Ovente Electric Griddle GD1610B: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-06

Summary

The GD1610B is a 1200 W budget griddle whose main weakness is coarse temperature control — one owner reports roughly 200 degrees of swing on the copper sibling. There are no consumables and no replacement parts are sold, so yearly running cost is just cooking oil or butter. It is a good buy at $25-32 from Home Depot, Walmart or Ovente direct, and a poor buy at Ovente’s own $43.99 for the black unit.

Common problems and fixes

Temperature swing — one owner of the copper GD1610CO reports about 200 degrees of swing and calls it unsurprising at the price; treat each dial position as a starting point and correct by watching the food. No warranty claim applies because it is a control-precision limitation, not a defect. [7]
Coating damage from metal utensils — Ovente requires a non-metal pad on the plate; metal spatulas and wire brushes will damage the non-stick surface. Use silicone or wooden utensils only. Warranty excludes abuse and natural wear. [1]
No replacement parts available — the probe, thermostat and plate are the likely failure points, and none is sold as a replacement part for this family on Ovente’s site. When one fails, the unit is effectively disposable. [1]
Indicator light cycling — the light illuminates during preheat and goes out when done; if it blinks during cooking that is the thermostat cycling, which is normal behavior, not a fault. [1]
Returns carry a 15 percent restocking fee — Ovente’s own store charges 15 percent on returns, holds the money-back guarantee to 30 days, and does not refund shipping and handling. [3]

Parts and consumables

No replaceable parts or consumables reported.

Yearly running cost

Not enough data. The griddle has no filters, cartridges or scheduled replacements. The only recurring cost is cooking oil or butter if used. No electricity cost figure is published in the sources.

When it is a good buy

Non-Amazon prices observed 2026-10-05:

$24.99-25.19 — Home Depot, blue GD1610LBL at $24.99 and black GD1610B at $25.19. Good buy: you get a 16 x 10 inch non-stick plate and dishwasher-safe parts at a low-risk price. [8][9]
$28.25-29.99 — Home Depot copper GD1610CO at $28.25 (out of stock) and Ovente direct copper at $29.99. Still defensible on the same terms. [2][10]
$31.90-39.99 — Walmart black at $31.90 (out of stock) and blue at $39.99. Weak: the extra money buys a color, not a capability. [6]
$43.99 — Ovente direct black GD1610B, out of stock. Not supportable: same hardware as the $25.19 Home Depot unit with no extra documentation or parts support. [1][8]

Named alternatives:

Presto 22-inch Slimline — Wirecutter’s recommended pick, described as heating up quickly and evenly; the better choice when spending above the $33-40 tier. [28]
Presto 07062 — CNET’s pick, recommended for a ceramic surface that resists utensil damage; the better choice if coating durability is the priority. [29]