LG vs Café Appliances: Which Brand is Better?

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Join Steve and Fran in this in-depth comparison between Café and LG Studio, two prominent brands in the world of kitchen appliances.
In this video, we leave no stone unturned as we compare every aspect of these two powerhouse brands. From service reliability to design aesthetics, cooking performance, refrigeration capabilities, and dishwasher prowess, we dissect it all to help you make the most informed decision for your culinary haven.
As we navigate through the battleground of service, we'll unveil the behind-the-scenes realities of service networks and which brand emerges as the champion in this crucial area. We'll explore the vibrant realm of colors and styles, where Café's customizable options and LG Studio's cutting-edge designs vie for your attention.
Discover the unique features of Café's double oven and LG Studio's revolutionary convection system, each designed to elevate your culinary creations to new heights.
And let's not forget about built-in cooking options, refrigeration innovations, and the unsung hero of the kitchen - the dishwasher. With expert insights into each brand's strengths and weaknesses, you'll be equipped to make a decision that aligns perfectly with your kitchen dreams.
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Chapters
0:00 Café vs LG Studio
0:26 Service
1:47 Colors & Style
2:57 Ranges
5:31 Built-In Cooking
7:27 Refrigeration
9:54 Dishwashers
5:23 Wall Ovens

[@Rnjeepshoelver]

I have had all Cafe appliances for 5 years not one problem , the beautiful lighting in the Cafe frig is the best ..

[@valadia4715]

Thanks!

[@myopinionoveryours420]

The big overlooked problem with LG's ProBake convection is that you CANNOT do a traditional bake!! In their oven, the heat source comes exclusively from the rear fan. That's a problem for something like baking a pizza, where it is imperative that the bottom of the pizza gets crispy without over cooking the cheese. In this probake design, the rear half of your pizza will cook faster than the front half... and good luck getting the bottom crispy without browning the cheese. However, I can see the ProBake being really good for say... Air Frying wings... I would think that the rack position in relation to the fan would be super important to consider when baking.

[@calder-d]

You keep saying in most of your videos how dependable LG appliances (especially refrigerators) are over other brands. Yet I'm having a hard time squaring that with, for instance, the recent class action lawsuit over LG's linear compressors they use in most of their fridges not lasting anywhere near the 10 year guarantee (more like 2 or sometime less).... I'd love to hear your opinions on stuff like this...

[@YaleAppliance1]

My opinions are well documented....We have to service this stuff under warranty unlike most other reviewers. We also do not take money or affiliate link, so you will get truth based on reall service calls over 37,000 just last year. LGs problems were from 2014-2017. That lawsuit was settled in 2019. They have less issues than other brands, but they still have issues. Like most brands, their service is lacking compared to the volume. Thats the other issue. Would I buy one? Depends on the service network in that area...same for any other brand

[@prestonfondren3832]

Which is two compressors?

[@YaleAppliance1]

Depends...GE is two compressors, so is LG, except on tnheir popular Counter Max units

[@southernfriedkiwi7726]

The LG handles look like rose gold. Ironically, that's what I thought the Cafe' hardware looked like, when I saw it in person. Not terrible, but it will not match anything else in your kitchen.

[@YaleAppliance1]

They are awful.....Who designs this stuff?

[@irvanb9]

I saw on the news last week that LG is still having issues with the linear compressor they have? Is that true?

[@YaleAppliance1]

We haven't seen it in service.....and we would know

[@rickperoni250]

How far back are you following after you sell them?

[@ike7933]

Cafe is way better …. In my opinion.

[@entasis.fifty-four]

Given GE’s history, and having owned GE products in the past, I cannot recommend nor will I purchase any GE consumer line of products-no matter what brand name they slap on their appliances. GE’s commercial, industrial, aerospace and military, which are not available to the general public, are very different and fabricated to higher specifications and better to superior quality control. I am impressed with LG’s constant innovation, and question why there is a supposed lack of service available, but somewhat received an answer when my mother’s LG appliance received service tech whom both lied and exhibited nationalism; I simply contacted another tech whose views were not the same and remedied said situation without incident or foolish comments.

[@user-jh7pe1on5h]

GE makes great stuff

[@dam8072]

​@@user-jh7pe1on5hyou mean haier makes good stuff and sticks a ge sticker on it

[@rafaellewis1263]

I bought a GE Cafe dishwasher and it’s the single worst appliance I’ve ever had the misfortune of using.

[@baaustin11]

I am 65yrs old and have always purchased GE appliances. NEVER AGAIN-GE cafe refrigerator with taxes it will cost you over 4 thousand dollars. However, it is acceptable to GE for the fridge to stay between 41-51 degrees. Buyer beware-you have been warned.