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looking to go green with your next oven? This guide will tell you what you need to know in order to make an informed oven purchase

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What you need to know about ovens and ranges

The first decision to make is your power source. If you don't already have a gas-line in your kitchen and properly-sized ventilation hood (which vents outside), you may want to get a quote from a professional before making your decision. Having a Gas-range can save you lots of money on electricity, especially in areas where gas rates are much lower than electricity. All Electric-ranges require a 240 Volt outlet. All new Gas-ranges require a 120 Volt outlet, and some models require a 240 Volt outlet.

Once you've decided on the power source you can look at whether you want an all-in-one model or if you prefer to have a Wall-oven and seperate cooktop. If you are installing a cooktop on an island or somewhere where there is no ventilation hood, you may require Downdraft ventilation. These models have a vent next to the cooktop which suck the vapours down and out of your home. This is a must if you are cooking with gas. One of the disadvantages of Downdraft ventilation is that they require a more powerful fan then a conventional updraft hood. These fans can make more noise and if you live in a cold climate your furnace will have to work harder.

* As with all appliances, consult the EnerGuide to see which models are more efficient. Currently there are no ENEGY STAR listings for ovens or cook-tops.
* If you would like to save time cleaning your cooktop, look for Solid-disk or Smoothtop burners.
* If you have a large family there are 6-burner cooktop models available.
* On smoothtop models you can get a dual-element which has a small element in the middle surrounded by a larger ring. This is a great energy-saving feature.
* If you have small children look for safety-features like knobs or touchpads that are on the backsplash or push-to-turn knobs.
* When selecting a new Range-hood check the noise rating.

Self-cleaning Ovens are better insulated than standard ovens and although they often show a higher usage on the EnerGuide, if you only use the Self-cleaning feature a couple times a year, the extra insulation makes them more energy-efficient.

oven guide for the conscious consumer

Hey everyone! when I was remodeling my kitchen, I had no idea what to look for in a new built-in oven ; ( I ended up doing a lot of reseach and then made this lens to show you all what I've found

Contents at a Glance

Contents at a Glance

first things first

What you need to know about ovens and ranges

Helpfull links to help you find a new oven

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