Range Information

The freestanding ranges featured in this report have finished sides and supporting legs. You might want to consider a costlier drop-in or slide-in model, which is well suited for a kitchen island, but requires special installation. Unfortunately, we haven't seen many reviews of these types of ranges, but we're inclined to suspect that GE and Kenmore models, again, are probably a good choice based on their highly regarded performance as freestanding ranges.

See our separate report on wall ovens for single and double ovens that mount into a wall, and see our report on cooktops if you'd like to separate your range from your oven.

The top sources cited in Our Sources have buyer's guides and shopping advice, as well as reviews.

Mariette Mifflin, About.com's guide to housewares and appliances, has a detailed article on what to consider when buying a range. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

MG Appliance Repair offers an article on cleaning smoothtop ranges.

Ellen Russell of DoItYourself.com explains how to clean gas ranges.

You'll find detailed specifications on manufacturer websites:

American Range

Bosch

Dacor

DCS

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Frigidaire

GE

Hotpoint

Jenn-Air

Kenmore

KitchenAid

LG

Maytag

Premier

Samsung

Sharp

Viking

Whirlpool