Anyone have a duel range oven? Are they worth it?

[diabeticman]

Our range broke and the home warranty is going to pay for a new one (the model is 25 years old no parts are made for it anymore.) So they are giving us so much money for it. Anything we buy over that amount we will pay for it. So my wife was thinking of one of the Duel oven deals. Granted most of the time it is just the 2 of us but she thinks that second oven would come in handy when she is cooking for a gang of people (like when she cooked Christmas dinner for my family.)

Is it worth the expense?

[Suich]

1. If you only need 2 ovens several times a year,

I would think it wouldn't be worth the expense.

[Throd]

2. Yeah, one shot and killed the other.

In all seriousness, I did, and seldom used it. I considered it a waste of space.

[Laffy Kat]

3. Personally, I think they're great.

They were common when I was growing up; my mom had one and used it all the time. I don't cook nearly as much as I used to, but still use mine frequently. What I also have but wish I didn't is the flat, glass-like range top. They are soooo difficult to keep clean, and naturally, you have to buy a special cleaner. They look great but are a pain in the ass. Now I prefer regular burners and wish I was piped for gas. So, my advice: double oven, yes; glass-top range, no; gas, if you have a choice.

[Brigid]

4. I have a glass cooktop.

It has little cat footprints on it all the time because my Brigid cat won't stay off of it.

[Jenoch]

5. Instead of the range

with the narrow oven over the main oven, you should buy a dual fuel range. It has a gas cooktop and an electric oven.

[MrsMatt]

7. You can get both

a number of manufacturers offer the option of dual fuel double oven.

Last October, we purchased a KitchenAid dual fuel double oven; 36" with 5 burners. We use every burner and both ovens weekly.

[murielm99]

6. I have one, because

when our old oven died, the newer ones did not fit the space. It was easier to get rid of a drawer down below and install a DUAL (I think dueling is illegal in my state) oven.

I don't cook as much as I used to, but they do come in handy, especially when you have to cook two dishes at different temperatures. I like mine.

[mnhtnbb]

8. When we built this house I installed double ovens. It's very difficult to cook for

a dinner party or even an elaborate dinner for two with only one oven. It
can obviously be done with appropriate planning, but it's just a lot easier
to be able to do multiple things requiring different temps or even keep something
warm while something else cooks.

I've been following the problems with pets in your condo, and if you think there's some chance
you won't be living there in another year or two, then I wouldn't spring for the extra money
for the dual ovens because you won't get it back if you sell.

[diabeticman]

9. Thank you all for your advice.

[cwydro]

10. I only had such a thing once

at a place I rented.

But I loved it. Great on Thanksgiving and Christmas.