please help me understand energy guide ratings and Stove models thanks

[domintoronto]

i am buying my first stove......my beaumark mark 3 (age unknown) has sadly bit the dust. I am looking at 3 all the same price. one is a frigidare, one a ge one a kenmore. I really like the ge as it has the biggest capasity...but am not sold on it. I have no clue about the eergy guide numbers. I assume the higher the better????? one is 0 one is 491 one is 499 i know in the future this will help me alot. I have model numbers and all if it helps..... here
ANY INFO WHATSOEVER WOULD BE HELPFUL the sooner the better thanks so much

 

[domintoronto]

Frigidaire
223 629 192
CFEF358ES




GE the one i like most 491 on energuide
223 621 182
JCBP24WKWW








Kenmore 499 energuide
223 650 532





Kenmore
223 655 542

 

[papasmerf]

the numbers means projected cost of energy used for one year based on an established rate. May or may not be lower then your costs.

 

[domintoronto]

so the higher number the better


it has to be a bit better than my ancient one lol

 

[papasmerf]

so the higher number the better


it has to be a bit better than my ancient one lol

lower is better
ueses less energy

I would find a stove you like based on features and things you will use.

 

[Meister]

You should think about getting just a flat stove top and a separate convection oven built in.

 

[goodtime]

Glass on some flat stove top crack if you place heavy pot.

Just helped someone shop for their appliance, http://www.energyguide.ca/

 

[tboy]

Yup, the lower the number the better and I highly doubt one of them has a 0 energy rating. That means that it doesn't cost you anything to run it....that would only occur if you had an illegal electrical hookup and or you never plugged it in lol

IMHO a stove is a stove. You are basically buying 5 or 6 heating elements and the only things that really matter are the options/controls. If you do a lot of baking you'll want one's with better temp controls.

There is also the size consideration, temp probes in the oven, timer and ease of use, etc.

Another thing to consider: the smaller the width of the stove elements = faster and more efficient heat up. Takes less energy to heat those elements than the thicker ones.

If you have a gas supply to your home you might want to consider a gas stove. Gas is 100x more efficient than electric and you have instant heat...

 

[goodtime]

If you don't care about appearance, The Bay has an outlet at westend stock returned large appliances. Some still've their wrapping on them as owner changed their mind or didn't fit. While others had scratches from shipping. Check it closely as it's no return but anywhere from 15 to 60% off retail depends on their inventory. Same warranty but may have to hunt for manuals or they'll mail it for you.

Sear has same thing in different part of city, check the phonbook.

BTW, Sear large appliance tend to shine in Consumer reports for their 'reliability', like Beaumark are made by other major appliance makers. Sear's brand is a bit marked up for that reason.

For disclosure, I don't work or own shares of neither companies.