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Range or hob/built in oven

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maeveiscurious · 04/12/2022 08:54

We are just starting our planning journey with our kitchen.

We current have a gas stove with hob and oven.

Any thoughts on a gas range or induction hob and built in ovens and what type?

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ohidoliketobe · 04/12/2022 08:56

We have a Rangemaster duel fuel and love it. Depends on the type of look you're going for as it's quite traditional looking

Itisbetter · 04/12/2022 08:58

I’ve been thinking about this recently. I like eye level ovens really as I hate bending over to get stuff out but ranges look prettier.

Polkadotties · 04/12/2022 09:00

I’ve got a rangemaster classic deluxe 110. Love it. It’s the focal point of my kitchen

SwedishEdith · 04/12/2022 09:07

I've got a range. I'd go for a built-in if I had the right layout and space.

LBF2020 · 04/12/2022 09:08

We have a rangemaster Toledo. I would have liked dual fuel but we are rural and don't have a gas supply (we have oil) so I went for induction. Very happy with it.

BarbaraofSeville · 04/12/2022 09:20

It depends on how much space you have, how much cooking of various types you do and how big your family is.

When we got a kitchen extension, we got two built in single oven/grill combos and an induction hob (we didn't extend the gas supply, I don't know how much this would have cost).

If I was doing the same today, I'd have one single oven/grill combo and space within the design of the kitchen for an air fryer to be out permanently, as now we have one of those we hardly use one of the ovens or grill anything, let alone want to use both the oven and the grill at the same time, which was the reason for having two separate ones.

Of course, if you have a larger family that you're regularly cooking roasts for, a range might be more suitble.

bollocksitshappenedagain · 04/12/2022 09:25

I have a dual fuel range master. Love the look of it however must admit I am not 100% sure on build quality......

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maeveiscurious · 04/12/2022 09:27

I love the look of a range, but also the cleanliness of hobs and built in ovens.

I think that gas is definitely dirtier but electric would be more expensive but will have longevity

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bigbluebus · 04/12/2022 09:36

LBF2020 · 04/12/2022 09:08

We have a rangemaster Toledo. I would have liked dual fuel but we are rural and don't have a gas supply (we have oil) so I went for induction. Very happy with it.

@LBF2020 We also have a Rangemaster Toledo and are in a rural village with no gas. We bought the dual fuel range which runs off LPG cylinders. One cylinder lasts about 3 months (we have 2 cylinders and just turn a knob to switch to the other cylinder when one runs out).
The only thing I hate about it is cleaning the gas hob. I was all for buying an induction hob next time but DS & DH prefer gas (they both cook) and after 4 days of no electricity after Storm Arwen last November I've definitely lost the battle!

Hopeandglory · 04/12/2022 16:15

We revamped our kitchen a couple of years ago, as keen hosts we had previously had a range (duel fuel) which I loved but after 18 years hard labour needed replacing, I assumed we would replace it with a similar range but during the planning stage we ended up opting for 2x single ovens and an induction hob. Best choice, no bending, equal sized fan ovens and the hob is alway clean. Still cater for the same number of people, with the same meals but the ease of cooking makes it even more enjoyable.

AnotherLogOnTheFire · 04/12/2022 16:23

I have inherited a range - bending down to view the oven and lifting stuff from knee/ankle height would put me off buying another - two eye level ovens and a hob are much more practical and if I was redesigning the kitchen I definitely wouldn't go range but if you don't cook practicalities are probably less important.

BorgQueen · 04/12/2022 16:23

We have a built in electric oven with a built in microwave above it and a large pan drawer below. The huge 6 burner gas hob is opposite on the outside wall as that’s where the gas pipe is, DH fitted an extractor fan in an adapted cupboard above it.

Baxdream · 04/12/2022 16:29

We've gone for this style, John Lewis ovens (number 1 on which) and a larder to hide microwave, toaster and air fryer. We're then having a space for the coffee machine too

Range or hob/built in oven
TeaAndStrumpets · 04/12/2022 16:29

The only thing about a range that appeals is the solid door option...no glass to clean - I must be the only person unable to make it sparkle with a dishwasher tablet! Hate the bloody things. I would love a built in oven with a solid door, but I can't find one.

I do take the point about the airfryer. We hardly ever use our big oven except for a roast ( see previous comments re glass door lol) We use a Sage mini oven all the time. It is so economical, but would be much tidier built in. I think John Lewis are doing a built in version now? So our ideal set up would be a large single oven and a mini oven.

Planning a new kitchen next year, so following for ideas!

