All electronics have a finite life span. If there is for example an electrolytic capacitor, that will figuratively have a best buy date from the day it leaves the factory. A good thermostat will only age slightly when in use, easily lasting for decades.
I will admit variable thyristor controlled heating elements radically improve cooking in toaster ovens. My Breville cooks far better than anything I've ever used toaster oven wise and better than most full size ovens.
In a full size oven with good thermal mass complimented by good heat distribution I am willing to except a small deviation in cooking for simplicity and longevity. In my view an oven ought to last 50 years- nothing inside should be able to fail in that period of time except the light bulb.
Right now the plus button on my GE range is acting up, I need to push it in with a metal spoon to get the temp up, so being honest that might be biasing my views lol. But at the same time it just makes me yearn what I've always craved.
I will admit variable thyristor controlled heating elements radically improve cooking in toaster ovens. My Breville cooks far better than anything I've ever used toaster oven wise and better than most full size ovens.
In a full size oven with good thermal mass complimented by good heat distribution I am willing to except a small deviation in cooking for simplicity and longevity. In my view an oven ought to last 50 years- nothing inside should be able to fail in that period of time except the light bulb.
Right now the plus button on my GE range is acting up, I need to push it in with a metal spoon to get the temp up, so being honest that might be biasing my views lol. But at the same time it just makes me yearn what I've always craved.