Calphalon Premier Hard-Anodized Nonstick 13-Inch Deep Skillet (2172327): problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-13

Summary

A 13-inch hard-anodized aluminum deep skillet (6 qt 8 oz) with Calphalon’s MineralShield 3-layer nonstick interior, a tempered glass lid and a lifetime warranty, listed under a “Cookware Set” title that hides it is a single 2-piece pan and not induction compatible. What usually goes wrong is the coating: owners report scratches, flaking, sticking and coating pieces in food after a few years, and warranty claims for coating wear are sometimes declined. There are no consumables, so the only running cost is eventual replacement. At the $159.99 list price (Calphalon direct, 2026-10) it is a premium single pan, worth it mainly for the stackable Space-Saving system.

Common problems and fixes

Sticking — an r/cookware thread titled “Calphalon Premier nonstick skillet started sticking” discusses a Premier skillet developing sticking; a commenter suggests polymerized or cooked-on oil as a possible cause. One owner reports being told damage was “not enough to replace” after 5-6 years of use with food sticking. [4][15]
Warranty claims for coating wear declined — Calphalon states a lifetime warranty, but owners describe claims for coating degradation being declined or replaced with pans carrying reduced nonstick coverage; the warranty terms for coating wear versus manufacturing defects are not published. [3][4][7]
Not induction compatible — gas, electric and glass cooktops only. If you cook on induction, skip this pan. [3]
Misleading listing name — the “Space-Saving Nonstick Cookware Set” title refers to a single skillet with lid; “Space-Saving” describes the stackable design shared with the Premier Space-Saving line, and the manufacturer files model 2172327 under the standard Premier Hard-Anodized Nonstick line. [3]

Parts and consumables

Yearly running cost

Not enough data: there are no consumables, filters, pods or subscriptions, and no parts catalog with prices, so there is no yearly figure to compute. Hand-washing and nylon utensils cost nothing beyond detergent. [3][4]

When it is a good buy

$159.99 at Calphalon direct (2026-10) — a premium price for a single pan; the case rests on the MineralShield coating, the lifetime warranty and the stackable Space-Saving ecosystem, with no independent lab test of this exact model. [3][8]
The $159.99 list price sits inside the $100-200 range where All-Clad, Zwilling and Tramontina large nonstick skillets compete; it only makes sense if you want the stacking system. [3]
If you need induction, skip this pan. [3]