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maeveiscurious · 04/12/2022 20:32

Baxdream · 04/12/2022 16:29

We've gone for this style, John Lewis ovens (number 1 on which) and a larder to hide microwave, toaster and air fryer. We're then having a space for the coffee machine too

Thanks for this very helpful

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maeveiscurious · 04/12/2022 20:33

Hopeandglory · 04/12/2022 16:15

We revamped our kitchen a couple of years ago, as keen hosts we had previously had a range (duel fuel) which I loved but after 18 years hard labour needed replacing, I assumed we would replace it with a similar range but during the planning stage we ended up opting for 2x single ovens and an induction hob. Best choice, no bending, equal sized fan ovens and the hob is alway clean. Still cater for the same number of people, with the same meals but the ease of cooking makes it even more enjoyable.

I'm coming to the same conclusion

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Furries · 05/12/2022 04:16

I’ve got a rangemaster - gas hob and fan ovens. I want for the option with a glass lid for the hob - and 6 years later am still thankful I did. The lid acts as a splash back and also reduces the everyday “dust” that clogs up a hob.

Wizzelina · 05/12/2022 07:10

We went for eye level oven and combi oven with plate warmer. We won’t move from this house and I wouldn’t want to be bending down in later years to lift stuff from the oven! Neff slide and hide ovens are great as you can reach right in without having the door to reach over. Would also recommend pyrolitic as cleans itself!

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maeveiscurious · 05/12/2022 10:51

Wizzelina · 05/12/2022 07:10

We went for eye level oven and combi oven with plate warmer. We won’t move from this house and I wouldn’t want to be bending down in later years to lift stuff from the oven! Neff slide and hide ovens are great as you can reach right in without having the door to reach over. Would also recommend pyrolitic as cleans itself!

Thanks for that good ideas

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Tonsiltrouble · 05/12/2022 10:57

I like separates - we have a Neff slide and hide oven and a Neff combi micro. We have a separate induction hob. For me a big part of the decision is the design aesthetic, though having said that our current kitchen might have worked better with a small range. I love the separates though. When we extended our old house I looked through all the reviews and tech specs, seems that separates work better overall as they are designed to do the thing they do not the whole thing put together. Also if one thing breaks it can be replaced.

nomoneytreehere · 05/12/2022 11:08

I have just replaced my kitchen and taken out the induction and eye level ovens and replaced with a range dual fuel - very pretty elise and a seperate (in the island so not eye level) neff microwave combi oven. It acts as a real oven as well as a microwave and i figured it would be good for the kids just wanting to heat up a pizza for example.

I have gone gas as although the induction was quick getting to temperature it always felt like i was heating things up rather than cooking. Much easier to clean though. It was a subject of much debate jn our house and im still not sure we have done the right thing. That said i made gravy yesterday by just dumping the roasting pan on the hob and i felt very competent about the whole thing!!

I think it depends a lot on what you eat - a lot of rice and pasta for example probably induction as very convenient. We eat a lot of stir fry and induction was never geeat for a wok in my experience.

We haven't put in a boiling water tap and i am currently regreting that as the water takes so long to boil.

I have gone for a traditional inframe kitchen though. If i had gone for a modern style i might have gone for eye level.

SweetPetrichor · 05/12/2022 11:16

We have a dual fuel range and love it. We didn’t pick it - it was like this when we bought the house - but when it comes to need replaced I’ll be getting another like it. It has a gas grill and one gas oven / one electric fan oven. I’m not keen on built in stuff.

minipie · 05/12/2022 11:21

We’ve gone from a range with gas hob to eye level ovens and separate induction hob. SO much better. Easier to clean, easier to see and take things in and out, the ovens have way more settings (incl my beloved grill/fan combo, thank you neff) and precision.

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 05/12/2022 12:12

bigbluebus · 04/12/2022 09:36

@LBF2020 We also have a Rangemaster Toledo and are in a rural village with no gas. We bought the dual fuel range which runs off LPG cylinders. One cylinder lasts about 3 months (we have 2 cylinders and just turn a knob to switch to the other cylinder when one runs out).
The only thing I hate about it is cleaning the gas hob. I was all for buying an induction hob next time but DS & DH prefer gas (they both cook) and after 4 days of no electricity after Storm Arwen last November I've definitely lost the battle!

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We had this system in France. I preferred cooking on LPG to natural / mains gas. However, you have to be able to manhandle ( hint) the cyclinders into the car and the kitchen, and they take up quite a lot of space ( not a problem I. The French houses, would have been here).

I like Gas, even if the electricity is off you can still cook, albeit by candle light. I have extended a gas pipe from a utility to a kitchen, it cost about £400 for six metres, but it would have been cheaper if the run had been internal ( couldn’t because of existing cupboards). That was 2019.

incognitodorrito · 05/12/2022 12:42

i also have a rangemaster nexus but it’s induction and stainless steel and looks amazing. I was put off buying inbuilt as it’s often £££ to replace.