Whether you’re looking to cook succulent meat dishes to tasty desserts, for everyday meals or occasional feasts, you’ll need one of the best electric ranges to get consistent results every time. I’ve had hands-on experience in the kitchen for over three decades, and am confident my top picks will help you serve up delicious meals every time.
To determine which electric ranges are best, I’ve done the research and selected the top picks based on power, performance, range of settings, along with user ease, additional features and overall design. For instance, you might want a double oven, the flexibility of an air frying function or the best budget choice. We’ve taken all of these factors into account when making our selection.
Based on our extensive research, our best overall pick is the GE Profile PB9654, which provides flexible cooking with five burners. Next up is our budget choice, the GE JB645RKSS, providing all the basic functions you need at an affordable price, plus, it has the added bonus of being self-cleaning.
But there’s lots of other options available including slide-in, dual-fuel versions and one’s with induction cooktops. Here are the best electric ranges you can buy right now
The quick list
If you enjoy cooking up a feast, this GE convection with a double oven is ideal. With Smart controls this oven can be controlled from anywhere with your smartphone or tablet. With its impressive power, it also sports five burners, steam cleaning, self-cleaning cycle and a no preheat air fry function.
For those on a budget, this GE range offers great value for money. It has basic, easy-to-use functions but has four powerful burners. It also has a spacious oven for all your cakes and bakes, and best of all, has a self-cleaning cycle. An impressive range at an affordable price
For those looking for a slide-in range for a sleek built-in aesthetic, this Bosch convection is the best option. It’s an adequate size for family meals, and comes with three racks and a handy warming drawer to keep your feasts ready at all times. What’s more, it comes with a self-cleaning cycle which is always convenient.
I'm always a fan of having the flexibility of two ovens, which this Whirlpool models offers. The two ovens can run independently, so you can cook different items at different temperatures, or use the smaller oven when you have a smaller bake to save energy. It also comes with five burners, self-cleaning technology.
If you’re after a smart range to handle the hard work, this Samsung is a great choice. It comes with a useful griddle, and also features handy settings including Air Fry, and Convection, which will provide more even cooking — ideal for baking. Using the SmartThings app, you can access recipes, plan out meals and even order missing ingredients.
This Samsung slide-in range offers a sleek design with a generous 6.3 cubic feet of oven capacity. Plus, this convection range has added features including Smart Dial, Air Fry, a temperature probe, and a steam and self-cleaning cycle, with app control. We think it's a luxury range at a reasonable price.
Best electric range overall
If your home often seems like a restaurant, then you'll need an oven that can handle the constant output of food. The GE Profile PB965 has two ovens that can run independently, so you can cook two different items at different temperatures at the same time. On top the oven provides space for a single rack that's great for pizzas and casseroles, while below the larger capacity oven is suitable for cooking a whole roast, with a total capacity of 6.7 cu. ft.
It also offers an air-fry function, which doesn’t require preheating, a basket or a special tray, allowing you to enjoy crispy food without the oil in a shorter cooking time. The only drawback is that with the added capacity, there is no space to store baking trays.
With an average rating of 4.6 out of 592 reviews at P.C. Richard & Son, buyers loved the air fry function and said “the stovetop is great or different sized pots and pans”. They also found that the Wi-Fi app works well.
You also get five burners with power ranging from 3100W for quick boils to only 80W for keeping the pot roast warm. It also has griddle zone, where two burners work together to create an even heat, ideal for griddles, grills or large cookware.
For added convenience you can monitor your oven from anywhere using the SmartHQ app on your smartphone, keeping you in control even when you’re not in the kitchen. You can preheat, set timers, change the temperature, and receive notifications all on your smartphone, allowing you to get more done at once.
Plus, for easy cleaning, the appliance is made with fingerprint resistant stainless steel, enabling you to simply wipe away smudges and fingerprints to keep your range gleaming.
