I owned a Lacanche Cluny for 10 years (2005 - 20014) and visited the factory in France, as well. The gas cooktop was excellent, and I enjoyed the gas oven for roasting meat and used the electric for all baking. Yes, it requires doing a lot of your own tech and the distributor supplied parts. I loved the range and it performed for me, but it most definitely is not a tech-oriented range. I sourced it on my own, no one received a commission. The Lacanche has much heavier trim parts - knobs, contrasting HW - than the AGA, which I have considered since.

Maybe they’ve improved a lot in the past 10 years, but we had an LG fridge and LG microwave and both needed multiple expensive servicing and after less than 5 years we gave up and replaced them.

As a coffee person, I'm interested in how these machines work. I appreciate the information about durability, but for those of us who really care about coffee--are these built-in machines an option? I have no idea how they work. Are there temperature controls? Flow rate controls? Water filtration options? Do they tell you how finely to grind coffee for them? Can they pre-rinse filters? I don't feel I understand why someone would acquire one--is it only for people who don't really care about coffee and they just want it fast?

Our subzero refrigerator/freezer is 21 years old and all we’ve had to do was replace a compressor in 2012 or so. Still working great! But the door hinges are starting to go and we’re told that it is just too old to service; we’re planning a full kitchen rebuild now because a lot needs fixing. It’s going to take a lot to convince me to buy anything other than subzero for the fridge/freezer.

I am thrilled to see true counter depth refrigerators. However, 36" is too wide for my space, and it's just me in my household. Not everyone needs a 27 cu ft refrigerator. Are any 33" counter depth refrigerators available in + - 20 cu ft? Which models would you recommend? I can't find much in that width. What about under-counter drawer refrigeration to supplement a smaller refrigerator? I don't want a behemoth in my modest 1100 sq ft home.

I thought the Wolf Range was 35.5" tall and adjustable up to 38"...atleastgthats the spec i saw for the induction range...

I need a 33” range…so far as I can tell, it doesn’t exist. A 36” tall countertop is way too tall for me. So I can either put a butcher block next to the stove and a step in front of the stove OR I can put in a cooktop and wait until I can afford a wall oven, making do with a toaster oven.

Thanks for the review! Considering between the Bosch 800 and LG. Hard to decide

Larger sizes are definitely taking over.

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This was such helpful information for those of us planning out a budget for a rebuild- thank you!

Which 800 model doesn’t have a bar handle?

We looked at the standard LG counter depth (2023) and the Max (2024). Yes the door is thicker on the max - BUT - it has no external handles. So it actually sticks out less into the space despite having thick doors. We have a galley kitchen and need as much space as possible.

Disagree about the 48” range side oven. I’ve had one for 20 years and have loved having a smaller extra oven on holidays, for smaller meals, and for dough proofing. That said, when we renovate soon, I want to change to a cooktop & wall oven situation mainly because I want an all induction cooktop and I like the new combi speed wall ovens as that extra oven.

In the process of planning a remodel. Is it better to purchase appliances from a big box store or from a specialty store?

Are SKS appliances available outside the US?

Do you know if the Maytag/Whirlpool company is up for sale? Last week I saw a poll on KZbin that seemed to indicate as much.

I don't need panels on my appliances. But I'm not opposed to them. What I would like is a full sized refrigerator on its own wall with custom cabinets and countertops built out to give the appearance of a counter depth fridge.

Which brand has the best Induction surface that doesn’t scratch up…

Are there any good Microwave/Fan/ Light combos out there?

Current kitchen brands are Maytag for fridge and range, Bosch dishwasher.

4:56 What’s a “draw”?

Oh man...i see this video now... I just decided on 24" wall oven and steam oven...i am doing a 36" range to cover thet reslae risk (atleast that is the hope)... Now this video is scaring me on my decision making...i made the switch to smallsr ovens due to need for more ocunter space...it was a big trade off...

Never mentioned brands . Lol

This was eye-opening. Thank you, gentlemen

Any particular reason why you left out the wine drawer? It comes with a glass plated front in a stainless and white but it tends to darken the look. Any thoughts on that model?

