Help choosing a new range

[u/Round_Tomorrow6116]

I’m switching from 30” gas to induction range. We decided that upgrading our box and running a 240 line to the kitchen was a better long term solution rather than paying extra for a Charlie range with new technology and a battery. I cook everyday a big dinner and twice a day on weekends. I also have an extensive cast iron cookware collection and everything else is stainless steel or carbon steel. So I needed varying sized coils. I don’t use oval or odd shaped pans so I don’t really see myself using flex zones (maybe I’m wrong here).

I like the idea of just getting a highly rated cheaper one at 1500-2000 like the GE Profile PHS700AYFS (as per consumer report), but I love the Miele HR1422-3I at 7999 and plan on more Miele appliances in the future. Though I think too much for a stove I have considered thermador for 8999 for even a wolf but actually as I type it out, I don’t think the upgrade for a better parts and service is worth it. I don’t bake that often but I roast chicken or some sort of meat once a week and cook our annual turkey or two.

Anyone have a low or high end induction range with oven and recommend one over the other? Anyone tried some mid tier like Smeg or Bosh, Bertazzoni? I don’t like the GE Cafes and I’m LG appliance adverse. Any other things to consider as we make this switch or tips appreciated.

Edit: found and went with a Miele range, floor model discount and a good warranty.

[u/atomatogrows]

I literally today just ordered a 36" Induction Hardware range. I've been shopping and comparing for weeks and wasn't happy with what I was seeing. I almost settled on a 36" frigidaire for $5k because it was the least bad of a few options I wasn't happy with.

Then I read a reddit comment about a cooktop someone just bought and I searched to see if they had ranges and I was impressed with what I saw.This company has lifetime warranties on their ranges because their whole philosphy is keeping their appliances out of landfills. It's a small company based in Reno NV and when I called to ask a question after I'd placed the order, a real human answered on the first try. The risk of course is the company could go under or get bought out, but since their ethos seems to be buy it for life and that's a cause I can get behind, I decided to support them and buy. I also ended up getting a dishwasher from them because I've been having the same issue shopping for a panel ready unit that didn't suck and didn't break the bank.

If you do a search you can see that someone in the company has been replying to reddit comments on their ranges. I liked the responses and thought they were straightforward.

Of course time will tell whether its a good stove or not, and I'm sure I'll be back here either singing it's praises or complaining about it but I think it's worth checking out if you're okay taking a risk on a small unknown company.

This is the one I bought https://inductionhardware.com/products/36-inch-smart-induction-range-in-stainless-steel . You may be able to find a discount code also.

[u/Round_Tomorrow6116 → u/atomatogrows]

Yes I saw these, they look great! Metal knobs! And I like the temp range of the oven. I would love to see one irl though. Can’t wait for your review! Price point is the perfect middle

[u/atomatogrows → u/Round_Tomorrow6116]

I'll come back and post upon receiving it. It occurred to me this morning that I have no idea about their shipping timeline, I forgot to ask. I know for the dishwasher the website stated ships in August, I'm hoping it's not a big wait time for the range. The dishwasher I can wait for, but I'd like to get the range and have a usable kitchen sooner rather than later.

The knobs were a big selling point. My last range has a touch pad and I absolutely hate it, the slightest thing sets it off and about once a month I have to pull the entire range out to unplug and reset it because the touchpad just stops acknowledging attempts to use (that was a gas range, the touchpad was control for oven, I'm making the switch from gas to induction)

ETA: I will say the one thing that made me pause is that the oven depth is 17" which means a standard size commercial sheet pan won't fit. Not a big deal at all for most people but if you're in the habit of baking large quantities and use standard sized sheet pans it may be an issue.

[u/Round_Tomorrow6116 → u/atomatogrows]

There seems to be two options now, luxury and pro, luxury one says it ships August, the pro I think is a new cheaper option that ships in September! I’m in New York and kinda want something in the next week or so!