Are Viking ranges really that good?

[Quasmo]

I REALLY like the look of viking ranges, and they're usually touted as being the best of the best when it comes to cook tops but are they really that good? Anyone have them?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Viking ranges are good but, you have to distinguish between the commercial varieties and the "professional" made for residential use. The difference is that they cost almost as much new but, are inferior quality.

 

[Epic Fail]

Yeah, the Vikings had good ranges, they sailed from Scandinavia to Dublin and Greenland.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

If you're interested in quality and functionality over looks, check out your local used restaurant equipment store.

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Viking ranges are good but, you have to distinguish between the commercial varieties and the "professional" made for residential use. The difference is that they cost almost as much new but, are inferior quality.

What are you trying to say?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Viking makes commercial ranges that are good. Viking also makes nice looking, expensive ranges for the residential market that are a poor value. Is that clear?

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Viking makes commercial ranges that are good. Viking also makes nice looking, expensive ranges for the residential market that are a poor value. Is that clear?

Perfectly Clear.

 

[slayer202]

took me about 2 minutes to realize you are taking about a stove

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Viking makes commercial ranges that are good. Viking also makes nice looking, expensive ranges for the residential market that are a poor value. Is that clear?

Can you give some specifics as to why you don't like Viking ranges? I was thinking of replacing our old jenn-air with something else. I guess most nice residential ranges fall in the $1,200 to $2,400 range. Most of their upscale cousins run over $5,000. What are the best values for all electric?

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: FlashG
What are the best values for all electric?

Take a good look at LG and GE Profile ranges. They are very good units, and it will save you a lot of money over Viking.

Also, Viking used to only make gas ranges, have they added electric units as well now? I haven't kept on their products for years.

 

[MotionMan]

I do not know crap about ranges, but my in-laws Viking range works and looks a hell of a lot better than any range I have ever owned (which I know were not Viking, but I have no idea what brand any of them were).

MotionMan

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Viking makes commercial ranges that are good. Viking also makes nice looking, expensive ranges for the residential market that are a poor value. Is that clear?

Yup, spot on...if you want high end and good quality the search begins and ends with GE Monogram in my opinion, possibly also Kenmore Elite...both are alot cheaper than Viking, jenn air, miele, or sub zero and work as well if not better...

But the reality is unless you plan on living there forever or moving your stove with you, investing in such luxuries is a waste of money as buyers don't really care.

 

[Utterman]

Originally posted by: yamadakun
Yeah, the Vikings had good ranges, they sailed from Scandinavia to Dublin and Greenland.

:thumbsup:

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: bozack

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Viking makes commercial ranges that are good. Viking also makes nice looking, expensive ranges for the residential market that are a poor value. Is that clear?

Yup, spot on...if you want high end and good quality the search begins and ends with GE Monogram in my opinion, possibly also Kenmore Elite...both are alot cheaper than Viking, jenn air, miele, or sub zero and work as well if not better...

But the reality is unless you plan on living there forever or moving your stove with you, investing in such luxuries is a waste of money as buyers don't really care.

I'm not looking for an electric range.

 

[FlashG]

I found this site to be fairly informative.

 

[compman25]

Originally posted by: bozack

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Viking makes commercial ranges that are good. Viking also makes nice looking, expensive ranges for the residential market that are a poor value. Is that clear?

Yup, spot on...if you want high end and good quality the search begins and ends with GE Monogram in my opinion, possibly also Kenmore Elite...both are alot cheaper than Viking, jenn air, miele, or sub zero and work as well if not better...

But the reality is unless you plan on living there forever or moving your stove with you, investing in such luxuries is a waste of money as buyers don't really care.

The GE Cafe is good too if you want to save some money, but want higher quality than the GE Profile. It looks much nicer too.

 

[shiner]

For residential your best bang for the buck will be Bosch appliances

 

[Apex]

We really like ours. It's built well, looks great, and is well designed.