This is probably the best general appliance channel that covers a wide range of brands and features. I think it's the only one that really publishes reliability stats, which I find to match up with my experiences as a tech from a big city. Thanks for still researching the products you sell, whereas most other companies' management would just clock in for sales and marketing and call it day.
dear Steve, my mother is redesigning her kitchen and we have spent the entire day watching your videos, taking notes, educating ourselves. THANK YOU for such a valuable resource as this channel. we've learned SO much from all your videos and your clear, concise, informative presentations. we were so happy to just learn Yale has a range hood that rivals Wolf's--and we're going to be getting one!! THANK YOU... our gratitude is boundless. we'll be watching!!
On very last question about over-sizing hood, this is something I've done a couple times, using a Viking 48" hood over a Thermador 36" Pro Grand all gas range and another over a 30" Viking all gas range. It may seem over-kill, but there are several real advantages. For one, the extra capture area definitely helps , especially since pans on sides definitely emit smoke outside the capture area of a hood the same outside width of the stove. But also, it's common in kitchens to locate toaster ovens on countertops near ranges or cooktops, and it's not unusual for them to smoke if grease drips inside, etc. The extra coverage of a wider hood helps to caputure/suck those fumes. Finally, it just looks good, IMO.
In addition to what you mention; it is good practice to keep the wall cabinets away from the cooking area for several reasons. One is fire safety, two keeping the wood from heat damage and lastly, to keep the splatter at bay. A larger range hood is always a good idea. I have two side by side wall ovens that are next to the cooktop and under the hood themselves which sucks the heat out of the kitchen.
This appliance review was very informative. As an avid home cook, I prefer electric ovens and gas cook tops. The induction cooktops sound wonderful except for those of us who do a lot of home pressure canning…in giant, VERY pricey aluminum pressure canners. That’s a no go for sure.
Great content, love your channel, only thing I would suggest is upgrading your microphones, and maybe camera setup, not an issue during the slideshows but sometimes it’s more difficult to understand you all and could raise the overall quality of your already good presentations
I cook practically everything outdoors. Rental properties, no matter how expensive, do not have good ventilation. It is simple to put my air fryer on my patio and eliminate any worry of polluting my air and having lingering smells for days just from cooking a steak properly. I have a gas range and am increasingly concerned about the toxic fumes. It’s nice to have in case of an emergency knowing that I won’t freeze to death, although it shouldn’t be used to heat except in case of an emergency. About the heat pump dryers, a friend of mine bought one of the new GE combos. It was so complicated for him he asked me for help. After reading the manual and doing a few loads I was able to use it, but there are many people who won’t be able to use it well. The optional liquid detergent dispenser is not helpful because I find liquid detergent not to work well. For a pre-wash the liquid dispenser is the only way to dispense detergent. There are not two separate dispensers. The manual says not to use pods in the other detergent dispenser, although I did and had no problemThe washing function was nothing special, The drying mode was unsatisfactory. No iron clothes need a be brought up to a certain temperature to look presentable with no ironing. They don’t look good from the dryer. One complaint I’ve seen in other reviews is that nothing feels dry when it comes out. That is true, although just as described in the manual they are dry nonetheless. As soon as they equalize in moisture and temperature with the room air thy are dry. The low heat probably would prevent a lot of shrinkage and wear with any fabric but especially sweaters and anything knit. The thing that I found completely unacceptable was the filter. There is one filter to pull out, but actually there are two filters. One filters the air the dryer, and the other one filters the air that goes through the evaporator and condenser coils that extract the moisture from the clothes. It works exactly like a dehumidifier rather than a heat pump. That filter is much finer since any lint must be strictly kept away from the evaporator and condensing coils or they would lose efficiency and become clogged. That part of the filter requires an extra step of unsnapping a plastic retaining frame. It requires more effort than is comfortable and seems it would break easily. That very fine filter does not have to be cleaned after each use, but the machine reminds when to clean it and of course that’s the time when you are rushing to get out the door. The cycle times are so long the only time efficient way to manage is to set it to run overnight and coordinate it with your alarm the next morning, or you will find the dreadful dryer full of wrinkled disaster that happens when clothes are not promptly removed. I do not think anyone who has had a traditional dryer would ever be happy with the GE. There is no doubt that it uses less energy, both in that the machine uses less energy, and also a traditional dryer is sucking your indoor conditioned air out creating an influx of air entering the house causing considerably higher heat load on the air conditioning system. The 1.00 a month you would save on electricity is not worth the inconvenience of having to time your laundry tasks and then schedule your life around being available when it finishes its three or four hour cycle. Dealing with that ridiculous filter setup was completely unacceptable. I feel many people will not understand how it works or even that there is that micro filter within the filter and it will lead to longer cycle times until the machine dies an early death from not being able to process the air across the cold and hot coils of the evaporating system.
