Wall ovens are a staple in many American kitchens, but what are the best single wall ovens on the market? There are many benefits of wall ovens: they are compact, they're generally easy to install, and placing them at eye level reduces how much you bend over to make each meal. The experts at Appliances Connection are here to walk you through wall oven features and list off some of our favorite models along the way. Whether you have a specific brand in mind, like a KitchenAid single wall oven, or you'd prefer one with ADA-compliance to accommodate those with physical disabilities, our selection is vast enough to fit your specific needs.
Best 24 Inch Single Wall Oven: Bertazzoni PROF24FSEXV
Bertazzoni's Professional Series is well-known for putting a lot of power into the homes of aspiring chefs, and this 24 in. wall oven certainly lives up to the name of the series it comes from. This electric oven has a total capacity of 2.7 cu. ft., and as you would expect from Bertazzoni, it uses true European convection to heat your food quickly and evenly. Its five shelf levels let you precisely place this food, and the full-width 6-pass broiler provides extremely high temperatures when you need them. You can even install this oven flush or proud, whichever works best in your kitchen.
Best 27 Inch Single Wall Oven: Whirlpool WOS31ES7JS
This Whirlpool single wall oven is another one of our favorites. With 4.3 cu. ft. of capacity, it can handle even large family get-togethers with ease. The oven's electronic touch controls makes it easy to choose between its cooking modes, while the control lock prevents children from accidentally turning it on. Between its adjustable self-cleaning technology and its hidden bake element, it is remarkably easy to keep this oven clean as well. Finally, fans of broilers will be glad to learn that this unit has closed-door broiling, so you don't have to worry about your kitchen's temperature as you cook at high heat.
Best 30 Inch Single Wall Oven: Frigidaire Professional FPEW3077RF
If you are looking for a Frigidaire single wall oven that can fit in a large kitchen, we recommend this one from Frigidaire Professional. Its 30 in. wide cavity has a total capacity of 5.1 cu. ft., so it can stand up to nearly any size of meal. The oven's selection of PowerPlus features make cooking any type of food easy, as well: PowerPlus convection heats the oven quickly and evenly, the PowerPlus temperature probe lets you set and monitor the temperature of your food, and the PowerPlus No PreHeat feature lets you start baking right away. It even comes with two PowerGlide racks that are simple to adjust.
Best High-End Single Wall Oven: Miele H6281BP
For a truly luxuriant suite of kitchen appliances, it's hard to go wrong with Miele. This 30-in. single wall oven from the DirectSelect Series is one of the most high-end ovens we offer, and it's a favorite among homeowners who buy it. The oven's TwinPower convection blowers circulate hot air quickly and quietly through the cavity, while the CleanClearGlass door has a completely flat interior surface. You can use it as a shelf if you need to! This oven's luxury features also include a sleek, modern Silhouette handle and a DirectSelect display, as well as a Clean Touch Steel exterior that repels fingerprints and smudges.
Best ADA-Compliant Single Wall Oven: GE JTS3000SNSS
Everybody who likes to bake deserves an oven that they can easily use, which is why we're proud to feature this GE single wall oven that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. At 30 in. wide and with 5 cu. ft. of capacity, it makes large meals a breeze, and it offers multiple ways of controlling and monitoring its operation. Chefs who prefer to handle physical things can easily operate the glass touch controls, while those who have smart homes can hook this oven up to Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant if they choose. The GE Appliances Kitchen app sends you notifications about the oven's status from anywhere, while the scan-to-cook function lets you scan the barcode on prepackaged foods and set the oven automatically. Even keeping the oven clean is easy, thanks to the optional Steam Clean function.
Considerations Before Buying a Single Wall Oven
Before purchasing a new single wall oven, there are several factors to consider that will ensure your selection is right for your space and needs:
- Cooking Modes: One of the first things you should think about when selecting an oven is what you plan on cooking. If you love fried food, an oven with an air-fry mode may be the best choice for you, while if you want professional-grade results, you should look at convection ovens. You may even want an oven that can cook with steam, especially if you want to cook healthier food.
