How durable are the scan pans?
928123
If treated properly, I would say they last years longer than traditional non-stick pans. We have been using four of them for at least 10 years and they are still great. Our only mistake was stacking them - now that we have pan separators, we have no issues. I would recommend them to anyone.
928124
They are very durable, provided they are treated with care.I have Sacanpans which are 15 years old, and which continue to provide faithful service.Note however that traditional Scanpans are unsuitable for use with induction cooktops.
928125
I haven't found them to be any more durable than other non-stick pans. Although they advertise that you can use metal utensils, I found that they scratched easily, and then lost their non-stick surface. I think we were conned into thinking that they are better quality because they are Danish, but I definitely haven't found that to be the case!
928126
I've used my Scanpan 3 times a week for at least 5 years and it still looks terrific. That's over 700 times... and it's still my #1 cooking pan!
928127
Have had mine for 4 years and they are still like new. Great pans....the non stick finish is very durable
928128
They are very durable with care. Mine is several years old and still serviceable but showing extreme wear as my wife beat the bottom with metal fork. Usually destroys a skittle in a month. Wash well, inside and out and do not use metal tools in it. Do have problem with egg sticking some. I really like the twenty dollar green pan (sold in various stores in the seen on TV section)just as well .
1316910
Yes, we have had this set for over a year now and we cook just about every day. The pans have held up well and the lids fit. I will say they aluminum is "thin" and by that I mean it can dent if you really slam it or jam it up against another pan. But to date we only have one dented piece and it didn't adversely chip the coating.
1786694
I purchased this set as a gift, so I am unaware of their durability. I hope you are able to find the answer you are looking for.
1493927
They're quite durable. I purchased this set in September of last year and I have used it on multiple cell phones and laptops. The #000 Phillips screwdriver I have used the most and I took a picture with a macro lens to show you how well it's held up. http://i.imgur.com/H4MrxbR.jpg Hope this helps
253321
I've only had them for a few months, but they seem pretty sturdy. I doubt removing, cleaning, and replacing would cause them to fail very quickly at all.
690581
So far I have not had any problems with these pans. The handles seem very sturdy to me. The pots are very easy to clean, just soak for a little while and it just wipes clean. I love these pots and pans.
1389621
They seem good. I had a cheap set previously (different brand) that deteriorated but this particular set has held up well. I don't leave them lying in a hot pan but I use them for stirring, flipping, etc. on high heat. I would buy them again.
1414156
I access my cabinet all of the time and have had no issues with the scanner. The scanner has been very reliable.
189203
If the question you really want answered is are these pans as heavy as others that are offered at slightly higher prices then it is no. These pans are a bit thinner than most of the other commercial pans that I have used. I do not use them in a rough manner but have had the corners bend a couple of times. The lids warp for a time when exposed to higher temps but will eventually flatten out. These would likely be apperpo for light duty but over the long term will fall short of satisfaction... Mine did.
1514561
I've had mine for about two months and I don't have any scratches on any of them with my husband, my sitter and me using them. We are careful not to use any metal utensils on them and wash with cloth, sponge or fabric-based scour pad if needed (and it rarely is) both inside and out. I gave away nearly $600 worth of All-Clad cookware after getting this set and I couldn't be happier. It's so worth the extra effort to keep it looking nice.
1421681
I have owned a few sets of these and they hold up well if you keep them clean.The most recent set is over a year old and has really not been out in bad weather.
1006026
We had purchased other brands before but these have lasted the longest. They are heavy enough to be sturdy but not so heavy to be cumbersome. We have owned them for a number of years and have only replaced the small pan.
2101865
A lifetime guarantee. This All-Clad set would hold up in a restaurant kitchen. I have been totally satisfied with how evenly the pans heat and how easily they clean up. Also the lids are stainless steel too. It's ok to cook with them in the oven if the recipe calls for it.
858430
Hi, They can absolutely be used on a gas range. Quoting from their description, "Scanpan Professional pans are safe for any burner type, including induction; oven-use up to 500 degrees F; and dishwasher-cleaning, although washing by hand will best preserve the nonstick finish." Hope this helps.
332721
magnets do mot stick to the botom. I have has several scanpans for more than 3 years. Grankly I abuse them!, and they still perform quite nicely. Some scratches are noticable because I tend to use a metal spatuals, but these do not seem to alter the non stick surface. Remember thought to warm your pan slowly. Put it on low- medium heat, go have a cup of coffee then come back & cook. I think you'll be happy
670652
I'm not sure how the copper hard anodized will hold up because I've only had them a short time. However, I bought them to replace another set of comparable (though non-copper bottomed) Analon non-stick pots and pans and they held up _great_ for eight years of hard use. (I only replaced them because they went with the ex!) I anticipate the same for these.
2247870
you cannot scan anything larger than the glass size without letting light in, which spoils the scan; furthermore the size of the scanned image cannot exceed approximately 10" x 16", although it will appear that there's more scanning area. That said, it's a reliable machine, and the larger scan area has been a boon for me. One last thing to beware of: the bottom of the machine is made of a soft rubber plastic that can easily warp if not fully supported, and, if it warps, the machine won't function as it blocks the moving part.