Appliance Recommendations
Stacy Pray
17 days ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (10)
HU-910663146
15 days agoRelated Discussions
New Kitchen Appliance Recommendations Needed!
Comments (10)Here is the first rule of appliance selection. Don't buy a suite of everything from one manufacturer. No one does everything well. Many of the appliance salesmen will try to steer you into one brand. Why? It's easy or they get an incentive. Next, organize you thoughts and select what is the best fit for you and your family. You may want to splurge on one item and economize on another. Do a lot of research on the appliance thread. Gardenweb is the best resource out there. Plan on spending some time here. Then go out and shop, armed with an idea of what you need, what you want and what you can afford. You have given us a budget, ~$20,000. Don't forget you will need ventilation. Everyone always forgets it and it's not cheap. I like Vent-a-Hood. I hate downdraft ventilation. Everyone has a preference. Those are mine. Rethink convection in your ovens. If you are buying double ovens, consider making one of them convection. If you have never had convection, you may not know what you are missing. But, you don't have to spend extra for double convection. If you have double ovens, you probably don't need a warming drawer. Plan on never running the self clean function on your ovens and you will be a happier customer. You only have to fry the mother board once to learn this lesson. This goes for all manufacturers. Dishwashers: Bosch, Miele, Asko for quiet. Bosch makes a wide variety of price points. I've had success with them on a number of homes. But, Miele and Asko are highly regarded. Cooktops/rangetops: You want gas. You have to decide whether you want sealed burner versus open burner. The difference is the amount of BTU that the burner can deliver. Open delivers more, closed delivers less. Some people believe that closed is easier to clean if you have an over spill. I don't agree, but let some other posters offer an opinion. I can only say I am replacing my closed burner Thermador for an open burner Bluestar rangetop. Refrigeration: You won't go wrong with Subzero, but your wallet will ache. There is nothing sexier than a set of Subzero full refrigerator and freezer. Liebherr is a competitor. I suggest that you take a look at your kitchen plans. You may be able to surround a full depth refrigerator with cabinets to create a built-in look. You will pay a lot more for counter depth and get less storage. Rather than a 48", think about a 36" full depth and supplement with an additional garage refrigerator or freezer. It's a cost effective way to get capacity. Instead of Subzero, I ended up buying the Kitchenaid Architect II 36" French door. I used the money I saved elsewhere. Educate yourself on one item at a time and it will all come together. I think the dishwasher is the easiest place to start. Good Luck....See MoreLooking for appliance recommendations
Comments (5)We've remodeled a couple of homes and have had good luck with the top or near top of the line Whirlpool dishwashers. We just moved to a house with a bottom of the line DW and I HATE it. The wire racks are not made for normal dishes. Pictures make it look like normal dishes fit, but they don't. Before you decide on the DW, you might take several of your bowls and glassware in to to a showroom where they are on display to be sure you aren't disappointed later. The other problem with this one is the silverware rack fits onto the door, so water can't get behind the silverware to wash the back side of it....See MoreAppliance recommendations - refrigerator
Comments (1)Are there really 30" speed ovens out there? Or is this a narrower model with a trim kit? Nothing wrong with that, of course. But make sure you understand what you are getting. Also, I'd encourage you to make at least one of your two ovens a combination steam oven. We have a 30" gas oven in our range, and both a Miele Speed Oven and a Miele CSO. The Miele ovens are new with this remodel; so, I have been giving them a good work-out recently. The CSO is absolutely amazing and well worth getting. The Speed Oven is not bad, and I am happy with ended up buying it. But it would also be the appliance that I'd have the least issues getting rid of. As far as refrigerators are concerned, we ended up with a Subzero all-fridge tower. Very pleased with our decision. But that might not work within the constraints that you have. So, I am not sure if I can help much with that part of your question....See MoreAppliances Recommendation
Comments (8)Consider a wall oven plus induction cooktop. There's a number of advantages. No bending over, when the oven door is open, it takes up less space, Induction is far more efficient and keeps the kitchen cooler. Induction is also easier to clean, heats up much faster, and no harmful gas fumes. Having two appliances rather than one means that should one break, you can still use the other. Also you can get the best of both. A range is a multi-purpose appliance, and so one part will be inferior to the other because they have to keep within a price range. For my $15K, I got: -. Bluestar electric wall oven - Wolf induction cooktop - Rachiele 42" copper sink - Miele dishwasher - Vent a Hood With the change: Tabeco baking table KoMo XL Plus grain mill Ankarsrum mixer I did not replace the refrigerator during the remodel....See More3katz4me
15 days agoNichole Campos
15 days agomalabacat
14 days agoToronto Veterinarian
13 days agoblubird
11 days agoToronto Veterinarian
11 days ago3katz4me
10 days agoPathse Home Inc
5 days ago
Related Stories
12 Eye-Candy Appliances That Enchant With Color
Move over, stainless. These rainbow-colored confections are bringing a delicious, unexpected note to kitchens and laundry rooms
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNHow to Choose and Use Ecofriendly Kitchen Appliances
Inefficient kitchen appliances waste energy and money. Here's how to pick and use appliances wisely
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNA Cook’s 6 Tips for Buying Kitchen Appliances
An avid home chef answers tricky questions about choosing the right oven, stovetop, vent hood and more
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNHow to Choose Kitchen Appliances for Universal Design
Accessibility and safety features for kitchen appliances let everyone in on the cooking fun
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNDetermine the Right Appliance Layout for Your Kitchen
Kitchen work triangle got you running around in circles? Boiling over about where to put the range? This guide is for you
Full StoryVINTAGE STYLERevel in Retro With Vintage and New Kitchen Appliances
Give your kitchen old-fashioned charm with refrigerators and stoves that recall yesteryear — even if they were made just yesterday
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNSmall Luxuries: Wine Refrigerators Offer Handy Storage
No more tossing whites in the freezer at the last minute. Get the facts on wine coolers so you can just chill before guests arrive
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNHow to Find the Right Range for Your Kitchen
Range style is mostly a matter of personal taste. This full course of possibilities can help you find the right appliance to match yours
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNDiscover the Pull of Microwave Drawers
More accessible, less noticeable and highly space efficient, microwave drawers are a welcome newcomer in kitchen appliances
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGHow to Clean Your Range and Oven
Experts serve up advice on caring for these kitchen appliances, which work extra hard during the holidays
Full StorySponsored
More Discussions
3katz4me