Buying A Stove? AVOID THIS BRAND (and Get This Instead!)

Who makes the best stove on the market? What is better, an induction, radiant/surface element glass top stove, or a coil top stove? In this video, I discuss brands, models, and ideas on how to select the best stove to fit your needs, and some things to avoid when shopping for your next Mac-N-Cheese cooking machine.
Stoves / Ranges / Cooktops / Wall Ovens Referenced in This Video:
GE JBS60RKSS Glass-Top Stove: bit.ly/3oRBTZT
GE JB735SPSS Glass-Top Stove w/ Convection Fan bit.ly/3qBSSQf
Frigidaire GCRE3060AF Glass-Top Stove w/ Air Fry: bit.ly/3J1eJHl
LG LDE4413ST Double-Oven Stove: bit.ly/43KOfls
Miele 7000 Series Slide-In Range: bit.ly/43JvC1a
Bosch HEI8056U Slide-In Range: bit.ly/3J24dzo
Cafe CHS950P Slide-In Range w/ Double Oven: bit.ly/45OA6p9
Cafe CES700P Slide-In Range: bit.ly/3P1SKE6
LG LRGL5825F Gas Range: bit.ly/3p02La1
Frigidaire FFGF3054T Gas Range: bit.ly/3J1dEPO
GE JGB660SE Gas Range: bit.ly/3WSn1XR
LG LDG4313S Gas Range w/ Double Oven: bit.ly/43M0wpB
Empava Cooktops: bit.ly/3NhUS9i (Use code "BENSDISCOUNT" for an extra 8% off anything they sell!)
500cfm Non-Ducted Range Hood: bit.ly/3oSm6Kk
400cfm Ducted Range Hood: bit.ly/3J0ppG6
LEVOIT Mini Air Purifier: amzn.to/43NFrLv
Empava IDC12B2 Induction Cooktop: bit.ly/3X1KbLu
Frigidaire Gallery Induction Stove: bit.ly/3CimJQv
Bosch HIIP057U Induction Slide-In Range: bit.ly/3OWKyF7
Samsung Induction Slide-In Range: bit.ly/42xTOm6
Hotpoint Coil-Top Stove: bit.ly/43LWmOr
GE JKD3000SNSS Electric Double Wall Oven: bit.ly/3MURaRI
Bosch HBL87 Electric 800-Series Wall Oven / Microwave Combination Unit: bit.ly/43qM4U5
Empava 30" SS Wall Oven: bit.ly/43Qgjnx
Frigidaire 24" Gas Wall Oven: bit.ly/3WWIWNw
Viking 7-Series French Door Commercial_Grade Wall oven: bit.ly/3P16mzw
Thermador 5-Burner Gas Range: bit.ly/45UKaNw
Video Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:55 - A Note on Features and Failure Rates
04:50 - Glass Top (Smooth Top) Stove Recommendations
08:46 - Gas Stove Recommendations
11:29 - Vent Hood Suggestions
12:45 - Induction Range Recommendations
16:18 - Coil-Top Stove Recommendations
17:59 - Tips to Help Your Stove Last Longer
19:42 - Wall Oven Suggestions
21:36 - What They DONT Want You to Know About Microwaves

[@cpg8000]

This guy let’s it all out of the bag. I’m sure the industry hates him! But, we love Ben, and appreciate him.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Thanks!

[@dianehaskins8640]

Ben is great!

[@erinshaffer3316]

I agree!!!

[@sergiofernandes2072]

​@@bensappliancesandjunkHi Ben I love your channel. I live in Canada and I'm looking for a Range unfortunately the two you recommended GE JBS60RKSS Glass-Top Stove GE JB735SPSS Glass-Top Stove w/ Convection Fan Are not models sold in Canada. Do you know other GE models sold in Canada that are comparable for features and just as reliable as the two you recommended? Thanks in advance.

[@annas7715]

I did a lot of research before buying an Electrolux 30” induction range in late 2014 (my 2nd choice was a Frigidaire induction range). Though I had the most cooking experience on electric coil ranges, I had lots of experience cooking with gas ranges too. I have never needed service on my Electrolux induction range even though it gets a lot of use. Almost 9 years later I ❤ love my Electrolux induction range more than ever! It’s easy to clean, cooks extremely well, and it’s safer than other electric type or gas ranges. I’m likely to always own an induction cooktop.

[@csg3182]

As an appliance tech myself this guy is speaking 100% facts great job

[@babyblue797]

I used to work for a company that made circuit boards for fancy ovens and know first hand less is more. I've done it all from building them, soldering them, to final inspection before they leave to be installed. I'm telling you, DO NOT GET A BUNCH OF FEATURES. LESS IS MORE. Same with cars, we did those circuit boards too

[@Mixdplate]

I agree! Only problem is now all these bells in whistles are standard, especially with cars! The only new tech I want is heated seats...LOL!

