For $600 I think you can get a Bosch dishwasher, which I'd do before I'd get a Frigidaire. We had a lower end Frigidaire in our temporary quarters while we built our house and it was loud and terrible. I just looked on us-appliance.com and see that the Bosch 300 Series Evolution is available for under $600, but still has a stainless steel tub, is Energy Star rated with the Sensotronic feature that adjusts energy and water usage as necessary to save on both, and their 2 pump motor system, which makes them so much quieter.

We've had Frigidaire fridges, which seemed to be fine. A cheaper Frigidaire outlasted and outperformed a more expensive Maytag we bought at the same time. The Maytag shelves broke and the evaporator motor went out at 15 months, while the Frigidaire worked on without a problem.

I'm not sure about Frigidaire ovens. I've had good luck with GE Profile, so based on my experience, if it were me, I'd go that route. But as I said, I don't have experience with Frigidaire to count them out. It depends on what and how you cook whether or not the convection is worth it. I have convection, which is particularly good for roasting meat, and also nice for multiple racks of cookies, but I no longer feel it's a necessity, and use my regular ol' "Bake" function as much as the convection. It's nice to have if the oven isn't too much smaller inside...Check your favorite pans in the models you're considering.

It's not necessary or even recommended to get all appliances of the same brand. I'd get the ones that are best for your money in each category, rather than trying to match.

Best wishes!

I can't speak to the convection feature, since my Frigidaire doesn't have it, but I've been pleased with my near-top-line Frigidaire gas stove for the five years plus that I've had it. In fact, I am in the middle of remodeling an investment property and had no hesitation in choosing another Frigidaire range. Almost picked out a Frigidaire -- umm -- fridge, too, but got a good deal on a more efficient Whirlpool. I'd pass on a Frigidaire DW at that price, but the ranges are fine and the fridges are okay now, too.

Hi just a thought, but if you are a Costco member, they will sell you a whole kitchen full of stainless appliances, made by Whirlpool. You might check out the price, and the individual models. www.costco.com.

Another thought. The Kenmore appliances you will be replacing might be made by Frigidaire or Whirlpool. Since they are only six years old, and apparently still working, I'd be certain I was getting better performance before I replaced them. Is it worth changing apples to apples? Or is it better to deal with 'the devil you know?'

Good luck

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