Kitchenaid appliance or suggestions for another brand - mid range
Kimberly Henry
6 years ago
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Comments (1)I just put in a GE advantium 240 and it is amazing on the MW so far - I didn't try any other functions yet as our kitchen is still in progress. I love my Elux french door fridge...See Morenew gas range - mid-tier suggestions if we can't afford the dream
Comments (7)For six-burner 36" ranges at less than $3k, the only choice that I know of is the NXR mentioned by Deeageaux. It just barely fits in the sub-$3k price range currently costing $2999.99 from Costco and several web retailers and regional stores. (That, btw, is a delivered-to-curb price.) The 36" NXR has six full range 15k btu-hr sealed brass burners. (Most other sub$3k 36" wide stoves use aluminum burners, instead.) As Deeageax says, there have been numbers of threads here about about NXR stoves, although most of them are about the the 30" models (which is what I own --- it costs about $1000 less.) Some friends of mine have had a 36" model for four years. Near as I can tell, the burners and oven perform the same as on my 30" model except for having two more burners and a bigger oven. Be aware that the convection fan housing projects out into the oven just enough to prevent you from using a full size -- 18 x 26 --- sheet pan if that is something you want to do. AFAIK, all of the other stoves in the sub-$3k 36" wide category are only five burner stoves. Bertazzoni -- also mentioned by Deeageaux, and Italian made, also costs $2999 (delivered price, IIRC), From postings here at GW, I gather that the oven has some limitations in size and how low the heat can go. (275F sticks n my mind but that might not be accurate.) IIRC, the burners are an 18k btu center burner, an 11k burner, a couple of 6k burners and a really small simmer burner. Berta also has a six burner unit but I think that was priced in the $5k to $6k range. My recollection is that it has aluminum burners. Verona -- another Italian made stove that costs (I think) between $2500 and $3k depending on the colors you choose. It might have only five burners and will be kind of similar to the Berta. I don't recall seeing much, if any, postings about it here. I also vaguely recall a Verona DF model with twin ovens, but I think that is up in the same price range as your first choices if not a great deal more expensive. Fisher and Paykel also has a 36" range in the $2500 price range, also a five burner stovetop. I had the impression it was an F&P/DCS response to VIking's less-expensive "Designer" series of appliances, Frigidaire also has a couple of "pro-style" ranges in the $2k to $3k ranges. When I went stove shopping last fall, Lowe's (I think) had a 36" Frigidaire "Pro" on display and priced around $2200 (as best I can recall). It had five burners which I recall being 16k btu, 14k btu, 12kBtu, 9k and 6k. The oven was small (as with the Bertas) and manual cleaning. I don't believe it had a convection fan, It had a stainless steel top with deeply recessed burner wells. Should mean stuff won't burn on as much and that it will be easier to clean. Never seen a review or discussion of it, so no first hand info on how it cooks. If you've got a little bit more space, Frigidaire is still making 40-inch wide stoves with twin ovens, convection, and self-cleaning oven. The stove top controls are on the cooktop surface (which is why it is a five burner not six burner unit.) These enjoyed some popularity here at GW about a decade ago. A friend has one and it is still going strong. She says it is easy for her to clean. If the current models are the same as hers, the burners are a a bit lightweight: 13k, a pair of 10k and a pair of 5k. I think Sears also had or has some of these under its Kenmore and Kenmore Elite brands. IKEA also had a 36 inch "Euro-style" gas range that ran about $2500 and was called the "Praktful." It was a shallow counter depth model made for IKEA by (I think) Fratelli Onofri in Italy. It may have been discontinued. My recollection is that it likewise had a five burner stovetop. There were postings about it here and at Chowhound a couple of years ago. Premiere Pro stoves have been discussed a number of times here and the majority opinion seemed to be they were not very good products. Costco had them in the on-line store for several months a couple of years ago but dropped them. My recollection is that the reviews at Coscto.com were strongly negative on build quality and function. (My memory from my stove shopping was that there was only only one positive review by a Costco customer.) I heard that Costco dropped them because they were getting too many returns. There was a thread here about a year ago that discussed "Premiere vs NXR" is you want to search further. When I was stove shopping, I also looked at the Cafe stoves like the one live_wire_oak has. While they are in the sub-$3k price range, they are 5 burner 30" wide stoves and not available in a 36" width. This post was edited by JWVideo on Sun, Jun 9, 13 at 16:41...See MoreTell Me Your Picks For Mid Range Appliances For Tropical Retreat
Comments (5)I think you would be happy with Kenmore appliances. Kenmore is a real good brand and almost all their products are good quality and good value. Sears has the best sales, they frequent `20% sales, or sometimes even better. Also, Sears has the best warranty available. It is the most expensive, but covers by far the most. Every year they will come out and do a preventative maintainence check on it, where they do various things for every appliance, ensuring top performance, energy/water efficiency, etc. They will look for wearing parts and replace them. all parts all labor, cosmetic, and alot more. I recommend you get this because you are renting out, and like you said they are not the kindest to stuff that isnt theirs. And with the master protection agreement you wont have to worry about that. Since you would be getting multiple agreements, ask them for 10% off of them, which they will give you. You can actually cancel them and get a full refund at the end of the 1st year if you just dont want it anymore. Though if you find some good discontinued models, do not tell them you want the warranty, try to make a deal with them to give you more off the product if you get the warranty....See MoreBest Appliances (brands) of the Common Peeps and mid price?
Comments (50)I am remodeling my kitchen and plant to buy 4 new appliances. Generally I do a lot of research before I make big purchase. The problem I am having is everything I look at has bad reviews even if Consumer Reports rated it well. A few years ago I ran into this problem with a different house. My gas stove injectors went for the 2nd time an we were going to buy a new stove but ratings were terrible. I didn't have the $2,500 to spend on brand that was reliable. I couldn't make a decision so finally my husband gt tired of me and ordered the injector and replaced it himself. We still have that stove on that property. This time I have to bite the bullet though. All new cabinets etc would look crazy with the old appliances (mostly 1986 when house was built) plus the electric stove isn't well insulated and makes kitchen hot . We will add over the range microwave even though I hate to lose the older (not 1986 but forgot when) microwave that works awesome. Even the cook and reheat settings are accurate. I've had at least 3 microwaves in other house and none work as well. It's a Kenmore. We are thinking of purchasing through Costco because of the extra warranty 2 years + 2 years if you use their credit card + free installation and haul away. Looking at Samsung suite of products with French Door refrigerator with outside water and ice dispenser, microwave, electric range and dishwasher for $2599. sale through end of month. I could buy same $ at Best Buy but would have to pay for installation and haul away or local appliance store similar. Has anyone purchased appliances from Costco? We've had great luck with TV, computer, mattress and like that you can return for 90 days if you don't like but since you have to return I don't think it would work with appliances. Also Samsung per customers has bad customer service. Consumer reports rates LG best for percent of repairs. I no longer trust Whirlpool - they used to be great but rate of repair is highest now. Meanwhile m washer and dryer are ancient but they work and they are in the garage so I'm not buying new unless the break and last year I thought the time had some for the dryer but my husband opened it and it was broken belt and he fixed it. Glad I married a talented man....See MoreKimberly Henry
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