[@kathygreer2097]

If only…🤷🏻‍♀️

[@BuddyLuv]

Having found your channel is a like a giant sigh of relief - FINALLY, integrity, transparency, and truth!! Thank you from the bottom of my wallet and my heart for providing upfront honesty and actual expertise.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I'm trying to help, hope you enjoy!

[@loboloco866]

Excellent review, as always you are unbiased. Thanks to you I purchased the right Refrigerator last year and right no problems, now I need a gas range so I came back to your channel again thanks a lot.

[@susieq5457]

I am redoing my kitchen and your videos are very helpful. Hearing so many nightmares from friends regarding appliances especially refrigerators. I'm watching all your videos for refrigerators, ovens and dishwashers. Thank you for all this information.

[@The.Spicy.Raccoon]

I’m so glad you got around to posting this!!! I haven’t found tons of information induction ranges! We have to get a 36” induction range and it’s hard to find reviews!

[@astrolingus]

Thanks for the info. Very Helpful. My Jenn Air induction, convection stove is still going after 33 years. It was expensive at the time, but the cost comes out to around $75.00 per year used.

[@thekirksiffs5285]

I would take that big white double oven range in a heartbeat!

[@thekirksiffs5285]

@@SimonWoodburyForget I don't doubt that all.

[@katie7748]

Same. My gramma had a similar one.

[@michaelbarry8373]

Ain't that nice? Almost makes you want people over to your house.

[@thekirksiffs5285]

@@michaelbarry8373 And I could cook for all of them!

[@MoMsie.]

Oh yes,me also!

[@cristyf5431]

That older stove reminds me of one my Aunt had. It was amazing and lasted forever. I wish they stil made them like that. I'd want one of those!

[@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket]

You know you're an incredibly helpful person and I love what you do. Thanks to you I understand what to look out for in a fridge (Ice Maker, compressor), and what to look for. Likewise with other appliances. I REALLY appreciate the not holding our hands and not making it seem like black magic at the same time.

[@shibamom607]

We just purchased a GE stove/range,microwave and dishwasher-we already had a GE fridge and are very happy.

[@full_metal2452]

You know what I WANT and NEED is: a fully manual knob controlled stainless glass top with absolutely 0 computer boards in it. And I want it to cost less than $1500 and last 15 years minimal

[@fwinfieldm]

Thanks for helping my wife and I pick our appliances! Very valuable and honest info you've provided us with your videos

[@gregkeener911]

What did you pick?

[@Runco990]

I had a Thermadore Stove in my old house. It pretty much sold the house! I truly miss it. Eventually I'll re-do my current kitchen, and put in another thermador. That stove was worth every last cent! An absolute joy to cook on.

[@user-ii8dz4vu7n]

Absolutely agree that you should get separate induction stove tops and whatever oven you like. You can also get significantly more powerful burners that way too.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

In the case of the Empava, it can sit on a counter top or slide into a counter top cut-out. I can assure you that entire system can be disassembled and replaced in about 3 minutes.... The entire assembly could be replaced for less than the cost of a single Frigidaire generator board. Its insane.

[@romanseano]

We bought the Cafe Induction Double-Oven Range about 18 months ago, replacing a 10-year old Cafe gas range (model number shown in your segment). We love it! Not only has it worked flawlessly, it does have some cool, useful features - like preheating the oven from an app on your phone (takes care of cooled takeout pizza). And induction is kind of life-changing: Having no errant heat sweltering you while over the stove top makes cooking so much better / easier!

[@NeverBeDaunted]

My next stove will be induction. I have a 2012 Cafe gas, one issue where the pilot broke but I was able to fix that myself with a new bottom metal pan, they actually made a better design for you to upgrade your stove to making it not break again down the road. I have a 20 year old ge monogram refrigerator still going but the compressor is making noise and the ice maker has a small leak, but it's still going. Definitely looking at GE on my next purchase. Question I am wondering is whether they are as good as my old units.

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

Ben makes such quality content. Thanks for all your hard work and humor you put into these videos. Even though you don't like my favorite brand Samsung haha, literally every appliance I have is Samsung (refrigerator, gas range, microwave, dishwasher, and washer/dryer).

[@katemonreal4824]

Thank you so much! We are looking at getting a gas range and have been overwhelmed with the brand options. This was very informative.

[@omarminaya9459]

Way to go Ben! Keep it all up. Shout out to you.for paying attention to requests from your viewers.

[@RhumRunner41]

Our absolute basic model stove, Capri from Viking, is coming on to near 30 years old and still going strong. Best appliance I ever spent money for. Well, that and my Kenmore refrigerator which is the same age. It’s amazing how a little maintenance goes a long way.

[@jambimc7516]

I've been following you for 2 years it's awesome to see how far you've come in quality and education with your videos. Ben, thank you so much, and I look forward to watching more of your content!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Thank you so much!

[@kimpyeatt2595]

@@bensappliancesandjunk yeah, ben, you and your channel are AWESOME!!!! Helpful awesome and laugh out loud awesome!

