Thoughts on a used Viking vs a new Thor Kitchen?
Tomer Busidan
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Comments (1)I'm with the same issue right now.. which combi-oven did you get and why? I've heard Thermador has a good combo, although Gaggenau has tempted me with their beauty ovens too.. plz tell me your experience with your decision....See MoreThor Appliances Gas Range ??
Comments (2)Have you seen these prior threads here? They're mostly about the ranges, which is what your thread title listed as the topic. Did you mean to ask about other appliances? [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/thor-and-nxr-gas-ranges-dsvw-vd~4565473[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/thor-and-nxr-gas-ranges-dsvw-vd~4565473) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/thoughts-on-a-used-viking-vs-a-new-thor-kitchen-dsvw-vd~4222634[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/thoughts-on-a-used-viking-vs-a-new-thor-kitchen-dsvw-vd~4222634) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/experience-with-thor-ranges-and-appliances-dsvw-vd~4696912[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/experience-with-thor-ranges-and-appliances-dsvw-vd~4696912) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/help-choosing-a-36-inch-range-thor-verona-american-big-chill-dsvw-vd~3689074[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/help-choosing-a-36-inch-range-thor-verona-american-big-chill-dsvw-vd~3689074)...See MoreBluestar RCS vs Viking 5 Series vs. American Range Performer Series
Comments (8)Induction would be your fastest boil most likely but there are other pros and cons to it. The term “open burners” has been used in an ambiguous way by manufacturers. It has to do with the burner tray. Before the mid 1980s all burners were open. A sealed tray was developed to keep food from getting down in the works of the stove. All three manufacturers you listed make a version of “open burners“. Some manufacturers say the open burner gets more oxygen, generating more heat. Nope. The oxygen is mixed in the Venturi tube. Open vs sealed is a cleaning preference. Viking d-5 open burner, gap between tray and burner cap This is their oldLet burner but you can see the gap better than the drawing. BlueStar open burner Open around the star American Performer is really a semi open burner in that the tray is all one piece and lifts off. It does still have a pull out tray below. BTUs are the amount of heat given off by the burner, but it also matters how much of the heat gets to your food. This is dependent on the burner configuration, the materials the cookware is made of, the size and shape of the pan and even what you are heating. The d-5 “open burner“ and the BlueStar sealed burner would probably be very close in function. They both have burner caps. This one thing can affect performance more than anything. This can cause the burner to flare on highest heat. The amount of flare varies a lot manufacturer to manufacturer. It all depends on how it is engineered. The AP star burner and BS star burner are uncapped so the flame goes more in a straight up direction. You really have to see the flame in action to see how much flare the BS sealed burner has vs the BS Star And see how it works with your pans. If you have wide pans, you will capture more than with 6” sauce pans, but the number of people using sauce pans on highest heat is probably small. You didn‘t mention anything other than boiling water but the importance of the star vs ring burner also depends on what type of cookware you have and what type of cooking you do....See MoreHas anyone used Mohawk Revwood? Thoughts vs quality LVP or hardwood?
Comments (4)Are your oak floors site-finished? I have floors in my house that haven’t been refinished in 20 years and we’re only then done due to a burst pipe. I have multiple dogs and grandchildren who have been here a lot over tho 20 years. Mine are white oak, site-finished with a “gym floor” high glass poly f8nish. Look as good today as they did when first done....See MoreLi'l Inspirations, LLC
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