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Most reliable oven brands

Find the oven brands that last, as reported by the people who own and use them.

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Where's my brand?

We've reported on brands that 50 or more people responded to in our survey. Brands that got fewer responses tended to be smaller brands and not as widely owned.

Warranty Warranty

Common faults

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A low score means the brand is less likely to have that fault, according to people who responded to our survey. A high score means there were more reports of this fault for the brand.

Compare brands by commonly reported faults. Brands with a lower percent had fewer faults, so are a better choice.

Source: CHOICE survey data from 2476 ovens purchased between 2013–2020.

Brand reliability score

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A high score means the brand is less likely to have faults over time, according to people who responded to our survey.

Brands that scored best for reliability over time.

Source: CHOICE survey data from 2476 ovens purchased between 2013–2020.

Brand satisfaction score

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A high score means people who own that brand are very satisfied with their oven.

Brands that scored best for owner satisfaction.

Source: CHOICE survey data from 2476 ovens purchased between 2013–2020.

Warranty

Stated warranty of the oven. You're still covered by Australian Consumer Law regardless of the manufacturer warranty.

Source: Average stated manufacturer warranty of the oven brand, February 2023.

The top performers

These brands scored best for reliability, satisfaction and service. This information gives you an indication of expected lifespan for various brands and can help when choosing a product.

Most reliable brands

Neff, Miele and Bosch

Highest owner satisfaction

Neff and Miele

What we found

The most popular oven brands from the respondents were Westinghouse (22%) and Bosch (11%).
The most common faults people had with their ovens were temperature and inconsistent cooking.
Freestanding ovens also had lower owner satisfaction scores than wall ovens.

Reliability and satisfaction

For reliability and satisfaction we looked at an eight-year purchase period, 2013–2021.

Neff, Miele and Bosch had higher reliability scores than Smeg, Fisher & Paykel, Westinghouse, Belling, Chef and Electrolux.
Neff scored higher out of the expensive brands (Miele and Bosch) for reliability and owner satisfaction. Neff owners liked the slide away door and consistent cooking performance. Miele owners liked that it was quick to heat up.

Warranty and your consumer rights

The stated manufacturer's warranty is one of the things you'll likely consider when purchasing an oven.

However, it's just as important to understand your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Your rights mean that you're entitled to a free repair, replacement or refund if your oven develops a major fault within the first few years.

Your rights still stand even if the manufacturer's warranty has expired and you didn't buy an extended warranty.

FAQ

How did CHOICE get these results?

In 2021 we surveyed more than 7000 people. We asked them about the performance and reliability of their oven over the past 12 months. We then cut the data down by selecting ovens between 0–8 years old with a sample size of more than 50 people per brand, so we're more confident that our results match real-world experiences. Results were age standardised.

What does age standardised mean?

In our survey we asked people about their experience over the past 12 months with a oven aged between 0–8 years old. To make sure the results aren't skewed by brands that may have recently come on the market, or who aren't making ovens anymore, we weigh results to an average distribution across the eight years. That means brands are compared more evenly.

How can I use this information?

This information tells you whether a brand is well regarded by people surveyed about customer satisfaction and reliability. Alongside our expert test results, this data can help you choose the best oven for your needs.

What does sample size mean?

The number of individual responses we received about a certain brand. For statistical accuracy we only included brands that had more than 50 responses.

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Most reliable oven brands

Find the oven brands that last, as reported by the people who own and use them.

Filter by brand

Common faults Common faults

Reliability Reliability

Satisfaction Satisfaction

Warranty Warranty

Common faults

Brand reliability score

Brand satisfaction score

Warranty

The top performers

Most reliable brands

Highest owner satisfaction

What we found

Reliability and satisfaction

Warranty and your consumer rights

FAQ