Any problems with Samsung 30" freestanding range/oven?

Penny Parkin

3 years ago

Have to decide on type of freestanding gas range, 30", five burners, less than $1,000. Any suggestions? Many thanks.

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monicakm_gw
3 years ago
I have NO experience with Samsung appliances. But, there are 100s of conversations here about how bad they are. They do not have a good reputation and because of that, I'd never buy a Samsung appliance. Samsung phones? Absolutely!
salonva
3 years ago
In my last home, we replaced appliances about a year or two before we sold. I did get a Samsung freestanding range that was highly rated on Consumer Reports, and it was definitely under $1000. It was fine.

Since then ( I would guess we got it in about 2016) we have moved, and my mantra regarding appliances is anything but Samsung. Some people have had good experiences, as I did , but I wouldn't press my luck. I am sure there are other options. Samsung is notorious for not having parts available and I suspect it's not gotten better. (I do have Samsung phone too.)
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wdccruise
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Based on its surveys, Samsung ranges were rated 4/5 in reliability. Unfortunately, LG has updated its model lineup (the old models tested well) and its CR ratings are obsolete. However, LG does have a new range that meets your requirements: LG LRGL5823S at Best Buy for $999.
Penny Parkin
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you! Really appreciate your advice. We decided to order a GE gas range, freestanding from a reputable appliance dealership where we bought a Speed Queen washer and dryer, like the ones we had in our home in Michigan. Love them. The GE was highly rated on a few websites, along with matching GE microwave (similar to one we had in previous home.) Do NOT like the Samsung microwave in current home. Takes forever to heat food. Buttons are confusing. GE much easier to read.
TJW
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Good decision, I think. The oven on our Samsung electric slide-in range has started overheating/not heating/staying on and locking - a real fire hazard. My research today indicates this is not uncommon.

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