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The best electric range for most kitchens pairs a powerful smoothtop cooktop with an oven that bakes evenly, and you no longer have to pay a premium to get true convection or a 3,000W-plus burner. Below are nine radiant and coil electric ranges, from a simple budget coil model to slide-in, double oven and 24-inch options, picked just in time for holiday cooking. We compared specs, expert testing and owner reviews; if you are considering induction or gas instead, see our separate guides linked at the end.
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Quick picks
Price ranges: $ under $1,000, $$ $1,000-$1,500, $$$ $1,500-$2,500, $$$$ over $2,500. Appliance prices often sit well below list price during holiday sales.
| Product | Best for | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE GRS600AVFS | Best overall (slide-in) | $$ | See price |
| Samsung NE63A6511SS | Best freestanding value | $ | See price |
| LG LREL6325F | Best smart range with true convection | $-$$ | See price |
| Frigidaire Gallery GCFE3070BF | Best for pizza and baking | $$ | See price |
| Whirlpool WFES7530RZ | Easiest to clean | $-$$ | See price |
| Whirlpool WGE745C0FS | Best double oven | $$ | See price |
| Frigidaire FCRE3052BS | Best budget smoothtop | $ | See price |
| GE JBS160DMBB | Best coil range | $ | See price |
| Frigidaire FCFE2425AS | Best 24-inch for small kitchens | $$ | See price |
1. GE GRS600AVFS: Best Overall Electric Range
This 30-inch slide-in from GE’s 600 Series was Reviewed’s top electric range pick, and it is easy to see why. Two dual-size Power Boil elements rated at 3,100W and 3,000W bring water to a boil quickly, the 5.3 cu ft oven has convection plus no-preheat air fry and pizza modes, and the oven floor is a removable tray you can put in the dishwasher. Wi-Fi lets you preheat from your phone. The main trade-off is that it uses steam cleaning rather than a high-heat self-clean cycle.
Key specs
- Type: 30-inch slide-in, 5.3 cu ft oven
- Cooktop: 5 radiant elements, including 3,100W and 3,000W dual elements and a warming zone
- Oven: convection bake/roast, no-preheat air fry, proof mode
- Cleaning: steam clean with removable EasyWash oven tray
- Smart: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (SmartHQ app)
- Electrical: 240/208V, 40A
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What owners say: Reviewers and buyers like the convenience features and the app. The “no preheat” claim is the most common point of skepticism.
2. Samsung NE63A6511SS: Best Freestanding Value
Samsung’s freestanding model gets you a big 6.3 cu ft oven and a 3,300W rapid-boil element, the most powerful single burner in this guide, usually for under $1,000. It offers convection, no-preheat air fry and both high-heat self-clean and steam clean, along with Wi-Fi and voice assistant support. Reviewed found it baked evenly and gave it an Editor’s Choice, but noted slow preheating and underwhelming air fry results. The air fry tray is sold separately.
Key specs
- Type: 30-inch freestanding, 6.3 cu ft oven
- Cooktop: 5 elements, including 3,300W and 3,000W dual elements
- Oven: convection, no-preheat air fry
- Cleaning: self-clean and steam clean
- Smart: Wi-Fi (SmartThings), works with Alexa and Google
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What owners say: Buyers often mention the roomy oven and spacious cooktop. Preheat time and air fry performance are the usual complaints.
3. LG LREL6325F: Best Smart Range With True Convection
LG’s 6.3 cu ft freestanding range adds a third heating element to its convection fan, which helps baked goods brown evenly, and Reviewed praised both its baking and its fast boil times. The cooktop includes a 3,200W UltraHeat element and a triple-ring element that adjusts from 6 to 12 inches. You can knock twice on the InstaView window to light the oven without opening the door. LG also had the lowest service rate among electric range brands in Yale Appliance’s reliability data.
