Oven shopping can be a pretty simple task: You have your budget, you have a specific brand of oven in mind, and now all you need to do is find the right place to buy your new oven from. Before you go ahead and buy a new oven today though, there are some others things that you should consider.

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1. Do you have an oven brand allegiance?

Chances are you will have grown up with one brand of oven in your childhood home. From this you may have a brand allegiance. Try to branch out and look at top brands such Bosch, Hotpoint and Electrolux amongst others.

2. Electric or gas?

Ovens are powered by either of two ways, electric or gas. Most modern homes feature electric ovens as they are safer and also better performers all round,. However if this isn’t an option and your existing oven is gas powered, you may consider getting a new gas oven. Be sure to have it installed by a professional for your own safety, as gas is very dangerous to work with.

3. Oven material

Most ovens are now finished in stainless steel, which is the best material for hygiene and cleaning. Why do you think all restaurant kitchens make use of stainless steel work surfaces and restaurant equipment? Stainless steel is also strong, durable and will look as good as new 5 years down the line. Consider brushed aluminium for an ultra contemporary look.

4. Could you upgrade?

Regular box ovens are great for small families; however range ovens offer a whole new level of cooking experience. Range ovens often feature separate ovens for multiple temperature cooking and a hob with an extra large surface area. If you have the room and the cash for a range oven, you won’t regret buying one.

5. Reliability

Reliability is something that oven owners only really have to think about in the long term, as modern ovens are well made and reliable in general with thanks to their simple design. Whatever the case, there are oven spare part stores available which can help you keep your oven running for years to come.

This guest post was contributed by Holly Powell a keen writer on all things home and lifestyle, on behalf of C & M Domestics.