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48" BlueStar vs Wolf DF

8 years ago

I have been looking at these options for quite awhile and I am looking for any reasons to really pick one over the other. I was looking at the Wolf 48" AG, however, after learning about the differences in the ovens and the top end for the BTUs on the AG, I am now considering the DF.


I am not someone who is baking cakes, cookies, pies a lot. The oven is primarily used for roasting and baking meats and vegetables and for cooking homemade pizzas. Otherwise, the majority of the cooking is done on the stovetop. I do a fair amount of wok cooking and like the appeal that the high BTUs in the BS provide.


So, open to any thoughts from people who have actually cooked on either or preferably from people that have owned one or the other or both.


Thanks!

Comments (8)

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    First have you checked out the cost of venting a commercial range it will cost at least as much as the range and will be noisy as hell. I run a small catering biz with a 36” 6 burner all gas range the hood for it was 3K + make up air My range has a wok burner which I do love. IMO Wolf has always been over rated and over priced . In my kitchen because I do bake a lot I also have double all electric wall ovens. Just really analyze what you actually need and IMO most kitchens can’t handle a 48” range And pleasemake sure whatever you get is on an outside wall or have the ability to vent straight up through the roof with no second storey and do not beleive for one moment a downdraft will work

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    There is no contest between Bluestar and Wolf. Bluestar wins every performance category. But do you need that much performance and the ventilation system, and the Make Up Air that any of these will require?

  • 8 years ago

    We do a lot of entertaining and we are also filling a very large space. The kitchen/dining area is open and is approximately 30'x30'. There is an island that is 16' long as well. Part of the reason for looking at a 48" is functionality and the other part is how it will look in the big space.

    The house is also new construction, so we should be able to get it ventilated properly and really have a lot of flexibility with what we are trying to accomplish.

  • 8 years ago

    A 16’ island is designed beyond the material limitations of any counter material. It will require a seam. I suggest that you post your layout here to see if there are other red flags.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I am thinking you need your plan tweaked a 16’ island will be an “island” for sure unless you love running a marathon to cook dinner it is too big. A huge kitchen poorly planned is actually horrible and you would be better of with a smaller space perfectly planned.. Of course you can get the ventilation planned into it that was never the issue. My kitchen is 20 x 16 and functions perfectly even when there are 4 of us cooking and prepping so huge is not always better .

  • 8 years ago
    Think of it as a galley kitchen that has an island separating the dining area from the kitchen. We have been working with architects and designers and I am happy with the plan. I'm really just interested in thoughts on the ranges that I mentioned.
  • 8 years ago

    We are doing a 10x5 island and using a walnut wood counter on it. We are also looking into the 48" range so love seeing all the responses.