Shopping for new appliances

[Beach Runner]

You can't go wrong with Stainless Steel.

That's another thing. Is stainless steel dated? There's a lot of red out there, but as a Gator fan obsessed with orange, I am not doing red appliances.

So do I stay with the white which I have and which was "in" when we built the house 20 years ago?

 

[TooFarTampa]

That's another thing. Is stainless steel dated? There's a lot of red out there, but as a Gator fan obsessed with orange, I am not doing red appliances.

So do I stay with the white which I have and which was "in" when we built the house 20 years ago?

The red would look nice with the Wolf. But I would stick with white if you like it. I don't like the look of a stainless dishwasher, b/c in my case it would get all smudgy, but that is just me.

Last I checked, the main built in fridges were KitchenAid, Sub Zero and GE monogram. I don't know if LG has one now or not. But if you are seriously thinking of getting a new built-in (sounds like you have no choice), run don't walk to www.thathomesite.com/forums and visit the Appliances forum. If you are willing to do research you will find everything you need. Once you get through with the info from those folks, you will realize that the CR ratings are just too superficial!

Like Beachmouse I also have a Bosch DW, and it is good.

Good luck ...

 

[Beach Runner]

The red would look nice with the Wolf. But I would stick with white if you like it. I don't like the look of a stainless dishwasher, b/c in my case it would get all smudgy, but that is just me.

Last I checked, the main built in fridges were KitchenAid, Sub Zero and GE monogram. I don't know if LG has one now or not. But if you are seriously thinking of getting a new built-in (sounds like you have no choice), run don't walk to www.thathomesite.com/forums and visit the Appliances forum. If you are willing to do research you will find everything you need. Once you get through with the info from those folks, you will realize that the CR ratings are just too superficial!

Like Beachmouse I also have a Bosch DW, and it is good.

Good luck ...

I am definitely into doing the research. Thanks for the link.

Here's CR on dishwashers:

 

[traderx]

CR tends to be utilitarian with their ratings. I like J D Power although with fridges, their ratings comingle built-ins with stand alones. Nonetheless, they rate Samsung and SubZero the best. I don't believe that Samsung or LG yet offer built-in refrigerators.

I also have a Bosch DW and it has been incredible. Uses less water, less soap, is quiet and somehow washes dishes better than any DW I have seen. Also high regarded is Miele which is the German company that invented DW's although I have no personal experience.

Ratings | J.D. Power

 

[Beach Runner]

I have no choice but built-in. I think I'd go with anything but Sub-Zero.

People love their Bosch dishwashers. I'll check out their website. Thanks for the link.

CR tends to be utilitarian with their ratings. I like J D Power although with fridges, their ratings comingle built-ins with stand alones. Nonetheless, they rate Samsung and SubZero the best. I don't believe that Samsung or LG yet offer built-in refrigerators.

I also have a Bosch DW and it has been incredible. Uses less water, less soap, is quiet and somehow washes dishes better than any DW I have seen. Also high regarded is Miele which is the German company that invented DW's although I have no personal experience.

Ratings | J.D. Power

 

[STL Don]

We have had both Bosch and Asko--both are very quiet.

 

[Sarah Moss]

as far as vacs go, I recommend a Dyson. They are on the "high" side, cost wise, but I found one on sale for half price.

If you have any issues with allergies, Dyson is great--if you need a light weight machine--they are great--and they manuever like no vac I have ever used; and I needed one for all these reasons as well as letting the the cleaning lady go was one of my first "adjustments" to the down economy

Do you have a Dyson ball? I love my Dyson animal but I wouldn't say it manuevers all that great. Dyson has great customer service too, but I only know that because they had a problem with the belt on our model and we had to replace it twice in the first year. The second time they sent a redesigned roller and we haven't had any problems for a few years. I my dyson!!

 

[meigsart]

Recently bought appliances from AJ Madison in New York. Wasn't a perfect experience,fridge had a dent that happened in shipping. They immediately sent me a new door. They have everything it seems and a great place to look. Locally, I like Art's Appliances in Fort Walton. It's an old company that seems to have a great high end selection and pride in service. I think they are still there.

 

[beachmouse]

Art's is still there. We bought our dishwasher from there a couple years back. Paid I think $50 more for our Bosch than we would have paid at Lowe's, but they had it in stock and Lowe's was telling us it would probably be two weeks before it came in. You can negotiate them down a little if you use price comps from the big box stores.

 

[Margaret]

Our washer and dryer are shot. The repairman fixed the dryer, but he put a yellow tape on it saying, "UNPLUG WHEN NOT IN USE!"

Our Sub-Zero has been a problem forevah! I need a new built-in! The double-ovens and dishwasher are also 20 years old.

Cooktop (Wolf gas) and vent (VentAHood) are Pepper's age (4), so they are okay.

Also need a new downstairs vacuum cleaner because the cleaning ladies have banged it against the furniture too many times (if someone else cleans your home, you know what I'm sayin').

Anyone have any suggestions on any of this? I joined Consumer Reports online, but they don't exactly give any glowing recommendations. I can post pdfs of their recs if anyone is interested.

I just don't want an appliance to die and have to make a quick, uninformed decision.

Thanks in advance for any advice that you might give me.

Well, I'm probably to late to help, (just joined sowal) but in the future if you need help, I work with GM Appliance, and we carry and repair most every brand. (inluding Sub Z, Wolf, etc...) Keep us in mind!
Thanks!
Margaret