Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
The Legacy Companies vs Thor
Where The Legacy Companies and Thor differ
| Compare |  The Legacy Companies |  Thor |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | JC4000, J8006, JC2022 | DW24X8BA00-BRZ, RF3621CTD00-BRZ, TRG3601 |
| Price from | $134.99 | $70Lower |
| Dimensions | 8.86 x 6.30 x 17.33 in | 91.4 x 76.5 x 177.8 cm |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Annual energy use (kWh) | Not confirmed | 220 |
| Capacity | Not confirmed | 20.3 cu ft |
| Installation offered | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: Markets (CA, US).
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Key differences
- Thor scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Thor: $70 vs $134.99.
- Warranty is higher at Thor: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only The Legacy Companies offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Thor offers Phone.
- Products: only Thor offers Cooker, Hob, Oven.
Our verdict on each
The Legacy Companies
The Legacy Companies suits US and Canadian buyers after a kitchen range sold with a spare parts shop, with prices from $134.99. The trade-offs are the short 1 year warranty and support limited to chat and help centre, against a catalogue that runs to $549.99.
Thor
Thor suits buyers in the US and Canada who want a full kitchen range at a low entry price. It ranks 3 of 32 brands on price from, backed by a 2 year warranty and a lineup that covers cooker, hob and oven.
Score breakdown
| Area | The Legacy Companies | Thor |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry at $109.99 and a price from $134.99 put the range at 9 of 32, a low starting cost. | 9.9HigherEntry price sits at $70 and ranks 3 of 32 brands, with 2 years of cover. |
| Offer | 8.5Reference models JC4000, J8006, JC2022 plus a spare parts shop add service value, though 1 year warranty cover is short. | 8.6HigherRange covers cooker, hob and oven, DW24X8BA00-BRZ, RF3621CTD00-BRZ, TRG3601 and support through phone and help centre. |
By the numbers
| Fact | The Legacy Companies | Thor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $134.99 | $70 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | The Legacy Companies | Thor |
|---|---|---|
| Home appliance brands | 11 of 136 | 7 of 136 |
A third option
Hoover has warranty at 1 to 5 years, against 1 year for The Legacy Companies and 2 years for Thor.
Hoover reviewSources behind this comparison
The Legacy Companies
- omegajuicers.com: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- thelegacycompanies.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Thor
- thorkitchen.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | The Legacy Companies | Thor |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fridge | Cooker, Hob, Oven, Fridge, DishwasherCovers more |
| Legal entity | The Legacy Companies | THOR Kitchen, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Phone, Help centre |
Coffee machines
| Fact | The Legacy Companies | Thor |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $109.99 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | $549.99 | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | 2 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 150 | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | The Legacy Companies | Thor | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $134.99below the median | $70lowest quarter | $137.49 |
| Annual energy use (kWh) | Not confirmed | 220above the median | 132 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 40 listed brands.
Pros and cons
The Legacy Companies
Pros
- A spare parts shop is part of the offer, and such shops are widespread across the brands on this site (96.2%).
- Support covers chat and help centre, and a help centre is among the most common support channels listed here (90.1%).
- The catalogue spans $109.99 to $549.99, so buyers on a small budget and buyers after a premium machine are both served.
Cons
- Warranty cover runs 1 year, which ranks 15 of 30 in the warranty comparison on this site.
- Support runs on chat and help centre only, so there is no phone line for buyers who prefer to talk.
- Product types cover fridge, where Hoover lists cooker, dishwasher and dryer across the big kitchen categories.
Thor
Pros
- Price from $70 ranks 3 of 32 brands in the comparison.
- A 2 year warranty places it 3 of 30 brands on cover length.
- The range spans cooker, hob and oven so a full kitchen can come from one maker.
Cons
- Installation offered is no, so hookup has to be arranged separately.
- A dishwasher in the range draws 220 kWh a year, which ranks 5 of 6 brands.
- The range covers cooker, hob and oven only, so laundry buyers must look at Hoover, whose types include a washing-machine.
Who each suits
The Legacy Companies
Who it suits
- Buyers in CA and US who want a spare parts shop for repairs after the warranty ends.
- Anyone weighing budget against premium, with the catalogue running $109.99 to $549.99.
- Shoppers happy with written answers, since support is listed as chat and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Whole-kitchen buyers: Hoover covers cooker, dishwasher and dryer, well beyond the fridge listed here.
- Shoppers outside CA and US, who should check delivery terms with Exquisit or Bauknecht before assuming this store serves their address.
- Buyers who weigh the guarantee heavily, since cover here runs 1 year; the same check is worth making against Bauknecht and Exquisit before deciding.
Thor
Who it suits
- Homeowners replacing several kitchen appliances at once who want one maker across cooking, cold and cleaning.
- Renters and first-time buyers in US and CA watching the entry price rather than the flagship model.
- Shoppers who read the spec sheet closely, since the DW24X8BA00-BRZ, RF3621CTD00-BRZ, TRG3601 models list capacity and dimensions clearly.
Who should look elsewhere
- Laundry buyers, who should weigh Hoover, whose types add a washing-machine and a dryer.
- Shoppers outside US and CA who need a brand sold closer to home.
- Anyone who expects installation to be included, since installation offered is no.
Country by country
| Country | The Legacy Companies | Thor |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | Yes |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
The Legacy Companies
What does the range cost at the entry point?+
The catalogue opens at $109.99, with $134.99 given as the starting price and $549.99 at the top. The gap between the lowest and the highest model is the number to weigh, because buyers often assume the entry figure covers the whole range.
Which countries does it ship to?+
Shipping is listed for CA and US, and the headquarters sit in the United States. The footprint is therefore regional, so buyers in another country would need to confirm delivery before ordering rather than assume the shop serves their address.
Thor
How much does Thor cost to get started?+
Entry pricing starts at $70 in the sale collection, and that figure places Thor 3 of 32 brands on price from. Flagship kitchen pieces cost more than the entry point, so budget by category rather than by the headline number.
What does the warranty cover?+
Thor offers 2 years of warranty, which puts it 3 of 30 brands in the comparison. That is a mid-market term: long enough to cover early faults, shorter than the extended cover some rivals push.