Maytag Stove Model Guide: Our Top 6 Recommended Choices

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Types of Maytag Stoves

Maytag sells various stove types that we’ll categorize, in this article, into three groups:

Ranges and cooktops
Freestanding and slide-in
Gas and electric

Ranges vs Cooktops

A range is a type of stove that has a cooktop section at the top and an oven below. On the other hand, a cooktop has no oven, so it’s just a stovetop. Cooktops are built into kitchen counters and they take up little space in the kitchen.

Maytag sells both ranges and cooktops of different sizes. You can opt for a cooktop if you don’t need an oven, or if you have limited kitchen space. However, if you’re renting your current home and foresee yourself moving in the near future, consider a range.

Here are the main differences between a range and a cooktop.

Range	Cooktop
They have a stovetop and an oven below.	They don’t have ovens, just the stovetop.
These stoves aren’t built into counters.	Cooktops are built into kitchen counters.
Ranges are best for those who are renting and might move from their present home.	Are ideal for those who own their homes.
They take up more space.	They are best for small kitchen spaces.

Freestanding vs Slide-in

If you choose to go with a range, you’ll have two options: freestanding ranges and slide-in ranges.

Just as its name implies, a freestanding range is designed to stand anywhere in the kitchen. Their sides and back are finished and they also have a backguard where the controls are placed. So, freestanding ranges can stand alone or in between cabinets.

Slide-in ranges are designed to fit in between cabinets for a seamless countertop look. Their height is usually the same as the countertop, the depth the same as that of the cabinets, and the controls are placed at the front.

Which one should you choose?

If you’re renting, a freestanding range might be best since you can easily disconnect it and move to your next house with it. Slide-in ranges are more ideal for those who own their home as their design is often tailored to a specific space in between the cabinets.

Gas vs Electric

Whether your next stove is a range or a cooktop, you’ll also need to decide whether to choose a gas stove or an electric one.

Which one is better? Here are the benefits of each fuel type.

Benefits of gas stoves

Gas stoves are fast and they offer instant heat increase or reduction.
Gas is cheaper than electricity.
You can easily flambé, char, or toast food on a gas stove.

Benefits of electric stoves

Electric stoves are safer since there’s no open flame.
There are no chances of gas leaks as is the case with gas stoves.
You can get stylish electric stove designs with ceramic glass cooktops.

But the biggest factor that will determine which one you get is whether there’s already a gas line in your area. If there’s none then your only option is an electric stove. Thankfully, Maytag offers a variety of electric and gas stoves, so whichever direction you choose to go, there’s definitely an option for you.

Main Features of Maytag Stoves

1. Power Burner

Maytag’s gas stoves have the company’s, Power Burner. This is a special kind of burner that churns out very high heat – 15,000 to 18,000 BTUs to be precise. To put things in perspective, a regular burner can produce about 7,000 BTUs of heat. The Power Burner, therefore, produces twice the intensity of heat of regular burners.

This burner, of course, comes in handy when you want to quickly cook a meal, but it’s also perfect for sautéing or searing.

2. Power Element

Power Element is the electric equivalent of a Power Burner. Maytag doesn’t specify how much heat this element produces as compared to regular elements, but they assure us that it’s a lot faster. This 10-inch element’s intense heat is actually great for searing food.

3. Oval Burners

Oval burners are great for griddles or oven pans. You can use this part of the stove to make gravy on your oven pan, or if you want to use a large pan or pot. Maytag’s oval burners produce about 8000 BTUs of heat and they’re good at evenly distributing the heat. Check out the Maytag stove models with an oval burner here.

4. Dual-Choice Element

Dual-Choice elements – sometimes known as dual-power elements – are elements with a variable size. Depending on the size of your pot, you can adjust it to be either 9 inches or 12 inches in some models. Others have a 9-inch/6-inch Dual-Choice element.

The benefit of having such a feature is the flexibility of changing the element’s surface area to match the size of your pan.

5. Bridge Element

A bridge element links more than one element to offer more heating surface on which you can place, as Maytag says, “oddly shaped pots and pans”. So, if you have a large pan or even a griddle, a bridge element should offer enough heating room.

6. Precision Cooking System

Using a system of sensors, this feature enables your stove to determine the exact temperature required to cook a dish, ensuring this temperature is maintained throughout cooking. Your food is, therefore, evenly cooked and chances of overcooking (or undercooking) are reduced.

7. Ceramic Glass Cooktops

Maytag’s electric stove models come with ceramic glass cooktops. These give the appliance a stylish look, but they also have other benefits beyond aesthetics.

First, ceramic glass is easy to clean as they have smooth cooktop surfaces. Also, they cool down faster and so are safer than standard electric coils. Here are some of Maytag’s stove models with ceramic-glass cooktops.