[@kensleystewart]

How about a basic gas stove... one that operates WITHOUT electricity

[@hizzlemobizzle]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Should have mentioned the ungodly fan noise the Frigidaire oven makes. Ruined my Christmas.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@hizzlemobizzle we've fixed and sold hundreds of Frigidaire ovens. Thats not a standard thing. Your must have an issue.

[@MsCmsh]

Thank you Ben for spilling the beans!! I agree with your honest critiques. We especially splurge on the range and got a Thermador Pro Grand in the new house we built… Man, it’s precision cooking at its best!! There’s really nothing like it!! It’s my 2nd time around with Thermador, after over 20 years ago! The best of the best!! 😃👍

[@sherylclements2846]

Really enjoying your videos!! Entertaining and informative. Extremely helpful!!

[@ethanwetzel7]

This may be one of the most informative and wholesome channels on the entirety of KZbin.

[@m1abrams2009]

What a great channel - thanks for the insider insight and recommendations! (Note: Baking sofa will reduce or neutralize the acidity (grease lifting ability) of vinegar. Let the vinegar sit for a while - then add the baking soda for its mild abrasive quality when scrubbing.)

[@ctmybones]

Thank you.

[@lynettenasseri753]

Very helpful and appreciate the comparisons between brands and info about each electric range and other ranges.

[@macthomas6381]

The advice on not using the self cleaning feature is really appreciated.

[@user-dr6om6oj5w]

I love your videos. I learned so much from them. Can you do a video on the best built in wall oven and microwave?

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Love all your videos, thank you for your time and expertise. I also remember my grandmother frying up home cooked potatoes (with onions) 45 odd years ago...I miss that Beautiful Cherokee lady. BTW, out Whirlpool RF350PXHWO bought new about 23 years ago is still going strong. Just shows how things can change with time.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Up until 6-7 years ago, I'd of put Whirlpool as tied with GE for best stove. But whatever they've done with their newest boards is so bad, I will never suggest them. I'd go SAMSUNG before Whirlpool. Just like their top mount fridges: they just suck.

[@abc-wv4in]

@@bensappliancesandjunk What is meant by "top mount" frigde? The freezer on top? Thanks.

[@Whateva67]

That’s a cool old stove. My mom bought an old one almost like that one in the video,it was restored and she saw it for sale in an appliance store. Works great and it looks good 😊

[@ROLCY2024]

This is timely. I was looking at a GE with air fryer. You've saved me some $$$$ Lots of good information.

[@Gnomes22]

@ Rebecca...we just bought the GE Profile Double Oven that is in the description. we had to replace our Monogram after 8 years. So far, so good. It preheats quickly, and the temp seems to be on point. Good Luck.

[@heatherd9340]

Amazing video! I had a feeling that I would regret replacing my old stove for aesthetics. It's worked every day and for 15 years and my hubby had it for years before we met. Thanks for your advice!

[@espgranny]

He is awesome to tell the truth about knobs. Knob stove coils are are great and induction is 2nd when having to use electric.

[@billszymborski584]

Well done video! Love the info and how you present things! Thank you!

[@baanjones5910]

I’m in the market for a stove so I’m happy to see this video this morning. Thank you!!!

[@lindajohnson4204]

Advantages of coil burners: can acccommodate a pressure canner without breaking that glass top. Both the weight and size of pressure canners are too much for a glass top stove. Since pressure canners get hotter than °212 water boiling temperature, they definitely get hotter than is safe on any glass top stove, and the bottoms of canners overhang the dedicated burner space by inches. It is also easier to use cast iron on coils, since it tends to be rough on the bottom (as well as heavy), and it's too easy to scratch a glass top, which leads to the glass breaking. You are advised to lift and lower the pan, straight up and down, avoiding scratching, but get real: the pans are heavy and hot, and sooner or later, it will slide, instead of being lifted and lowered as recommended. All it takes is one scratch to cause the top to break. I wish the manufacturers would take these issues seriously, because there are plenty of people who want to home can, or use cast iron, or both. The pretty LED lights are nice, but to be prevented from either canning or using cast iron would be a complete deal breaker for me. Yet it is getting hard to find coil top stoves.

[@thenewcenturyhomeste]

Yep. I just got a new stove (very updated Gallery to replace my old one that hurricane Ian took out). I had to go electric and got stuck once again, with a glass top. While I was able to water bath can on my old gallery (which came with my house when I bought it), I'm not sure on the new one. I also use cast iron. I absolutely hate glass tops, but only the cheaper stoves seem to have the coils now, and they don't have what I need for my work. I should mention that I also have a 1923 chambers gas stove.....but I can't get it through some of the doorways in my old house! So I may have to set that up in my garage.....

[@kathygreer2097]

I have used a pressure cooker on my glass top stove several times. I finally stopped as I realize it overhangs by a lot. I also use cast iron all the time and so far, no problem. Crossing my fingers now.

