Double Ovens

If you regularly cook multiple dishes at different temperatures or feed a large household, a double oven is one of the most practical upgrades you can make to your kitchen. With two independent cooking cavities, you can roast the meat in one while baking dessert in the other - no more juggling temperatures or waiting for one dish to finish before the next goes in. At Bing Lee we stock double ovens from brands including Westinghouse, Bosch, Beko and Omega.

FAQs

1. What is a double oven?

A double oven is a built-in wall oven unit that contains two independent oven cavities stacked on top of each other, each with its own controls and temperature settings. The two cavities can be operated simultaneously at different temperatures and different cooking functions, giving you far more flexibility than a single oven. Most double ovens are electric, and the two cavities are usually different sizes. A larger main oven below and a smaller secondary oven above.

2. How do I choose the best double oven for my kitchen?

Start by checking whether your kitchen cabinet or the one being built is tall enough for a double oven unit. The required cavity height varies by model but is typically around 80-100cm. Consider which cooking functions are important to you. Fan-forced mode in both cavities is ideal, while pyrolytic cleaning in at least the main cavity saves a lot of scrubbing. Think about how you will use the second cavity too, whether it is for grilling, warming or full baking determines how much you need it to be featured. For more guidance on choosing the right oven, check out our buying guide with expert tips to help you compare oven types.

3. Can both cavities of a double oven be used at the same time?

Yes. Both cavities are independently controlled, meaning they can run simultaneously at different temperatures and with different cooking functions. This is the main appeal of a double oven, you are not limited to cooking one dish at a time. You can roast a large piece of meat in the main cavity at a high temperature while keeping a dish warm in the upper cavity, or run completely different recipes side by side.

4. Do double ovens come in different widths?

Most double ovens available in Australia are 60cm wide, which is the standard width that fits a typical kitchen cabinet. 90cm double ovens are available but much less common and typically need to be ordered specifically. The height of a double oven unit varies more than the width. Always check the full dimensions against your cabinetry before purchasing.

5. Are double ovens more energy efficient than two single ovens?

Not necessarily, but they are generally more practical and more affordable than installing two completely separate wall ovens. The smaller upper cavity is useful for dishes that do not need a large oven, meaning you can avoid heating the full-sized main cavity for small jobs - which can save energy in practice. Whether they are more efficient than a single oven depends entirely on how you use them.