I got the Miele DW that has the Auto DOS ( thanks Steve - I believe you mentioned it) It was expensive for a DW and my friends and family think me insane ;=) But I liked the idea and the display panel on the G 7316 SCU ) and I was worried it was a gimmick, however, I like it. I am retired and take care of everyone else - this is my treat to me! Next is a new range. Plus you can use regular detergent for those in-between washes you do not want to skip but do not want to waste the expensive DOS disk. I did have an issue and needed a replacement as the factory screwed the unit DOS mechanism and Miele was great and gave me a new DW when they caught me complaining on the DA YT channel. I use the fast cycle and love it - 1 hour for the Quick Intense Wash. I cannot use Drying agent in it - could not in the last Miele I had either as it leaves a soap residue no matter what the settings I use in the settings to dispense less.
Here in hurricane country, an induction appliance is useless when the power is out after a storm. But my gas stove works beautifully (if I'm willing to start it using a lighter).
Great info - thanks! Steve, please try to pronounce your words more clearly. It's often difficult to understand what you are saying, especially product names.
have a downdraft 30" cooktop..unable to vent...my other option is a zepher recirc hood(pyramid) and going with a 36" cooktop after cutting out the 30 to go larger. what 36 gqas cooktop is best? looking at signature/momogram/wolf/meile/ and i think the signature has like 25 btu burners....the monogram has a 20 btu center burner but i have read the print comes off the ss easily....just dont know which to go with
I have an 2015 LG OTR microwave that has the pop out exhaust hood that adds another few inches of coverage to my range. I always use the back burners whenever frying to make sure I get the best removal..
Is there a list of model numbers for all the products that are mentioned as having the features here? I know there are the 5 products linked but stuff like the GE cooktop that hasn't come out yet, do we know a model number yet so I can keep an eye out for it? I'm not in the appliance world so it'd be good to save it somewhere so I know that it's arrived.
"Which induction heats the most evenly?" The units with many small induction pucks is even. The others you need a thick bottom pan to spread the heat out.
I agree over range microwave are no good . Dishwasher with a 4 hour cycle! No thank you. Steam ovens🤔 I will try that.. Induction cooktops 👍.Sous vide👍
Hi Steve! Im looking at purchasing wolf and subzero. I also need to purchase a dishwasher. I'm just not 100% on purchasing the Cove dishwasher. I know that there is a rebate when you purchase the entire suite but for longevity is cove worth it? I see that there's currently a recall on cove due to the heating element. Do I purchase the suite and get the rebate and hope for best or choose a different brand? What brand would you recommend? Thanks!
Your channel is so informative! I am designing a new kitchen and looking at Bosch induction cooktops and wall ovens. I noticed that the Bosch Benchmark Steam Convection Oven 30'' Stainless Steel HSLP451UC is no longer available, why is that? What would be a comparable wall oven with steam? Do I have to look at other brands? Thank you for your help.
Thank you...wasn't aware of that. For steam, Miele is the leader without question, but LG Studio has a wall oven with a speed oven over steam assist....worth looking into
Can you elaborate on the 50 Amp induction ranges being more susceptible to voltage spikes than a 40 Amp induction cooktop? For sake of discussion, why would the Wolf induction range be more likely to fail than the Wolf induction cooktop purely based on electrical requirements? Are you referring to incoming electricity feeding the appliance? Or are you saying using there is some sort of electrical current competition between max'ing out the oven/broiler at the same time as max'ing out the induction elements? If I could find a 50 Amp power/line conditioner to plug the induction appliance into, would that be a viable solution?