Best budget electric range
The best electric range for budget shoppers will provide the basic functions at a good price. The GE JB645RKSS has everything that most cooks will need, including a self-cleaning oven, which cleans the cavity without the need for scrubbing or chemical cleaners — a task we can all thankfully do without after spending hours cooking a roast.
It has four burners, two of which have an impressive 3100W of power for when you're trying to make spaghetti fast, which boils water 25% faster than standard GE elements.
The 5.3 cubic-foot oven is plenty big enough for a turkey or several baking dishes but it has only two oven racks, which might be an issue when you're really trying to crank out holiday cookies. However, it does feature a removable full-width storage drawer to house cookware or kitchen accessories, so you can keep everything spick and span.
This electric range scored a 4.5 rating out of 1,2770 reviews at Lowes. Reviewers says it’s an exceptional stove for a reasonable price. Although it can be difficult to remove stains off the burners and the glass top gets scratched easily.
Some users find the lack of a simple dial for setting the oven temperature an inconvenience, as the touch controls on the panel can be a little confusing. However, keep in mind that with electronic controls it's easier to set a precise temperature, and you get a delay start feature.
To help deliver even heat, it offers a Dual Element Bake feature. It uses the upper broiling element with the lower baking element to achieve even heat distribution and great cooking results.
Along with the self-cleaning oven, the ceramic glass cooktop is easily wiped clean, taking the headache out of clearing up burnt spills and messes.
Best slide-in electric range
A slide-in range gives you the upscale look of a built-in unit. While the Bosch 800 Series HEI8056U is pricier than most free-standing models, it's a lot less expensive than a custom-fitted or professional-style range but will still be a significant upgrade when it comes to aesthetics. It has a heavy-duty construction, a glass panel, and metal control knobs for the cooktop, with a touch panel for the oven. We like the flush look and that the controls are at the front of the appliance rather than sitting on a back panel.
In line with its heavy-duty construction, its glide racks make it easy to slide in and out of the oven's 4.6 cubic feet space.
This product gained a 4.5 star rating out of 257 reviews at P.C. Richard & Son. Reviewers like the slide-in design, and that “it has all the controls on the front”, and “the three racks in the oven allow plenty of food to be cooked”, plus “it cooks and bakes to perfection”.
You do sacrifice some oven space with this model. While you will be able to fit in the turkey, you may not be able to pack in as many side dishes at once. Below the oven, in place of storage space, there's a warming drawer that will come in handy when you're throwing a party. The warming drawer could be a good option if you enjoy baking bread, although it is of limited height, so it’s probably best for proofing rolls rather than large loaves.
As you would expect at this price, the oven is self-cleaning, with a 2, 3 and 4 hours self-clean cycle.
Best electric range with two ovens
If your home often seems like a restaurant, then you'll need an oven that can handle the constant output of food. The Whirlpool WGE745C0FS has two ovens that can run independently, so you can cook two different items at different temperatures at the same time. On top there's a 2.5-cubic-foot oven that's great for pizzas and casseroles, while below there's a larger, 4.2-cubic-foot one for roasts or multiple sheets of snickerdoodles. It offers a combined capacity of 6.7-cubic-feet, giving you plenty of scope to feed a crowd.
Receiving a 4.5 star rating out of 692 reviews at Best Buy, reviewers love the double oven function and the design of the range. They say, “The smaller, upper oven, takes less time to heat up” and “I enjoy being able to bake a cake using the top and baking a turkey in the bottom”.
The range also features convection cooking, which lets you cook food faster. And you can easily achieve the right convection cooking temperature, as the oven automatically converts it for you. It also features a FlexHeat Triple Radiant Element — offering three elements in one to give you the correct heat for your pan size. We love these energy saving features.
We also love the Frozen Bake Technology, which allows you to save time by skipping on preheat and cooking frozen pizza, lasagna, chicken nuggets, and fries, straight from the freezer. Perfect for those days when you’re in a rush and don’t have time to cook from scratch
Plus, to make cleaning easy, it features a steam clean option which will keep your oven clean from light spills without the need of harsh chemicals, along with AquaLift self-cleaning technology. Do keep in mind that with this design you don't get a storage drawer at the bottom. Although it does come in a choice of three finishes — stainless steel, black or white.
