Are BlueStar Appliances Worth The Price? Here's What Homeowners Say

There are many ways to brighten up your kitchen, ranging from colorful appliances for a bolder kitchen to everyone's favorite Le Creuset, which has some of the best colors and collections. If you're fully embracing a coordinated look, you may have considered forking out on some BlueStar appliances.

The heritage brand has been operating out of Pennsylvania since the 1880s, selling coal ranges, furnaces, and heating stoves under the name Prizer Royal. The company began producing restaurant-quality ranges in the 1950s, but it wasn't until 2002 that BlueStar began selling them for home kitchens. Since then, BlueStar has become known for its color customization, selling kitchen ranges, refrigerators, and hoods in over a thousand colors and finishes. You'd be hard-pressed not to find a palette that suits your style in its catalog. Even the knobs are customizable.

There are also options for dedicated cooks, including the possibility of adding a griddle or charbroiler to your range. However, that level of customization comes with a hefty price tag. This is a premium brand, after all. Its smallest 30-inch gas burner range starts at $4,795. If you opt to splurge, BlueStar appliances may become the focal point of your kitchen and the envy of dinner-party guests, but you should know not every customer feels the investment is worth it.

As with every purchase, there are always two sides to the story, and when it comes to BlueStar, reviewers are torn. Some love the brand and report no issues, while others disparage the quality of its products, suggesting inconsistency across the lineup.

Reviews on Trustpilot may have you thinking twice before purchasing one of these appliances. With a score of 2 out of 5 stars, the brand has received plenty of criticism from customers. One customer went so far as to say that if they could give the range zero stars, they would.

A common complaint online is the need for frequent repairs and replacement parts. One Reddit user commented that they've had a BlueStar range for five years and have made multiple repairs: "I have had to replace the convection fan and the heating elements on both the oven and the broiler three times." Another owner also mentioned problems with the igniter saying, "I just installed the sixth one in four years in the oven the night before Thanksgiving." 

Others constantly mention poor customer service and a lack of accountability, which is especially jarring given the brand's premium prices. As one user on Trustpilot complained, "You would think spending $14,000 on the range would entitle you to proper customer service, but it does not."

Not everyone has had a negative experience, though. In fact, some owners passionately defend the brand, citing nothing but positive experiences. "I have had a Blue Star for 5 years and the stove top is perfect — A+," said one Redditor. Another owner described the rangetop as "a tank and dream to cook on."

If you're thinking of shopping for new kitchen gear, keep in mind that while colorful appliances can make a statement, performance and reliability matter just as much. Prioritize appliances that deliver both form and function. Don't let design trends get in the way of crafting a space that suits your cooking style and lifestyle.