I'm replacing my range so I pulled it out away from the wall so I could get underneath it to clean the hood. I have a ventahood with 2 speeds 600 cfm.. It is the biggest nightmare in the world with those wheels inside it. Having to get those off and clean them. It's such a project such a job. Are there any easier to deal with hoods?If I ever decided to replace it, I doubt I will, but i'm just curious. I placed it in 2003. It was all the rage. The lighting seems very bright to me. I have nothing to compare it to, but it uses halogen bulbs. They get hot as heck I know that.
@@YaleAppliance1 Yes it is. Those wheels are a pain in the neck. Just had to order a new allen wrench as the tip snapped off. But replacing the hood is too much drama and expense. It is a terrible design. I am in my late 60s and it is not getting any easier! It is the VAH 36 inch Emerald SL9 It may kill me one day ;=)
New house with ERV (air constantly being filtered) and induction, do you still need vent? Basic cooking for small family. Kitchen has 2 exhaust vents with boost button.
building a home and I am planning on outfitting the kitchen with a higher end range and oven. I am having a difficult time getting past all of the tech. Appliances needing to be connected to wifi to work or need updates. This concerns me for long term reliability. I am leaning towards Thermador as it seems to be less tech reliant. What are your thoughts, should this be a concern at these price points?
What do you suggest for a range when the only good place to put it is under a bank of windows? We've never had ventilation before. Do we really need it?
Would you recommend a thermador package even with a subpar wall oven? or best to pick best of breed for a new build. a Miele or SubZ package is out of range.
Big Yale Appliance fan here (my go to appliance store for years) and enjoy these videos. For complex reasons, I was unable to use a traditional vent hood in my latest home renovation. So in this case I went with a 36" Best Cattura downdraft with an inline 1200 CFM blower in the basement that vents outside. Importantly the cooktop is 36" induction (Bosch Benchmark) and is against a wall. If I'm doing anything that is especially smoky or steamy I use the big middle rear burner and the hood does a surprisingly good job of pulling it all in, I'd say the 18" rise height is especially key for that. And the fact that the cooktop itself is not generating additional heat/updraft helps too. I wouldn't ever suggest this setup with a pro range top like my previous Bluestar with griddle and grill - that beast definitely needed the high powered hood above. But all things considered with this setup, I'm quite pleased with the downdraft, the lighting is great, it's easy to clean, it's very quiet (with the remote blower), keeps the backsplash behind it clean, and disappears when not in use. Is a traditional hood going to do a better job? I think so. But with induction and a wall behind to help with capture, I've found this downdraft to be a very viable option.
First thank you....appreciate your comments. That said, downdrafts are a last resort only. Hoods will always be better because of capturing more with a bigger area.
Can you suggest the best outdoor refrigerators. I did watch your outdoor appliance video but it mostly talked about grills, between the kalamazoo, lynx and hestan where do XO grills stand?
Great video. We've watched a bunch of your videos and downloaded the guides. Our 1967 home had a kitchen remodel 5 years before we moved in, and that was in 1998. Finally, we are doing our own total kitchen renovation. We wish you serviced the central PA area! We are having great difficulty finding a knowledgeable local appliance dealer. Question on LG, LG Studio, LG Signature, and Signature. We'd love to get mostly Signature, greaat cooktop, stem dishwasher and double over with steam assist, and the counter-depth refridgerator with maximum cubic feet. We love the satin stainless steel but not all the appliances have it. Do the finishes between LG's lines match? Will the 2025 model year open up the possibilities?
WHY don’t they make range hoods similar to a whole house vac?… the motor is located in a remote location. DUH. Sheesh, I think I’ll make my own stove vent. Same issue with bathroom vents. Locate the motors “away” in the attic and run the pipe TO the areas needing venting; instead of having these motors burring away right above your head.
