Non-stick cookware how long does it last?

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

I'm trying quite hard to remember when I bought this set of Calphalon Simply Nonstick. I want to say between 8 and 10 years ago.

I have always loved them even though they aren't the high end Calphalon. They cook evenly and I like the no heat handles and glass lids. They have held up well given the amount of work I have given them over the years.

Most of my original set have reached their end of non-stickiness though and time for new. The good news is Macy's has the 14 piece set on sale (plus a bonus 12 inch skillet) for less than what I payed for the 10 piece set way back when. I will probably break down and buy it if no one has a better option in the same price range.

What do you/have you owned and how long has it lasted?

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

I just read an article about this in the NY Times! (I don't use nonstick pans myself.)

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/18/yo...ortCuts&st=nyt

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I really like Circulon, too, but necessarily better. As you must know given the longevity of your current set, the trick with non-stick is to avoid high heat, metal utensils, or harsh cleansers/cleaning pads. With proper care, a good set should last a very long time.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

Lawren,

I love my Calphalon pots!

The higher end ones last longer, but the lower end ones are good, too. I have them both.

I've purchased some higher end ones, one at time, from Tangers outlet. There's a store there that has great prices on them, although its been a while, and I can't remember their name.

I've also gotten lucky, on a higher end one in Marshalls/Home Goods. They carry the lower end ones all the time, and have great prices on them. Doubt you'd can get a whole set tho, they seem to only have individual pieces.

I've also seen them at BJ's & Costco, but can't remember the prices.

[bezerk Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close bezerk]

Oh gosh I just love Marshalls/Home goods.....none of those here.....I am going to states in june I think though...yeah!! Just a vacation not permanent..

I have had T-Fal for 15 years now and with proper careful crae they last a long time....do not let your young adult kids use them LOL...

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Williams-Sonoma Outlet at Tangers has FABULOUS prices - they have the 10 piece set for $399 with a usual 30% off.
It is worth it to go and compare before u buy at Macy's.
On the other hand, with the right coupon Macy's can be dirt cheap!

I have several of the C pots and really like them. DD has picked them - the new Tri-Ply - for her bridal registry.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

I ordered them. The funny thing is that they have a 10 year warranty and I'd be willing to bet that is exactly how long they lasted.

Calphalon Simply Nonstick 14-Piece Cookware Set
$299.99

Less 10% for homesale that ended today.

Plus:
Receive a Calphalon Simply Nonstick Everyday 12" Pan FREE with $200 Purchase of Select Simply Calphalon Cookware. $50 value.

For under $300 all in I'm happy for another 10 years.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

When we first got married my wife bought some high end cookware set that was very expensive, It had a double wall stainless steel pots. Any way I hated them bought all Calphalon some 10 years back and they are still like new. I love them better than any other pots and pans we ever bought.

BTW I got most of them off of Amazon.com they put some of them 70% off

[Kay H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kay H]

My dil has calphalon pots and they are too heavy for me. I can hardly hold one when it is empty. No way can I pour from it. I actually gave them to her for a shower gift because she requested them but at that time (I was younger) I thought they were heavy. She loves them so that is all that counts.

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

I bought Cook's Essentials from QVC. They are supposed to have a lifetime warrantyI don't think I will like them as well as my calphalon but they were only $100, They seem a little flimsy to me but I do like the way they cook.

[longtimer Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close longtimer]

I love my calphalon pans. They are very sturdy and hold up well. I think they provide the best, even heating. I've been able to pick up several pieces here and there at the nearby outlet stores. Can't afford a whole set, though. I hand wash them rather than putting them in the dishwasher and dry them immediately. Don't know if this is beneficial for the high-end pans, but it does seem to help for the lower-end ones. One of my pans is shaped like a WOK. It's great because it can double as a pot when cooking stews, sauces. I simply sautee the onions, meat, etc and add the sauce. No need to dirty a second pan. One tip - keep non-cooks away. My DH scratched one of my pans very badly by using a sharp fork and knife to cut some meat he was cooking. The food now sticks in those areas.

[deede Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close deede]

Oh gosh I just love Marshalls/Home goods.....none of those here.....I am going to states in june I think though...yeah!! Just a vacation not permanent..

I have had T-Fal for 15 years now and with proper careful crae they last a long time....do not let your young adult kids use them LOL...

ROTFL --

Agree!!! My set of T-Fal lasted for more than 11 years -- until adult daughter had to move home. Everytime she cooked, I saw a metal utensil in her hand.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

ROTFL --

Agree!!! My set of T-Fal lasted for more than 11 years -- until adult daughter had to move home. Everytime she cooked, I saw a metal utensil in her hand.

Buy wooden or that plastic silicon spoons. They will make your cookware coating last forever

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Amazon.com: calphalon

[bezerk Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close bezerk]

Try telling that to young adult chefs.....LOL...I am not buying new ones till they are all moved out..LOL