AW! FYI- Walmart has 18qt roaster ovens for around $25, if not now, come "Black Fri" season. I LOVELOVELOVE mine for big batch cooking/canning. It's about time to retire mine, & i've only had it a few years. I use it a LOT, though. Broth, maters, beans, roasting (of course), dog food, chicken grains & so many more things. It's not the electric part, I've plum wore out the enamel.