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Induction Cooktop (+Oven): Wolf or Bosch??

8 years ago

I am desperately trying to decide between the Wolf induction (36) over a Wolf oven or the Bosch Flexinduction (36) over a Bosch oven. There are lots of various reviews for Bosch (some of them frighteningly negative, unfortunately) but not a whole lot of reviews for Wolf (I have searched high and low for every piece of info/review I could get my hands on). I am at a total standstill... Love the Wolf name and the look. Bosch has a great 10% off deal so the price is attractive. I have been cautioned by many a party to match the brands when doing induction range over oven. I need a decision... yesterday. Any decision makers out there who have the key selling point for me for either brand?

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1_ohio_bald_eagle

8 years ago

I think that you already know the answer when you make the observation regarding the Bosch induction cooktops as being reviewed by owners as "frighteningly negative". The 10% you might save now will never make-up potential regrets that you will have long term. Wolf customer service is extremely well regarded. They are available 24/7 and will be there for you even after the warranty expires. My money would be invested in the Wolf.

Final thought...

Warranty - Bosch 1-year vs. Wolf 2-years (You can get an extra year if the induction cooktop is installed by a Factory Certified Installer for a grand total of 3-years).

Good luck.

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repac
8 years ago
I have a Wolf induction cooktop (model before the bridge model) over two Wolf ovens. Love the way the induction and ovens work. As for induction, there is probably a lot of similarity in the way the hobs work between manufacturers if they have the same power, but the bells and whistles (e.g. how many timers, number of increments for each hob) may make a difference to you. However, the ovens are a completely different matter. Wolf ovens are by far the best cooking ovens I've ever had. Recipes that I've made for years turn out SO much better in the Wolf ovens (my husband keeps asking if it's a new recipe!). And Wolf backs its products up better than anyone else.

Good idea to match the cooktop and ovens.
NikkiLynn thanked repac
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NikkiLynn
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you so much. @1_ohio_bald_eagle, you have it right, I think I already
knew. I just don't like getting sucked in to "top-of-the
line-this-or-that" so I really wanted Bosch (and the rebates) to work for me - I wanted someone to
tell me that it would be okay and I would love it all the same. But I
cook. A LOT. And maybe this is the one part of the remodel that I say, "it's just worth it to go big(ger)". Thanks for the feedback.
1_ohio_bald_eagle
8 years ago
I am sure that you will have many years of enjoyment. Be sure to post some pics of the finished kitchen.
NikkiLynn
Original Author
8 years ago
FWIW, we went with Wolf induction over separate Wolf oven and I couldn't be happier. We are about two months in and I am absolutely LOVING my cooktop. I'm seriously sad when I make meals that don't require its use. Thanks for all the feedback. Promise to supply pics soon, @1_ohio_bald_eagle!
kaseki
8 years ago
Sadness upon not using your induction cooktop (inductosis) may be treatable; check with your physician. :)
J M
7 years ago
Just checking to see if you guys still love your Wolf induction cooktop? Have you had any problems with it?

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