Key specs
- Type: 30-inch freestanding, 6.3 cu ft oven plus storage drawer
- Cooktop: 5 radiant elements, including 3,200W dual and 3,000W triple elements
- Oven: true convection, air fry (tray sold separately)
- Cleaning: self-clean and 10-minute EasyClean
- Smart: ThinQ app, works with Alexa and Google Assistant
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What owners say: Buyers like the even baking and fast-boiling burners. Preheat speed is the main gripe.
4. Frigidaire Gallery GCFE3070BF: Best for Pizza and Baking
This front-control Frigidaire Gallery range has a big 6.2 cu ft oven with Total Convection, which uses a dedicated 3,800W convection element, plus air fry and a stone-baked pizza mode. Reviewed named it the best pick for pizza lovers and liked its on-screen cooking guidance. Front controls give it a cleaner, built-in look. It skips Wi-Fi, which some buyers will see as a plus for simplicity.
Key specs
- Type: 30-inch front-control, 6.2 cu ft oven
- Cooktop: 5 elements, including 3,200W and 3,000W elements
- Oven: Total Convection, air fry, pizza mode
- Cleaning: high-heat and steam self-clean, plus quick steam clean
- Smart: none
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What owners say: Home cooks praise the variety of oven modes and pizza results. Shoppers note it is best bought on sale.
5. Whirlpool WFES7530RZ: Easiest to Clean
Glass cooktops look great until they are covered in baked-on spills. Whirlpool’s WipeClean coating is designed so most messes wipe up with water, and this freestanding model also offers self-clean and steam clean for the oven. It includes a dishwasher-safe air fry basket, a FlexHeat dual element, a griddle zone and front knobs. Whirlpool does not publish element wattages on its product page, so it is harder to compare burner power.
Key specs
- Type: 30-inch freestanding, 5.3 cu ft oven
- Cooktop: 5 elements including a 9/12-inch FlexHeat element, griddle zone and warm zone
- Oven: convection with third element, no-preheat air fry (basket included)
- Cleaning: WipeClean cooktop coating, self-clean and steam clean
- Smart: Wi-Fi, remote preheat, voice control
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What owners say: Buyers like how easily the cooktop cleans up and appreciate getting the air fry basket in the box. Some are skeptical of no-preheat cooking.
6. Whirlpool WGE745C0FS: Best Double Oven
A double oven range is a holiday host’s best friend: bake pies in the 2.5 cu ft upper oven while the turkey roasts in the 4.2 cu ft lower oven at a different temperature. This Whirlpool fits in a standard 30-inch space and has a triple-ring 3,000W FlexHeat element and a melt setting for butter and chocolate. Convection is in the lower oven only, and Reviewed found it baked unevenly when using two racks at once.
Key specs
- Type: 30-inch freestanding, 6.7 cu ft total (2.5 upper, 4.2 lower)
- Cooktop: 5 elements, including triple and dual 3,000W elements
- Oven: true convection in the lower oven
- Cleaning: steam clean
- Electrical: 40A
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What owners say: Owners love the flexibility of two ovens for big meals. The small upper oven and rear controls are common trade-offs.
7. Frigidaire FCRE3052BS: Best Budget Smoothtop
If you want a glass cooktop without paying for features you will not use, this Frigidaire is a solid choice. It has two 3,000W elements, one of them expandable from 6 to 9 inches, a warm zone and a 5.3 cu ft oven with six rack positions. You give up convection and self-cleaning, so plan to clean the oven by hand. Bob Vila named it the best overall electric range for most buyers.
Key specs
- Type: 30-inch freestanding, 5.3 cu ft oven
- Cooktop: 5 elements, including two 3,000W elements
- Oven: standard bake and broil (no convection)
- Cleaning: manual
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What owners say: Buyers like that it covers the basics well for the price. Hand-cleaning the oven is the trade-off most mention.
8. GE JBS160DMBB: Best Coil Range
Coil burners are unglamorous but durable, cheap to repair and happy with any cookware, including bare cast iron that can scratch a glass top. This GE is about as simple as ranges get: four coil elements (two 8-inch 2,400W and two 6-inch 1,250W), a 5.0 cu ft oven and rotary knobs on the backsplash. It is a smart pick for rentals, basements and anyone on a tight budget.
