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How Do I Choose the Best Commercial Convection Oven?

Tiffany Manley
Tiffany Manley

There are a variety of commercial convection ovens available, so it is important to choose the best one. When choosing one, you should consider your budget, what your needs are, the reviews of various ovens and their resale value. You might even consider purchasing a used oven if it fits all of the criteria that you have established for the oven you need.

Commercial convection ovens are available in a wide range of prices. There are very basic models and models with all of the features that any cook could want. A top-of-the-line model might be nice to have, but it might not fit your budget. Before you make any serious purchasing decisions, you might be better served by looking at your budget and determining how much you can afford to spend. This will help you narrow your choices and find an oven that is a great value for the money.

Combination microwave-convection ovens often have pre-calculated settings for certain foods, much like a regular microwave.
Combination microwave-convection ovens often have pre-calculated settings for certain foods, much like a regular microwave.

After you have set your budget, you should determine what your needs are. Each commercial convection oven comes with a variety of features, some of which you might not need. Determine which features you must have in the oven and the ones you can live without. After you have found an oven that has the features you need, you might look for additional features if your budget allows.

Convection ovens are available in a wide range of models.
Convection ovens are available in a wide range of models.

Specific features of the oven — such as settings, controls and the material it is made of — are important, but you also should find an oven that fits other criteria. You might choose to look at the amount of space you have for the oven, how big the interior cooking area is and how expensive replacement parts are. Even though this might seem like an arduous task, it will help you pick the best commercial convection oven for you.

It is important to look at features and costs, but it might also be helpful to consider reviews written by others who have used the ovens that you are considering. People who have used these ovens can offer their perspective on what works and what does not, as well as what they like and do not like. This information might help you as you try to choose a commercial convection oven.

Even if you think that you will not sell the oven, purchasing one that might have a good resale value might be something to consider. If you ever did need to sell the oven, it might be easier to do so if the oven was a good value initially. Proper maintenance of the oven might also help maintain its resale value.

Discussion Comments

Spotiche5

I have a brother who bought a commercial convection oven for his restaurant business, and he got a good deal and a long warranty. Both are important features for new business owners on a budget who also want to protect their restaurant supplies.

When shopping for this special type of oven, my brother found that it is also very important not to buy the first one that you find for sale. Since different stores and restaurant retailers charge prices for appliances that can vary greatly, it is vital that a business owner shop around to get the best deal.

Rundocuri

I think that the best type of store to look for a commercial convection oven is a restaurant supply store. Here you will find sales representatives that understand these types of commercial appliances.

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    • Combination microwave-convection ovens often have pre-calculated settings for certain foods, much like a regular microwave.
      By: Evgeny Korshenkov
      Combination microwave-convection ovens often have pre-calculated settings for certain foods, much like a regular microwave.
    • Convection ovens are available in a wide range of models.
      By: 1506965
      Convection ovens are available in a wide range of models.