Katie: I know it's been a bit since you asked about Aga Legacy, but I feel I must post this for anyone else who comes along. We bought a Legacy 4 yrs ago and have hated it ever since. Looks great, that's all. 1st, the range burners don't heat evenly- when we have a saute pan on, the rt side of the pan cooks hotter, we've tried adjusting the feet etc, but to no avail. Also, since it has 2 separate ovens and a separate broiler you would've thought we would have realized that meant there would be no full size oven. Can't fit a standard baking sheet, let alone a turkey in any of them. The larger oven also doesn't heat evenly. A sheet of cookies comes out wonky. I have to stand by and turn the sheet every 3-4 mins. to make sure all the cookies are the same color. Also the kickplate falls off constantly even tho we attached a super strong magnetic to it. The range top is very hard to keep clean. The only thing we like about this stove are it's looks and the separate broiler, which by the way works great. We are moving in 2 weeks and I can't wait to get a new stove for our new place; the Aga is conveying. If you have any recommendations for our NEW stove I would love to hear about them.

I have the Jenn air pro style all gas slide in range. It's been installed for about 3 weeks, only, so I cannot speak to long term reliability but so far I love it. Great flexibility with the burners--one dual burner (high output -low output/simmer), one very high output burner; one simmer and one moderate size. Rangetop cooking is much improved over my old, nice but basic GE gas cooktop. Oven is great. It seems to work like a dual fuel since the convection function works with an electric element and the bake feature works with gas. The electronics are complicated but I used to have a GE double oven that also looked like it could launch the space shuttle. I had to have the GE control panel replaced for $$$. So, for this one I bought an extended 5 year warranty that covers everything. I can only say: so far so good with the Jenn air range. I really like the flexibility, it cooks fast ...the performance has been good so far.

Wow... I love reading these posts. Whoever thought this many adults could be so passionate about a stove? For those of you in the know, the depth and breadth of your information is a real eye-opener for us novices, still in learning mode. Some brands I previously ruled out (due to lack of reliable first hand experience that I could find/read online) may now need to come back into the running! I wish someone had a crystal ball to share, so I could look in and see exactly what the best alternative for me is. I have reviewed more info on every brand mentioned in the dialog above than I can remember. And, sorry to say, I don't think I'm any closer to a decision, lol Trying to prioritize functionality, aesthetics and price is just about to drive me over a cliff, lol My indecision rests in the fear of spending what to me is a large sum, only to have the range fizzle out in 2-3 years. I'm sure though, that the more knowledge you all impart, the more confidence I'll have when it comes time to finally pull the trigger. ;-)

I strongly urge that you do not buy Proline. I recently purchased a Proline insert for my custom hood. I had the hood built around the specs for the Proline insert. I researched liners and was intrigued by videos put out by Proline. I actually called the company to get more information on a liner. After speaking with a Proline rep they convinced me that this would be a good liner. I was concerned about the low price, but the rep assured me that was a promotional price, and they wanted to get reviews on the product. My review: TERRIBLE, MISTAKE, CHEATED. Model: PLFL CL 3416D. The description of this liner is that it is quiet. FALSE. Stand next to a jet engine during takeoff...that is how loud it is. If you intend to have a conversation in the same room, be prepared to yell at each other and even then you might not be heard. This liner is unusable if you intend to be in the same room. It is so loud you can hear it outside the house. The boast "runs at a maximum noise level of 4-5 sones, or the volume of a quiet conversation, meaning that it is extremely quiet" right on their website - it's an absolute lie. When I contacted Proline and asked for help with a solution to the problem their attitude was "too bad, you bought it, it's your problem". They said I installed it incorrectly. It was installed by my professional, licensed general contractor. The home inspector actually failed the final inspection in part because of the Proline liner. The inspector said air was blowing back down into the cooking area. I found mounting holes in the housing for the fans that wa blowing air back down the liner. I had to cover them with duct tape. I remodeled my kitchen and bought a custom hood. The hood was built around the dimensions for this liner. Now i am stuck with it. IT IS ABSOLUTE GARBAGE. Buy a Venta Hood or Z-Line...don't buy a Proline. Junk and no support. Beyond disappointing. My plan now is to gut this piece of junk, purchase a remote blower and figure out how to install it into the attic since I am stuck with this junk. Seriously, do not buy this liner and don't do business with Proline...they make false claims on their website, they do not stand by their products and their customer support is no help at all." UPDATE: Proline has now changed their website on the sones rating. They duped me, maybe I have saved some other unfortunate soul from falling for their false advertising.