Presto 07030: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-19

Summary

The complaints that repeat are a cord too short for some kitchens (28 in measured on Presto griddles), a unit that can slide on the countertop, occasional uneven heating, and a slick surface with a low rim that lets food slide while flipping. There are almost no consumables, and replacement parts are sold directly by Presto. At $49.99 direct from Presto it is a fair buy for a 20-inch griddle, and discounts do happen.

Common problems and fixes

Short cord — Wirecutter measures 28 in cords on Presto griddles while the product brief says 30 in, so check that it reaches your outlet before buying. [1][2]
Griddle slides on the counter — owners report it can slide on a countertop; one suggests placing a towel underneath. [4]
Uneven heating — a few owners report it; the sibling 07047 heated within a 50-degree variation in Wirecutter’s test, but the 07030 itself has not been instrumented. [2][3]
Drip pan broke — one owner’s drip pan “just dropped out of the griddle”; Presto responded that replacement parts are available. [4]
Nonstick wears over time — ceramic nonstick coatings degrade with age; one owner replaced a 30-year-old Presto griddle. [2][3]
Warranty and parts support — one-year limited warranty; Presto keeps parts for this model, and the low-profile 0703016 variant shares service parts. [1][5]

Parts and consumables

Drip tray (85798) — slide-out and washable; replacement sold by Presto after one owner’s pan broke. [4][5]

Yearly running cost

Not enough data for an annual figure. The griddle draws 1500 W at 120 V, but no annual usage or electricity cost is reported, and there are no consumables — nothing to replace except the occasional drip tray or heat control.

When it is a good buy

Presto sells the 07030 direct at $49.99; Home Depot lists it at $44.99, Macy’s at $50.39 and Walmart Business at $58.99 at the October 2026 check. [1][3][4][6]
One owner picked a unit up at a $14.92 Walmart clearance, so discounts do happen. [6][7]
At about $50 or less: fair value for a 20-inch griddle with a cast aluminum base and a PFAS-free ceramic nonstick surface. [1]
Above that: weigh it against the Wirecutter-tested 07072 Slimline (22 in, top pick) when you want more surface, the smaller 07047 Cool-touch (16 in, budget pick) when 20 in is more than you need, or a Zojirushi EA-DCC10 at about $139 when you also want steaming and frying. [2]