What Reviews Have To Say About The Cheapest Double Oven From Home Depot

Finding an oven that is both high quality and affordable requires a fair amount of due diligence. In fact, one of the most common mistakes everyone makes when buying an oven is not doing enough research. Product reviews are one way to help you discern whether an appliance is worth the price. In the case of Home Depot's most affordable double oven, the reviews are overwhelmingly positive. However, that's not to say that all customers are satisfied with this product, as it has received a handful of poor ratings as well.

The oven in question is the Samsung Wi-Fi Connected Double Electric Wall Oven. The professional-grade racks are large enough to accommodate two full trays of cookies, or a roast and multiple casseroles at one time. It has convenient settings like Self Clean, Steam Clean, Delay Bake, and Keep Warm. The principal feature is the Wi-Fi-enabled digital touch controls, designed to make the oven more efficient and easier to use.

According to the product ratings, most people are thrilled with the oven's high-tech capabilities. However, it is often said that smart technology is one of the popular appliance splurges that may not be the best use of funds, and based on these reviews, a few customers would probably agree.

On Home Depot's website, the vast majority of the reviews for this product are five stars. Many people are impressed with the oven's sleek and functional appearance. Customers make mention of the oven's generous yet compact size, the fingerprintless black surface, and the ceramic interior that is easy to clean. One review, by HandyManMike, says, "I would strongly suggest this as it looks great, has a lot of cooking space especially for huge meals including the holidays, and a lot of features, all for a reasonable price."

If you are skeptical of this oven's technological capabilities, these reviews may put you at ease. Some people believe that a Wi-Fi-connected oven is an overrated appliance trend and a headache waiting to happen. In the case of this oven, the positive ratings say otherwise. RyanF's review says, "The features of this oven do not disappoint. I really like the connectivity to wifi and use through the Smart things app. You can preheat the oven before you get home from the store. How cool is that." 

Getting familiarized with the many features of this oven may take some time, but it seems that the effort is worth it. "[Lots] to learn, but it sure is nice to have a modern appliance. We sure are happy with this one," says a review by PaulN.

Although there are less than 10 one-star ratings for this product on Home Depot's website, we'd be remiss not to share those customers' experiences. One review, by Tanda26, describes recurring issues with the motherboard, even after replacing the motherboard one year before.

Two of the reviewers claim their problems started after using the oven's Self Clean function. Customer BNU1 says the sensor and fuse began to malfunction after using this feature, and they later spent $800 to repair the cooling fans. Another customer, Juliette, writes, "Extremely frustrated with Samsung service! The first time I ran the self-cleaning cycle, the oven shut off after 30 minutes and the doors were stuck in the locked position. When a tech finally got the doors open, the enamel inside the oven had melted."

Customers also complain of issues with the oven's temperature settings. Three-star reviewer Annienicole7 says, "I bought a thermometer to test the heat source and it was off by 60 degrees," adding that it took an additional 12 minutes to preheat the oven to the desired temperature. Another three-star review, by CStyn, says the temperature regulation has been malfunctioning for six months, with the lower oven functioning normally and the upper oven running much higher than the setting indicated. It's worth mentioning that even in the five-star reviews, many people note that this appliance is heavy and difficult to install without the help of at least one other person.