Best smart electric range
If you want a smart range, then it doesn’t get much better than the Samsung NE63A6711SG/AA. Using the SmartThings app, you can access recipes, plan out meals and you can even order any missing ingredients. You can also preheat, monitor and adjust the time and temperature wherever you are using your smartphone, available on Android and IOS devices, although you will need a Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account.
It comes with some useful settings too, including a no-preheat Air Fry and tray, which cooks in the same manner as the popular appliance, and the option to choose convection cooking, which will provide more even cooking — ideal for baking.
Gaining a 4.6 star rating out of 654 reviews at Best Buy, users love all the features, especially the griddle burner and air fryer, and “it’s all easily programmed with the Digital Touch system”. They also say the “stainless steel design with the black glass top is stunning”.
This large 6.3 cubic-foot oven can fit multiple dishes including a large turkey for Thanksgiving. While the cooktop features 5 burners, including a griddle burner and adjustable dual and triple ring burners, allowing you to cook with the griddle included and multiple pot and pan sizes. The griddle sits nicely on the griddle burner on top, and when not in use it can be tidied away in the range’s storage drawer.
This appliance has been made to make your life easier. Its four preset buttons include bread proof, dehydrate, keep warm and favorite cook.
It has two cleaning options — Self and Steam Clean. To burn off tough grease and food residue, select Self Clean, and for easier clean-ups choose Steam Clean, which takes 20 minutes. Although, some users report that the cooktop is tricky to keep clean and that the griddle pan can scratch the surface.
It’s available in a traditional stainless steel finish, or you can opt for the Tuscan or Black stainless steel, which is much more eye-catching.
Best slide in range with extra features
The Samsung NE63T8711SS/AA is a luxury appliance at a mainstream price. As it slides into a space between cabinets, it gives you a custom look for a fraction of the price of a true built-in. On this range, the controls are up front where they’re easy to access without reaching across the stovetop.This also keeps the appliance looking neat and flush and adds to the general overall aesthetics. When you turn the dials they illuminate so the settings are easy to see and if you forget to turn the burner off, it will be immediately apparent.
The cooktop has one of the highest power burners on any range with a 3600 W Express Boil function. It’ll shorten the time it takes for spaghetti water to boil and give you intense heat for stir-frying or searing. Apart from delivering high heat to boil water or sear meat, it reduces to a true simmer, ideal for melting chocolate and cooking sauces.
The 5-element cooktop also includes dual and triple ring elements, so you can cook with multiple sized pots and pans and won’t need to buy a new set.
Gaining a 4.5 star rating out of 277 reviews at AJ Madison, reviewers say the “connection to Wi-Fi was simple”, and “it looks upscale”. They also love all the functions, especially preheat and air fry and how quickly the burners heat up.
In the large oven, you’ll find both convection and air fry settings and an air fry basket is included. We only wish you got 3 instead of 2 racks so you could bake more cookies at once, especially since the oven has a capacity of 6.3 cubic feet.
Once you’re finished cooking, the Self and Steam Clean functions do all the hard work for you, so you can sit back and enjoy your bakes.
This range is also smart and can be controlled with an app on your phone or through Alexa or Google Assistant.
Best electric range with an air fryer
In addition to being a state-of-the-art electric range, the LG LREL6325F has air frying capabilities, eliminating the need to buy still another countertop cooking appliance, unless of course, you require the extra capacity. You might get a surprise when you open the oven door, as it has an attractive bright blue interior. The large 6.3 cu. ft. convection oven can fit a 20lb turkey, while it provides 5 elements of varying power on the cooktop. One is designed for keeping soup or stew warm for second helpings, while a 3200 element aids fast boiling.
