Electric ovens are often larger than comparable gas ovens, and broil meats more evenly. Due to the relative simplicity of their design, electric ranges are less likely to break down or require repairs. Finally, with an electric range, there is no danger of gas fumes being released into your home. This is an especially important consideration if there are small children or smokers in your household. The following is a list of the several types of burners and heating elements available.
Electric coils are the most common and inexpensive of the electric heating elements.
These are typically arranged in a spiral shape and glow red when hot. Cleaning isn't always easy, as spills can seep down between the coils, but they usually burn off the coils themselves. They generally plug in, which makes replacement of broken or malfunctioning coils a simple task. Solid elements are usually gray in color, disk-shaped, and affixed directly to the cooktop, so there are no openings into which spills can seep. This type does have some drawbacks.