buying a used lacanche range??????

14 years ago

gulp, it could be the deal of a lifetime,

or

not.

so it's a 4/5 years old, professionally disconnected a month ago and in storage.

propane and non convection electric.

seller described as wealthy and paranoid, so didn't want any strangers in his home.

thus no way to see it in working order before buying.

what could go wrong?

what should i ask?

could there actually be a scammer using a lacanche?!

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mtnrdredux_gw

14 years ago

Is he willing to represent that it was in good working order? That's something.

How much of a discount?

Do you really want it?

Are you sure it fits in the space?

Are you near someone who has experience servicing it and installing it?

The technology of these things is actually not terribly complex, so it is not as risky as it seems. However....

I have a LaCanche Citeaux we had installed last April. I find it really tricky to turn on the gas oven. LaCanche says they have had some issues with this, and that these high end stoves were really designed for commercial settings where they are on almost constantly. Ok, but you sold it to me, and I am a residence.

Luckily I have an electric oven on the LaCanche as well, and a warming oven, and they turn on normally. Although if you leave the broiler on for say 10 minutes or so, it trips the electric because the temp is too high. I have never worried about that with any other oven before.

Lastly, you will want an installer to set the various burners to your liking, and to teach you how to turn on the gas oven. It may be particularly tricky on the Citeaux, a new model. But when I go to cook I am never certain I will be able to get the oven on, which is pretty stressful. And its not just me, my DH and others find it very tricky. All of us are of at least moderate intelligence and have generally gone through life successfully operating appliances until this black beauty took over our kitchen!

HTH

PS I do love the thing just the same!

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Susan
Original Author
14 years ago
he is willing and has the service records.
it's got the features we want, and dh knows his gas. besides dh, our neighbor is an amazing guy with appliances, electrical and gas as well.
i think i need to contact lacanche--seller bought it from the website i think---and ask them about it.
i think dh will LOVE it, so i'm very willing to stretch for it.
so glad you love yours despite everything--that's great to know!
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rhome410
14 years ago
Isn't there only one Lacanche dealer in the US? I'd contact them, and also have a talk of your own with the service people. I've found most service folks to be forthcoming, and they should definitely remember a Lacanche. Do like with I've done for my son with a car purchase and check ID to see that the person selling is the owner of record.

I'm sure you wouldn't, but don't go to see it with money on you and without 'backup.'
skimmton_chi
14 years ago
This sounds sleazy, but could you pay with a check, install it super quick and cancel the check if it doesn't work?

Perhaps they are willing to take it back if it doesn't work (you'd have to write up a little contract, I guess).

Actually, either way it might be smart to write something up & have them sign saying that it is in working condition. It might scare them away if it's not? I should have had that garage sale lady sign a contract on that $5 dead hand mixer! ;-D
mtnrdredux_gw
14 years ago
BTW I am not sure what "service records" means. My cars have them, with a dealer. But I have had four service calls w LaCanche and never heard the term.

Which model is it?

And I would expect a huge discount. Not many people are looking for a lacanche. If you search these forums you will see a fair number of examples of discount aga. Maybe that can give you a sense of the normal discount for a high end range.
rhome410
14 years ago
I assume service records would be any paperwork showing maintenance and repairs. Same for stove as for cars. The person may have them and the repair business should have copies, too.
Susan
Original Author
14 years ago
right, if it's required any service i want to know about it.
so found out that it has an electric element broiler, not gas, so we may pass afterall.
dh much prefers gas broiling, and we're upgrading specifically for a broiler.
Susan
Original Author
14 years ago
so dh is sure he wants a gas broiler so this white sully lacanche is still available.
in woodstock new york, seller will go down to six, maybe more.
look under appliances in hudson valley craigslist.
hope someone here gets it and loves it!