36 Gas Range: DCS vs Kitchenaid vs Wolf

14 years ago

We are hitting a brick wall on making a final decision on a gas range. Right now our choices are DCS 36 inch, Kitchenaid 30inch and Wolf 36 inch.

The factors we are considering are consumer feedback, price and "look" in that order. The DCS has great reviews and a nice price--however not as crazy about the "look". While this is the least important of the 3 deciding factors, it is there.

The Kitchenaid's 30 inch has a great price, look and feedback. But it's smaller and will not be proportionate to the new kitchen space. The 36inch is a new design, and frankly unattractive.

Then there's the Wolf. Seems to have stellar reputation, sleek look but very expensive and possibly overrated? Although I'm not sure how much more expensive since I haven't shopped for prices yet. If it was worth the extra 1K or so, I'd do it but not sure I can find that price.

Anyone recently been down this road?

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beekeeperswife
14 years ago
Have you looked at Capital? The engineers behind the highly rated DCS of yesteryear left DCS and started Capital. I do believe DCS is now owned by Fisher Paykel. Have you read the reviews on the Appliance forum?

I love my Capital 36" range. They have changed the grates (there was an issue with possible tipping pots). Their customer service is great. I called and told them that my oven racks weren't rolling like they did in the showroom, and they sent me a new rack. It glides so smoothly. Plus this range (if you get the self clean) comes with a rotisserie.

If you have room for the 36", I think you should go for it. It is so nice having multiple large pots and pans on the range without hanging off the side. Even if you don't use all the burners at once, just the extra room is great.

But remember, bigger range, bigger ventilation system needed. You need to add that into your budget.

Here is a link that might be useful: Capital's Website
janine09
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks, I'll take a look. We can get a great price on the DCS which is one big plus.

Anyone used a Bertazonni? Home Depot was pushing it but can't find much feedback on it.
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mulemom
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Janine09-I got the DCS. It is not installed yet, but sitting in my living room. It had all the features I was looking for and a price that couldn't be beat ($3k). I did get an extended warranty, based on some of the bad reviews. Was it my first choice - no, I would have loved a bluestar or even the GE monogram, but money is an issue for me. I wanted 36 inch with 6 burners each with low and high output so not to have to battle with DH for the "right" burner when we cook together. I will wait to pass judgement on use and reliability when I actually get to use it!
janine09
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14 years ago
Very interesting mulemom! We are in similar boat in that DCS is hard to pass w/the price and current specials. Did you opt for dishwasher drawers as well?

I've heard great things about GE Monogram but it's up there with Wolf in price. Wolf is out of our budget but if it's really worth it we would splurge since this is an appliance that would get alot of use..visually and physically.
mulemom
14 years ago
janine09-no just the range and the hood, I already have a Bosch dw that I am happy with...but I will admit thinking about the dw drawers..... Re the monogram, while it is $$$, you can find it discounted, unlike the wolf. I have occasionally seen the monogram range at Sears Outlet, Bray and Scarf Outlet and once in the clearance area at The Great Indoors.

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