My oven died. A mouse got into the main control board and fried it. And, of course, KitchenAid doesn't make a replacement control board for my model range anymore. (If they did, it would cost over $1000 to get it and repair the range. More than it's worth now.)
So. I'm going to the appliance outlet tomorrow to see what I can find. My budget is LOW - absolute max of $1000, all inclusive, but the closer I get to $500, the happier I'll be. That's why I'm going to the outlet - they have floor models, scratch and dent models, open boxes, all with full warrantees and any applicable rebates. I've narrowed it down to several GE and Frigidaire models, based on friend's recommendations, online research, and going to the regular store and playing with the floor models there. They also carry KitchenAid, Electrolux, Whirlpool, and Bosch, but said I'll find mainly GE and Frigidaire at the outlet, which is OK because those two brands have the best repair records I can find. And then there's my budget. I'm trying to decide how much I'm willing to sacrifice for the sake of my budget. A self cleaning oven is non-negotiable, as is a high BTU power burner. Beyond that, I don't know yet.
Anyone here love their stove/range and want to recommend it? I cook and bake a LOT.
ETA: The mouse problem is fixed, no thanks to the useless lump of fur that calls herself a cat.