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.

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We determine an electric range’s predicted reliability rating by asking CR members whether the one they bought developed problems or broke down. Then we use that data to make projections about how new models from a given brand will hold up over the first five years of ownership. Some brands have a much higher problem rate than others.

We also ask members how likely they are to recommend their range, and that serves as the basis for our owner satisfaction rating.

If you’re shopping for a new range, start with our range buying guide to zero in on features and options that matter to you. Next, turn to our range ratings for the complete picture.

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.

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We investigate, research, and test so you can choose with confidence.