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Kenmore 96412

*Est. $800

Kenmore 96412

pros
  • Good value
  • Broils well
  • Warming drawer
cons
  • Coil tops are cheaper to repair
  • Reliability
 
 
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Professional and user reviews say the Kenmore 96412 is a good value for a 30-inch smooth-top electric range. Experts say smooth-tops are easier to clean than coil-top electric ranges and are a little faster at cooking. Coil-tops are cheaper to repair and replace, but Kenmore scores well for reliability in owner surveys. Reviews say the Kenmore 96412 is no slouch below – it broils well, and there's a warming drawer. Owner reviews at Sears.com (Kenmore is a house brand) are mostly positive. Most of the complaints are about defective models, but the number of complaints is too small to be a fair sampling. If you want a coil-top electric range, reviews favor the Hotpoint RB757WHWW (*est. $430).

Consumer Reports magazine is easily the best reviewer of ovens and ranges. Results of a large survey by J.D. Power and Associates show good general information on brand satisfaction, but no individual models are rated. We found about 30 owner reviews at Sears.com – not a huge sampling, but worth a look.

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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

For its last update, Consumer Reports lists test results for 66 electric, gas and dual-fuel ranges, including the Kenmore 96412. Readers may also add comments, but you must be a subscriber to read this report.

Review: Ranges Add New Features, Editors of Consumer Reports, June 2008

2. Sears.com

About 30 owner reviews give a high average score to the Kenmore 96412. Roughly a third of the user reviews are negative, most dealing with various defects in the build quality.

Review: White Kenmore 30 in. Electric Self-Clean Freestanding Range Reviews, Contributors to Sears.com

3. J.D. Power & Associates

More than 22,000 users participated in this survey about major home appliances. No individual models are rated, so this report is helpful mainly for getting a sense of general brand satisfaction.

Review: 2007 Major Home Appliance Survey: Free Standing Ranges, Editors of J.D. Power and Associates

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