All the comments were extremely enlightening...I've had 2 convection ovens and am about to remodel my kitchen and replace one convection with another. And agree that the problems associated with convection isn't necessarily with the convection but with the brands and models. Stove manufacturers seemed to have jumped on the "convection" bandwagon to promote ovens that really aren't much more than a slightly insulated box with some sort of fan so they could claim "convection." I've had a Kitchenaid that was fantastic; a Thermodore that was mediocre and barely holds heat. So I think the take away from this is do your homework and don't just pay the extra for "convection" without really talking with people who use them, test them, and to ask questions. Our ovens/stoves are a huge investment in our kitchens both in the money we spend on them and the time we spend at them!

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