Before I write about the Thor range, allow me to say a few words about my experience with Dreamwood Living.
I shopped around quite a bit before deciding to give them a go. Not only did they have the best price around for this stove, but good online reviews as well. My experience surpassed any expectation I had. The online ordering was easy, and all the interactions I had with the staff were wonderful. The range was shipped for free and fast. It was carefully packed, and received without a single ding. A+++ for customer service!
Now onto the range. I have had for a little over a month now. I am a professional chef, and wanted a solid range without bells and whistles (no electronic board that eventually breaks down and costs a fortune to replace), with powerful burners, a large oven with a convection option, and a good broiler. The Thor Dual Fuel range fits the bill. It is easy to clean and looks good to top it all. I have not encountered the clicking issue some reviewers have mentioned in the past. The oven is right on in terms of temperature, with minimal hot spots. The telescopic racks are helpful when checking doneness, and to remove dishes from the oven.
I love the big control knobs, and particularly appreciate the fact that they are made of solid metal (my previous GE Cafe range knobs started to melt shortly after I had purchased it, and given the much higher price tag, it was a big let-down).
I wish this range came with a fifth burner in the middle, either small or elongated for large Dutch ovens. There is room for it, but it wasn’t a deal breaker.
This range does not have a self-cleaning oven option, which is not recommended anyway.
I have cooked on a lot of different stoves, including many high-end ones (Wolf, Thermador, Monogram…) at clients’ homes, and can confidently say that, so far, this Thor range competes with them all, while coming at a more affordable price.
Do I recommend it? You bet!