Choosing the Best Wall ovens For Your Kitchen ProjectWall ovens or built-in ovens function the same as any range, just without the cooktop. They were designed to free up space in the kitchen, and to give it a custom look. They come in singles, doubles, single with microwave, or double with microwave, or a combination of any of these, with or without a broiling or storage tray. These types of appliances also come in a few different sizes, 24-inch, 27-inch, and 30-inches wide. Their heights vary depending upon the combination you choose. The important thing is to measure, measure, measure! It would be best to have a contractor come to the site and do the measure prior to you shopping around. You can find a contractor in your area by going to this site:
Appliance Installers
Here are a list of things to be aware of while shopping for your wall oven...
Gas or Electric? If you step into any chef’s kitchen you’ll discover that most use electric, convection ovens. Higher-end models of ovens have other technology that combines the use of microwaves and baking to produce an almost perfect meal. GE calls theirs "trivection", but I’m only going to cover the basics here. That research you must do when you get deeper into deciding on a name brand for your oven. Chef’s prefer convection ovens for their fast and even baking. Convection ovens have a fan inside of the cavity that circulates the heat evenly throughout the cavity to produce that even bake. Like ranges, these appliances are not considered to be energy efficient appliances. So don't waste your valuable time comparing energy consumption. If any brand name claims to be ENERGY STAR, double check with
Energy Star
this is a government site that will inform you of every energy compliant appliance made in the U.S. Best Buy has a great selection of wall ovens. Here are a few I recommend:     |