8. Colors and Design

Maytag offers a variety of color options and designs across its lineup of stove models. Its main colors are stainless steel, black and white, as well as fingerprint-resistant stainless steel. If you have kids or if you don’t want to constantly wipe off smudges, then perhaps the fingerprint-resistant finish would work best for you.

Things to Consider When Choosing a Stove

Size of the stove

Think about the available space in your kitchen before settling on a model. Generally, stoves are measured according to their width. Maytag’s range models are 30 inches wide while the company’s cooktop models are either 36 inches or 30 inches in width.

If you’re leaning more towards a range instead of a cooktop, consider the oven capacity as well. These are measured in cubic feet, with the smaller ones measuring about 5.0 cubic feet and the larger ones measuring over 6.0 cubic feet.

For cooktops, also consider the cutout into which the cooktop will be slotted. If you’re replacing another brand with one from Maytag, make sure that the size of the former cooktop is the same as the one you’re buying. There’s usually a variation of about an inch in the sizes of cooktops from different brands. So, you should know the exact dimensions of the cutout as well as those of the Maytag cooktop you intend to buy.

Maytag offers installation instructions for each cooktop, available on their website. Check out the guide for your preferred Maytag stove model (it’s a downloadable PDF) to know the exact measurements. The instructions also specify the size of the cutout.

Your Cooking Needs

How much cooking do you do? Do you often host guests? Do you live alone? The answers to these questions should shed some light on your cooking needs and, eventually, the type of stove you should get. For example, if yours is a large household, a stove with five burners/elements might be a worthy buy. Also, features like the oval burner or a dual-choice element will come in handy for you.

If you live alone and only cook for one or two, then a four-burner (or four-element) stove would do just fine. Thankfully, Maytag offers a variety of stove models with either four or five burners.

Since you’re already clear about your cooking needs, think about the features that might make your cooking experience better. For instance, features like a Power Burner or Power Element are useful for those who love searing.

Type of Stove

The type of stove you choose will be influenced by your cooking needs. As we mentioned earlier in this article, Maytag sells both ranges and cooktops that use either gas or electricity. So, first of all, decide on the type of fuel that works best for you.

Still not sure? Check out the benefits of each fuel type that we talked about above. You can also check out this article where we delved deeper into the pros and cons of electric and gas stoves. You’ll also need to decide between a range or a cooktop. A range is perfect for those who need an oven as well. If you don’t often use an oven then a cooktop would do just fine.

Price (And Your Budget)

How much do you have to spend? Maytag’s gas ranges start from about $900 and the most expensive costs about $2100. If your budget is on the higher end, you’ll get features like a double oven and five burners.

Meanwhile, the company’s electric ranges start at about $800 with the priciest one costing $2100. The affordable option has five elements and features like Precision Cooking. If you spend more, you’ll get a large convection oven, Maytag’s Power Element, and a Dual-Choice element.

Maytag’s lowest-priced gas cooktop costs $940 while its most expensive model in this category is about $1034. If you prefer an electric cooktop, you’ll spend at least $1000 on a 30-inch model or about $1200 for a 36-inch model. Both of these have Maytag’s Bridge Element among other fancy features.

So, if you’re on a budget, consider one of Maytag’s freestanding ranges since the lowest-priced cooktop is still more expensive than the cheapest range. And with a range, you also get an oven.

Warranty

Consider the warranty offered by the manufacturer; a long warranty period is a guarantee from the company that they believe in their product.

Maytag offers a one-year warranty on parts and labor on all its stoves. Within that year, they will replace any broken parts and foot the labor costs as well. In case the appliance can’t be fixed, they’ll replace it for you. They also offer a 10-year warranty on parts. So, after the one-year warranty has passed, Maytag will still replace any faulty parts, but in this case, the labor costs are on you.

6 Best Maytag Stove Models

1. Maytag MER6600FB 30-Inch Electric Range

This is one of Maytag’s most affordable stoves and it’s an apt appliance to set off our list of the company’s best offerings. Costing just $800, this freestanding model punches above its weight, offering some of Maytag’s best features. For starters, its cooktop – electric, by the way – has a shatter-resistant ceramic glass for assured durability. And it goes without saying that the design is quite stylish.

There are five cooking elements, one of them being a 9-inch/6-inch Dual-Choice one. However, there’s no Power Element, but at this price point, that’s not an issue.

What Maytag did add here, is their Precision Cooking system for accurate temperature control. Then, of course, there’s an oven with a capacity of 5.3 cubic feet – not too shabby. Sadly, this isn’t a convection oven so if you strongly want one, you’ll have to spend a bit more for this feature.

Whatever the case, for the price you’ll pay for this Maytag freestanding stove, you get quite a bit of functionality.

