Need to buy new Electric Range - info and advice please

[cigarbill]

Hey all,

I am at a point where I need to select a new electric range.   Referring to CR as my first reference, here are their top smooth-top single oven ranges  (And yes, there's no #4 - that was a slide-in and I need freestanding):

1. Kenmore 95052
2. LG LRE3083SW
3. Frigidaire Gallery FGEF3035RF
5. GE Profile PB911SJSS 

Not having kept up with who's who in the appliance world, I was hoping for some advice from you.

The LG and the GE don't have knobs for the cooktop elements, they have electronic burner selectors...   That kind of weirds me out - is that something to avoid, or is that an okay option?

Also, I have some appliance biases from many years ago, and I'm hoping that you're able to tell me if they are justified or not...

I've never had luck with Sears, but should that eliminate the Kenmore from consideration?  (And who makes that Kenmore for them?)

Is the Frigidaire an okay model, or rather, is it an okay name in the industry?   I would assume that it is made for them by someone else too.

I have a negative thought about GE based upon parts pricing back when I was doing a lot of DIY stuff on my old appliances - should that steer me away from GE?

 

Or even simpler - which would you buy for your home, and why?

 

Thanks so much for the info and advice!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Hiroshi]

LG makes Kenmore now, those suck.

GE was purchased by Haier, I am sure those will suck soon.

Frigidaire makes their own machines, they are approachable, and you can get repair info for them easily. The new control board for the model you listed is $136 bucks...

 

[Sully01]

The only thing with sears is a feel like their selection is always getting smaller. I know that appliances and tools are a large part of their business now. I just never was able to find much there. You can check Conn's to see if they're offering those models http://www.conns.com/appliances/ranges 

[Scottthewolf]

I myself would avoid all of those and go with a Whirlpool that's not even listed.

This is what I have in my house, and I love it.  Best repair record in my opinion and their electronic controls are much better than Frigidaire's.

https://www.whirlpool.com/kitchen/cooking/ranges/single-oven-freestanding/p.5.3-cu.-ft.-freestanding-electric-range-with-easy-wipe-ceramic-glass-cooktop.wfe515s0ew.html