- Budget Considerations: Because they are built-in appliances, wall ovens do need to be professionally installed. The lowest you can expect to pay for a wall oven is about $1,500. However, at this price point, you can find a lot of high-end features that you might not have expected.
- Style Coordination: There are a lot of questions you should ask yourself about the appearance of your new wall oven. If your kitchen has all stainless steel appliances, you will probably want to select a stainless steel oven to match them. If you want a more minimalist aesthetic, you may want to stick to neutral colors. However, the style of wall ovens goes way beyond the finish. If you're placing your oven under a cooktop, you want the two appliances to coordinate well with each other. Meanwhile, if you're placing your oven next to cabinets, you will want something that stands out in some way.
- Fuel Types: The vast majority of wall ovens are electrically powered, and for a variety of reasons. Electric ovens don't need to be ventilated outdoors, and they tend to provide more consistent, fine-tuned control over their temperature. Don't discount gas ovens, however: many oven manufacturers make gas ovens for domestic use, and they also come with a variety of benefits. Gas ovens provide faster cooking and even heat circulation, and they are much easier to clean than electric ones.
- Control Style: No matter whether you have an ultra-modern kitchen or a rustic chic one, you want your oven to be easy for you to use. This means selecting a control style that works for you. In general, you have the choice between a digital display and traditional buttons. Buttons tend to be more clearly labeled, meaning that you don't always need perfect vision to cook the perfect pot roast. It tends to be a lot easier to fix an oven with buttons after things go wrong, as well. A digital display, on the other hand, opens up new worlds of possibility in cooking. On many ovens, you can customize it to display not only the cooking settings and time remaining, but recipes and even the nutritional information in a meal. However, if your oven's digital display fails, you may be completely unable to use the appliance until the display is replaced.
- Smart Features: Smart appliances can be a great addition to your kitchen, but what makes them "smart" will vary based on what you select. When it comes to smart wall ovens, you can generally expect to be able to monitor and control cooking from your smartphone, and even control the oven with your voice and a connection to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
Door Options
One last consideration which you'll definitely need to measure for is how your wall oven's door will open. Wall ovens come with an abundance of door options, and the choices may seem overwhelming. Each door style has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, so we'll go over some of the most common oven door styles.
Drop down doors are by far the most common oven door style. These have a hinge at the bottom, pulling down when you open it. This is a particularly useful configuration if your oven is placed lower down on the wall, but it may cause problems if you want your oven to be higher. An oven with drop down doors is also the most space-efficient option if you want to place other appliances next to your oven.
French door wall ovens are increasing in popularity. These have hinges on the side, and the two doors meet in the middle. These are very easy to open with one hand, and because the doors are smaller, you lose less hot air every time you open one to check on your food.
If you're looking for a French door oven, we particularly like this one from Café's Professional Series. It combines true European convection with professional style, and it even comes with a Steam Clean option that literally melts spilled food away. You can easily customize its finish and handles to match your specific needs as well.
Side opening doors are less common in the world of ovens. They have hinges on either the left or right side of the door, meaning that the door swings open. They are especially useful for short people and people with disabilities, since you don't have to bend over the door while it's open. It's important to be careful of what's next to your oven doors, however, and also to make sure that they will stay in place rather than swinging closed on you.
Related Questions
What are some tips for how to clean a Frigidaire oven?
If your Frigidaire oven comes with a self-clean feature, you should use it regularly to get rid of any baked-on debris inside of it. Take the racks out of your oven before you begin cleaning it — it's much easier to clean them separately. Finally, make sure that any oven cleaner you use is made for the type of oven cavity you have.
Do wall ovens need a vent?
Electric wall ovens do not require a vent to the outside, but gas wall ovens do. Many electric ovens do come with an option to install ventilation, which can improve the overall air quality in your kitchen.