We have an open concept house. This stove will make so much noise it interferes with conversations or phone/tv. GE tells us the fan(on the back top) must run every time you use the oven or burner to protect the computer(on the front) from over heating. You can't even keep food warm if you want to talk to someone. You need to plan ahead as to when you can use the stove so that it doesn't interfere with the need for quiet or to carry on a conversation.