[@jillfranklin7377]

​@@thenewcenturyhomesteI own a huge collection of cast iron.....I own 4 homes in 3 States, they all have glass top stoves...1 is induction.......I have zero problems using my cast iron on any of them. I don't personally can.....but, there are many ppl who do and glasstop stoves being so common now, I'd assume it could be done on a glasstop.

[@juliaA_1985]

SO much great info in this video, thank you! I’ve been researching ranges for a couple weeks because I want to make a wise choice for something that will last many years. I was hoping you would mention Kitchenaid. What would you say about them? I was looking at the Kitchenaid Pro Series.

[@ScottRedstone]

This is a well structured video packed with information. Thank you.

[@UnknownASMR_]

As new home owner love your content it’s so helpful 🎉🎉

[@Jeffotos]

I got an Amana glass top in 2002 and it still works great! I wanted glass because it’s easier to clean crusty overspills than elec. coil or gas elements. Friends got a Thermidor or Viking gas and always need to fuss with the elements.

[@ivettesantana4319]

this is just what I asked above. Amana is $500 or less for glass top. My gas whipool or maytag the house came with broke 3 years ago and i cook on induction plate until we can get rid of the broken one and see what to do.

[@hooknbullet]

We have the contractors special ceramic top GE. It lasted twenty years so far with five gallon canners and pressure cookers on it.

[@hotpuppy1]

Our range is a basic Magic Chef coil top electric bought new in 1994. Mechanical clock and no electronic anything. Not quite trouble free but cheap to fix. Oven element blew up (that was exciting). Changed a couple burners. One of the burner controls stuck full on. It was the $70 one so instead of replacing I took it apart and cleaned the burned contacts and it works fine. Biggest issue is the plug in coils. The sockets get loose over time and causes high resistance poor connections that burn up the socket. We don't remove the burner often for cleaning so it must be heat transfer? I've changed the one we use the most (right front) at least four times over the years.

[@robindaniels2987]

I want the vintage stove behind you Ben. It’s gorgeous!!! Great video as usual👏👏

[@pattysmallwood2408]

It’s ironic that this video popped up a day after my 11 year old GE Profile stove went out. It has induction and convection and I absolutely love it. My repairman won’t be here until Thursday and I’m hoping above hope it is an easy fix. The temperature in the oven itself is spot on every time. But just in case it can’t be repaired I’m glad this video you did was greatly informative and appreciated! Thank you!

[@Alex-Zone]

Bezos knows all. So does Google. Masterfully engineered algorithms to accurately model our complete behavior, know our wants, needs, manipulate our desires, etc. It's just next next level advertising..... maybe?

[@mondavou9408]

They know! ha ha

[@babbetteduboise4284]

I love electric coil stoves. There are tricks you can do in cooking -- particularly at low heat that electric coils are best at. I just got a new Fridgidaire, with the thermal sensors which are built in the coils. I just pulled out the 'thermal protective' coils, and put in new ordinary coils from the hardware store, works fine.

[@mj-ls7qr8xp3n]

I was looking for new less expensive electric stove. No fancy stuff, just coils and an oven. What I saw had feature to shut off burner if needed. All your pans had to be perfectly level. My pans aren't since my kid played drums on them as a tot. Lol I have no desire to replace my cookware to accommodate a new range. :(

[@bikeny]

Just subscribed as I will be buying new appliances once I get my new house. I had a ge electric stove for over 20 years (bought in sept 2001 and it was still cooking when I sold my house last year).

[@Chiroman527]

Great info and channel. We just bought a Bosch 800 Series Fridge using this and other reviews as a basis for our decision. So far, very Pleased with the new Bosch - extremely Quiet!! The interiior Temp stays put at 39-40 degrees. That replaced our 29 yo Sub Zero that bit the dust (actually the freezer was malfunctioning for a few years due to a Design Flaw that SZ attempted to correct with an adaptation heater coil for the copper drain pipe in 2016). Now we are in the market to replace our Dacor gas Cooktop and Dacor Elecric self-Cleaning Oven. Both work fine, but they are 29 yo old too. A Kitchen Refresh is in the planning in 2024, ne counter tops, and new applainces. We have always preferred gas cooking ( the electric oven in 1994 were the only models that had Self Cleaning). We will give GE Profile, and Cafe a look, but I'm tending toward Bosch. Definetely not Smasung or LG - their fridges are plagued with problems and a Class action Law Suit vs LG . Oh, I woule definitely recommend getting the Extended Warranties. When our 4 year old Whirlpool Dishwasher had a bottom level deteriorating seal a few months ago, the Repairman (from the Appliance supplier P,C Richards) said point blank, Good Thing youi took that !! With over 15 years of experience, he said, the newer appliances have a much shorter life than just 10-15 years ago. That was reinforced by he Bosch Delivery people. He said, expect 5 to 8 years MAX!!

