Going nuts trying to decide on appliance package. I just moved into a house that needs all new appliances. I have gas for a stove. I want stainless steel for the "look", but I'm really not into cooking beyond basic stuff (to stay alive), so expensive stoves do not interest me. It is depressing trying to decide which appliances.
Most reviews for appliances on Consumer Reports are bad reviews. Kenmore is made by one of any of the major appliance manufacturers. I don't want to spend a bunch of money if I can help it. I lean towards Whirlpool strictly for the reliability issue, though they sorely lack in style and attractiveness. I wonder in the gas stove for instance, if the single grate is a good or bad thing.
Appliances used to last a long time. But newer appliances don't seem to last that long according to what I have been reading and my last experience buying new appliances in my last house. My GE stove only lasted about 1 1/2 yrs. before needing a major repair. My Samsung refrigerator after 3 years needs new door seals. The cost of the appliance looking at Consumer Reports does not insure reliability, which makes me think it is foolish to spend a lot on any one appliance.
Any insights or considerations I should be thinking about before I take the plunge?
Most reviews for appliances on Consumer Reports are bad reviews. Kenmore is made by one of any of the major appliance manufacturers. I don't want to spend a bunch of money if I can help it. I lean towards Whirlpool strictly for the reliability issue, though they sorely lack in style and attractiveness. I wonder in the gas stove for instance, if the single grate is a good or bad thing.
Appliances used to last a long time. But newer appliances don't seem to last that long according to what I have been reading and my last experience buying new appliances in my last house. My GE stove only lasted about 1 1/2 yrs. before needing a major repair. My Samsung refrigerator after 3 years needs new door seals. The cost of the appliance looking at Consumer Reports does not insure reliability, which makes me think it is foolish to spend a lot on any one appliance.
Any insights or considerations I should be thinking about before I take the plunge?