We were the first Viking dealer in New England or amongst the first. Then they stopped innovating, so about 15 years ago we stopped selling the line. Their new CEO, Anne Purcelli, is an appliance veteran. I really like her, so we will see.
From $37K to $65K that's the minimum range of profit return every month I think it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family.
This is probably the best general appliance channel that covers a wide range of brands and features. I think it's the only one that really publishes reliability stats, which I find to match up with my experiences as a tech from a big city. Thanks for still researching the products you sell, whereas most other companies' management would just clock in for sales and marketing and call it day.
dear Steve, my mother is redesigning her kitchen and we have spent the entire day watching your videos, taking notes, educating ourselves. THANK YOU for such a valuable resource as this channel. we've learned SO much from all your videos and your clear, concise, informative presentations. we were so happy to just learn Yale has a range hood that rivals Wolf's--and we're going to be getting one!!
THANK YOU... our gratitude is boundless. we'll be watching!!
That’s so kind of you to say! Happy to help.
Nobody wants new technology on any home appliance. We want strong, sturdy, long lasting and easy to repair appliances
I hear ya.....so do I. We have to fix them
On very last question about over-sizing hood, this is something I've done a couple times, using a Viking 48" hood over a Thermador 36" Pro Grand all gas range and another over a 30" Viking all gas range. It may seem over-kill, but there are several real advantages. For one, the extra capture area definitely helps , especially since pans on sides definitely emit smoke outside the capture area of a hood the same outside width of the stove. But also, it's common in kitchens to locate toaster ovens on countertops near ranges or cooktops, and it's not unusual for them to smoke if grease drips inside, etc. The extra coverage of a wider hood helps to caputure/suck those fumes. Finally, it just looks good, IMO.
In addition to what you mention; it is good practice to keep the wall cabinets away from the cooking area for several reasons. One is fire safety, two keeping the wood from heat damage and lastly, to keep the splatter at bay. A larger range hood is always a good idea. I have two side by side wall ovens that are next to the cooktop and under the hood themselves which sucks the heat out of the kitchen.
This appliance review was very informative. As an avid home cook, I prefer electric ovens and gas cook tops. The induction cooktops sound wonderful except for those of us who do a lot of home pressure canning…in giant, VERY pricey aluminum pressure canners. That’s a no go for sure.
Great content, love your channel, only thing I would suggest is upgrading your microphones, and maybe camera setup, not an issue during the slideshows but sometimes it’s more difficult to understand you all and could raise the overall quality of your already good presentations
Noted...working on that.
Yes, exactly! Speech was mumbled, too fast at times and very difficult to understand. I’m very interested in the topic, but gave up after 15 mins.
I cook practically everything outdoors. Rental properties, no matter how expensive, do not have good ventilation. It is simple to put my air fryer on my patio and eliminate any worry of polluting my air and having lingering smells for days just from cooking a steak properly. I have a gas range and am increasingly concerned about the toxic fumes. It’s nice to have in case of an emergency knowing that I won’t freeze to death, although it shouldn’t be used to heat except in case of an emergency. About the heat pump dryers, a friend of mine bought one of the new GE combos. It was so complicated for him he asked me for help. After reading the manual and doing a few loads I was able to use it, but there are many people who won’t be able to use it well. The optional liquid detergent dispenser is not helpful because I find liquid detergent not to work well. For a pre-wash the liquid dispenser is the only way to dispense detergent. There are not two separate dispensers. The manual says not to use pods in the other detergent dispenser, although I did and had no problemThe washing function was nothing special, The drying mode was unsatisfactory. No iron clothes need a be brought up to a certain temperature to look presentable with no ironing. They don’t look good from the dryer. One complaint I’ve seen in other reviews is that nothing feels dry when it comes out. That is true, although just as described in the manual they are dry nonetheless. As soon as they equalize in moisture and temperature with the room air thy are dry. The low heat probably would prevent a lot of shrinkage and wear with any fabric but especially sweaters and anything knit. The thing that I found completely unacceptable was the filter. There is one filter to pull out, but actually there are two filters. One