and heats. It's amazing!! I do "real cooking" most everyday. Bought the Breville about 3 years ago. It saves money and is a remarkable appliance.
Here are models from BB & B: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/s/breville-toaster-oven?ta=typeahead&flyout=true
Coupons from BB&B are easily obtainable and offer 20% discounts.
Good luck with your choice.
Mark
Mar 24, 2019 09:10:58 #
[quote=jaymatt]We have a Samsung. I suggest you not go there because it’s oven is as slow as molasses when heating up. We also have a Samsung refrigerator with an ice maker that continually freezes up--there’s a class action suit against Samsung about that issue.
I'll second this recommendation to stay away from Samsung. We bought a Samsung washer and dryer which are superb machines so when we remodeled our kitchen we went all Samsung. I'm on my 3rd microwave (keypad keeps faulting), I've had to replace two range top burner controls (they would always go to high heat) and my dishwasher is slow and noisy as hell. Refrigerator seems good, though. My wife also wanted one of those trendy new black glass tops which are a bear to keep clean, take a long time to get up to temperature and take forever to cool down.
When we were looking, Bosch and Viking were among the best but pricey. Everyone who owns an LG product seems happy and they're only a little more expensive than brands like Frigidaire and GE. BTW I used to work in the environmental field and the lifespan of white goods is an important solid waste issue. In the '80's and '90's, the average white good life expectancy was 10 years. Now, it's 5 years. Just shows you our economy is based on consumption, not quality.
I'll second this recommendation to stay away from Samsung. We bought a Samsung washer and dryer which are superb machines so when we remodeled our kitchen we went all Samsung. I'm on my 3rd microwave (keypad keeps faulting), I've had to replace two range top burner controls (they would always go to high heat) and my dishwasher is slow and noisy as hell. Refrigerator seems good, though. My wife also wanted one of those trendy new black glass tops which are a bear to keep clean, take a long time to get up to temperature and take forever to cool down.
When we were looking, Bosch and Viking were among the best but pricey. Everyone who owns an LG product seems happy and they're only a little more expensive than brands like Frigidaire and GE. BTW I used to work in the environmental field and the lifespan of white goods is an important solid waste issue. In the '80's and '90's, the average white good life expectancy was 10 years. Now, it's 5 years. Just shows you our economy is based on consumption, not quality.
Mar 24, 2019 09:28:20 #
[quote=fourlocks]
Yes, online ratings got me to look at other brands.
jaymatt wrote:
We have a Samsung. I suggest you not go there because it’s oven is as slow as molasses when heating up. We also have a Samsung refrigerator with an ice maker that continually freezes up--there’s a class action suit against Samsung about that issue.
I'll second this recommendation to stay away from Samsung.
I'll second this recommendation to stay away from Samsung.
Yes, online ratings got me to look at other brands.
Mar 24, 2019 09:38:53 #
markngolf wrote:
Jerry,
It sounds as if you don't do much "real cooking".
It sounds as if you don't do much "real cooking".
I beg your pardon!
Yes, I do "real cooking," so I need a stove and an oven. The Breville oven is a good idea, but I can't imagine having a kitchen without a traditional stove. I have a small toaster oven that I use occasionally, but for turkeys and cakes, I need something large. The Breville would use less electricity than a large oven, but it wouldn't use enough less to make up for the price. What's the advantage of the convection feature? Which model do you have?
I'm afraid that if I turn the circuit breaker back on, the element in the oven will start burning again. It was weird. It looked like a small sun traveling along the element. I'd turn it back on to take a picture, but I don't want to take the chance.
Mar 24, 2019 09:39:27 #
jaymatt wrote:
We have a Samsung. I suggest you not go there because it’s oven is as slow as molasses when heating up. We also have a Samsung refrigerator with an ice maker that continually freezes up--there’s a class action suit against Samsung about that issue.
I’d also stay away from Kenmore since Sears is about belly-up. Who knows what company makes their appliances anymore and whether or not anyone will be around to honor a warranty if something should go wrong.
I’d also stay away from Kenmore since Sears is about belly-up. Who knows what company makes their appliances anymore and whether or not anyone will be around to honor a warranty if something should go wrong.
Right on both counts.
Mar 24, 2019 09:42:39 #
[quote=fourlocks]
Thanks. I'm considering a GE smooth top, on sale at Lowe's for three more days. My son gets a 10% employee discount, and my Lowe's card gives me another 5%.
https://www.lowes.com/cart/item/2038475530/services?showA2CMessage=true
jaymatt wrote:
We have a Samsung. I suggest you not go there beca... (show quote)
Thanks. I'm considering a GE smooth top, on sale at Lowe's for three more days. My son gets a 10% employee discount, and my Lowe's card gives me another 5%.
https://www.lowes.com/cart/item/2038475530/services?showA2CMessage=true
Mar 24, 2019 09:42:59 #
alby wrote:
?? all electric or gas top with electric oven??
All electric.
Mar 24, 2019 09:43:23 #
My apologies, Jerry. Did not mean to insult you. When I heard Stouffers and frozen pizza, I did make a few assumptions.
Yes, you probably do need a full size stove/oven. What time will dinner be served? I'll bring some wine.
Sorry,
Mark
Yes, you probably do need a full size stove/oven. What time will dinner be served? I'll bring some wine.
Sorry,
Mark
Mar 24, 2019 09:44:42 #
retiredsgt wrote:
Eleven years ago, when we had just moved to Pa., we purchased a six burner, two oven stove from Sears. The wife is deliriously happy with it. BUT....Sears is headed in the same direction as Montgomery Wards,(remember them?) so I am afraid I cannot be of any help. Good Luck.
Surprisingly, Sears is still selling online. Lowe's now sells Craftsmen tools.
Mar 24, 2019 09:46:58 #
[quote=jerryc41]I am once again turning to vast storehouse of knowledge on UHH to help me buy wisely.
It seems that my 2001 Sears stove has cooked it's last meal. After heating the Stauffer's lasagna last night, I saw a bright light in the oven. One point on the electric heating element was glowing so brightly that it looked like someone was welding in there. That spot kept burning its way around the element till I turned off the circuit breaker. There is probably a heating element available that I could buy, but prices I've seen are $100 and up. In addition, I suspect the oven control switch is also bad because while that spot was burning, the rest of the element was glowing a dim red.
So, I'm ready to hear your suggestions for what I should look for in an electric stove. A high price is not tops on my list. In the meantime, I still have a working microwave and a wood stove.[/quote
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It seems that my 2001 Sears stove has cooked it's last meal. After heating the Stauffer's lasagna last night, I saw a bright light in the oven. One point on the electric heating element was glowing so brightly that it looked like someone was welding in there. That spot kept burning its way around the element till I turned off the circuit breaker. There is probably a heating element available that I could buy, but prices I've seen are $100 and up. In addition, I suspect the oven control switch is also bad because while that spot was burning, the rest of the element was glowing a dim red.
So, I'm ready to hear your suggestions for what I should look for in an electric stove. A high price is not tops on my list. In the meantime, I still have a working microwave and a wood stove.[/quote
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