Appliance Mistakes to Avoid: Buying a Pro Range

[@jonshay]

I'm not even remodeling a kitchen yet, live in another part of the country, and I have to say: Steve, you and your team have created some of the most interesting and informative videos about appliances. Keep it up.

[@YaleAppliance1]

Thank you

[@lmullens75]

I completely agree! I’m in the same situation - central Oklahoma & haven’t started building the house, yet, BUT their videos have been extremely helpful!!!

[@JonDarntDouchit-i8w]

I moved into a new job with 48” ZLine all gas converted to LPG. I determined the main oven didn't work properly. ZLine customer service has been amazing. Turns out this unit is under recall. There's a complete replacement on the way. Im excited to get to work on the new range.

[@YaleAppliance1]

That was the Carbon Monoxide problem

[@oopszie]

Even if you bake you may prefer a gas range to a dual fuel. Big heavy pro ranges take longer to preheat than conventional ranges because of their thermal mass, and according to wolf a 20-30 minute preheat time is considered normal with a 30 amp dual fuel range. Also if you’re going to put in an outdoor kitchen in the future, don’t get a range with a grill because you will NEVER use it. Get the griddle or more burners.

[@glennlazenby6137]

I have all gas and love it,bakes great...I think most chefs prefer gas ovens.

[@marshyburrows1094]

what is the most reliable slide in gas range?? should i buy dual fuel? I want sturdy built, basic operation

[@deerogatory]

Some features I wasn’t even aware of. Very well done.

[@YaleAppliance1]

Thank you

[@peterrabbit2719]

Hi. Can you talk about or do a video about natural gas lines and the volume of gas to be provided, in cubic feet per hour needed for professional ranges. I live in a high rise apartment in NYC and individual outlets to gas ranges shall not be less than 3/4 inches (19 mm) NPS. It doesn’t make sense to purchase a professional range and don’t have the power to run it. Also for duel ranges do they run off 110v or 220v?

[@Mrandyol]

Is the Bosch 800 Series 30-Inch Industrial Style Free-Standing Gas Range (Model # HGS8055UC) a pro range or pro-style range?

[@YaleAppliance1]

Pro style...actually made by SMEG of Italy.

[@westhamwilko]

Love your videos Steve. Mark. London. UK

[@YaleAppliance1]

Thanks 👍

[@linuxman7777]

I mostly cook east asian style cuisine so I seldom use the oven. I actually cook mostly on induction.

[@blackheartsmarine0351]

Looking at ZLINE ranges and products. I’d love Viking or wolf but way too expensive

[@YaleAppliance1]

Zline is a different appliance. Just compare the specs.

[@soez101786]

Avoid z line like the plague. They are cheaply made appliances masquerading as luxury/ pro ranges. Absolute trash

[@JonDarntDouchit-i8w]

😅🤡! I love the ZLine I use daily to feed a crowd. Found it's under recall. ZLine customer service has been superb!

[@w.miller7282]

Very few people actual need a professional range, I didn’t need my bluestar but I had to have it .

[@bjmurray1842]

Sir, I really wish your staff were even 1/2 as kind and Knowledgeable as you are. I just had a rotten experience last friday. I was very specific about what I wanted, told the person I was willing to wait and ready to spend all the money on the right stuff. I even asked if I could install an all gas(the way I cook) range and hood, to replace my current dual-fuel. I wanted to buy the whole suite (hood instead of microwave). he quoted me a bunch of stuff that didn't even match one part of what I needed. And he as rude. I was kind of shocked. I've bought from Yale before, have a Yale card, and got an email about a mystery sale, that no one would explain to me. So, no sale, and honestly, a very bad taste in my mouth.

[@YaleAppliance1]

Tell me more...617-822-6150

[@bjmurray1842]

@@YaleAppliance1 Hi, I spoke to Tom today, and I am back! Thanks for caring. You guys are clearly the real deal.

[@Bynming]

Bought a house that came with a 48" pro range and now that the novely has worn off, I'm not a huge fan of it. Looks beautiful for sure, but it's rare that we use 3-4 burners, let alone 6, and we've yet to use the griddle. Nice to look at for sure but I dread the day we'll have to replace it...

[@YaleAppliance1]

Well, if you only use 3 burners, when they go, use the other 3....that griddle really works. Try it

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Another great explainer, Steve. Question: Are dual fuel cooktops like the gas+induction from Fisher & Paykal (CGI905DNGTB4) less reliable than single fuel due to the complexity? Also looking at the Series 9 all-induction (CI905DTB4). I have no idea on F&P reliability for these cooktops.

[@YaleAppliance1]

Thank you... and sorry....but we dont sell enough for me to say confidently.

[@stevenhaas9622]

Nothing you are putting in your home kitchen is a "pro" range. The only ranges that are even close are Bluestar and Capital with their open burners.

[@YaleAppliance1]

Hestan is 30K, Wolf has a 35k , SKS is 23K

[@stevenhaas9622]

@@YaleAppliance1 But it's not just about BTUs. its about how those BTUs are delivered. Also "Pro" ranges don't have 45 different bake modes or a bunch of wifi apps the tell you how to cook. they certainly arent' self cleaning

[@Wrangzilla]

I would argue to say the only way to have an”pro” in your kitchen to for the actual person doing the cooking being a professional chef. We can cook on anything.

[@sailormercuryLSR]

"Somebody's buying a dual fuel range..." sheepishly raises hand... That's me 😭 I roast and broil far more than bake and bought a dual fuel range. I wish I had gone all gas.

[@YaleAppliance1]

Stand in the corner with a cone of shame, my friend.....That said, you can make bigger mistakes. Don't sweat it.....