This video was fantastic and extremely helpful, thank you! Please continue helping others by making more instructive videos as you are easy to understand and follow. 👌👍

Even if youre bending low to fill the detergent, its good for xx (48?) Loads. You shouldve mentioned that, and mentioned what the others offered in comparison. I. My slcase it doesntmatter because i make my own detergents in powder form.

Ive seen multiple reviews, even comparisons, physically showing Samsung Bespoke has the least lint issue of All the new combo washer dryers. Please show lore footage showing the actual lint experience, because you guys have a totally different experience.

I’m getting LG Studio double oven w steam assist. Very excited. I would love to see the steam in actual application, but some home chefs

Can you please tell us the exact make and model of fridge & wall oven in background?

I like this lighting rabble rouser. Hood manufacturers, listen up! If someone is paying a lot of money to upgrade, remodel, or build new, they should get effective, adequate, and pleasant looking lighting.

This was very useful- thank you. Lighting is so important and the appliance company websites don’t give you a way to evaluate this aspect of them on their hood pages.

Thanks for this one. Good topic with good helpful information . Cheers

Hello there love this videos ! I need help is KitchenAid a good brand for a refrigerator I had hear really good things but also very bad ones

Your channel is so helpful. Starting a kitchen remodel project and seriously considering Bosch appliances. Leaning towards the freestanding industrial induction range . Fingers crossed I can afford it!

Hey guys! Great video! Can you please tell me the specific models of the fridge and wall oven in the background? Thx!

Any thoughts on Bosch induction cooktops? We’re not sure if Wolf is worth the extra cost.

In my last home I replaced a 6mo old Samsung (couldn’t be repaired) with the kitchen-aid 604 series which I loved except that right around the recall for leaking heating elements, mine started leaking. Thankfully whirlpool covered it but it took several weeks for the repair. In my new home, I selected the Miele 7176(with AutoDos). I really miss the kitchen-aid. The Miele is awesome to load several place settings but anything else doesn’t fit well in the machine. I’ve tried several different ways to load it and followed Miele’s videos on how to load the dishwasher but any pots/pans/casserole dishes are always covered in water inside. The ProDry feature was better than my Miele on extra dry. As another commenter pointed out, the cycle times on the Miele are insanely long. The quick intense wash estimates 2h33m. It’s advertised as a 58m wash. Then I usually wait at least 30m before unloading because of the lackluster drying.

Those Aga’s check a lot of box for a lot of customers! Great info!

La Cornue proves beyond ahead

I'd love to get an Elise (marketed as the Falcon Elise in Australia) but for some reason the importer refuses to offer with an induction top. When I enquired, they said it was because inductions was a 'niche' market, and yet they off it in the much uglier and cheaper Classic model. Yeah, if I'm spending AUD 20K on a range, I reckon I'm already shopping in a niche market. It's offered in New Zealand, with which Australia shares an electrical standard, so it's not a compliance issue.

I am seriously considering doing the AGA Mercury 36" induction range...the cooktop seems a little weak...is that just in comparison to the gold standard in Wolf or is it generally just weaker? Will it work fine for most home cooks? I cook a lot so i have been leaning towards cooktops from Thermador or Wolf but being swayed by others to pick a range. I am lookign at AGA over Wolf mostly cause of aesthetics and size - i am doing a very contemporary kitchen and doing a range at all breaks with the look IMO but my appliance store reps (and real estate agent brother) are strongly recommending a range since i have chosen to go with only 24" wall oven vs the American standard of 30" ovens. The AGA is much more shallow - infact its the shallowest induction range i can find...can you think of a better one?

I have a SKS cooktop. I do I see how well my pan is work? I haven't found this feature yet. How do you get the AI working to tell you the unit is failing?

LG’s refrigerators are terrible because of the lawsuits and now forcing customers to use arbitration. How do you trust the SKS brand because of that?

What about that LG has bad reviews in their refrigerators? How can I trust their other appliances?

Do not buy any GE Cafe counter-depth refrigerator (or any GE product). GE thinks it is acceptable for a refrigerator to cool between 41-51 degrees! You have been warned.

There are like 30 different models and numbers, you guys went over 2, barely. Maybe retitle this.

Could you please give me some good recommendations for a shallow counter depth one? My counter is 25.25 inches. Thanks

Two compressors seems like one more to possibly break. Fridges and freezers have worked great for decades on one compressor.