Mix and match stainless appliances (not anything fingerprint-resistant or smudge-proof!) from various companies, if need be, to get the best/most appropriate appliance for your kitchen. I have GE wall oven/microwave center, Miele DW, Sub-Zero fridge and Thermador dual-fuel range in my kitchen and they look just fine together.

I’ll have to disagree with Patricia on who makes the best dishwasher on the planet, though. That’d be Miele.

I love our old Bosch dw but had a Miele in our temporary home while moving. And both are amazing german made products. I currently have a KA and will be replacing it with a KA dishwasher...

But your question was about Dual Fuel. I had a Dual Fuel range by Bosch and found myself a bit frustrated. It had a loud fan. Here is my experience that might help you...[Dual Fuel Range Bosch Vs Kitchen Aid[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/dual-fuel-range-bosch-vs-kitchenaid-dsvw-vd~5180922?n=5)

And I have ordered a suite of appliances. I wanted them all to match. I know this is not the advice you are getting but in my last home I went with all bosch and in this home KA. If I could afford a La Cornue Palais or a subzero I might think about having different brands. But for me it was a good deal to get them as a suite.

Another article about dishwashers
Bosch Vs Miele

Good luck on your appliance journey.

ltucker80, you will get so many takes on this decision. So much is personal preference and budget. I have done major remodels on my three homes over 20 years, all with different needs and keeping in mind appropriate pricing given the home's value. From high end everything (Sub-zero, Dacor, etc) to my next with Samsung Refrigerator, Fratelli Onofri Italian Range... to my now downsized kitchen (KitchenAide 36 dual fuel range, etc). I have to agree that mixing the appliance manufacturers is just fine, and I think preferable as you can get the features you want. I'm also not a "matchy matchy" person though and my kitchens have never been a clean contemporary seamless style. Interest is just fine with me, if it works together. Our most recent project is in our down-sized home where we did major work but will only be here five years or so. My brother-in-law is a manager for a local highly respected appliance store. He offered us a "builders package" with discounted pricing if we ordered one brand for all. we determined that our biggest priority was the range. Landed on KitchenAid Dual Fuel and love it. Much better than our gas range/oven in last home. Decided that the counter depth french door refrigerator could work fine too, and the KA microwave (although I think the trim is too bulky but it was the lowest priority). As for the dishwasher, I had to jump ship on that and get the Fischer Paykel double drawer as I'd had one in all the past homes and love them to the moon. And so my point is figure your price point and start with the most important appliance to you then go from there. And yes to dual fuel. (We cook, ALOT).

I see no reason to use one brand. We have Bosh dishwasher, GE cafe cooktop and Samsung 4 panel fridge (it is finger print resistant). If I would have to select range, I would go with dual fuel as love cooking on gas, but can't stand smell of gas in oven or how uneven it cook compare to electrical oven specially with convection option.

Each company has a strong suit and often an identifiable weak one. Look into what options you want, and would enjoy using, in the various appliances. I learned my lesson when I chose my Bosch induction. I didn't care that it had timers on all hobs and though I wouldn't use them, until I used those timers every day. Now, I consider the enjoyment of the various extras along with budget. My wall oven is a different brand and it's been a revelation. It's my precious.

You might find what you want in a suite, but don't limit yourself.

Alex9179, what oven do you have?

Itucker80, what type of oven do you have now? How do you use your oven? Gas might be more reliable because it is simple and features are straight forward. Most of the electric ovens have a lot of functions that are dependent on computer boards which are subject to damage from heat.

I would say buy each appliance independently for most people but some people want a set as a big priority. Only you know if you are that type of person. If you were to want a set still, I would consider Bosch.

Wekick, an eBay bargain. It's an older Gaggenau that was less than a new Bosch at the time of purchase. I didn't mention the brand because it wouldn't have been in my price range new. It truly is my precious, though. The only complaint I have is how hard it is to replace the oven lamp. I've broken as many as I've installed. That'd be one broken bulb but they're expensive.

