Thread Number: 79657
/ Tag: Ranges, Stoves, Ovens
How to ship ovens? Frigidaire or GE |
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Post# 1035497   6/16/2019 at 19:05 (1,747 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)   |   | |
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I'm considering one of these two wall ovens. I'm not sure which one I like best. The Frigidaire french doors are wonderful, but I think the GE looks better. Both prices seem pretty steep, but good gosh, compared to new appliances they are so cheap... The Frigidaire is in Indiana and the GE is in California.
Any comments on the reliability of each? And what is the best way to ship them? They look compact enough to go Greyhound, but is that the best way to get them? Are any of you nearby enough and willing to facilitate shipping? Many Thanks, Sarah CLICK HERE TO GO TO sarahperdue's LINK on eBay |
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Post# 1035519 , Reply# 1   6/17/2019 at 03:21 (1,747 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI)   |   | |
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I like the Frigidaire, the uniqueness to me is a plus. I see the Frigidaire can accept the rotisserie option, but I bet it would be hard to find. I love mine, use it in the winter when it's too cold to grill, makes a great chicken. |
Post# 1035536 , Reply# 2   6/17/2019 at 11:38 (1,746 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1035538 , Reply# 3   6/17/2019 at 11:55 (1,746 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)   |   | |
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Thanks John,
As cool as the Frigidaire is, reliability and ease of repair are very important. So, GE it is. How common are the stainless ones? At $765 this one seems very expensive although it appears to be in mint condition. Should I wait for another? I'm including a link to the eBay listing. Sarah CLICK HERE TO GO TO sarahperdue's LINK on eBay |
Post# 1035551 , Reply# 4   6/17/2019 at 15:23 (1,746 days old) by mixrman (Aliceville, Alabama)   |   | |
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Sarah- My vote is for the Frigidaire - I always prefer the 'unusual' - why have what everyone else does!?! |
Post# 1035556 , Reply# 5   6/17/2019 at 15:47 (1,746 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)   |   | |
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Post# 1035566 , Reply# 6   6/17/2019 at 17:13 (1,746 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 1035573 , Reply# 7   6/17/2019 at 19:02 (1,746 days old) by jeb (Mansfield Ohiio)   |   | |
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I've never uses a "French door" oven but I see two large searing hot panels ready to burn my arms when ever I open it to check something cooking. I also like the ablity to but something on the door if I am rearranging pans in the oven. Jeb |
Post# 1035593 , Reply# 8   6/18/2019 at 05:59 (1,746 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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JEB, the door panels swing back out of the way unless the oven is installed very close to a wall which might not be code anyway. Even as clumsy as I am, I never managed to burn myself on any part of the doors. |
Post# 1035599 , Reply# 9   6/18/2019 at 08:35 (1,746 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa)   |   | |
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>> I've never uses a "French door" oven but I see two large searing hot panels ready to burn my arms when ever I open it to check something cooking.
I can see the benefit of French doors - no bottom-hinged door to crawl under / reach around when transferring an item from an upper to a lower wall oven unit (or vice-versa). But in this case, the Frigidaire, as unique as it is, just has too much of a "clinical" feel to its appearance... The GE on the other hand, still has that vintage charm, and also has the useful window in the door. I'd vote for the GE. |
Post# 1035602 , Reply# 10   6/18/2019 at 09:23 (1,746 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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Sarahperdue, investigate having the oven crated before moving to protect it from things that can damage it in shipment or at least have it securely padded on all sides, especially the front, with cushioning under the base, and put inside a carton for shipping. |
Post# 1035616 , Reply# 11   6/18/2019 at 11:48 (1,745 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)   |   | |
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