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

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Күн бұрын

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

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@csg3182 6 ай бұрын

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

@cpg8000 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dianehaskins8640 Жыл бұрын

Ben is great!

@erinshaffer3316 Жыл бұрын

I agree!!!

@sergiofernandes2072 11 ай бұрын

@@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 10 ай бұрын

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.

@babyblue797 4 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

If only…🤷🏻‍♀️

@BuddyLuv Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to help, hope you enjoy!

@susieq5457 11 ай бұрын

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.

@romanseano 3 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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.

@The.Spicy.Raccoon Жыл бұрын

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!

@user-ii8dz4vu7n Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@cristyf5431 Жыл бұрын

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!

@loboloco866 4 ай бұрын

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.

@ethanwetzel7 Жыл бұрын

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

@astrolingus 11 ай бұрын

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.

@full_metal2452 10 ай бұрын

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

@thekirksiffs5285 Жыл бұрын

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

@thekirksiffs5285 Жыл бұрын

@@SimonWoodburyForget I don't doubt that all.

@katie7748 7 ай бұрын

Same. My gramma had a similar one.

@michaelbarry8373 2 ай бұрын

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

@thekirksiffs5285 2 ай бұрын

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

@MoMsie. 2 ай бұрын

Oh yes,me also!

@m1abrams2009 6 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@fwinfieldm 4 ай бұрын

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

@gregkeener911 Ай бұрын

What did you pick?

@Runco990 4 ай бұрын

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.

@DidYouReadEULA Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@katemonreal4824 7 ай бұрын

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

@shibamom607 6 ай бұрын

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

@sherylclements2846 Жыл бұрын

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

@Theultrazombiekiller Жыл бұрын

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).

@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket 2 ай бұрын

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.

@lynettenasseri753 7 ай бұрын

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

@macthomas6381 Ай бұрын

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

@user-dr6om6oj5w 10 ай бұрын

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

@omarminaya9459 9 ай бұрын

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

@baanjones5910 Жыл бұрын

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

@heatherd9340 Жыл бұрын

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!

@RhumRunner41 6 ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kimpyeatt2595 9 ай бұрын

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

@kensleystewart 7 ай бұрын

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

@hizzlemobizzle 6 ай бұрын

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

@bensappliancesandjunk 6 ай бұрын

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

@MsCmsh 2 ай бұрын

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!! 😃👍

@juliaA_1985 11 ай бұрын

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.

@lindajohnson4204 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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 24 күн бұрын

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 18 күн бұрын

@@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.

@ROLCY2024 Ай бұрын

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

@Gnomes22 Ай бұрын

@ 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.

@billszymborski584 8 ай бұрын

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

@Jeffotos Жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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.

@espgranny 5 ай бұрын

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

@Whateva67 6 ай бұрын

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 😊

@andyroach420 Жыл бұрын

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

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@MisterJeffy 10 ай бұрын

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.

@pattysmallwood2408 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

They know! ha ha

@ScottRedstone 4 ай бұрын

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

@loriki8766 7 ай бұрын

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

@hooknbullet Жыл бұрын

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

@blewbirdbre 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

Good to know!

@latriciacagle4873 10 ай бұрын

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)

@GORT70 6 ай бұрын

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

@KingofTeez Жыл бұрын

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

@peterwhite9546 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

I love my glass top LG!

@iamanovercomer3253 6 ай бұрын

The new buyers should replace the stove ❗️

@johnboe412 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@kaylabryson1932 28 күн бұрын

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

@bikeny Жыл бұрын

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).

@abc-wv4in 11 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

You're right about GE...

@babbetteduboise4284 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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. :(

@hschwartz9277 Жыл бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

alright no one likes a show-off buddy

@ef3371 6 ай бұрын

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

@bensappliancesandjunk 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@UnknownASMR_ 4 ай бұрын

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

@emo65170. Жыл бұрын

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.

@sachyriel Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@robindaniels2987 2 ай бұрын

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

@hotpuppy1 Жыл бұрын

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.

@stfutruck68 10 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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.

@sgeulaicheapaodhan794 Жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Samsung should stick to TVs.

@michellefrothingham4275 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏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.

@stevesmith9908 10 ай бұрын

Really great quality video! Super informative!

@daveclark8337 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Smart!

@wsmith3849 6 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

What brand?

@wsmith3849 4 ай бұрын

@@darjeeling3 it was a Maytag

@DulceN 6 ай бұрын

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.

@rnsanders7834 4 ай бұрын

VERY HELPFUL!! Loved the humor on the side!!😅

@Cassandra-..- Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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-..- Жыл бұрын

@@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 7 ай бұрын

@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 5 ай бұрын

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

@ktm42080 10 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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.

