Feedback on Appliance and Counterop Selection
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Comments (5)I have a Liebherr All-Fridge and Gaggenau All-Freezer. The Liebherr has nice bins and drawers but not the quality of Gaggenau-Thermador-Bosch(BSH) built-ins.The mechanicals on the Liebherr are as good and efficient as anything out there and better than most. Doors on the BSH have a heavy or some might say luxurious feel. Liebherr has light weight doors or some might say cheap/or cheezy feeling. The bio-fresh safes work as well as anything out there. Thermador DW are rebadged mid-upper end Bosch units. For the price you would think you got top-of-the-line Bosch units but,alas,you don't. If getting the Miele I would get at least the Crystal because that has the built-in water softner.Unless of course you have really soft water in your area. Both KA and Thermador have had electric oven trouble in the immediate past.Both claim issues have been resolved. Not too many buyers on this forum to confirm issues resolved. I would look at Electrolux wall ovens if looking at upper mid class or Wolf/Gaggenau if looking at top end. The Wolf /Gaggenau microwaves are seperate units but you could just buy the Sharp microwave drawer and place it underneath the wall oven and save some money. Definetly take Bluestar cooktop/rangetop over Thermador/Wolf....See MoreAppliance Choices - Feedback please
Comments (2)Where to start? Oven: If you are going to go with Dacor, stick with the Classic Series oven (MCS130S). It doesn't have all of the bells and whistles as the MOV130S, but as a cooking instrument, its a better oven, and half the price. If you want to drop $3000 plus on an oven, check out Wolf or Miele. Microwave: If you order the DCM24, you may want to order your replacement LCD control panel with it. Save money and buy Sharp R930CS with RK9S30 trim kit. Sharp is the same oven without the troublesome LCD panel, and about $300 less. Dishwasher: Dacor is a cooking products company, making their second attempt at dishwashers. Stick with the Bosch. Cooktop and Hood: Good choices; you won't be disappointed. Refirgerator: LG is to major kitchen appliances what Dacor is to Dishwashers. Make sure you have a local service network. Service in some areas is like pulling teeth. It's one thing if its a plamsa TV, but your fridge is another (well you do have a spare downstairs though). Check out Maytag/Amana french door models....See MoreFeedback on our appliance selections?
Comments (1)when I buy anything i google for info on their customer service. for example, google "bosch customer service", to see what types of complaints people have about the products, and perhaps even more importantly, about the customer service itself....See MoreFeedback on my appliance selection please!
Comments (11)I've got the full depth KA Architect II FD refrigerator. Lovely unit with beautiful interior. I recessed the space behind the wall to create a faux integrated look without losing the storage capacity. It has a triple drawer feature in the freezer that makes the freezer really useful. Take a look at the Bosch DW. I've had many through the years at various homes. Never a moments trouble. I've had them at all price points. I can recommend them. Your ventilation will be a little more problematic. You absolutely install proper ventilation to the outside. You should get rid of that microwave above the stove. You should not vent into the porch. That's a code issue. It must vent above the porch. You should talk to someone about it before you make any decisions. This way you can plan for ventilation. It's better to install your warming drawer close to the surface where you plate the food. This may not be the stove top. I suggest you consider nearby cabinets, too. The kitchen forum can help you with placement....See Morehomepro01
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