This range is equipped with the latest smart features. To see how your banana bread or meat loaf is progressing, you knock twice on the glass oven window and the light comes on. This is a handy feature to save you opening the door to see your cake or bread deflate.
Scoring a star rating of 4.3 out of 1,702 reviews at Lowes, consumers love the blue color inside the oven and the touch light on the oven door, which allows you to easily see inside. However, the “glass top is difficult to clean and scratches easily” and some say it takes the “burners a long time to heat up”.
You can monitor and control the range with an app on your phone or by giving voice commands to Alexa or Google Assistant. The range also connects to cooking apps, which automatically send temperature settings to the oven. You can use the app to diagnose problems before you call a service technician, saving you time and possibly money.
It also offers two cleaning options — choose the 10-minute EasyClean cycle, or the deep clean, self-clean. Plus, to keep your baking sheets tidy, they can be stored in the drawer below the oven.
Best electric range with induction stove
The Bosch 800 Series HII8057U is a smart-looking electric range with flush features and a sleek digital control panel on the front, although it is pricey.
It features an ample 4.6 cubic feet capacity interior, meaning you have plenty of space for family dinners, although you won't be cooking up a banquet. The convection oven allows for even bakes, with multiple racks and a third element that circulates heat evenly for consistent bakes wherever the food is placed in the oven. It also has a handy warming drawer that doubles up as a proofing drawer – ideal if you love to bake bread or dislike eating on cold plates.
This appliance gains a 4.5 star rating out of 68 reviews at Lowes. Users like the flat touch panel and induction cooktop, which gives it a sleek modern look, and say “I love the pizza mode and the flash heat up mode”. However, it's easy to turn off the controls if you brush past them.
The standout feature for this electric range is the induction stove. While you will need to invest in some induction pans to use this feature, it works much faster than traditional ceramic and provides precise cooking. It’s safer to use as well because the stove won’t heat up unless it detects the pan. It provides the instant response of gas, without the difficulty of cleaning up afterwards. However, you will need to ensure the pans fit the burners accurately, or it won’t work!
The glass controls and flat stove also make cleaning an easy task, although the controls are sensitive and can be activated when leaned against. Plus, the glass cooktop overlaps the adjoining countertop, which avoids spillages running down the side of the appliance.
How we picked
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We conducted extensive research online to find the best electric ranges. Our top picks are based on those with the best and most consistent reviews, combined with the most impressive specifications. We considered everything from range capacity, power and how well each range performed for various settings. In addition, we looked at how user-friendly and practical it was to use, design, size and number of extra features.
We also looked for any special or innovative features, such as smart connectivity and air fry functions, also taking into account any self-cleaning features. In doing this, we’ve found the best electric ranges to suit every need and budget, whether you want a slide-in range, one with a double oven, or dual-fuel options.
How to choose the best electric range
How to choose the best electric range for you
Type: When shopping for a new range, there are three types you will have to consider. Free-standing models come with a backsplash and can stand ‘freely’ as the name suggests. Slide-in models slide into a bay between counters, which provides a custom look for less money than a built-in model. Built-in ranges need to be fitted into a cavity, usually sitting on top of a drawer. These are more rare and bespoke that the other two types. In this guide, we mainly focused on free-standing models, as they tend to be the most popular as well as the most affordable.
Size: Depending on the space you want to fit it in, the typical, 'standard' size range is about 30 inches wide, 27–29 inches deep and 36 inches tall. If you have a large household, or need an extra burner for instance, the standard range size is 36 inches wide. Of course, don't forget to allow space for grates, handles or knobs.
Should you invest in dual fuel? If you have access to gas via a natural gas line or a liquid propane tank in your yard, then there’s also the option of buying a dual-fuel model. Dual-fuel ranges feature a gas stove above an electric oven. With this design, you get the benefit of better control from the burners, although an electric stove is quicker to heat and easier to clean, so bear that in mind. If you prefer a gas stove, but want the evenness of an electric oven, this design might be best.