OP, gas ovens/ranges/cooktops are incorporating changes. Probably for safety, but I couldn't point to that. People used to think that gas was reliable during an electrical outage. Now, some manufacturers have included a kind of lock that prevents gas from flowing during an outage. If there isn't a reference in the manual for lighting the modules during an outage, I'd purchase a different model/brand or steer clear and go induction. Less heat in the kitchen and great responsiveness.

Itucker80, Appliances are difficult. You spend a lot of money, use it frequently and have it for hopefully a long time. You can get paralyzed for fear of making the wrong decision.

Some people do not notice much difference in gas and electric but you might notice a couple of things. Gas ovens have more ventilation because it needs to exhaust the products of combustion. This means more heat and moisture into you kitchen. I think this is why you see so few gas wall ovens. You probably want ventilation over that oven. Some bakers say that their cakes set a little quicker so don't rise as much. Most people report better browning when roasting meats and vegetables. If you bake bread, and steam it at the beginning, it is harder to keep the steam in the oven with gas. There are work arounds for that

Another thing to notice is the broiler. Gas broilers are either the blue flame which is not that great because heat goes up, and not so much toward what you are cooking underneath it or infrared which is really hot but can be small.

I will say for a dishwasher, I had a Bosch 800 series for 11 years and it has been a workhorse. It did develop an issue with the pump and I am not fixing it but replacing it with another Bosch.

Good for you alex9179! I like to hear that someone is happy with their oven. Have you made use of all the different modes?

Appliance Educators,

Wekick, I don't have the rotisserie or pizza stone accessories, but otherwise I've played with all of the settings. My favorites are top/bottom bake, convection roast, and grill for fish and pizza. It's a fantastic piece of equipment that out-performs any other oven I've used by a significant margin. Don't get me started on roasting in a conventional one. Takes forever and not nearly as crisp. My husband was astounded at how much better my cooking got, all of the sudden! I'm enamored with German appliances. My Bosch 800 d/w was made in Germany and it was also a revelation. It has to be replaced after Harvey flooding. A couple of feet of water was too much for the workhorse ;) The oven will be re-installed in the new kitchen and I'm hoping to pair it with a Gagg CSO, eventually. I cook and experiment with dishes, a lot. Tools that make it easy, and produce wonderful food, are a treat!

I agree with the others that you can mix and match manufacturers no problem, but if you find a good deal on a package or something then by all means do your research on the company and if it gets good reviews you can go with that.

As far as dual fuel goes, do you mean it can do Propane/Natural Gas or that it is Gas/Electric? As far as I know the majority of gas ranges can run on either fuel but it takes a modification to the nozzles to switch. With your oven though, you probably will want electric.

PS: Miele dishwashers FTW, they make everything on them themselves in-house. I know people like the Boschs as well, but I find their models have been more hit or miss...one model is great with no issues, another model, not so much

The SPAMMER can just go away. Little button at the top right. Use it.

Or just go to any real appliance store where they also educate you for free. :rolleyes: That anyone thought that was a business opportunity.

No quicker way to advertise that you don’t cook as to get s suite of appliances or waste money on fuel fuel.

Best in class. Always.

Sophie Wheeler: Just curious-what do you mean by not wasting money on fuel fuel?I

If you meant duel fuel, how is it a waste of money?

Alex9179, sorry to hear about your flooding. I just bought #2 Bosch DW. I found one that still has a 30min express wash which I have on my current DW. Most have a 60 min now which also dries. This one has both. Mine was a workhorse for 11 years.

S MacD "As far as dual fuel goes, do you mean it can do Propane/Natural Gas or that it is Gas/Electric? "

Most manufacturers and discussions here mean gas burners and an electric oven when they say dual fuel. 5 Star has a unique meaning. They advertise "true dual fuel" which means a gas and electric oven in one range.

Sophie Wheeler "Or just go to any real appliance store where they also educate you for free."

This can be really hard to find. In my experience, I ran into too many sales people who didn't cook, could only regurgitate the marketing mantras provided by the manufacturers and were motivated by higher commissions paid by some manufacturers.