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Incredibly helpful. We just ordered paneling for a 48” subzero. Cost was about $4k. But stainless steel would have been $4k difference too. We almost went with thermadoor, but I’m glad we didn’t
I have the Lacanche Cluny gas top, one gas oven and one electric. There are no bells and whistles to it and I have had zero issues with it since purchase 2011. I love it. I did not purchase through a designer. We are now looking at an induction range for our cabin. Unfortunately/fortunately ($$$), Lacanche is not offered in the US yet so I am looking at AGA Elise 36" as my other contender was the ILVE but now I am shying away from it. This video was great in increasing my confidence in the AGA Elise since there are so few reviews online for the induction. Not that this was an induction review but this one coupled with the induction reviews in another video is great. Thank you for your time.
I owned a Lacanche Cluny for 10 years (2005 - 20014) and visited the factory in France, as well. The gas cooktop was excellent, and I enjoyed the gas oven for roasting meat and used the electric for all baking. Yes, it requires doing a lot of your own tech and the distributor supplied parts. I loved the range and it performed for me, but it most definitely is not a tech-oriented range. I sourced it on my own, no one received a commission. The Lacanche has much heavier trim parts - knobs, contrasting HW - than the AGA, which I have considered since.
Maybe they’ve improved a lot in the past 10 years, but we had an LG fridge and LG microwave and both needed multiple expensive servicing and after less than 5 years we gave up and replaced them.
As a coffee person, I'm interested in how these machines work. I appreciate the information about durability, but for those of us who really care about coffee--are these built-in machines an option? I have no idea how they work. Are there temperature controls? Flow rate controls? Water filtration options? Do they tell you how finely to grind coffee for them? Can they pre-rinse filters? I don't feel I understand why someone would acquire one--is it only for people who don't really care about coffee and they just want it fast?
Our subzero refrigerator/freezer is 21 years old and all we’ve had to do was replace a compressor in 2012 or so. Still working great! But the door hinges are starting to go and we’re told that it is just too old to service; we’re planning a full kitchen rebuild now because a lot needs fixing. It’s going to take a lot to convince me to buy anything other than subzero for the fridge/freezer.
I am thrilled to see true counter depth refrigerators. However, 36" is too wide for my space, and it's just me in my household. Not everyone needs a 27 cu ft refrigerator. Are any 33" counter depth refrigerators available in + - 20 cu ft? Which models would you recommend? I can't find much in that width. What about under-counter drawer refrigeration to supplement a smaller refrigerator? I don't want a behemoth in my modest 1100 sq ft home.
I need a 33” range…so far as I can tell, it doesn’t exist. A 36” tall countertop is way too tall for me. So I can either put a butcher block next to the stove and a step in front of the stove OR I can put in a cooktop and wait until I can afford a wall oven, making do with a toaster oven.
We looked at the standard LG counter depth (2023) and the Max (2024). Yes the door is thicker on the max - BUT - it has no external handles. So it actually sticks out less into the space despite having thick doors. We have a galley kitchen and need as much space as possible.
Disagree about the 48” range side oven. I’ve had one for 20 years and have loved having a smaller extra oven on holidays, for smaller meals, and for dough proofing. That said, when we renovate soon, I want to change to a cooktop & wall oven situation mainly because I want an all induction cooktop and I like the new combi speed wall ovens as that extra oven.
There seems to be rumors around BSH Corp interested in purchasing Whirlpool Corp but nothing official so far. The poll was on our Yale Appliance channel.
I don't need panels on my appliances. But I'm not opposed to them. What I would like is a full sized refrigerator on its own wall with custom cabinets and countertops built out to give the appearance of a counter depth fridge.
Most brands use the same surface and are usually very scratch-resistant in general unless you often drag pots and pans around the surface. Options with a textured surface will hide small scratches better (SKS for example).
