Looking at a kitchen remodel, need to replace gas cooktop (stay w/ gas), microwave and electric oven. Finish will be stainless steel.

Brands we like, brands to stay away from?

My fridge,dishwasher and oven are all Whirlpool Gold. We have had them for about 12.5 years and never really had a problem with them that would make me buy new ones because of cost repair. The only problem we had with the fridge was the light went out permanently on the fridge side. I have read it is a common thing but a new board is around $150-200.00. We have been pretty fortunate so far. My washing machine was a higher end Whirlpool and only lasted 4.5 years. At the end, the circuit board needed to be replaced and that was when I went with a Maytag unit. My Whirlpool dryer on the other hand is still going strong after 6+ years without a problem of any kind.

If you are looking for something a little nicer, without going full commercial, we like the Thermadore stuff we installed at our remodel a few years ago. Thermadore is owned by Bosch now. We did a drop in 5 burner cook top, steam oven and electric oven plus fridge all from the professional series with matching hardware.

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Originally posted by TXJIM:
If you are looking for something a little nicer, without going full commercial, we like the Thermadore stuff we installed at our remodel a few years ago. Thermadore is owned by Bosch now. We did a drop in 5 burner cook top, steam oven and electric oven plus fridge all from the professional series with matching hardware.

Agree about Thermador. Purchased a stove and dishwasher for our remodel last year and no real problems. One reason we chose the stove was that it lacked any real electronics. There are no major electronic components for controlling a clock, heating element in the stove, etc. Definitely would recommend.

--K

Wife...

We just replaced all our kitchen appliances with high end LG and they are really nice. Only thing we didn't go with LG was the dishwasher and that we went with Bosch.

Whirlpool/Maytag/Kitchenaid is what I'd go with.....

I replaced all of mine in the past year or so with the GE Adora series in slate. Fridge, gas stove, dishwasher. Still need to do the nuker, I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

No complaints.

Used to have a glass top electric and HATED it. While this one does have some electric components, I'm glad that I bought it as I had a power outage last week right in the middle of making dinner and was still able finish up no problemo. Unfortunately, the oven temp is controlled electrically. So, I'd have to use the Egg as an oven if need be, but that's OK.

I should clarify a bit more, we will not be staying in this house forever so the I not looking to build a high end kitchen for the next owner. Just want nice enough stuff that will help resale in a few years and isn't going to break in 3 years.

Thinking more like GE, LG, Whirlpool mid level stuff. Basic 4 burner gas cooktop, microwave and oven

Thermador will be on the short list for the next house though...

All Thermador in our new home; great stuff!

my Kenmore ref,range,washer and dryer are 29 years old.
One drive coupler on washer and one idler roller on dryer.
I will not be that lucky if I have to replace.

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Appliance Brad..................

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Originally posted by 45 Cal:
my Kenmore ref,range,washer and dryer are 29 years old.
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DO THEY WORK????? HEHEHEHE