Main Features

This is an electric range with five cooking elements.
It has a 9”/6” Dual-Choice element.
The oven has a capacity of 5.3 cubic feet.
The cooktop is made of shatter-resistant ceramic glass.
This model is equipped with Maytag’s Precision Cooking system.
Its body is made of fingerprint-resistant stainless steel.

Dimensions

Width: 30 inches
Height: 47 inches
Depth: 28 inches

Pros

This is an affordable freestanding range.
It has a Dual-Choice element.
The ceramic glass cooktop looks stylish.
The fingerprint-resistant stainless steel is easy to keep clean.

Cons

There’s no convection oven.

2. Maytag MER8800FZ 30-inch Wide Electric Range

Costing about $200 more than the model featured above, this electric freestanding range offers a couple more features than the previous one, justifying its higher price tag. But, at only slightly over $1000, it’s still a reasonably priced stove compared to its competitors from other brands.

Maytag’s design language stands out here – it has a back guard with the control panel on it and a sleek ceramic glass cooktop. Then, the fingerprint-resistant stainless steel gives it a premium finish.

Still, this Maytag stove offers more than just good looks. Just like the stove we’ve listed above, this model is packed with a Dual-Choice element. However, this one boasts a 12-inch/6-inch element, clearly a step up. It’s also armed with Maytag’s Power Element as well as the Precision Cooking System. But what gets us most excited is the convection oven with a third element. It’s no wonder this is one of Maytag’s most popular freestanding ranges.

Main Features

This is a 30-inch freestanding electric range.
Its oven capacity is 6.4 cubic feet.
The cooktop has five cooking elements.
It boasts a 12-inch/6-inch Dual-Choice element.
The stove has a Power Element.
It’s made of fingerprint-resistant stainless steel.
It has the Precision Cooking system for accurate temperature control.

Dimensions

Width: 30 inches
Height: 48 inches
Depth: 28 inches

Pros

The Dual-Choice element makes it easy to use pots of varied sizes.
Its Power Element is fast and great for searing.
The fingerprint-resistant stainless steel is easy to keep clean.
The convection oven evenly browns food.
This stove is reasonably priced.

Cons

The placement of the controls means that you have to stretch over steaming pots to operate the stove.

3. Maytag MGR6600FB 30-Inch Wide Gas Range

If you prefer a gas stove then you should consider this Maytag model. Costing $900, it’s one of the cheaper ones in Maytag’s lineup. And compared to its competitors, it’s quite reasonably priced.

For the price, you get a 30-inch freestanding range with five burners underneath a cast-iron continuous grate. Its fifth burner is an oval one, and we all know why these come in handy, right? You don’t? Well, an oval burner is perfect for oven pans – when you want to make gravy – or even griddles. And there’s also a Power burner that Maytag tells us produces up to 18,000 BTUs of heat.

As is standard in Maytag’s stoves, you’ll also get the Precision Cooking system in this one. This, perhaps, goes without saying at this point. Sadly, there’s no convection oven, but at this price point, we honestly don’t mind.

Main Features

This is a 30-inch freestanding gas range.
It has an oven capacity of 5.0 cubic feet.
There are five burners on the stovetop – an oval burner is the fifth one.
You get three color options: black, white, and fingerprint-resistant stainless steel.
There’s a Power burner that produces heat of up to 18,000 BTUs.
Its grates on the stovetop are made of cast iron.

Dimensions

Width: 30 inches
Height: 48 inches
Depth: 28 inches

Pros

This is an affordable freestanding gas range.
Its cast-iron grates are sturdy.
The oval burner makes it easy to use an oven pan on the stovetop.
Its Power burner is perfect for searing.
There are three color options that you can choose from.

Cons

There’s no convection oven.

4. Maytag MGR8800FZ 30-Inch Gas Range

So the model above doesn’t have a convection oven and that’s what you’re looking for. Then this Maytag gas range is probably your model of choice. But it costs more, retailing for about $1300. Just like the previous model, this range has the much-loved fifth oval burner, and it never disappoints. Still, it’s armed with a Power burner as well for intense heat. And its stovetop is covered by a continuous grate that’s made of cast iron.

The main difference between these two models is in the oven section; this one has a larger 5.8-cubic-foot oven with true convection. This is a range for those who love baking as its oven size and features produce some excellent results.

Sadly, you only get one color option in this model; fingerprint-resistant stainless steel. But we’re not complaining because this is a great finish to have on a stove.

We’ve always had issues with the controls on the backyard since you have to stretch over steaming pots and pans to reach them. Maytag has sort of addressed this here, placing the knobs at the front. However, there’s still a touch panel on the backyard for controlling the oven settings and adjusting the timer.

