Meile gas cooktop vs Consumer Reports
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Comments (26)Another CR fan here. They don't have a magical crystal ball, just engineering and user tests, so of course their "predictions" aren't absolute. But they are a way to stack the odds a bit more in the buyer's favor. Any model by any manufacturer can turn out to be a lemon. And, unless the underlying design is hopelessly flawed, any manufacturer can make an effective and reliable model. It's for the statistical in-betweens that CR helps, as well as the information their articles. And they list all the products they test, not just the ones they recommend, because they know that not everyone's needs will be met by their recommendations. For example, two weeks ago I realized that we needed to replace our dishwasher. I didn't have much time and it had been years since I had looked at what was on the market. Thanks to CR, it took all of five minutes to identify a couple of brands with models that come up high in their ratings that also had a lower frequency of repair (I don't have time to deal with repairs either) and to identify the latest features. Then it took only a few minutes at the store to pick a model. It was not a "Best Buy" because I was willing to pay more to get certain features but it was another model which ranked high. My new DW installed, running well, and I'm pleased. Is it possible somewhere there'is a better model for my purposes? Of course, but how much better would it be? Meanwhile, I saved a lot of time, and was able to get the new one before the old one stopped working. CR is supported by subscribers, so they test products of interest to the majority. Personally, I have no need for tests of commercial spaghetti sauces, for one, but since lots of people use them I don't fault CR for testing them. They usually test a few upscale products, if only to report on whether the higher price is justified objectively....See MoreInduction vs gas cooktop
Comments (28)Hi Jessica, I just found your original posting and also wondering where you are now in your process? I am also considering installing both induction and gas hobs after a less than totally satisfactory experience with a countertop induction unit. I liked a lot about the induction unit, much better than the smooth-top electric in the rental house in which we are living while our new home has been in planning and now construction phases. But when the oven failed and the landlord asked if I wanted it replaced with a gas stove, I said "YES", and haven't used the induction countertop again. The responses you got have helped a lot with some of the problems I encountered (granularity of control, cycling), but I'm still not convinced about the problems I had with my cast iron pans, my go-to pans for much of my stove-top cooking. These well-seasoned jewels cooked unevenly and things stuck badly; they even lost their seasoning. I have since learned that I may have heated them too quickly or maybe it was the characteristics of the countertop unit but I am leary of totally relying on construction. Our new house is planned as all-electric (highly energy-efficient and with PV solar). There is no gas on the property although it is nearby in the street. Running a gas line just for my one gas burner seems a little extravagant. So decision time is here. I'm leaning much as you were in your original posting - 30" induction and single gas burner (looking at the Miele 12" or 15" combiset unit), with a 48" hood. This is more than I really need; I rarely use more than 3 burners at a time but really want to be sure I have a large (I don't mean to hi-jack your posting but could use some of the info you may have gained and the decision you made. Also comments from anyone else on possibilities for induction cooktops with less than 4 burners but with at least one large one....See MoreGas Cooktop Decisions (LG Signature, GE Profile, Samsung)
Comments (5)FWIW, I own a Thermador gas cooktop and it's really not that hard to clean. What's nice about it is the single sheet of stainless under the cooking grates that allows you to wipe it down pretty easily. If you don't want to spend that much, their sister brand, Bosch, makes a similar lower priced unit. If you don't want to go that route, I'd stick to either the GE Profile or Samsung units....See More36" Gas Cooktops - GE Cafe vs Bosch?
Comments (5)I have very strong opinions against the GE Cafe line. I’ve commented on it a few times here but the summary is 4 of 4 needed multiple service calls with in the first few months. I was successful in getting GE to finally take back the dual fuel range and the dishwasher. I thought I had succeed but failed on returning the convection microwave and fridge. The fridge still has the same problems after the warranty expired and the microwave is on a shelf. The poor repairman who was here at least twice a month said mine was not an unusual situation in his experience. Parts arrived randomly at my house from different counties and were backordered once something became a known issue. I realize that is sort of how parts orders work. I hope you have much better luck than we did....See Moreguadalupe
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