I used a GE Profile double oven range in my last kitchen. I found it reliable, but not exciting. It would fit in your budget.

I love my 36" Bertazzoni induction range.

I'm a Luddite, so induction is off the table. I have the 30" Bosch, all gas. Generally good experience, but it's slower to boil large pots of water than a pro range. Warming oven works well.

I would be happy with no electronics, but that usually means no self cleaning.

Thank you all for the advise so far.

Ok, so I'm going to reveal my ignorance:

"Induction" ranges means the cooktop is induction? And that is not the same as "electric" cooktop?

And if the cooktop is "induction" does that mean the oven is electric?

Not the same as an electric stovetop. My friends with induction say they will never go back to gas cooktop.

https://www.reviewed.com/ovens/features/induction-101-better-cooking-through-science

"Induction" ranges means the cooktop is induction? And that is not the same as "electric" cooktop?

And if the cooktop is "induction" does that mean the oven is electric?

It is actually powered by electricity, but it's not the same as a traditional "electric" stove. With a flat-glass traditional electric stove, the element heats the glass under the pot, which then heats the pot, which then heats the food. The glass stove top gets very hot, and a lot of energy is wasted heating the stove top rather than the pot. Any spills get kind of baked on to that hot glass stove top.

With an induction stove top, the element under the glass top uses magnetic energy to directly heat the pot, which then heats the food. Much less energy is wasted, so the food heats up quicker. The hot pot will heat the glass stove top a little, but not much, and you can even put a piece of paper towel or newspaper under your pot while cooking if you wanted to (I do that when making popcorn on my induction stove). It is also very precise in the heat control - the heat changes immediately when you turn the knob, and you can make much more subtle changes than with a traditional electric stove (which I think either worked on high or low, but nothing in between). It's also safer, and will turn off after about a minute if there is no pot on the element.

Because it uses electricity, the oven is also electric - the whole range plugs in just like any other electric range.

Induction is awesome! You have all the control of gas, but without the heat and flame.

Thank you for the very informative information and links on induction cook top. Gee, where have I been that I've never hear of this option? And I was just at the #1 appliance dealer in our city and they never mentioned as an option or latest innovation.

Can I assume that any pot or pan will work on an induction cooktop? I would think so.

Ok, now to research further the suggestions everyone has made.

thanks again for your opinions. This is very helpful.

No, not any pot will work with induction. Only pots that have a ferrous metal in the bottom disc. If you can stick a magnet on the bottom or your pot or pan, it will work on an induction hob.. If the magnet doesn't stick, your pot work.

Ah, yes I was just reading that. All our pots are stainless steel. The skillets are too I think. Better get me a magnet.

According to Metro Kitchen: Fully clad cookware brands, such as All-Clad, Cristel, Demeyere, Hammer Stahl, Hestan Nanobond, Le Creuset and Zwilling work on induction cooktops because they're magnetic. Cast Iron cookware also works on induction, like Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron & Staub Enameled Cast Iron.

Personally all my cookware is AlClad and I can't say enough about how worth the money it is. Invest in a set and then start filling in pieces. If you can only own one piece I recommend this weeknight pan.

Thanks for the tip on fully clad. The only pots I'd have to check would be our Henkel skillets (from Costco).

My Henckels (from Costco) have an induction icon on the pans bottom.

Mdln, thanks for the photo. Our skillets say Aluminum on the bottom with a different set of icons. I'm assuming they wouldn't work. Which would be too bad, as my husband loves them.

Re: induction compatible cookware. I had all clad and le creuset before I got induction so I was all set. However I had some old revere ware that I also used when I needed another pot of a specific size. So I got a set of Duxtop to replace the revere ware. I have to say I like it as well or better than the all clad and it was a fraction of the price. Maybe the handles on all clad are different these days but mine are hideously uncomfortable to hold unlike the duxtop.

I'd consider either Bosch, Thermador, or Monogram. A 36" Monogram will cost ~$6K, but a 30" one will be less. Bosch is always a good bet; their 36" range is ~$4K.

If you live in an area that experiences electric grid interruptions like I do, be aware that your induction cooktop will be useless. That's why I will always have gas, since you can always manually light the burners if you have a power outage.

Thanks Sabrina, for the recommendations of Bosch, Thermador or Monogram.

And Angie, I good points about power outages, which we definitely do experience about twice a year, although not for longer than day. We live in pacific northwest and supposedly we will experience "the big one" (earthquake) sometime in our lifetime.

Maybe it's just me, but the potential for earthquakes seems like a good idea not to use gas.

FYI, Consumer Reports has a current "Great Kitchens" issue that rates ranges (and everything else). If you can't find it send me a DM.

Thanks for the Consumer reports into, I'll see if I can find.

moosemac - I know you said you have a Bertazzoni induction that you love. Great to hear! I am considering a 36" Bertazzoni dual fuel. I really adore the aesthetics of the ranges. Reading how problematic the ranges can be bums be out but I understand many issues have been addressed since revamping them in 2018/19. A saleswoman at one showroom actually walked past us and said "well, if you go with Bertazzoni definitely get the dual fuel to ensure a functioning oven".

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