What about induction? An induction stove will give you the same speedy response as gas as well as being quick to boil and easy to clean. It uses an electromagnetic field to heat up magnetized pots and pans, meaning the surface itself doesn’t actually heat. However, if you opt for an induction stove, you may need to buy pans which are compatible.
For full details, see induction vs. electric cooktop: Which type is better for you? Keen to learn more? I test appliances for a living — here are 9 oven tips you need to know.
Gas vs Electric
You may be unsure whether you want to invest in one of the best gas ranges or electric range. Each comes with its pros and cons which should be taken into consideration before you decide.
An electric stove is much quicker to heat and easier to clean as it’s a flat surface. Although, it retains the heat for some time after you switch it off which isn’t great if you have pets or children. It’s also tricky to control as it’s not as responsive as gas. The glass can be damaged easily though, check out how to prevent scratches on your glass stove for tips to avoid this.
In terms of the oven, an electric range will provide a more even heat distribution, which lowers the chance of hot spots. This fuel type will also produce a dry texture, which is great for crisping. These are more expensive to run on a daily basis however.
A gas stove is easier to control and much more responsive, however they’re more time consuming to clean thanks to the grates. The elements are also slower to heat compared to electric. Looking at the oven, heat distribution isn’t as even, but it is much faster so preheating won’t take as long. Gas ovens also produce a moist texture which is brilliant for roasts. These are cheaper to run on top of this. Ever wondered which is cheaper: air fryer vs oven, we've found the answer.
When to replace an electric range
Most electric range brands offer a one-year warranty, but according to the National Association of Home Builders, you can expect yours to last about 13 years. We don’t recommend the extended warranty, since repairs within your range’s lifetime typically cost less than the warranty itself.
If the repair cost is fifty percent or more than the price of a new range you’ll want to think about replacing it. The most common range complaints are that the temperature isn’t correct. Check the manual and see if you can recalibrate your oven yourself. If you can’t, or that doesn’t solve the problem, a serviceperson may be able to fix the oven without charging an astronomical price. Specific elements that break, including the glass ceramic top, can be easily replaced quite cheaply. However replacing a circuit board will be expensive and you’re best buying a new range.
The best replacement for a coil range is a smoothtop range. Not only are they easier to clean, they also come with the latest features. Even newer glass ceramic top models have updates that weren’t available a few years ago. All ranges come with at least one power burner for boiling water, stir frying or stovetop grilling; they will also have at least one burner to keep food at a steady simmer. For using a griddle or poacher, you’ll find bridge burners. Below the stovetop convection ovens are available with temperature probes and warming drawers for moderate prices. These ovens often have pre-set settings for specific foods or functions like turkey or pizza, air frying, or proofing bread.
You may want to consider upgrading to an induction range. Prices on these high tech appliances have come down considerably in the last few years. Induction gives you the instant response of gas burners and brings water to a boil much faster.
More and more ranges connect to WiFi, allowing you to preheat or control your oven from your phone, Alexa or Google Assistant. Some smart ranges can diagnose problems and in some cases, alert the service center. Look for models that connect with recipe apps and automatically apply the correct times and temperatures. Regardless, you should invest in one of the best meat thermometers to make sure you don't overcook anything.
Another useful setting is the self-clean function — your oven can clean itself with this underrated setting. But, if you don't have it, you will need to learn how to clean an oven from scratch.
Electric range FAQS
How do I clean a glass-topped stove?
A glass stove top can be cleaned with a few household items. Firstly remove any loose deposits with a soft cloth, as an abrasive cleaning pad may scratch the surface. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water and spray onto the surface, before wiping away with a microfibre cloth. If residue remains, repeat the process. Alternatively, make up the same solution, but add a dash of dish soap. Spray it onto the surface and leave it to sit for about five minutes. Then wipe the solution away with a damp cloth and dry with a microfibre cloth.
Try to remove stains as earlier as possible, as they will be easier to remove than dried on marks.
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