About Thermador
Thermador's history is a story of American kitchen innovation. Founded in 1916 in Los Angeles, the company introduced the first built-in wall oven in 1947, fundamentally changing kitchen design. They followed with the first professional-style gas cooktop for the home market, establishing the category that defines luxury kitchens today.
The company's innovations continued through the decades: the first modular cooktops, the first downdraft ventilation, and their signature Star Burner design that provides 56% more coverage than conventional round burners. Thermador's willingness to innovate has kept them at the forefront of kitchen technology.
Today, Thermador is part of BSH Home Appliances (the same group that includes Bosch and Gaggenau), bringing German engineering to their American heritage. This combination has produced appliances that blend innovation with reliability—the Freedom collection refrigerators with their unique hinge system, the Star Burner cooktops, and dishwashers with sapphire glass accents represent this evolution.
Thermador in Arizona
Thermador appliances perform well in Arizona's climate, with their German engineering proving reliable in our extreme conditions. The brand's refrigeration products handle Arizona heat effectively, though like all refrigerators, they benefit from regular condenser maintenance in our dusty environment. Thermador's Star Burners are particularly well-suited to Arizona kitchens. The burner design is less prone to clogging than conventional round burners, and the larger surface area provides even heat distribution. Arizona's dry climate doesn't affect gas combustion, and the robust construction handles daily use well. The Thermador Freedom refrigerators, with their unique door-mounted refrigeration system, have shown good performance in Arizona. The design minimizes heat transfer when doors are opened—beneficial during hot months when indoor-outdoor temperature differences are significant. However, the sophisticated hinge and refrigeration system does require specialized service when repairs are needed. For Thermador dishwashers, Arizona's hard water can affect the advanced drying systems and crystal-clear results the brand promises. Water softening or filtration helps maintain optimal dishwasher performance in our mineral-rich water conditions.