A Range Cooker is an interesting addition to any households, when buying a range cooker; follow this simple guide to help you purchase the perfect model for you.
Space
- Decide how much space you have in your kitchen for your cooker and where you would like it to go.
- You also need to decide whether you require a single or a double oven dependant on how much you intend to cook.
- Measure the area accurately - make sure you take all measurements including height, width and depth -make sure also that you will have enough room to open the doors.
Look
- You firstly need to decide what you would like your cooker to look like; range cookers come in a variety of great styles from traditional, farmhouse to more contemporary designs.
- You can also choose Porthole or Solid doors.
Fuel Type
You can chose from:
- Gas - Provides instant heat at the hob but slow heat up times in the oven.
- Dual Fuel - Provides instant heat at the gas hob and fast cooking time from the electric oven.
- Electric - Provides easy clean hobs and fast heating ovens.
Features
Look out for features such as Multifunction ovens, electronic control, electrical temperature gauges, clocks, timers, pyrolytic self cleaning ovens, touch controls and matching hoods and halogen hobs.
Saving Money and Hidden Costs
- Make sure you shop around before purchasing your range cooker to ensure you get the best and most competitive price. Make sure too that you compare brands, many of the top brands including Belling, Delonghi, and Stoves have a wide range of range cookers at varying costs.
- Make sure you know about your warranty, whether it is included in the price of your range cooker or whether you will be charged extra. You should also check how long it will last, what exactly it covers and whether you can renew it.
- You also need to ask about delivery and installation costs as you will probably need to have your range cooker fitted professionally.