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Trying to decide in a pro style dual range

Karen Broughton

3 years ago

I am doing a kitchen remodel and wanting to buy a moderately priced pro range with dual fuel. Reviews are all over the place. I’ve looked at Thor, Cafe, Kitchenaid, Zline, Kucht. I live in a rural area with limited availability. Any info is appreciated!

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User
3 years ago
Pros use gas. Not dual fuel. Only the Cafe or KitchenAid has a hope of finding a service person, or having customer service answer the phone. Find out who your authorized local

service person is. See if they have an opinion about them sourcing GE or KA parts or other warranty issues. Whirlpool/KA doesn’t have the best rep for that.
Karen Broughton
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks for the info. I guess I should say I want the Pro look. I have never had a gas stovetop or oven. We are on propane and we think a dual will be best for us. I’m an avid cook and love cooking for friends and family.
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User
3 years ago
Get induction instead. It’s superior to either electric or gas.
Karen Broughton
Original Author
3 years ago
That’s what I have. Not a huge fan.
crcollins1_gw
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
My husband and I are both in the 1% who prefer a gas cooktop. We have the Cafe 6 burner and it works fine now after about 4 service calls and a trip by the gas company after it was installed. I think all higher end ranges have some degree of problems that have to be worked out - difficulties getting a service rep out is a real thing. We like ours now but it was a pain in the butt to get it working right. I'm still not 100% sure it always does. Good luck.

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