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Hestan Appliances

6 years ago

Need a feedback, we are going to be remodeling our kitchen and we are looking at our options for appliances. I have to say I never thought it would the hardest part of the process, after reading zillions of reviews and checking consumer report, I stumbled on Hestan fridge and range, I have to admit I fell in love...but being very expensive, I want to make sure I'm making the right decision. The reviews I found were great (couldn't find any negative). Do you own a hestan, do you love it, is it as great as they advertise it to be??? any feedback would be greatly appreciated

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  • 6 years ago

    They have a really good reputation for their outdoor grills. But I have to admit this is the first time I see their name mentioned in the context of indoor kitchen appliances. That doesn't mean that they wouldn't be good. But they definitely are more of an unusual brand. Don't expect Consumer Reports to even have them on their radar. They strongly favor mainstream brands in their reviews.


    If you aren't opposed to buying more expensive appliances from brands that you wouldn't necessarily find at your local big box store, then you can't go wrong with buying a SubZero fridge and a BlueStar gas range or rangetop. I'd also recommend looking at induction, but I am not the right person to ask for which brands are currently considered best for induction.


    For the fridge, I would always recommend (assuming it fits your budget) to buy a counter-depth model with a custom panel. So, the look doesn't really matter much; they all look the same. Ideally, forgo the external ice maker, as that's a part that is likely to cause longevity problems.


    For the range, Bluestar actually has some really nice-looking color options. Or if you looks are even more important, then you really can't go wrong with LaCanche. Absolutely stunning looks, and great performance.


    LaCanche's multiple small ovens are a great choice. Or if you go with more traditional brands, then consider buying a rangetop (for gas) or cooktop (for induction) and pairing it with wall ovens. There are a lot of ergonomic and organizational advantages to doing this, even if it unfortunately tends to be the more expensive solution.


    I am particularly fond of making at least one of the wall ovens, a combination steam oven. It's a super versatile appliance that you'll likely use many times a day, if you have it. I strongly suggest the plumbed Miele CSO. The XL size is IMHO sufficient, if you still have a bigger conventional oven somewhere else. Otherwise, you could always get the XXL for the few times a year, when you do want a little more capacity.


    And yes, then go ahead and buy the Hestan grill. It looks gorgeous and seems to have a lot of enthusiastic owners. Or if you have unlimited budget, get a Kalamazoo. Still drooling over one of those...