@ChengHorn9 Жыл бұрын

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

@benybilly3519 Жыл бұрын

From all **Others Videos/People on Helping & Explaining Direct to **The Point*" and Able to REALLY COVER those MOST Important ""Preventive Measurements & Guiding Us...on Choosing Best Qualities of **Appliances**!! 💯You are the BEST!!💯

@pauls0000 11 ай бұрын

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.

@georgemartin1436 Жыл бұрын

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

@brucehutch5419 Жыл бұрын

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.

@GrowLLLTigeRRR 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos AND your amazing humor.

@knothead35 Жыл бұрын

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.

@brianbanks3044 Жыл бұрын

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

@jd-py5nm Жыл бұрын

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

@sallydunbar1683 4 ай бұрын

Love my Bosch dishwasher!!!

@donaldperrotta8514 Жыл бұрын

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 ! .

@abyssalsoul6216 11 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@blh3741 Жыл бұрын

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

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@bensappliancesandjunk Жыл бұрын

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

@josephpuchel6497 Жыл бұрын

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.

@timewilltell2633 9 ай бұрын

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

@1LuckyGirl1975 Ай бұрын

🤣 I literally slid outta my chair onto the rug dying laughing at the JFK/CIA bit. Dude is straight up legit and edgy but keepin it honest. Much appreciated video friend. 💥🤣

@bensappliancesandjunk Ай бұрын

I just figure the content is so straight forward, I gotta throw a few things in here and there to keep it interesting for myself, much less the viewers, lol

@1LuckyGirl1975 Ай бұрын

@@bensappliancesandjunk friend you're intelligent, witty and knowledgeable. That's a plus for us! Stay safe and blessed our rocking repairman!

@gobbletegook Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

GE has gone down since 2008 probably.

@abc-wv4in 11 ай бұрын

Great tip; thanks!

@JohnSmithNE3478 7 ай бұрын

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

@Chiroman527 6 ай бұрын

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!!

@suzettecalleja3122 Жыл бұрын

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.

@lindajohnson4204 Жыл бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@@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 9 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@BrendansReasons 10 ай бұрын

This was such a great video. Thank you!

@Ded-Ede 10 ай бұрын

I’m enjoying all your appliance videos. Any videos on double drawers dishwashers? I looked your reviews and videos and would find any.

@jc3drums916 9 ай бұрын

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".

@danionthegogogo 11 ай бұрын

My experience with the Frigidaire Gallery induction stove: - Eight service calls in the last twelve months, purchased new July 2022 - induction burners produce varying heat levels, lopsided heat patterns that burn food on one side of the pan - oven reaches target temp during preheat cycle, however consistently 25-50 degrees below target for duration of bake cycle - Electrolux/Frigidaire tech support admits that units do not have onboard diagnostic codes and no way of retrieving errors or event failures - Tech support also admits that ovens use computer algorithms to manage heating during bake cycle, temp probes are not used to check internal temps - Buy the extended warranty! This range has been through 3 front control boards, 1 rear control board, 1 fan, 1 oven probe, 4 induction replacement burners

@debbiel7736 9 ай бұрын

You can add the Professional Series too. 5 house calls for the dishwasher and 2 for the fridge. Bought at the same time, under 5 years old. I did have the extended warranty for repairs.

@Greg-wn2pp 7 ай бұрын

Rut ro ... I bought one for cheap from Lowes. Seems good for past year but one time it started beeping for no reason. I unplugged and plugged back in. That was about 6 months ago... been ok since. Certainly does come to a boil in rapid time!

@whattheschmidt 7 ай бұрын

Which model do you have? They have at least a few. I just ordered the GCF3060BF. The salesman has the range himself (sure...supposedly), but I've only seen mostly great reviews on it. I do have a 5 year warranty too.

@debbiel7736 7 ай бұрын

@@Greg-wn2pp I had the 5 year warranty too. Me and the repair man were on a first name basis. Then the warranty ran out.......

@Greg-wn2pp 7 ай бұрын

@@debbiel7736 Uggghhh... I heard Frigidaire techs just say to replace the $1000 circuit board... why? when you can just get a whole new oven.. If it breaks I will go back to a cave with a fire🔥

@chrishauser5505 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for some VERY helpful information.

@half-breed 6 ай бұрын

Best stove video i have seen so far. Thank you

@kofine05lk43 6 ай бұрын

God i freaking love ben. Great corney dad jokes are right up my alley as a dad myself.

@bensappliancesandjunk 6 ай бұрын

Its my only true ability other than fixing a fewthings here and there

@raydavis7241 7 ай бұрын

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

@stevegorkowski3246 10 ай бұрын

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.

@janetclassen1144 Жыл бұрын

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

@MonaMoon80 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@susansimonson5280 10 ай бұрын

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!