What is a pyrolytic oven and do you need one?

Neff pyrolytic ovens
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If you are in the market for a new cooker, you may well be asking ‘what is a pyrolytic oven?’ With so many fancy sounding special features and optional extras now available in the world of kitchen appliances, it can seem like an overwhelming task to start untangling the various terms that get thrown your way when stepping into the world of kitchen design

Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief if that rings true for you because we are here to take the mystery out of one of the most popular types of kitchen appliance you might find yourself looking at — the pyrolytic oven.

Natasha Brinsmead

Natasha was Homebuilding & Renovating’s Associate Content Editor and was a member of the Homebuilding team for over two decades. In her role on Homebuilding & Renovating she imparted her knowledge on a wide range of renovation topics, from window condensation to renovating bathrooms, to removing walls and adding an extension. She continues to write for Homebuilding on these topics, and more. An experienced journalist and renovation expert, she also writes for a number of other homes titles, including Homes & Gardens and Ideal Homes. Over the years Natasha has renovated and carried out a side extension to a Victorian terrace. She is currently living in the rural Edwardian cottage she renovated and extended on a largely DIY basis, living on site for the duration of the project. 

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