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Advice/Input on Selecting Kitchen Appliances

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May 11, 2021
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Advice/Input on Selecting Kitchen Appliances

Went through as many previous posts I could find but wasn't able to get too much information either here or through googling in terms of comparisons.

I purchased a new build home which comes with a standard appliance package. I want to upgrade the refrigerator, stove and laundry machines (will go with the standard dishwasher as we probably won't use it as often)

From what I gather, the consensus seems to be to stay away from Samsung kitchen appliances. Which is great because the stove I was going to choose was going to be Samsung (which clearly shows I need some help!)

Here are my current selections. Would appreciate any input/advice on the selections:

Stove: Want an electric slide in range. Air fryer and self-cleaning options are a plus.

Selection:
Frigidaire Gallery 5.4 Cu. Ft. Front-Control Convection Range with Air Fry - CGEH3047VF

Other options considered:
Samsung 6.3 Cu. Ft. Electric Range with True Convection and Air Fry – NE63T8711SS/AC
Whirlpool 6.4 Cu. Ft. Smart Slide-in Electric Range with Frozen Bake™ Technology - YWEE750H0HZ


Fridge: We really like the 4 french door design. We're hearing that Whirlpool has been back ordered on appliances for a while but are slowly starting to pick up. We feel we are willing to wait an extra few weeks (our house closes in mid-September so we have 1.5 months so probably willing to wait up to 2.5 months)

Selection:
Whirlpool 19.4 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator - WRQA59CNKZ


Laundry [Washer/Dryer] - We want front loading so we can potentially stack them. The wrinkle reducing steam technology is a huge plus.

Selection:
LG Wi-Fi Enabled Smart Front-Load 5.2 Cu. Ft. Washer and 7.4 Cu. Ft. Electric Dryer

Other options considered:
Samsung 5.2 Cu. Ft. Smart Washer and 7.5 Cu. Ft. Smart Dryer - SAFL630V

Thanks in advance for any advice! Let me know if you have any more questions :)
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Jun 23, 2019
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Stay away from Samsung!
Maytag makes excellent appliances, and LG makes excellent Washers and Dryers. I have a LG WM3500CW washing machine, it is very quiet and well built. I also recently purchased a Maytag MDB4949SKZ dishwasher that seems to be very good so far.
I had newer (2019 model) Whirlpool appliances in my previous house, and I found the quality has gone downhill compared to older models. The materials seems cheaper/thinner/flimsy compared to the mid 2000's Whirlpool appliances I was used to. With LG and Maytag the quality is much better, and yes I know Maytag is owned by Whirlpool, but Maytag isn't using the thin/flimsy materials and is built to a higher standard from what I can see.
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For someone that read threads about applicances and realized to stay away from samsung, why on earth are samsung appliances still on your list?? The very last washer/dryer you should ever consider is a samsung.

As for a dishwasher, you should be considering Miele or a HIGH END Bosch.
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Buy Samsung appliances at your own peril. I think you've been clearly warned.

I would go Maytag commercial top load for a washer. Bosch/Miele for dishwasher. Fridge and stove seems like a crap shoot.

We had a Maytag stove for about 7 years before remodelling this year, problem free. Also had a kitchen aid for 9 yrs, problem free as well. We haven't received our new appliances yet (ordered in February...).
"I'm a bit upset. I've been grab by the back without any alert and lubrification"
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[OP]
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May 11, 2021
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No, by others considered I just meant Samsung appliances (stove + laundry) were what I had originally considered before reading to stay away from Samsung appliances. So ended up deciding on Whirlpool for the fridge, Frigidaire for the stove and LG for the laundry set.
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Don't leave the dishwasher... sure you may not use it now.. but life changes... we use ours everyday.
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Honestly, I would leave Samsung and LG off the list. Great for electronics, but for appliances, I wouldnt let all the extra features tempt you.

All the other brands are pretty much a safe bet. I went with Electrolux for the washer/dryer, Bosch for the diswasher, and GE/Cafe for the range and fridge.
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Jun 4, 2020
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Consider going for induction with that gallery stove. Also, air fry tray is separate.

We have the read control air fry with induction too. Love it.
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Bosch makes the best dishwashers hand down . Being as you are not likely to use it regularly you can still buy their lowest cost model in the $550. range,, their 100 series or their Ascenta.. which by the way was thee top rated dishwasher of all dishwashers in Consumers Reports.. a bargain... I would be utter foolishness to spend more on their higher end models which clean no better other than them having a few extra frills.


As for the washer/dryer, get an LG frontloader in the series 3600 and up.. top rated machines.

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