Want Your Oven To Last? Don't Do This (Very Often) • August 17, 2019

Our Thermador oven is almost 20 years old. It’s been a great and loyal oven over the years. About a year ago, I noticed the convection fan getting loud when it started up. You could hear it hitting some other piece of metal, but eventually, it quietened down and worked normally. I knew the convection feature’s days were numbered.After a few more months, the convection fan stopped working…

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Have You Considered An Induction Range? • November 07, 2018

Miele Induction Range  HR1622IInduction ranges have their lovers and haters amongst laypeople and professional chefs alike. Many professional chefs love the responsiveness of gas and the ability to work with a live flame to create that slightly burnt effect to dishes. There is also an entertainment factor for open kitchens or cooking classes. Induction definitely can't compete in that area. On the…

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7 Tips for buying a Refurbished Range • August 02, 2018

Sometimes it's better to buy a high-quality refurbished range than a cheap new one that either burns food on the outside but stays raw in the middle  - or breaks within the first few years of use (and if you think appliance quality has been decreasing over the last few years, you are correct). Unlike its used counterpart, a refurbished one will have been taken apart and inspected with any…

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6 Tips for Buying A Used Range • July 14, 2018

Ranges like to break at the most inconvenient times - usually before a big family celebration or a holiday - when you are about to do a ton of baking or throw a big roast in the oven. Sometimes it can be hard to justify the cost of a new one in the event that yours is no longer repairable (or too expensive to do so). Before you take out a second mortgage to buy a new range, you might want to…

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5 Tips For Buying A New Cooking Appliance • July 02, 2018

Whether it’s your first cooking appliance (stove, cooktop, etc.) or a replacement, it seems like there are so many options available, choosing one with the features you want can be overwhelming. We’ve scoured the web and taken the best pieces of advice we’ve found (and added some ourselves), to arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision.Measurements: Often, stoves are…

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