[@MisterJeffy]

One thing this video does not mention about induction stovetops is the size of the coil under the glass. If you want to use a 10 or 12 inch skillet, the coil needs to be 10 inches in diameter for pan to heat evenly. Induction stovetops on cheaper models tend to use only smaller coils; the size painted on the glass often has nothing to do with the actual size of the coil. Larger coils are more expensive. Manufacturers usually don't provide the diameter of the coils in their product literature. They should.

[@blewbirdbre]

I've had my Empava induction cooktop for about 4 years and I love it. never had any issues with it. A lot of people tried to talk me out of the purchase because it was so "cheap" but I think it was a very smart purchase.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Good to know!

[@latriciacagle4873]

Same here. No problems with the Empava induction cooktop. Also, no problems with the Empava convection wall oven (installed under the cooktop to save space in a tiny, tiny kitchen in a tiny condo with 24” refrigerator/freezer, 18” dishwasher and 24” washer/dryer combo. It’s difficult to find smaller scale appliances that are reasonably priced)

[@loriki8766]

Great information - Thanks! This will be helpful in our search for a new range.

[@benybilly3519]

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[@suzettecalleja3122]

I actually remember my grandmothers frig from the 60"s she had a turquoise one and the freezer was on the bottom. She was only 4ft 8. short Mediterranean stock. It was an Amana. Don't ask me why I remember that. I guess because it was so different, both in color and style. As for the cooking I remember ALL the food, but not so much about the stove. I was about 13.

[@ktm42080]

Great video! Two years ago I bought a Frigidaire range (about $700) with the glass top and no bells and whistles. Seems like a really good unit. Instead of getting a convection oven option I spent $50-60 on a small Black and Decker toaster oven with an air fryer and when it stops working I can just throw it away. I also bought an Amana fridge, it seems ok but I think it might be an energy hog. It has a bigger freezer than most did and that's what I wanted so I'm sure that's where the extra electricity is going. I really like your videos!

[@petezereeeah]

I also went with a no frills Frigidaire glass top range Aug 2022. Didn't even want the self clean option. No problems so far. Not looking for appliances developed by NASA that talk to satellites.

[@andyroach420]

Thanks for your channel. I review your videos each time I have to buy or troubleshoot appliances in my house.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad you like them!

[@stevegorkowski3246]

I bought a used Jenn Air oven. The unit is modular and was the only unit to cover my needs. I needed a down draft , a coil plugin for canning,smooth top plugins for day to day use and a convection oven, The oven had a key pad go bad and ended up buying one off Ebay used. The cost was $50. I have a stand alone induction cook top. Mine is a Cooktek that runs on 240v. The one thing that is used most is my convection microwave. It's the one thing that fails the most for me . The machine I have now has had a burnt open electrical connection to the heater and now the rotary timer is starting to have problems. This is normally cold solder joints on the rotary encoder. I just installed a commercial unit hopefully all my problems will go away. Great video.

[@jc3drums916]

My dad's house was built in the 70s, and he had the original appliances, Hotpoint cooktop and wall oven. It got to the point where he had to light the burners with a candle lighter, so he decided to replace it. I found out it just needed to be cleaned around where the pilot lights are supposed to be, and it would work again. I suggested he keep it, because that cooktop will probably last forever, but he wanted something shiny and new, even if it was less reliable. 🤦‍♂ At least I was able to talk him into getting a Thermador, which has worked out nicely so far. When the oven stopped working correctly, he wanted to replace it as well, but I forbade it. All it needed was a new heating element, and for him to stop covering the bottom with foil (which of course was why it broke in the first place), and it was good as new. Only downside, aside from its appearance, is that it's a little small at ~27".

[@Cassandra-..-]

A couple of years ago, we splurged and got the Cafe induction cook top range similar to the one on your list. We are THRILLED even though we we don’t use half of the tech options. It is amazing how quickly water comes to a boil, and how you can fine tune it. As flexible as gas, but a nice, clean surface when you’re done! I highly recommend this - wish we’d gotten it earlier.

[@Breeder18]

Thinking about doing the same. Any complaints with the touch screen? Seems to be the general dislike of all induction ranges,. Hoping this model is the exception.

[@Cassandra-..-]

@@Breeder18 I was picky about knobs and touch screen when choosing a model. This has everything on the front face above the oven rather than on the cooktop surface, with real knobs for each burner. Very intuitive menu. I also like the feature where, if you leave a burner on but remove the pot, the burner turns off but the knob stays illuminated. A great feature as we age, and maybe also if you have kids. Was told yesterday by a fridge repairman who was admiring it that the only repairs they see are if you use mixed metal pots that cause the burner to use more energy than intended, and then a particular burner can wear out. Ours came with a fancy cookware set, so no problemo.

[@johnwraley3326]

​@Cassandra-..- my son and his wife got a Vevor brand induction cook top from Wal-Mart and loves it. You just need to be careful about cast iron. They sell silicone pads for them or you can just use a cheap dish towel.

