Any advice on getting a Wolf range/oven below MSRP?
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Comments (71)There won't be many reviews of the Benchmark series because they didn't come out very long ago. I do know at least one person on this forum has one though, and they love it. Cooktop: To be honest I don't really like gas cooktops so I'm not too familiar with the different offerings out there. If I had to buy one I would get Bluestar or Thermador because I believe they have the best burner designs (most powerful and most even). There are other factors to consider though like grates and burner/control layout and unfortunately I think both of those have center controls. I think the best thing you can do here is go to a showroom and maybe bring your pans. Personally I prefer induction cooktops, or, if it has to be gas, a rangetop. Hood: It's a fan in a metal box. Not much to go wrong. Buy the one that you like the looks, features and price of. Stay away from the no-name, obviously made in China ones that are only available online. Dishwasher: Bosch vs. Miele is a tossup. They are both good quality, Miele slightly more so but with a price to match. Again pick the one with the looks and features you want with a price you can afford. Make sure to bring your dishes to the showroom and make sure the racks will work for you. Fridge: What type do you need? Freestanding/built in/integrated? What width? French door/single door? (I'm assuming bottom mount since you mention drawers) This post was edited by hvtech42 on Wed, Jan 28, 15 at 11:23...See MoreUrgent! Wolf pro wall hood advice for 36' Wolf 6 burner AG range!
Comments (9)First, a warning -- I have never lived in a house that needed make-up air. Not even close. Double-pane glass makes little sense for us since all the heat goes around the sashes in our Victorian. My experience with MUA is related to commercial systems. What follows is an opinion about the kinds of things that would make me consider MUA. Unless you have a Code requirement for make-up air, you have a fireplace you use when cooking (I seem to remember that you are South Bay?), have a "naturally" vented gas appliance in "connected space" (no always-closed doors between the hood and the appliance), or have a "tight" house (recent, energy-efficient construction, most likely), I would skip MUA. Even if you do need MUA, the difference in the maximum hood flow probably wouldn't significantly influence the the cost of the MUA system, which I would think was primarily labor driven. If not significantly more expensive, and you can run at least an 8" duct (preferably a 10"), I'd go with 900 CFM for two reasons: * You have it when you need it -- guests over, and the kitchen fills with smoke... * A 900 CFM blower at 600 CFM may be noticeably quieter than a 600 CFM blower at 600 CFM The 24" will serve you well. Enjoy your new range!...See MoreWolf cooktop/oven or Wolf 36" range
Comments (29)Thank you all for the additional information. The main problem I'm having is I have to decide ASAP since the cabinetmaker will not start until I nail this down - he's supposed to start Monday and we're already 8 days behind schedule. The original plan was the Viking+Electrolux, and wiring has been done already. My original original plan was a cooktop + double ovens, but that didn't work out since there was no other place for the MW. So it was suggested to put the second oven under the cooktop. I convinced myself this was better in case either broke, I could replace each easier/cheaper - this may not be true. A couple days ago I thought, why not a Wolf range (since I was revisiting the whole thing) --- but with them being so expensive, and having to redo electrical --- I thought maybe it's easier just to go with the original plan. I'm glad you sent the info on the Bertazzoni since it looks like that cooktop would actually work with my oven -- I was worried I'd be limited since the Wolf cooktop plus some others will NOT work above the Electrolux oven. So I do have some options there if I need to replace.... Thanks again!...See MoreAbout to get a commercial range. Any advice?
Comments (12)Have you talked with your municipality about the permits needed for such a beast? Your insurance company? Both will have some say in this. The first "accessory" that you should have is a commercial ventilation system with fire suppression system. Check with your municipality, if you are even allowed to install a commercial range in a residential situation, that may be one of their required conditions of install. If your municipality doesn't require it, your insurance company (again, if they allow it at all) should require it. This will add about 4-10K to your "bargain", but there is no way you should have a commercial range in the home without the proper ventilation and fire suppression that any commercial application would have. In addition to the overhead fire suppression system, you also need several fire extinguishers handy and a first aid kit focused on burns. Commercial ranges have zero insulation and get HOT HOT HOT. And the pilot light is always on. It's not a wimpy residential pilot light either. It consumes quite a bit of gas 24/7. Which means that your cooling system in summer will be quite challenged. You may want to buy a dedicated window AC unit just for the kitchen in order to keep it below 100 in there. And hire a cleaner just for the stove. Sure, it breaks down easy to be cleaned, but if you've ever actually seen a used commercial range, you know it's the furthest thing from a "pretty" clean, even those it might be sanitary. The main reason people want commercial ranges in the home is for the firepower, not the "budgetary savings" of which there is none. It actually costs a lot more to do a commercial range correctly than it would to get a homeowner pro style range with it's insulation and safety features. The ventilation savings alone pay for the cost differences, much less actually being able to keep your homeowner's insurance without an expensive rider....See MoreMistman
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