New Ranges & Stoves
Which New Stove Fits Your Kitchen?
Width
A 30-inch range is the standard size in Canadian kitchens, with an oven of roughly 5 to 6 cubic feet. A 24-inch compact stove fits apartments and condos with a narrower opening, with an oven closer to 3 cubic feet.
Cooktop
A coil cooktop has exposed electric elements. It costs the least, works with any cookware, and a burnt-out element is a simple part to replace. A smooth glass top hides radiant elements under a glass-ceramic surface, so it wipes clean in one pass, though it heats up and cools down more slowly than gas.
Induction looks like a glass top but works differently: a magnetic field heats the pan itself instead of the surface, so water boils faster and the glass around the pan stays cooler. It needs magnetic cookware such as cast iron or most stainless steel, and if a magnet sticks to the bottom of a pan, it will work. Gas burners give an open flame you can see and adjust instantly, and they work with any pot, including a wok.
Oven Features
Convection uses a fan to move hot air around the oven so baking comes out more even. True convection adds a third heating element behind the fan. An air fry setting crisps food without a separate countertop air fryer, and Wi-Fi models let you check or preheat the oven from your phone.
Finish
Stainless matches most modern kitchens. White is the practical choice in rentals and older kitchens, and black stainless hides fingerprints.
Should You Choose Electric, Gas or Induction?
The choice usually comes down to what your kitchen already has. Coil, glass-top and induction ranges all run on a 240-volt outlet, so any of them can replace an existing electric stove. A gas range needs a gas line, plus a standard outlet for the igniter and clock. On price, coil models are generally the least expensive, glass tops sit in the middle and induction costs the most up front, though it is the closest an electric range gets to the control of gas.
Freestanding Or Slide-In
A freestanding range has finished sides and a backguard that holds the controls, so it can stand alone or between cabinets. A slide-in range sits flush with the counters and moves the controls to the front for a built-in look. Freestanding models usually cost less and fit the widest range of kitchens.
Cleaning & Care
A self-cleaning oven burns off residue at high heat over a few hours, while a steam clean cycle loosens light spills in well under an hour. On a glass top, use a cleaner made for glass-ceramic surfaces and lift pots instead of sliding them, which keeps the surface free of scratches.
Stove Brands To Compare
GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Samsung, LG, KitchenAid, Maytag, Kenmore, Hisense and Moffat are the stove brands shoppers compare most. Start with width, cooktop type and the oven features you will actually use, then compare prices across brands.
New, Open Box Or Refurbished
A new stove is factory packaged and has never been installed. To spend less, compare open box ranges, which may have cosmetic marks, and refurbished ranges: previously used stoves that have been professionally restored and tested before going back on sale. All three conditions sit side by side in the full selection of stoves and ranges.
FAQ
Have a question about New Ranges & Stoves? Here are quick answers to what shoppers ask most, from choosing the right model to buying online or reserving in store at Econoplus.
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