[@screamtoasigh9984]

You're thrilled for supporting racist slavers ? WTF. Did your family also by bmw and other German brands in the 1940s 😒😡👹

[@KingofTeez]

I love my GE range. No complaints. Had it since 2013

[@brucehutch5419]

I lived in an 8 unit apartment that had various models of O'Keefe & Merritt stove. They are the old gold standard. Great Classics. Some remodeled ones are valuable collectibles useful for the reliability and style upgrade to electronic ignition and there what are better than anything modern.

[@hschwartz9277]

I have a Viking. 6 gas burners & 2 induction. I haven't used the induction much but I use those gas burners all the time. Being able to have a big pot in the back simmering (chicken broth/bones or whatever) AND it NOT keep other pots from being used on the same stovetop is fantastic. Also, closed burners are nice.

[@daCubanaqt]

I don’t have space for 8 burners, but I figured I need a deeper stove, not a wider stove with 4 burners. Just found out there are commercial depth drives. I think that’s the way I’m going to go!!

[@armuk]

alright no one likes a show-off buddy

[@pauls0000]

Had an Amana microwave for 27 yrs (1994-2021). Worked like new all those years. Even the interior light bulb was original. Reason I don't have it is because it stayed with the house I sold.

[@jonathanleonard1152]

When living tiny separating the oven from the burners helps. My wife and I live in 50 sq m. We have a very good electric wall oven. This oven is installed under the counter top. For burners we use two portable induction burners. We keep thin mats between the glass and pot, keeping the glass in new condition. The burners go in a cabinet when not in use and the counter top is clear and clean.

[@DulceN]

I had a Maytag Gemini (smooth top, double oven) for 23 years and loved it. It did not break, I had to leave it behind when I moved.

[@peterwhite9546]

My grand parents had that exact stove in their kitchen until about 10 years ago or so. Still worked, but they were selling the house and the new buyers didn't want it. But yeah, those modern glass top ones are really nice. Super easy to clean, and won't break unless you physically try to (aka slam a full pot down on it.)

[@abc-wv4in]

I love my glass top LG!

[@iamanovercomer3253]

The new buyers should replace the stove ❗️

[@stfutruck68]

I got a GE and it replaced a Samsung that was about 10 years old and the circuit board was dead on. The GE one is really good. It has the air fryer on it but it wasn't more expensive it seemed. It was a double oven GE though and it has been very good so far.

[@katphish30]

When I shopped for a double oven, I couldn't even find one without an air fryer. I also chose a GE, very possibly the same one you have.

[@donaldperrotta8514]

I have a GE gas range in my summer home …. It’s the basic entry level series but I don’t have any complaints. The igniters haven’t let me down yet ! .

[@GORT70]

I almost bought an ‘air fry’ oven. This video saved me from that expense. Thanks for that!

[@sgeulaicheapaodhan794]

Many years ago I was looking for a new Fridge and Stove for my kitchen. Ended up getting a matching set made by Samsung, really wish I had gone with something else. The Stove is a glass top and for the first year and a half worked fine, then the LCD screen on it began dying to the point of no longer being able to be read, then it developed an intermittent short in the door switch, so when open the light flickers on and off and the convection fan turns on and off. The Fridge did well for many years and then the ice maker unit in it died, and that was after keeping up with filter replacements. I plan to avoid Samsung from now on. They were purchased from Lowes.

[@katie7748]

Samsung should stick to TVs.

[@emo65170.]

When the electricity went out and water lines froze during the Texas Snopocalypse we were still able to cook on our gas stove. We also melted snow so we could flush our toilets.

[@stevesmith9908]

Really great quality video! Super informative!

[@abc-wv4in]

I have an LG glass-ceram cooktop electric stove I've had for over 12 years and I love it. It still looks new. (I hope I haven't just jinxed it, lol.) The only thing that no longer works is the timer (not the oven timer) on the control panel, but that's not a necessity. Bookmarked this page for future reference. I was surprised at the GE recommendations. For awhile they'd gotten kind of a bad reputation I thought. Thanks for uploading this video; subscribed.

[@richardmarasco7592]

You're right about GE...

[@johnboe412]

My father is a tool maker for the dishwasher factory here in new bern. Can confirm anything bosch (or thermador if you want more commercial features) is a great buy

[@ST-ff1zd]

I have a Bosch dishwasher, which is fine. The Bosch stacking washer/dryer, ventless, was an absolute piece of Expensive Junk. Total waste.

[@kaylabryson1932]

We have a Bosch I hate …doesn’t dry the dishes …- And the racks are ridiculous to load dishes …:(

[@MonaMoon80]

When we built our house 25 years ago, we had a 6 burner Viking gas cooktop installed. Never had a single problem with that cook top. Was still going strong and looked like new when we sold the house a year ago.

[@jw77019]

Those are just conspicuous consumption. They’re a mess unless you don’t use them.

[@susansimonson5280]

When we bought our home it came with a 4 burner Viking range that was probably less than 2 years old, we lived there for 20 years and it was still going strong, in all that time the only repair was an ignitor for the oven. I loved it!

[@ChengHorn9]

Thanks a ton! Your videos are a godsend. Keep it up.

