Is it too late to go to a different builder? No amount of money could induce me to sign papers on a house where I could not specify the appliances. Putting up with a sub-par dishwasher for the rest of your days because some corporate tool somewhere copped an exclusive with GE is simply too much insult to bear. Seriously, tell the builder to get you what you want or he can pack sand.

I tend to agree with mojavean - demand a credit for the appliances you don't want. If you really feel stuck with GE, are you allowed to get GE Cafe appliances or are you stuck with a builder-grade package. I know some people have had issues with GE Cafe, but I have a friend with a GE cafe dual fuel range and he's quite happy with it.

I agree with mojavean, there's zero excuse for you not to get what YOU want, even if it's paying out of your pocket for the difference.

Would you have any ideas as to what you'd like versus what's being shoved on you?

Next question - can you pay more to get the GE Cafe? Their products are generally well reviewed and they look great and they have wall ovens now, as well as an OTR Advantium . . . so their line is expanding.

The GE Cafe doesn't have that obtrusive backsplash with controls, either, so it would be worth paying more to me just for that. I think ranges with those look less custom and more builder grade - likely because they are less expensive than a slide in range or a free standing range without that.

Hi All

Thank you for your quick responses. I can get any level of GE appliances for a price and the only item I can swap out is the micro. They don't do fridges for which I an thankful. Range and DW I'm stuck with. It's a big builder (Ryan), in a plan. We are moving there because of my DH's medical condition. In our area finding a first floor master is next to impossible, so sacrifices need to be made. The best I can do is just take the very base package and try to sell them and then buy what I like or upgrade to the top level and pay the price.

My previous range in my current kitchen was an electric GE profile w/the ceramic top. I have to say it did serve me well for 16 years. I wasn't fond of the oven for baking, but worked very well otherwise.

I'm trying to split the difference as best I can so will be doing at least the Profile line if not the Cafe.

So if you have any experience w/a GE gas range, please let me know what you think. DW the same thing. I hate giving up my Bosch that I love. Hoping to get 5 years out of what I end up with then I can replace with what I want.

Bigdogmom - For a dishwasher, I have model number GDWT360RSS. I'm not sure if it's still available but I've had it for over a year and I'm happy with it. It's fairly quiet, I love the smart dispense, and most importantly, it gets the dishes clean, and I'm a scrape the dishes, not wash type of person. I managed to choose all GE appliances, some plain old GE, some Monogram and everything has been fine.

I have the GE Cafe duel fuel range and love it. I confess that even though I have the two ovens, I have yet to use the one on the bottom. I keep telling myself I need to test it to make sure it works while still under warranty. Whether or not it is "worth" it is whether you would have a regular need for two ovens. The only time I find myself wishing for an extra oven is for holidays, but we didn't host any holidays this past year (got the range in May last year). I think it would come in handy for cooking side dishes when the main oven is in use.

A friend of mine has had the GE Cafe all gas range for a few years and really likes the all gas. We were going from electric to propane and were able to get the duel fuel at a discount (same price as the all gas) so that's what we went with. I love the look of it and have not experienced any of the problems that I read about in reviews of the range when I was researching what I wanted to buy.

Can't help with the other appliances as everything else I have is a hodgepodge of brands.

Kittencat - thank you for you info on the DW. I too am a scrape but that's it type of person. In my opinion, if I have to wash the dish before putting it in a DW, then why have a DW? I happy to hear it is work for you, makes me feel a little better about leaving my Bosch.

fourkids4us - Thanks for letting me know that GE is still making a decent appliance. While my range was good, lasted 16 years, many appliances today don't have that kind of track record unless you move to the premium brands.

I'm close to picking my package. I'll let you all know what I decide.