Product review (5 stars): Wow...someone finally figured it out
For years my wife has wanted a professional style range. She would tell me stories about how her grandmother owned a Thermador range and how much she wanted one of her own. Of course with the price of a Thermador or similar professional range all I could tell her was, "someday." Then I stumbled across this Thor Kitchen HRG3080U. I couldn't believe the price difference, so I started reading reviews. Everyone seemed to love theirs so I figured it was worth a shot.
When it arrived I knew at once I had nailed it. The unit does in fact look like its professional counterparts, at a fraction of the cost. The build quality seems decent and the components are top notch. I installed an LP conversion kit in a few hours and into the kitchen it went. My wife was in love...with the range...and me too I guess.
After a few days in the kitchen and a few meals cooked on this range I can honestly say that my purchase was totally worth it. As anybody who uses propane fuel for their house would know, you lose some cooking BTUs vs natural gas. This Thor Kitchen range does not seem to suffer that same loss of cooking power on LP fuel. We've been really impressed with the range's performance as well as its good looks.
For the price it is gorgeous and looks just as impressive as its $5000 competition. It's obviously not a Therador or Wolf but that isn't stopping us from loving it. Awesome job Thor Kitchen, thanks for finally figuring out that average households...with average income want that chunky professional looking range just like you find in home designer magazines!