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Separating the cooktop from the oven keeps two cooks from spoiling each other's broth while putting both these appliances closer to eye level. But you'll have to find the space and money--and check the reliability--of two appliances instead of one.
Our tests have found that pricey cooking appliances don't necessarily outperform their mainstream counterparts. And our new repair histories for wall ovens and cooktops show that spending more doesn't guarantee better reliability, either. Some of the most costly brands, such as Dacor, Jenn-Air, Thermador, and Viking, were relatively repair-prone.
What higher prices often do buy is better design and more ...