Toaster Oven vs Conventional Oven
Toaster Oven
$80 - $150
(no installation necessary)
VS
Conventional Oven
$1,162 - $3,275
(no installation necessary)
Cost to install a toaster oven or a conventional oven varies greatly by region (and even by zip code).
To get free estimates from local contractors, please use your zip code.
Toaster Oven

Pros
+ Takes up less space
+ Can be put away when not in use
+ No installation cost
+ Energy efficient
+ Costs less to purchase and operate
+ Offers convection at a better price
+ Cooler to use during hot months
+ Uses less energy to reheat food
Cons
- Less flexibility in rack placement
- Cannot cook large meals
- Fewer fuel sources
- Does not work in power outages
Get free advice and estimates from pros in your city.
$80 - $150
(no installation necessary)
Conventional Oven

Pros
+ Able to cook large meals
+ Rack placement flexibility
+ May be part of a range for additional cooking options
+ More fuel choices that may work in an outage
Cons
- Not as energy efficient
- Requires more space
- Costs more to purchase, install, and operate
- Hot to use during the summer months
Get free advice and estimates from pros in your city.
$1,162 - $3,275
(no installation necessary)
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