double oven versus two side by side ovens

16 years ago

We are working through our kitchen plans and while we had orginally thought to have double 27" ovens, it looks like the space is too tight for that. Now we're thinking about having two 27" ovens side by side -- other than the additional cost, is there any reason not to go with two ovens side by side? We are thinking of GE profile ovens.

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mondragon

16 years ago

I'm guessing that you're doing two ovens under a counter to get more counter space.

What I love about my stacked ovens is the height of the upper one, but I'd trade that away if the counter space was tight. I don't know how much you use ovens, in my case the second one is there for backup for big dinners and holidays so it could be tucked away anywhere in the kitchen.

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plllog
16 years ago
I'm going the opposite direction...I had planned to have two separate single ovens for different purposes (an arrangement I've had before and loved), then ended up deciding that what I wanted was available in a stack, and that I didn't mind that as much as I thought, and that it'll make space planning easier. You must have an unusual space for side by side to take up less space than stacked. But I don't know if there's any technical reason not to put them side by side. I've had them on opposite sides of the kitchen. A great benefit is that each can be at optimal height.
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Buehl
16 years ago
Keep in mind that you may not be able to install them side-by-side. For the GE Profile 27" single convection oven, the "Quick Specs" says:

Note: These ovens are not approved for stackable or side-by-side installations. These ovens can be installed side-by-side with no less than 30" distance between center-to-center of each oven.

However, you'll only need 3" extra b/w them to make 30". If you install them in 30" cabinets or put a cabinet b/w them, then you'll be fine.

One caution...if you or your spouse is tall and you're planning to install them below the counter, you should know that it will mean a lot of bending to get into the oven...more than in the oven of a range. Under counter ovens are usually lower than the ovens in a range. I suggest you visit an appliance store or home center that has them installed below the counter to see if they are too low for you.

HTH!
sojay
16 years ago
I have a double wall oven. I use different ovens according to what I'm cooking, if it's a really heavy pot I use the bottom one, if it's something I need to check on frequently I use the top one. I tend to use the top one considerably more often.
One disadvantage to my particular model (F&P), is that if something is steamy on the bottom one, it fogs up the top oven's window. It's also happened that I spilled some liquid from the top oven, and it ran down between the 2 sheets of glass of the bottom one. Irritating, but not major. I still like having the option of 2 different heights.

Could you put one under the counter and another in the wall? I saw that in a magazine once and liked it.

I find the look of a double oven plus a large microwave next to it a bit much. I'd like to hide my microwave behind a roll-up metal appliance garage door.
Tom Pultz
16 years ago
One thing to consider when installing side by side, or two separate ovens is each one will need its own dedicated electrical supply line.

I think side by side ovens only makes sense if your kitchen design is mostly lower cabinets and you have the room to waste on two ovens. We'll be installing dual 30" stacked ovens in the corner... they'll be a prominent feature of the kitchen.
davewg
16 years ago
Another voice here for the double oven stack.

We initially considered the two single ovens undercounter, but our KD advised against this as its a big waste of cabinet space. He suggested, and we approved, a corner double oven and it has allowed us so many other good design changes.

If you post your layout here I'm sure the folks on the site can help with the design. They were among those who voiced approval for our design change. My wife is 5'1" and even she is happier with the wall design than the bending needed to reach items in under counter ovens.

Tom_in_seattle is correct too on the electrical requirements which was something else I never considered in our intial design phase.

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