filters the air the dryer, and the other one filters the air that goes through the evaporator and condenser coils that extract the moisture from the clothes. It works exactly like a dehumidifier rather than a heat pump. That filter is much finer since any lint must be strictly kept away from the evaporator and condensing coils or they would lose efficiency and become clogged. That part of the filter requires an extra step of unsnapping a plastic retaining frame. It requires more effort than is comfortable and seems it would break easily. That very fine filter does not have to be cleaned after each use, but the machine reminds when to clean it and of course that’s the time when you are rushing to get out the door. The cycle times are so long the only time efficient way to manage is to set it to run overnight and coordinate it with your alarm the next morning, or you will find the dreadful dryer full of wrinkled disaster that happens when clothes are not promptly removed. I do not think anyone who has had a traditional dryer would ever be happy with the GE. There is no doubt that it uses less energy, both in that the machine uses less energy, and also a traditional dryer is sucking your indoor conditioned air out creating an influx of air entering the house causing considerably higher heat load on the air conditioning system. The 1.00 a month you would save on electricity is not worth the inconvenience of having to time your laundry tasks and then schedule your life around being available when it finishes its three or four hour cycle. Dealing with that ridiculous filter setup was completely unacceptable. I feel many people will not understand how it works or even that there is that micro filter within the filter and it will lead to longer cycle times until the machine dies an early death from not being able to process the air across the cold and hot coils of the evaporating system.
I got the Miele DW that has the Auto DOS ( thanks Steve - I believe you mentioned it) It was expensive for a DW and my friends and family think me insane ;=) But I liked the idea and the display panel on the G 7316 SCU ) and I was worried it was a gimmick, however, I like it. I am retired and take care of everyone else - this is my treat to me! Next is a new range. Plus you can use regular detergent for those in-between washes you do not want to skip but do not want to waste the expensive DOS disk. I did have an issue and needed a replacement as the factory screwed the unit DOS mechanism and Miele was great and gave me a new DW when they caught me complaining on the DA YT channel. I use the fast cycle and love it - 1 hour for the Quick Intense Wash. I cannot use Drying agent in it - could not in the last Miele I had either as it leaves a soap residue no matter what the settings I use in the settings to dispense less.
No ice maker for me. I bought one for the countertop.
Here in hurricane country, an induction appliance is useless when the power is out after a storm. But my gas stove works beautifully (if I'm willing to start it using a lighter).
No question
Back up generator or use your outdoor gas grill.
Thank you!
Great info - thanks! Steve, please try to pronounce your words more clearly. It's often difficult to understand what you are saying, especially product names.
I want low tech appliances. Easy to replace appliances.
What sort of venting is available for a condo where outside venting isn't possible?
I would buy a Euro style with the charcoal filters...I exhausts on the sides instead of the front....and keep the windows open when cooking
What about pan warp with induction?
have a downdraft 30" cooktop..unable to vent...my other option is a zepher recirc hood(pyramid) and going with a 36" cooktop after cutting out the 30 to go larger. what 36 gqas cooktop is best? looking at signature/momogram/wolf/meile/ and i think the signature has like 25 btu burners....the monogram has a 20 btu center burner but i have read the print comes off the ss easily....just dont know which to go with
I have an 2015 LG OTR microwave that has the pop out exhaust hood that adds another few inches of coverage to my range. I always use the back burners whenever frying to make sure I get the best removal..
Kind of inconvenient....isn't it....less output and more reaching...but best idea for venting with an OTR
For gas range to induction upgrade without doing electrical upgrades, checkout Copper and Impulse for their 120v battery buffered ranges and cooktops.
Is there a list of model numbers for all the products that are mentioned as having the features here? I know there are the 5 products linked but stuff like the GE cooktop that hasn't come out yet, do we know a model number yet so I can keep an eye out for it? I'm not in the appliance world so it'd be good to save it somewhere so I know that it's arrived.
Is over the range microwave only bad over a gas stove?
Gas has more emissions....but OTRs are bad with any burner
Microwave cooking is indeed one of the healthiest cooking methods for several key reasons according to science. Look it up.