Key specs
- Type: 30-inch freestanding, 5.0 cu ft oven
- Cooktop: 4 coil elements (two 2,400W, two 1,250W)
- Controls: rotary knobs on the backguard
- Cleaning: manual
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What owners say: Owners value its simplicity and price. The lack of a timer and the old-school look are the usual complaints.
9. Frigidaire FCFE2425AS: Best 24-Inch Range for Small Kitchens
Apartments, condos and cottages often have a 24-inch opening, and this Frigidaire is one of the better ranges built for it. Reviewed found its four radiant elements heated quickly and its fan convection worked well, and noted the 1.9 cu ft oven still fits a turkey. It is ADA compliant, but it lacks self-cleaning and the small oven limits big-batch baking.
Key specs
- Type: 24-inch freestanding, 1.9 cu ft oven
- Cooktop: 4 radiant elements (two 1,800W, two 1,200W)
- Oven: fan convection
- Cleaning: manual; ADA compliant
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What owners say: Small-kitchen owners appreciate full range performance in a narrow footprint. Oven size is the obvious limitation.
How to choose an electric range
- Check your power supply. Electric ranges run on a 240V (or 208V) circuit, typically 40A for a 30-inch model, and larger ranges may need 50A. Most need a range cord sold separately that matches your outlet (newer homes use 4-prong). New circuits are a job for a licensed electrician.
- Radiant, coil or induction. Coil is the cheapest and toughest and works with any pan. Radiant glass is sleek and easy to wipe but can scratch. Induction heats fastest and stays cooler, but costs more and usually needs a 50A circuit; Yale Appliance reports standard electric ranges have been more reliable than induction.
- Freestanding, slide-in or front-control. Freestanding ranges have a backguard with controls and fit almost anywhere. Slide-ins overlap the counter for a built-in look. Front-control models give a similar look but use the same cutout as freestanding, making replacement easier.
- Look for true convection if you bake. Yale explains that true (European) convection adds a heating element at the fan, which bakes more evenly than a fan alone. Air fry modes are convenient, but Yale and Reviewed both found results mixed.
- Size the oven to your cooking. Most 30-inch ranges offer about 5.0-6.3 cu ft; double ovens reach 6.7 cu ft or more; 24-inch models run about 2-3 cu ft.
- Pick cooktop power that matches your habits. One or two elements of 3,000W or more make boiling pasta water much faster. Dual and triple-ring elements adapt to different pan sizes.
- Weigh features against reliability. Yale’s data shows electric ranges typically last 10-15 years, and more features generally mean more potential repairs.
FAQ
Is a glass top or coil electric range better?
Glass (radiant) tops look cleaner, are easier to wipe and are standard on most mid-range models. Coil tops are cheaper, more durable and work with any cookware. If you cook with bare cast iron often or want the lowest price, coil makes sense; otherwise, most buyers prefer glass.
What size breaker does an electric range need?
Many 30-inch electric ranges list a 40A circuit at 240V, while larger or pro-style models may require 50A. Always follow the installation instructions for your specific model and use a licensed electrician for new wiring.
What cookware can I use on a glass top stove?
Manufacturers recommend flat-bottomed pans such as stainless steel, heavy aluminum and enamel-coated cast iron sized to the element. Avoid round-bottom woks, stoneware and rough bare cast iron that can scratch the glass, and check your range’s manual.
How do I clean a glass cooktop?
Whirlpool recommends letting the surface cool, scraping stuck-on food with a ceramic-glass scraper, then using a cooktop cleaner with a non-scratch pad and buffing dry. Avoid steel wool, abrasive powders, bleach and ammonia.
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Sources
Reviewed: Best electric ranges; Reviewed: Best 24-inch ranges; Bob Vila: Best electric range; Yale Appliance: Most reliable electric ranges; Yale Appliance: Convection types explained; Whirlpool: Cleaning a ceramic glass cooktop; manufacturer and retailer spec pages from GE, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire and Whirlpool. Owner feedback is summarized in our own words from public reviews. Photos courtesy of Unsplash.