In this video,
you'll learn the differences between Monogram dual fuel pro
ranges versus the dizzying number of pro ranges from
Thermador and their Pro Harmony and programmed lineups.
Seriously, Thermador has twenty different ranges between these two series.
Because Monogram and Thermador are so different,
you'll either like one or the other depending on how you cook.
Stay to the end,
and I'll show you a great resource to consider when
buying any pro range from any brand, and it's free.
This video is on dual fuel only.
We have a separate video for all gas and induction,
so let's compare.
First, Thermador has twenty different dual fuel ranges with their Pro
Harmony and programmed from thirty to sixty inch widths
versus just five different ranges for Monogram ranging
from thirty to forty eight inches.
Plus, the Thermador rebate program can get you a free appliance
with the purchase of these ranges.
Ask your salesperson for details.
So price isn't gonna be the main determining factor,
but your selection might be if you don't see your preferences
available in monogram.
We have a whole video dedicated to the differences between the
Thermador Pro Grand and Harmony series.
So for brevity's sake,
the Pro Grand is deeper than the Harmony and has a larger oven.
The Pro Grand also has one twenty two thousand BTU power
burner and a thermometer dial as well.
Thermador's Harmony is less powerful with an eighteen
thousand BTU max.
Pro Grand has more options available to add to the cooktop
than the Harmony does.
You also have the ability to choose a steam oven on the
forty eight and sixty inch models as well.
Well.
We'll dive into the details of this later in the video.
The monogram will have higher output than the Thermador
ranges, but not by much with a twenty three and twenty one
thousand BTU burner,
and the rest are about fifteen thousand BTU
versus twenty two, eighteen,
and fifteen thousand BTU in the Thermador.
Thermador has two extra low simmers at one hundred BTU.
Monogram's simmer goes as low as one hundred and forty degrees.
Monogram has the brass accents which are more durable,
but they do patina over time.
Whereas Thermador has the star burner,
which supposedly puts more heat on the pan to cook more evenly.
I'm not sure which feature is better,
but Thermador does raise the burner,
so it's easier to clean underneath.
The griddle are a different story.
Monogram's is definitely better.
Their griddle could be the best,
and it's certainly the hottest with an eighteen thousand BTU gas output.
Compare that to Thermador's sixteen hundred and thirty watt
electric griddle,
which is equivalent to only fifty five hundred BTU.
Gas will be hotter, and it's an instant on.
Same with the grill.
Monogram has a fourteen thousand BTU grill and it's infrared,
which is a hotter and more directed heat that's even
better than the regular gas which diffuses heat.
In fact, it's the same heat source as a sear burner on
those expensive Lynx grills.
Thermador also offers an induction module in their
programmed dual fuel ranges.
Induction is faster to heat a pan than even the hottest pro burner,
and it has a far better simmer even than the extra low simmer
of the Thermador.
It's also easier to clean,
so you do have that option in the pro brand.
Monogram and Thermador Harmony do not offer any induction
module option on their dual fuel ranges.
Thermador has their LCD display,
and it's pretty good and has decent smart capabilities with
their Home Connect app to access recipes.
However, Monogram's seven inch articulating touchscreen system
may be the best.
You can access whatever you want right on the range.
Monogram's SmartHQ app is also the most robust.
They're always adding different cooking modes to your range.
You can also buy it with more basic controls as well for a
thousand dollars less.
Thermador has two oven options.
The Harmony sits flush with the cabinets and integrates better
into your kitchen,
but the Pro Grand and the Monogram have larger oven sizes
that will protrude past your cabinets giving it a more commercial look.
The main ovens in both brands, thirty, thirty six,
and forty eight inches have the same European single fan convection.
There are better systems out there,
but this should be fine for baking.
The real difference is steam functionality in the Thermador
Pro Grand.
Steam is an excellent way to cook
more flavorful.
There's a learning curve, but it's a great way to cook.
The addition of steam functionality adds about four
thousand five hundred dollars to the cost,
so I would only consider Steam if you plan on using it.
One last thing.
Before I discuss service, statistically,
you will need service for either brand.
Just look at both ranges.
Neither offer color, but Monogram adds brass accents,
which you may or may not not like.
The knobs also have LED lights in the background so you can
customize the color of those as well.
Both companies offer their own service,
but check reviews in your area before you buy any appliance,
especially if your appliance store doesn't have their own
service department.
Download our free pro range buying guide with this
QR code or click the link. We include everything we
can think of for every brand
and it's completely free. If you want to learn more about the features
or the Monogram range, click here.
If you want to learn more about the features of the
Thermador ranges, click here. And thanks for watching.