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Patrick Dulmage 2y ago

Question regarding Gas Ranges or Induction Ranges. I'm in the middle of a remodel and about to spend what I consider ridiculous amounts of money on kitchen appliances - something like Viking or Wolf. Since I'm spending a lot of money, I want to make sure what I end up with is going to last and not be a PITA - Pain In The A$$.

I've heard and read Viking ranges are unreliable, igniters needing to be replaced frequently.

What are some other higher end ranges that any of you have experience with to either get or stay away from.

In a perfect world, I'd be able to get one that we can choose a color other than stainless steel.

Thanks in advance for your tips!

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Not my name 2y ago

A wolf range has been one of the best purchases I have ever made.

No maintenance and amazing performance.

If you can find used appliances those might be best. I’m guessing the quality of everything took a hit post pandemic when manufacturers started using crappier materials due to supply shortages and profiteering.

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Mad Chemist 2y ago

In my experience, it's the bells and whistles that break no matter what they're on. So I bought a bottom of the line, no clock, no timer, no nothing stove. Gas comes in, gas burns, heat happens. Bullet proof for the past 6 years.

The wife wanted a big, double oven extra burner stove. I put 2 30" stoves next to each other and saved about $4k.

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LibertyGal 2y ago

I can't speak to the high end stoves, but I've had off and on trouble with my GE stoves, so I would never buy GE again.

For what it is worth, I don't ever want to cook on anything other than gas. Gas with cast iron or carbon steel pans is the best. It heats fast, adjusts fast, and cooks when there is no electricity. If you get to pick what you want, I'd definitely go gas.

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Patrick Dulmage 2y ago

What kind of trouble did you have with the GE stoves? I was looking at the Monogram line today.