Most and Least Reliable Electric Range Brands
With data on more than 40,000 ranges, CR's member surveys reveal the brands that last
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A range is often one of the most used products in a kitchen, and choosing a reliable one will save you money and the hassle of getting frequent replacements or repairs. In our most recent reliability surveys, we asked members about their experiences with 40,939 ranges they purchased between 2014 and 2024. Suffice it to say, we found pretty big differences in reliability from one brand to another.
Most Reliable Electric Range Brands
From our surveys, we have reliability ratings for 12 major manufacturers of electric smoothtop ranges: Amana, Bosch, Café, Frigidaire, GE, JennAir, Kenmore, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool.
CR members can read on for some of the most important findings from our survey, along with ratings and reviews of top-performing electric ranges from brands that rate well for predicted reliability.