Getting a double oven range shouldn't interfere with Thanksgiving at all, especially if you get a model with the smaller oven up top. All you're losing is the storage/warming drawer at the bottom, so the big oven will be the same or similar size as in a regular range. I like how Whirlpool gas ranges use spark ignition, as reliability is better in the long term than the hot surface ignitors other brands use. On the other hand, a lot of the Whirlpools are now only coming with the Aqualift self cleaning system, which has gotten negative reviews.

I am looking to replace my gas range that is 18 years old and is breaking down. I would like stainless steel, true-type convection, one oven freestanding or slide in. Looking to spend under $1500. I really want reliable if there is such a thing today. There are good reviews and bad reviews on all brands/models. What do you recommend?

All manufacturers have production problems every once in a while, and you never know whether you'll be subject to one of those. So, teachmkt1's warning about the Viking recall should be taken with a grain of salt. Don't buy right at the time, when there are known problems, but also don't agonize over the fact that there have been recalls at some point. Having said that, I worship the day when we decided to retire that Viking that came with our house and replaced it with a Bluestar. They are not even in the same league. Viking is very flashy, but Bluestar cooks so much nicer. I feel, I am no longer battling my stove; in fact, the stove moves completely into the background and it simply seems to do what I want it to do. It's a joy to cook on. We have now had our range for a couple of years. We bought it right after the v2 series came out, and we were subject to the defective oven doors. Bluestar sent us a replacement free of charge, and I installed it myself. Also, a couple of years into heavily using the oven, the oven ignitor burned out. No surprised there. It's designed to be a consumable product. I found a compatible replacement part on Amazon, had it delivered the next day, and installed it myself within minutes. There definitely is something to be said about the simplicity of design, the use of standard components, and the ease of maintenance. Even if you don't trust yourself to do it, any local appliance service technician will be able to find their way around a Bluestar and there is a good chance they'll have compatible parts on their truck already. This was helpful, when we bought a floor model or a Bluestar cook top as a gift for good friends of ours. They had it installed in there mountain cabin, where there isn't any service around at all. Being a floor model, it had a couple of minor issues. I called Bluestar and they sent me the most likely parts. And next time I was at the cabin, I dropped in the parts and tuned the cooktop for optimal performance. It's been working beautifully ever since.

Emily, if you are open to dual fuel, I would recommend a Hallman range (it's Italian, made by Ilve). I have the 48" stainless version and adore it! The double ring burner boils water quickly, and the griddle is great for pancakes, grilled cheese, stir fry etc. Call Hallman directly and see if they have any in stock (they had 10 when I called...but it was 2 years ago)...otherwise the wait time will be months. You have to have it professionally installed and calibrated. Hallman's customer service is very responsive, I've had a wonderful experience with them.