Samsung vs. Kitchen Aid major appliances

Alyssa Scott

6 years ago

Tell me your opinions, reviews and if this is just a stupid question.....

We are needing a counter depth fridge, gas slide in range and a dishwasher.

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chloebud

6 years ago

Not a stupid question at all. The best advice I was given is to shop for the features you like best...not a specific brand. You'll see pros and cons for both brands you mentioned. In fact, for any brand out there. One person will rave over Samsung or KA, and another will be tearing their hair out.

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6 years ago
Not even in the same class. But they’re trying.
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Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
6 years ago
I like Bosch for the upper middle of the road appliances. I have appliances from the sam group that makes Bosch and i am very satisfied with the equality.

I'm sorry I have no experience with Samsung and KA. Though if I had to choose, it would be KA.
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Shannon_WI
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Samsung is much more current design and has more of the latest features than Kitchenaid. Having said that, my repair guy on my oven told me Samsungs are so hard to get parts for. He tears his hair out every time he needs to repair Samsungs because it's going to be weeks before he gets the part he needs, and talking to them is very hard. Kitchenaid is a sub of Whirlpool and their fridges and DWs are more sleepy older style. But the Kitchenaid parts are easily located and available, even for the older models.

Regardless, don't get either brand for your gas range. Your gas range should be a GE or maybe Bosch. Don't be afraid to mix appliance brands. You'll like your kitchen more if you do.
einportlandor
6 years ago
Nothing but problems with my Samsung cabinet-depth refrigerator, and my repair guy confirmed that they are repair-prone. I'd replace it if I could afford to. I've also had problems with my Samsung washing machine. No more Samsung for me.

Love my Bosch dual fuel slide-in range and dishwasher. They're reliable, affordable, hard-working -- good value for the money.
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seb225
6 years ago
I have a Samsung wall oven, Bosch dishwasher, and Frigidaire cd fridge. I like them all. I had nothing but trouble with Bosch ovens and Frigidaire dishwasher so my advice is to go with the best individual product, not the best suite.
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Zalco/bring back Sophie!
6 years ago
Bosch for me as well. I have a suite and there is not a dud in the bunch. Refrigerator, induction cooktop, convection ovens, dishwasher, washer dryer, all great.
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Lisa SW
6 years ago
I don’t have experience with Samsung, but with the exception of my cooktop, all my appliances are Kitchen Aid. I’ve been pleased with their functionality and reliability and would purchase again. I’ve never needed a service call. Unprompted, my installers too told me about problems servicing Samsung (and LG). But again, I can’t personally confirm this.
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dan1888
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
No Samsung even if free. I won't buy or recommend a Whirlpool product. Bosch or Miele are worth it. If I had to buy I'd use a Costco Citi Visa and buy from Costco for the 4 year warranty. Whirlpool's 1 yr is a fraudulent ripoff. Slide-in range would be induction. Bosch or GE Café.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
6 years ago
IMO you never buy all appliances from one maker get what works for how you cook all in plain old stainless .
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