Pulled the Trigger on Appliances Yesterday

16 years ago

Well, after months of planning a deliberation, I purchased my appliances yesterday for my kitchen renovation project.

Range: 30" Bosch Dual-Fuel Slide in (Stainless)

Hood: 36", 600 cfm internal, Prestige (Stainless)

Microwave: 24" Sharp Drawer (Stainless)

Refrigerator: 21.8 cu. ft., KitchenAid Counter-Depth (Stainless)

Dishwasher: 24" Miele Diamante Plus (Custom Panel)

Washer: Bosch Axxis (White)

Dryer: Bosch Axxis (White with slide out stacking kit)

Disposal: Waste King 1 H.P. Continuous with air switch

I purchased everything from my local appliance store (1 mile from my house), They matched any internet price. All together (with tax & delivery) about $11.5 k. I will not take delivery until the last week in August based on my build out schedule.

They began to discuss service plans but I usually associate these as being "rip-offs" and a means of extra margin for the dealer. Do any of you have any thoughts regarding this?

Thanks,

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Comments (7)

willinak
16 years ago
Great call, on the choices! My only reservation would be the MW drawer, only because it's new to me.
jazzcook
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks...I hope that you are right!

I chose the drawer because I have a relatively tight kitchen (:-)
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willinak
16 years ago
Same problem here..... less space than you! Why did you not consider one F&P Dishdrawer?
pvel
16 years ago
Yes extended warranties are a waste of money.
jazzcook
Original Author
16 years ago
Because I had not heard good things about F&P lately (rightly or wrongly) and I felt for resale, a full 24" dishwasher was a must for a family. I actually considered an 18" Miele.

:-)
susanelewis
16 years ago
I have to disagree with warranties for appliances these days. I have broke even several times but lately, especially with washer and dryers, I came out WAAAAAAY ahead. In fact, we just got bought out of our contract on our washer and got a check in the mail for the full purchase price plus tax and I bought a new washer. The washer was only four years old.

I did not have a warranty of any of my appliances I bought 15 years ago. Back then, it would have been a waste. I've had one call on the fridge, two on the dishwasher, three on the oven and one on the cooktop. That would have been a break even I think. But, at this point with the cheap parts and sending stuff overseas, I most likely will buy a warranty on every item because one service call alone will pay for the cost of the warranty.

Now, the key is to price warranties. The same warranty at store A is not the same price as store B. Sears is WAAAY overpriced with warranties so I don't buy there. Our local store is very reasonable for the exact same coverage. If you want a warranty, shop both the appliance and warranty cost.
gryane
16 years ago
congrats on your puchases! They sound great! As far as the extended warranties go - for me it depends on the appliance. I just got a range and opted for the warranty. I will probably get one for the refrigerator, but I did not get it for my dishwasher or my washer/dryer.