Oh man...i see this video now... I just decided on 24" wall oven and steam oven...i am doing a 36" range to cover thet reslae risk (atleast that is the hope)... Now this video is scaring me on my decision making...i made the switch to smallsr ovens due to need for more ocunter space...it was a big trade off...
Any particular reason why you left out the wine drawer? It comes with a glass plated front in a stainless and white but it tends to darken the look. Any thoughts on that model?
This video was fantastic and extremely helpful, thank you! Please continue helping others by making more instructive videos as you are easy to understand and follow. 👌👍
Even if youre bending low to fill the detergent, its good for xx (48?) Loads. You shouldve mentioned that, and mentioned what the others offered in comparison. I. My slcase it doesntmatter because i make my own detergents in powder form.
Ive seen multiple reviews, even comparisons, physically showing Samsung Bespoke has the least lint issue of All the new combo washer dryers. Please show lore footage showing the actual lint experience, because you guys have a totally different experience.
Here you go! That is one of our Fisher & Paykel galleries. Refrigerator: RS36A80J1 N Panels - RD3684A Handles - AHP3RD36A Speed Oven: OM30NPX1 Single Oven: OB30SPPTX1
I like this lighting rabble rouser. Hood manufacturers, listen up! If someone is paying a lot of money to upgrade, remodel, or build new, they should get effective, adequate, and pleasant looking lighting.
This was very useful- thank you. Lighting is so important and the appliance company websites don’t give you a way to evaluate this aspect of them on their hood pages.
Your channel is so helpful. Starting a kitchen remodel project and seriously considering Bosch appliances. Leaning towards the freestanding industrial induction range . Fingers crossed I can afford it!
Here you go! That is one of our Fisher & Paykel galleries. Refrigerator: RS36A80J1 N Panels - RD3684A Handles - AHP3RD36A Speed Oven: OM30NPX1 Single Oven: OB30SPPTX1
They both make very good induction cooktops. Depending on the exact models you're considering you'll see some feature differences that would sway you either way.
In my last home I replaced a 6mo old Samsung (couldn’t be repaired) with the kitchen-aid 604 series which I loved except that right around the recall for leaking heating elements, mine started leaking. Thankfully whirlpool covered it but it took several weeks for the repair. In my new home, I selected the Miele 7176(with AutoDos). I really miss the kitchen-aid. The Miele is awesome to load several place settings but anything else doesn’t fit well in the machine. I’ve tried several different ways to load it and followed Miele’s videos on how to load the dishwasher but any pots/pans/casserole dishes are always covered in water inside. The ProDry feature was better than my Miele on extra dry. As another commenter pointed out, the cycle times on the Miele are insanely long. The quick intense wash estimates 2h33m. It’s advertised as a 58m wash. Then I usually wait at least 30m before unloading because of the lackluster drying.
I'd love to get an Elise (marketed as the Falcon Elise in Australia) but for some reason the importer refuses to offer with an induction top. When I enquired, they said it was because inductions was a 'niche' market, and yet they off it in the much uglier and cheaper Classic model. Yeah, if I'm spending AUD 20K on a range, I reckon I'm already shopping in a niche market. It's offered in New Zealand, with which Australia shares an electrical standard, so it's not a compliance issue.
I am seriously considering doing the AGA Mercury 36" induction range...the cooktop seems a little weak...is that just in comparison to the gold standard in Wolf or is it generally just weaker? Will it work fine for most home cooks? I cook a lot so i have been leaning towards cooktops from Thermador or Wolf but being swayed by others to pick a range. I am lookign at AGA over Wolf mostly cause of aesthetics and size - i am doing a very contemporary kitchen and doing a range at all breaks with the look IMO but my appliance store reps (and real estate agent brother) are strongly recommending a range since i have chosen to go with only 24" wall oven vs the American standard of 30" ovens. The AGA is much more shallow - infact its the shallowest induction range i can find...can you think of a better one?
I have a SKS cooktop. I do I see how well my pan is work? I haven't found this feature yet. How do you get the AI working to tell you the unit is failing?