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Which brand commercial range should we choose?

13 years ago
We are considering a Wolf, Bertazzoni, Viking or Bluestar. Hubby wants a griddle and hopes to get a 60" stove top. Any help will be appreciated!
Wolf
Viking
Bertazzoni
Bluestar

Comments (27)

  • 13 years ago
    Do you plan on getting a stainless steel range or a color?
  • 13 years ago
    Not sure yet....need advice!
  • 13 years ago
    Do you have pictures of your kitchen?
  • 13 years ago
    No, the remodel has not begun, but the plans will be submitted next week. It will be a large, rather modest 'Lodge' type kitchen.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    consider 48" cook tops with griddles and wall ovens instead of ranges since in a larger kitchen the have different cooking functions.
  • 13 years ago
    Hmmmm, interesting. Not sure if Hubby knows about that. May he contact you?
  • PRO
  • 13 years ago
    I would like more explanation of the merits of a cooktop plus wall ovens vs a range. I don't understand what CHPC means. Thanks anyone.
  • 13 years ago
    Yes, I'd like more understanding, too.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    The main reason most people site for choosing a cooktop and a wall oven is so that they don't have to bend down when removing food from the oven unlike when using a range. Another reason is the ability to stack a steam oven or microwave/convection oven above the main one. And lastly, you can have drawers below a cooktop for extra storage. Hope that helps!
  • 13 years ago
    Yes, that does make sense. Thanks! Now, if only we could discover a solid reason to choose one brand over another....!!
  • 13 years ago
    What features are you looking for in a cooktop? Have you looked at consumer reports?
  • 13 years ago
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    I am doing a complete kitchen renovation, and after pouring over consumer reports on which kitchen appliances were rated best, as well as through the recommendation of two architects, GE Monogram came highly recommended.
  • 13 years ago
    Have you looked at AGA Stoves? I'm getting ready to remodel my kitchen (and home) with a timber frame look and love the vintage look of the AGA's.
  • 13 years ago
    I think Hubby is quite smitten with the 4 mentioned @ the top. But, thanks for your thoughts!
  • 13 years ago
    I am redoing my kitchen using GE Cafe. If I had the budget to modify my kitchen for a hood instead of an over the range microwave, I would have purchased Viking.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I think scott design covered the basics. I would add my personal preference for a 24" griddle which can still have 4 burners in a 48" unit unless your going with a commercial griddle elsewhere in the kitchen. The cook-top also gives you easy access to storage of pans and pots in large under drawers.
    Another point in addition to those made above is that baking is often a dinner function where the griddle is and the burners can be a short order functions. In most of my large kitchen designs I try to go with two work triangles particularly with an island that confined work spaces. One is a short order triangle, which has compact dishwasher, micro wave, beverage fridge, griddle, blenders and other bar functions and single bowl sink, The other has the full size frig/frezz and full size dishwasher and the ovens and a lower marble counter for handling dough and the double sink.
  • 13 years ago
    Wow, very helpful information provided here. We sincerely appreciate your input.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I think the 60" range with 2 full sized ovens is ideal for a single chef/cook as you can take the pan off the stovetop and put it in the oven to warm and finish without crossing a room. It really depends on your cooking style. Think "CHOPPED" from food network. I have used Wolf, Bertazzoni and the others listed as well in my kitchen designs. Love the Bertazzoni and have been smitten with the new 60" from American Range that features an optional 2 bay, 24" griddle and 6 burners above the 2 full sized ovens..
  • 13 years ago
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    We have a Wolf, which I like very much, and I have seen other people on Houzz say nice things about Bertazzoni and Viking too. But I have been struck by the almost fanatical enthusiasm of those who have Bluestar ranges. It's like they've had a conversion experience. I'm not quite sure what to make of that, and I have no personal experience with Bluestar, I've just noticed their owners (at least the ones who post comments on Houzz) seem to be really, really happy.
  • 13 years ago
    We're moving a kitchen so basically starting from scratch. In my last kitchen remodel, I had a Wolfe 36" 6-burner rangetop and a double convection wall oven. Loved everything about it. Struggling with the layout of the new kitchen, at one point I had a deposit on the 48" Wolfe range with 6 burners and grill but kept worrying about inconvenience of bending over to pull things out of the oven. (We're newly retired and very healthy but plan to stay in this house.) I just reworked my layout and appliance order to have double ovens and induction cooktop for ease of cleaning. I'm still concerned about giving up on gas though. Anyone have experience with induction? I still have time but the plumbers are here doing the roughin now.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    One of the other reasons some of us prefer wall ovens separate from the cooktop is that standing at a range can get unbearably hot when the oven is working. Along those same lines, make sure that whatever you do, you go to the high end on cfm's for your ventilation system. Makes a huge difference in controlling heat in addition to steam and/or odors.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Induction works well, but I wouldn't give up the gas.
  • 13 years ago
    I would have a gas line plumbed to where the induction top is going, then if you decide you don't like the induction you can always replace it with a gas cooktop.

    That's how I solved the induction v gas issue in my new build. I actually did that for for my w/d and ovens as well.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    tclary, that's interesting. Must be location specific as our local inspections department will not allow a line to be run unless it is going to be immediately connected. We have tried it and couldn't get it approved for clients. Wish they would, makes more sense to me to plan ahead.
  • 13 years ago
    Deborah Butler, I am on a crawl space with very tall stem walls. I don't know if this is why it is allowed or if it is as you said, location specific.