[@janbell609]

I have a Thermador Stove PG486 that is 19 years old. Wonderful stove. I can boil a full pot of water in a 12 qt stock pot in about 10-15 minutes. The water is a rolling boil. However, only 1 of my three broiler elements work. They stopped making the circuit board 10 years ago. This stove is great during the holidays. I can cook a 25-pound turkey with plenty of room and the second oven comes in handy too. Anything and everything that goes in my oven is on the Convection Cycle. Even baked goods.

[@abyssalsoul6216]

I bought a GE Spectra stove with calrod elements 24 years ago and the only repair that I have done is changing the bulb in the oven. It still performs well today. My wife wants a new stove and I think I'll stick to the GE brand , perhaps one that you recommend in this video

[@livetodaydietomorrowltdt2405]

@abyssalsoul6216 did you buy it yes or not? How is it working or you change your mind?

[@daveclark8337]

I had the touchpad on my then 7 year old Amana (Whirlpool) gas stove go bad during the height of covid. It was almost impossible to find the replacement part, it was 'obsolete/out of 'stock' everywhere. I just lucked out with a deep google search and found a appliances parts shop across the country that just happened to have one left. So I spent $170 to keep my $450 Black Friday stove alive for maybe another 7 years.

[@SubvertTheState]

Good for you, I'm glad to see so many people who are determined to get their things running instead of throwing them away. But let's not be so naive as to think things were just better back in the day. There are engineers hired by these companies who do lots of research and development making critical components which fail just past a certain number of cycles. Usually made to fail just after warranty.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Smart!

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Ben always awesome video tutorials. I noticed your hat change GE. Excellent video Everyone should watch them. My neighbor wanted a GE stove but the wait time was like 6 months they said. She opted for a Amana No frills model. I like the 3 draw Craftsman toolbox. My girlfriend thinks she can constantly open and close microwave door without waiting and hit end button. Then will repeatedly keep hitting start button not giving it few seconds. I think this overloads system and causes blown fuses.

[@michellefrothingham4275]

👏👏👏Bravo Ben… awesome video and excellent content! My GE profile double oven going strong after 17yrs… very rarely do i use lower oven( to far to lift and really not a feature i needed after all😉) oh ; found a label… built in 2003.

[@wsmith3849]

One thing I suffered through was using the “self clean” function that did clean the oven but also melted the circuit board. I went back to Easy Off on the replacement stove.

[@darjeeling3]

What brand?

[@wsmith3849]

@@darjeeling3 it was a Maytag

[@sachyriel]

Love your videos, informative and engaging, but that bit about interrogating the stove on how smart is just proves you go above and beyond.

[@dianehaskins8640]

I started laughing out loud when he asked the stove about JFK.

[@ef3371]

The go to guy for this information. Thorough and honest. .

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Thanks!

[@herbjohnson3027]

I found your video to be quite compelling and truthful! Isn't that a breath of fresh air! Never buy features you don't need, and never buy the top of the line. You are paying for things you either don't need or will never use. Also, the more electronic features, the higher the rate of failure! If you want an absolute good stove, buy the old style coil burners and forget all the touch panels. Use knobs! A convection oven is very useful for cooking/baking faster and more evenly. That's a good feature if you NEED that. Why would anyone need wi-fi to operate your stove???? That's just a sales gimmick to catch the eye of young people who don't have a clue about a whole lot of anything. Sorry if I seem a bit caustic here. I have to deal with young people who live in condos on a regular basis. It really blows my mind about how little they know about much of anything inside a home. it's not their fault! I blame the parents for not teaching them what to look for and what to stay away from when buying appliances, fixtures and other things. They love anything that they can control by voice or Alexa or whatever. There are way too many "gadgets" being added to appliances that aren't needed, and they are prone to failure in a very short time. They cost more to begin with and cost more to repair. Want more proof? Read the 1 and 2 star reviews on the "highly rated" stoves. Quality isn't what it used to be!

[@vickikent2192]

Glass topped stove in this house I bought last year just went POW and cracked from side to side/front to back. On my way today to get me a basic stove. No more glass tops for me.

[@gobbletegook]

One thing that I would recommend when buying a slide in stove (or one with the front mounted knobs over the oven) is to make sure that they are off set (angled) and not flush mounted. Even though I have never left the door open while cooking or broiling, the knobs are made of cheap ass plastic or aluminum that is made to look like stainless steel. After a few years, the plastic on my GE CAFE model blistered and peeled off. And they stain! That is one of the reasons I do not care for GE, and would probably never buy another one. I have the refrigerator as well, and that too, has parts falling off and door seals that failed within 8 years.

[@marshmower]

GE has gone down since 2008 probably.

[@abc-wv4in]

Great tip; thanks!

[@BrendansReasons]

This was such a great video. Thank you!

