topic Re: Creuset hype in Kitchen

Creuset hype

Azalea12 — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:07:59 GMT

Chipped enamel on 1 yr use. Yes used appropriate utensils. Totally disappointed QVC hypes the brand as a durable enamel.

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luvmybeetle — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:26:42 GMT

I beg to differ. A few years ago I bought a pot and decided I didn't like it, mainly because I didn't know how to use it. So I took it down the basement and threw it on the floor to break it up to put in the garbage. I threw that thing many times and nothing happened. I have never owned any product that stood that pressure.

Now I have 3 different pots and I use them frequently.

Re: Creuset hype

Venezia — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:27:30 GMT

@Azalea12 - Le Creuset offers a lifetime warranty on its cast iron enameled products. You don't say which type of product you have, but you can check on the official Le Creuset website under "Warranty Information".

They list the warranty for each type of product, plus instructions on how to submit a claim. Sorry, we're not allowed to post live links here.

I have an original set of Le Creuset that I bought when living in England about 40 years ago. We don't use it every day, but it's been used a lot and is still in perfect condition. That was when Le Creuset was made in France; I'm not sure that is still the case, but it doesn't affect the warranty.

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Venezia — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:29:09 GMT

@luvmybeetle - So...the moral of your story is, you'd better be sure you want Le Creuset, because it's impossible to break down!?

PS: Before I did that, I'd put it up for sale. Le Creuset is worth some money.

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Biftu — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:44:55 GMT

It certainly is durable. Curious how you chipped the enamel. My friend has had his Le Creuset set for over 25 years and it's going strong. As noted, go to their web site to learn about their warranty.

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Franklinbell — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:09:42 GMT

I'm sorry you had that experience. Some of mine were hand me downs and they are doing very well. I enjoy them tremendously!

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luvmybeetle — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 21:28:09 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
@luvmybeetle - So...the moral of your story is, you'd better be sure you want Le Creuset, because it's impossible to break down!?

PS: Before I did that, I'd put it up for sale. Le Creuset is worth some money.

Yes the moral of the story was exactly that. I'm sure it breaks down somehow. I did think of selling it but at that time I didn't have any idea. I do now, but I love using them now.

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We rescue cats — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:13:20 GMT

Our le Creuset ranges in age from 1 year to 50+, and it is all going strong. I'm sorry you have not had that good experiience but do contact them, they stand behind their product. Good luck to you!

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wagirl — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:14:44 GMT

Just not a fan of it--is way too expensive and too bloody heavy for me to use. I do like the colors tho---but using it on the daily is not in my world.

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Rockycoast — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:29:27 GMT

Have many pieces of Le Creuset. Use them weekly for cooking. Most are over 20 years old. But I have not purchased them from qvc. We have a Le Creuset outlet near us and some were wedding gifts. Great durable cookware.

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faeriemoon — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:45:39 GMT

@luvmybeetle wrote:
I beg to differ. A few years ago I bought a pot and decided I didn't like it, mainly because I didn't know how to use it. So I took it down the basement and threw it on the floor to break it up to put in the garbage. I threw that thing many times and nothing happened. I have never owned any product that stood that pressure.

Now I have 3 different pots and I use them frequently.

I'm surprised you didn't kill the floor.

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Venezia — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:12:29 GMT

@faeriemoon - That thought had just occurred to me a while ago! I'd never throw my Le Creuset on my basement floor. I'm sure it would crack the cement! That would be an expensive repair, just to get rid of a pan I didn't want.

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Surfergirl — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:13:18 GMT

I have a set my mother gave me in 1975. Some of the pans have the wood handles. Plus, I have a few extra sets and pieces I've collected through the years. I've never had a probelm with one chipping. I did cook something on a little too high of heat one time and the food burned and stuck like crazy. It took forever to get it back in working order again. I still collect and buy used pieces if I think they are a bargain. I do baby my Le Creuset cookware. I nevert put them in the dishwasher and hand wash them. Any enameled cookware needs to be used with care.