Main Features

This is a 30-inch gas range with an oven capacity of 5.8 cubic feet.
It has a fifth oval burner.
There’s also a Power burner.
It has a convection oven with a third element.
The oven has Power Preheat for reduced preheating time.
This model has a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel body.

Dimensions

Width: 30 inches
Height: 48 inches
Depth: 28 inches

Pros

This Maytag stove has a handy oval burner for large pans and griddles.
Its Power burner does a great job at searing food.
Its convection oven perfectly browns food.
Power Preheat reduces the time it takes for the oven to preheat.
The knobs at the front are easy to reach.

Cons

You only get one color option.

5. Maytag MGC7430DS 30-Inch Wide Gas Cooktop

The Maytag MGC7430DS model offers functionality to those who want the in-built aesthetic of a cooktop. It has a rugged design that underscores Maytag’s well-known reliability. At the top, there are four gas burners – no oval burner, unfortunately. There is, however, a Power burner if you’re looking for a high-heat function. And we can’t forget to mention the smaller simmer burner for, well, simmering dishes.

Covering the cooktop are cast-iron continuous grates that are built to withstand the intense heat of gas stoves, including the 15,000 BTUs of the Power burner.

Its knobs are placed at a convenient location that’s easy to reach, and they are clearly labeled. What’s interesting is that you can pull off these knobs and throw them in the dishwasher if you need to clean them. Don’t worry, they’re dishwasher safe.

Main Features

This Maytag gas cooktop has four burners.
It has a 15,000-BTU Power burner.
The continuous grates are made of cast iron.
There’s also a simmer burner that releases up to 5000 BTUs of heat.
The cooktop is made of stainless steel.
Its knobs are dishwasher safe.

Dimensions

Width: 30 inches
Height: 4 inches
Depth: 21 inches

Pros

This Maytag’s Power burner is great for quickly heating food or for searing.
It has sturdy cast-iron grates.
The simmer burner maintains consistent heat for simmering.
Cleaning the knobs is easy because they’re dishwasher safe.

Cons

This model is rather costly compared to a freestanding range with similar or better features.

6. Maytag MEC8830HB 30-Inch Electric Cooktop

This electric cooktop is a sleek, black appliance that, when built into your kitchen countertop, will create a high-end look. But it doesn’t come cheap, selling at $1000. Compared to Maytag’s freestanding range models, you might be at pains to justify buying one yet it doesn’t come with an oven. However, if you look at electric cooktops from other brands, this is one of the cheapest, with most of its competitors selling at well over $1000.

If you’re looking for an electric cooktop then this is definitely one to consider as it rides on Maytag’s reputation of reliability. That aside, you’ll get features like a Dual-Choice element that can adjust from 6 inches to 10 inches. This versatility is underscored by the bridge element on the left side, which links two elements to form a long one. On this, you can use the reversible grill/griddle that comes bundled with the stove.

Main Features

This is a 30-inch electric cooktop.
The cooktop surface has four elements.
It has a 10-inch/6-inch Dual-Choice element.
There’s also a bridge element on which you can use the reversible grill/griddle that comes with the appliance.
Its knobs are made of die-cast metal.

Dimensions

Width: 30 inches
Height: 5 inches
Depth: 22 inches

Pros

This cooktop looks fancy thanks to its black glass surface.
Its Dual-Choice element makes it easy to use pots of varied sizes.
You get a reversible grill/griddle that you can use on the bridge element.
The knobs are strong and durable.
It has an indicator light that lets you know when the surface is hot.

Cons

It’s costly compared to Maytag’s freestanding ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Are Maytag stoves made in the USA?

Answer: Yes, Maytag indicates on their website that their stoves are designed, engineered, and assembled in the U.S.A.

Question: Does Maytag have a dual-fuel range?

Answer: There are currently no dual-fuel ranges listed on Maytag’s website. If you prefer a dual-fuel range, check out the ones we featured in this article or this one.

Question: Do slide-in ranges stick out past the cabinets?

Answer: Slide-in ranges do not stick out beyond the cabinets. They’re designed to stand flush with the kitchen cabinets for a built-in look.

Question: How long should a gas range last?

Answer: A gas range is expected to last 15 years.

Final Thoughts

In general, if you’re looking for a new stove, the main things to consider are how much you have to spend, whether you want a gas or electric model, and whether you want a range or a cooktop. Also, choose a brand with a reputation of reliability in order to get the most from your new stove.

Thankfully, Maytag is a reliable brand with raving reviews. Their models are also varied, to accommodate the requirements of different users. And with their one-year parts and labor warranty plus the ten-year warranty on parts, you should be confident that your Maytag stove is well covered in case it develops issues.

If you’re thinking about other models, how about considering Whirlpool? This is Maytag’s parent company and they offer some very compelling stoves as well. Check out our Whirlpool stove model guide to find out more.