"LT" > wrote in message
nk.net...
>
>
> > > Hello everyone
> > >
> > > I need to replace my oven, which is a built-in electrical double oven.
> To
> > > avoid rebuilding the kitchen, I intended to replace it with another
> built-in
> > > electrical double oven.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any handy hints and tips on choosing an oven?
> > > Adam
> >
> > Make your short list by determining what will fit your cabinet.
> >
> > In some cases you can add material to the cabinet or trim the cabinet if
> > space allows/requires in order to get a fit.
> >
> > Look at a site like..
> >
> > http://www.us-appliance.com
> >
> > (..or look for a site with the available brands in your country and see
> > if the cut out specs are available.)
> >
> > They have pdf files on line showing the actual cabinet cut out
requirement
> > for many brands. Then look for features you like in the brand/model
that
> > works for your cabinet cut out within your budget. I like the convection
> > ovens.
> >
> Good advice from jay. Unless you want to completely redue your cabinets,
you
> need to find a unit that will fit. So if you have a 27" unit now, look for
> that size. The installers can cut a little away to fit, or add trim kits,
> but usually the more thy need to do, the more they charge. When we
replaced
> ours, the new unit was much longer, and we lost one of the drawers under
the
> unit.
>
> Depending where you live, look for a appliance outlet. Like the ones
> contractors go to. They usually have a big show room, and lots of brands.
> Once you decide on a model, you can shop price around, but you might be
> surprised as what good deals you can get at these places vs. Sears etc.
>
> If you haven't had or worked with a modern oven in awhile, you will be
> pleasantly surprised by all of the neat features they have now.
>
> Larry T
>
>
>
Check with consumerreports.com on the model you are seriously looking at.
They seem to have no axes to grind and fairly rate items against others in
the same catagory.
-ginny