Maybe...but how does the food taste...Microwaves target moisture. Thats why the food tastes awful
MY LG washer is leaking, not getting high marks and having to wait 3 weeks for service
"Which induction heats the most evenly?" The units with many small induction pucks is even. The others you need a thick bottom pan to spread the heat out.
I agree over range microwave are no good .
Dishwasher with a 4 hour cycle! No thank you.
Steam ovens🤔 I will try that.. Induction cooktops 👍.Sous vide👍
Our Thermidor microwave oven/convection oven does not seem to be able to pop popcorn properly bagged popcorn. Why is that?
Dumb......really dumb to not have the feature people want
Hi Steve!
Im looking at purchasing wolf and subzero. I also need to purchase a dishwasher. I'm just not 100% on purchasing the Cove dishwasher. I know that there is a rebate when you purchase the entire suite but for longevity is cove worth it? I see that there's currently a recall on cove due to the heating element.
Do I purchase the suite and get the rebate and hope for best or choose a different brand? What brand would you recommend?
Thanks!
With $1000 off the Cove becomes likable, but you have some great choices in Miele and Bosch as well
Your channel is so informative! I am designing a new kitchen and looking at Bosch induction cooktops and wall ovens. I noticed that the Bosch Benchmark Steam Convection Oven 30'' Stainless Steel HSLP451UC is no longer available, why is that? What would be a comparable wall oven with steam? Do I have to look at other brands? Thank you for your help.
Thank you...wasn't aware of that. For steam, Miele is the leader without question, but LG Studio has a wall oven with a speed oven over steam assist....worth looking into
I’m in a small city. Not many choices.
Can you elaborate on the 50 Amp induction ranges being more susceptible to voltage spikes than a 40 Amp induction cooktop? For sake of discussion, why would the Wolf induction range be more likely to fail than the Wolf induction cooktop purely based on electrical requirements? Are you referring to incoming electricity feeding the appliance? Or are you saying using there is some sort of electrical current competition between max'ing out the oven/broiler at the same time as max'ing out the induction elements?
If I could find a 50 Amp power/line conditioner to plug the induction appliance into, would that be a viable solution?
I have one single built in oven that’s 65 years old. Can it be replaced?
Probably...gas? 24 inches wide?
Wow- the upcoming tariffs are going to hit this industry hard!
I know
For speed ovens look into turbochef and merrychef. The turbochef i5 and bullet are particularly interesting.
I'm replacing my range so I pulled it out away from the wall so I could get underneath it to clean the hood. I have a ventahood with 2 speeds 600 cfm.. It is the biggest nightmare in the world with those wheels inside it. Having to get those off and clean them. It's such a project such a job. Are there any easier to deal with hoods?If I ever decided to replace it, I doubt I will, but i'm just curious. I placed it in 2003. It was all the rage. The lighting seems very bright to me. I have nothing to compare it to, but it uses halogen bulbs. They get hot as heck I know that.
New hoods have baffle filters and LED lighting. Vent A Hood is just brutal to clean.
@@YaleAppliance1 Yes it is. Those wheels are a pain in the neck. Just had to order a new allen wrench as the tip snapped off. But replacing the hood is too much drama and expense. It is a terrible design. I am in my late 60s and it is not getting any easier! It is the VAH 36 inch Emerald SL9 It may kill me one day ;=)
I know...we dont sell it. Way too complicated to buy and to clean
New house with ERV (air constantly being filtered) and induction, do you still need vent? Basic cooking for small family. Kitchen has 2 exhaust vents with boost button.
Where does the exhaust go?
@ it goes outside via an ERV system for the whole house. And fresh outside is filtered and pumped into the house constantly.
So the ERV is a vent system? Just make sure the smoke and grease are also filtered
Comment on Bosch induction range that overlaps the counter top
Decent...like the warming drawer...oven is kind of small
building a home and I am planning on outfitting the kitchen with a higher end range and oven. I am having a difficult time getting past all of the tech. Appliances needing to be connected to wifi to work or need updates. This concerns me for long term reliability. I am leaning towards Thermador as it seems to be less tech reliant. What are your thoughts, should this be a concern at these price points?
