Conventional Ovens, Are They Right For You?

Conventional ovens are a good choice for the budget minded kitchen remodeling project. These ovens can have just the basics like knobs, but you can also get them with touch pads and most of the bells and whistles.

All fuel types are available with these ovens. Gas is the most popular but electric is also a good choice if you don't cook very often or if you already have the electrical in place.

These ovens are the least expensive of all the oven types. There aren't a whole lot of extras available with these ovens.

This type of oven can have temperature differences from top to bottom. This is less prevalent in electric ovens with dual elements, one on top and one on bottom. But there are still temperature extremes in all conventional ovens.

Pro's
• Least expensive of the oven types
• Many fuel options available

The pro's can out weight the con's if cost is the most important factor in your decision.

Con's
• Uneven heating
• Longer cooking times when compared to other types
• More expensive to operate due to longer cooking times
• Use of all the racks is limited, placing food close to the bottom or top will affect how evenly the food cooks.

No matter what oven you decide on it's always a good idea to get a self cleaning type. As we all know the oven can get very dirty. For what little extra this feature costs, the benefit far outweighs the down sides.

These ovens are a good choice if you bake or roast only occasionally. Sizes range from 24 inches to 30 inches, but some are available in 36 inches but these are not common, and quite expensive.