[@JohnSmithNE3478]

I have a new GE coming for my parents as a Christmas gift to them soon! Glad to see I made a good choice

[@xcmskim4]

Excellent video Ben! Midea, Hisense, and Haier are probably going to dominate the home appliance brand in the future just like how the Korean brands (Samsung and LG) are popular right now. The Chinese brands are entering the appliance market just like how Samsung and LG did back in the 2000s with the exception of buying other brands (GE-Haier, Asko-Hisense). Also Hisense appliances are only sold at Lowes whereas their TVs are sold everywhere.

[@kettlebelle290]

Asko used to make a very good dishwasher. I wonder if Hisense has maintained the quality?

[@janetclassen1144]

I have an old Kelvanator, I absolutely love it ,I would pay someone to rebuild it if that were possible. It’s a big one with storage on the left & bottom

[@timewilltell2633]

Very well done video and likeable person doing it. Thank you sir.

[@willieverusethis]

Love my 1947 O'Keefe and Merritt. New appliances call for a dedicated 15 amp breaker, which is a challenge in some old houses.

[@knothead35]

One thing i hate is controls at the back of my unit. It doesn't seem smart to reach over hot, boiling pots to press a switch or turn the oven on.

[@lindajohnson4204]

If you're going to do home canning, or like to use cast iron pans, get a coil or gas stove; don't get a smooth top stove. The extreme heat of canning will break the glass top, and cast iron will scratch it, eventually causing it to break. You simply "cant can" on a smooth glass top stove. Buying for looks and conformity to fashion or whatever is new, then discovering that you can't use it to do what you want or need it to do, is an expensive, frustrating bummer.

[@kettlebelle290]

I've canned & used cast iron on a glass cooktop for 20 years, no problems at all. Canning on induction is wonderful -- steady heat for precise cooking & controlled boiling, speedy water bath boil, & the heat goes into the pots instead of the surrounding air for a cooler, more comfortable canning session. Love my cast iron skillets & griddles with induction too -- temp control, faster response.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

@@kettlebelle290 It's probably like everything else that was better 20 years ago. A lot of people complain about glass stove tops scratching easily these days. There very well could be big differences in quality of glass across the myriad of models sold now, too.

[@kettlebelle290]

Both my old radiant cooktop & my new induction cooktop used Schott Ceran glass. Schott Ceran is super tough. Look for that brand name on a glass cooktop.

[@ecoheliguy]

@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane it’s not because of super soft cast iron, especially with a soft patina on its bottow surface. It’s more likely to get scratched by stainless bottoms and old glass cook ware.

[@raydavis7241]

You come off very credible. I’m glad I purchased a GE fridge and stove.

[@georgemartin1436]

I think Ben implied that storing my bowling ball collection in the cabinet over my smooth top stove is inadvisable....

[@blh3741]

when we were looking at homes 4 sale in NC, I couldn't believe how many vents/micro-hoods are non venting. Amazing!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Its NUTS! What I am going to tell you is that I am thinking of doing a video EXCLUSIVELY about hoods, and trying to separate truth from fiction on how they work. I want to go rent some Air BNBs that have hoods, and test them out against a nitrogen dioxide detector to see how the various hoods + air purifiers work against each other. On one end, I want to see if non-vented hoods do ANYTING, or if even a simple desktop purifier is superior (or not!)

[@TwinShadow_Fox]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Oooh, I'd like to see a video about that. This apartment I'm in right now, the microwave we have currently has a combination of some vent hood into the microwave itself, and I'm not sure if it even works all that well, if at all. But then again, this apartment doesn't know how to fix things properly and uses second, third, even fourth hand parts at times, it's insane. I'm more amazed that our current appliances are even running at the moment.

[@cpg8000]

@@bensappliancesandjunk please do a video on vented hoods. Please 🙏🏼

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@cpg8000 I will. I don't have a time frame for it but I certainly will

[@GrowLLLTigeRRR]

Thanks for your videos AND your amazing humor.

[@janegarner3101]

Meile rhymes with Sheila. I have a dishwasher that is fantastic. I paid a lot for it in 2002. I moved in 2017 and brought it with me. It had to be stored in the garage for 4 years until I remodeled my kitchen, and when they finally installed it, it started right up without even a hiccup. Now after 2 years it still works perfectly. So I highly recommend Meile brand. I bought an Ilve range from Italy because I love the look and the price was less than half the cost of a Wolfe range. 48" 7 burner with a grill, 2 dual fuel ovens, and rotisserie feature in both ovens (spins whole chickens on a spit). The problem with ILVE ovens is the temperature is not consistent, maybe a thermostat regulator is faulty, and since I do a lot of baking, I have to really watch it closely. Would that be hard to replace? And the burner lights with something like a flint spark I think and you have to let it click for about 20 clicks before the flame appears. That's very annoying.

[@brianbanks3044]

Very happy with my Bosch appliances...gas stove and electric dishwasher are very reliable

[@jd-py5nm]

same here I have fridge, oven, microwave and dishwasher all solid quality high end products

[@sallydunbar1683]

Love my Bosch dishwasher!!!