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**Fishin17** · 08-20-2013, 02:43 PM

This isn't really the appropriate forum to ask this since I'm not 'doing it myself' but I figured people who look at this may have some decent insight.

My wife and I are building a home in the hill country and are at the selection phase of the process. We have to pick out a gas stove top, refrigerator, double oven and dish washer. Just curious if any of you have any thoughts on brand names to either get or stay away from. We cook a pretty good amount, but aren't looking for the top of the line/professional type appliances. Kind of looking for the best bang for our buck.

Any advice would be helpful. Thanks

**My Little Big boat** · 08-20-2013, 06:58 PM

I have been happy with my GE profile set up I got.. Gas stove and double oven (I like to cook). I bought the store displays at 50% off

**carryyourbooks** · 08-20-2013, 07:13 PM

we have good luck with whirlpool. i'd stay away from kenmore and bosch. don't know if its possible, but consider buying your appliances from costco. each will come with a lifetime warranty. that way, there is no need for an "extended warranty".

**Gemini8** · 08-20-2013, 08:15 PM

Most of the Kenmores are now made by Whirlpool. Parents always bought Sears/Kenmore back in the day. In 94 I had top of the line Kenmore installed in my house & was pleased. Don't think same quality exists 20 yrs later. House I bought a couple years ago had Frigidaire appliances. I will not ever buy another Frigidaire frig. I also will not have another Amana washer/dryer, can't comment on other amana applicances.

Long story short, had an independent appliance repairman say that right now the best appliances are GEs.

**acoastalbender** · 08-21-2013, 01:37 PM

GE are generally good, but if you look up Consumer Reports on appliances Kenmore is a pretty good buy also. Bosch just recently came out with one of the best dishwasher line-ups ever and deserves a look...

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**millertym_1978** · 08-21-2013, 02:40 PM

We bought Whirlpool Gold gas range with double oven, french door fridge and dishwasher and have been very happy

**bassguitarman** · 08-21-2013, 06:02 PM

The July 2013 issue of Consumer Reports was their kitchen issue. It might help:

**Fishin17** · 08-22-2013, 08:43 AM

Thanks for all the input - very helpful

08-20-2013, 02:43 PM	#1
Fishin17 Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jun 21 2010 Location: New Braunfels Posts: 29 Rep Power: 345428	Appliance Help This isn't really the appropriate forum to ask this since I'm not 'doing it myself' but I figured people who look at this may have some decent insight. My wife and I are building a home in the hill country and are at the selection phase of the process. We have to pick out a gas stove top, refrigerator, double oven and dish washer. Just curious if any of you have any thoughts on brand names to either get or stay away from. We cook a pretty good amount, but aren't looking for the top of the line/professional type appliances. Kind of looking for the best bang for our buck. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks

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bassguitarman Still trying to figure it all out Join Date: Nov 29 2005 Location: okc Age: 71 Posts: 10,480 Rep Power: 21490854	The July 2013 issue of Consumer Reports was their kitchen issue. It might help: Attached Images

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08-20-2013, 06:58 PM	#2
My Little Big boat Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Apr 24 2012 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 1,989 Rep Power: 21480024	I have been happy with my GE profile set up I got.. Gas stove and double oven (I like to cook). I bought the store displays at 50% off

08-20-2013, 07:13 PM	#3
carryyourbooks Join Date: Feb 13 2009 Location: KATY, TX Age: 47 Posts: 10,383 Rep Power: 21489585	we have good luck with whirlpool. i'd stay away from kenmore and bosch. don't know if its possible, but consider buying your appliances from costco. each will come with a lifetime warranty. that way, there is no need for an "extended warranty".

08-20-2013, 08:15 PM	#4
Gemini8 Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jun 29 2013 Posts: 1,933 Rep Power: 21479537	Most of the Kenmores are now made by Whirlpool. Parents always bought Sears/Kenmore back in the day. In 94 I had top of the line Kenmore installed in my house & was pleased. Don't think same quality exists 20 yrs later. House I bought a couple years ago had Frigidaire appliances. I will not ever buy another Frigidaire frig. I also will not have another Amana washer/dryer, can't comment on other amana applicances. Long story short, had an independent appliance repairman say that right now the best appliances are GEs.

08-21-2013, 01:37 PM	#5
acoastalbender Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jul 16 2011 Age: 68 Posts: 4,398 Rep Power: 21482716	GE are generally good, but if you look up Consumer Reports on appliances Kenmore is a pretty good buy also. Bosch just recently came out with one of the best dishwasher line-ups ever and deserves a look... .

08-21-2013, 02:40 PM	#6
millertym_1978 Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Apr 13 2006 Location: Dickinson, TX Age: 42 Posts: 838 Rep Power: 4383094	We bought Whirlpool Gold gas range with double oven, french door fridge and dishwasher and have been very happy

08-22-2013, 08:43 AM	#8
Fishin17 Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Jun 21 2010 Location: New Braunfels Posts: 29 Rep Power: 345428	Thanks for all the input - very helpful

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