Wolf v. Thermador
I am renovating my kitchen and will be looking to purchase a 36 inch all gas range. I’m leaning towards either Wolf or Thermador and would be curious for views on these two manufacturers and their products – quality, reliability, etc., or any manufacturer that people prefer. Thermador scored better in Consumer Reports tests, but…
I am renovating my kitchen and will be looking to purchase a 36 inch all gas range. I’m leaning towards either Wolf or Thermador and would be curious for views on these two manufacturers and their products – quality, reliability, etc., or any manufacturer that people prefer. Thermador scored better in Consumer Reports tests, but real-life feedback would be much appreciated, thanks!
Viking used to be good few years ago. I have just purchased Viking range, ice maker, wine coolers, beverage fridge, warming drawer and hood.(not for myself, for thr client)
Besides the hood all of them had to be serviced within two months, range had to be serviced 3 times, we had to return the warming drawer and get new one. Viking is not what it used to be.
I recommend DCS or Wolf. DCS has been on the market for years and it has great products. Check it out.
Just sayin…I cook at least two meals a day 6 to 7 days a week on my 7 year old Viking and not one problem or breakdown.
OP here. Thank you for the posts; they are very helpful. Yes, I am passionate about cooking. My first preference would be a 48 inch with double oven, but even in a brownstone I fear it might overwhelm the space. So I’m thinking 36″ is the next best thing. I have read that some vendors actually let you test the ranges, which makes great sense and I might do; thanks again (and I’ll avoid the Viking!).
Archiefina.
To 12:40… what a ridiculous question. I know professional cooks who don’t have Viking/Thermador/Laclanche in their houses. They know it’s a waste of their money.
To say anyone needs more than 15kbtu (as on my “lowball” range) is simply not true. I use a wok and it turns out fine. My wife cooks a lot and she ain’t a bad cook.
To 1:31 why do you need a 36″ size specifically? Aside from a little elbowroom, it’d make no difference unless you want a huge oven. In which case a wall oven makes more sense.
the biggest differences between “pro” ranges and “consumer” ones is power. but it isn’t a tremendous difference and probably only noticable to people who cook a lot. i have a viking (i had been steered away from thermador and wolf but forget the rationale, it might have had to do with simmering) and love it. there are definitely things i can do on that stove that i couldn’t do on my old stove.
i would say the features that i look for these days (besides power) are sealed burners (for easy cleaning) and making sure the control knobs are on the side and not placed on top where they become difficult to use and grimy.
last i checked there are no mid-range ranges that are 36″ wide.
first question i would have for you is “do you actually cook?”
Was a little off. Maytag range with convection oven is available for 1380, GE Profile fpr 1520.
otoh, we got a Maytag “stainless steel” (aluminum) range with hi burner and great conventional oven for 900. Looks and works great.
Real stainless steel is non-magnetic. Take a magnet with you when you shop and you will be surprised how many “stainless” appliances are really not true to their word.