I don't think so...most of what you will use is not WIFI enabled like the Miele M or Wolf Gourmet
What do you suggest for a range when the only good place to put it is under a bank of windows? We've never had ventilation before. Do we really need it?
Only if you cook.....
Would you recommend a thermador package even with a subpar wall oven? or best to pick best of breed for a new build. a Miele or SubZ package is out of range.
Depends on what you value. Miele has/had deals at 15% off during the year. I don't dislike Thermador, but its pretty basic.
FYI, my JennAir fridge has zero-clearance hinges from 2021.
Big Yale Appliance fan here (my go to appliance store for years) and enjoy these videos. For complex reasons, I was unable to use a traditional vent hood in my latest home renovation. So in this case I went with a 36" Best Cattura downdraft with an inline 1200 CFM blower in the basement that vents outside. Importantly the cooktop is 36" induction (Bosch Benchmark) and is against a wall. If I'm doing anything that is especially smoky or steamy I use the big middle rear burner and the hood does a surprisingly good job of pulling it all in, I'd say the 18" rise height is especially key for that. And the fact that the cooktop itself is not generating additional heat/updraft helps too. I wouldn't ever suggest this setup with a pro range top like my previous Bluestar with griddle and grill - that beast definitely needed the high powered hood above. But all things considered with this setup, I'm quite pleased with the downdraft, the lighting is great, it's easy to clean, it's very quiet (with the remote blower), keeps the backsplash behind it clean, and disappears when not in use. Is a traditional hood going to do a better job? I think so. But with induction and a wall behind to help with capture, I've found this downdraft to be a very viable option.
First thank you....appreciate your comments. That said, downdrafts are a last resort only. Hoods will always be better because of capturing more with a bigger area.
Can you suggest the best outdoor refrigerators. I did watch your outdoor appliance video but it mostly talked about grills, between the kalamazoo, lynx and hestan where do XO grills stand?
Great question. XO is a Chinese import. The best is True. I think the others are sourced but let me see.
@@YaleAppliance1 Thank you for the response, please make more videos on outdoor appliances. Could there be better grill brands outside the U.S?
We are always looking for good BBQ brands...arent many..
@@YaleAppliance1 have you looked into german brands like frammkraft?
Never heard of it
My Bosch dishwasher does a great job, but it begins to smell if you don’t run it everyday.
Same with my Miele....sometimes its the filter
Great video. We've watched a bunch of your videos and downloaded the guides. Our 1967 home had a kitchen remodel 5 years before we moved in, and that was in 1998. Finally, we are doing our own total kitchen renovation. We wish you serviced the central PA area! We are having great difficulty finding a knowledgeable local appliance dealer. Question on LG, LG Studio, LG Signature, and Signature. We'd love to get mostly Signature, greaat cooktop, stem dishwasher and double over with steam assist, and the counter-depth refridgerator with maximum cubic feet. We love the satin stainless steel but not all the appliances have it. Do the finishes between LG's lines match? Will the 2025 model year open up the possibilities?
Great question...finishes and handles differ slightly. You have to see it before you buy.
A four hour cycle!? 😂
Yup
WHY don’t they make range hoods similar to a whole house vac?… the motor is located in a remote location. DUH. Sheesh, I think I’ll make my own stove vent. Same issue with bathroom vents. Locate the motors “away” in the attic and run the pipe TO the areas needing venting; instead of having these motors burring away right above your head.
They do....many have a remote blower either inline or outside
I never see Viking on this channel. Should I take that as a sign that you wouldn’t recommend them?
We were the first Viking dealer in New England or amongst the first. Then they stopped innovating, so about 15 years ago we stopped selling the line.
Their new CEO, Anne Purcelli, is an appliance veteran. I really like her, so we will see.
cliff notes anyone?
I usually speed videos to 1.75...BTW, its only 25 minutes. The rest are answers to questions
From $37K to $65K that's the minimum range of profit return every month I think it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family.
?
🤔 what the heck are you talking about?
I was thinking the same thing
OTRS = no thanks