Hot Surface Indicator(s) Electric Ranges

An electric range — or electric stove — is a crucial kitchen appliance for anyone who likes to cook at home. Electric stoves combine electric cooktops with full ovens so you can boil, sauté, fry, roast or bake almost anything with just one device. But what’s the difference between gas and electric ranges, and which should you buy? The answer comes down to installation and preference. Electric stoves require special electrical outlets that can produce high amounts of energy while gas ranges need access to a natural gas line or propane hookup to produce heat. An electric range is a great choice for anyone who wants to avoid having an open flame and prefers to use an electric stove burner with heated metal coils. You can also find electric ranges with a variety of features, including options for a fingerprint-resistant electric stovetop, stainless steel electric stoves and ovens you can control with a smartphone app. You can even buy double oven electric ranges so you can bake two different dishes simultaneously.

Bringing a large kitchen appliance home can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, Best Buy offers electric range delivery and installation so you can let someone else do the heavy lifting (for an additional fee, Best Buy can even haul away and recycle your old stove). But before you buy, you’ll want to take a look at your kitchen and make sure you are choosing the best electric stove for your space. Slide-in electric ranges are designed to fit between cabinets or countertops, and freestanding electric ranges are built to fit anywhere in your kitchen. Once you know exactly where you want your new electric stove to be, make sure there’s a direct path from your front door for an easy installation process. And to get your electric range stove up and running, you’ll need to purchase a new range power cord to safely connect to electricity.