You won't find many round here that will tell you to stick with one brand entirely.

Of those on the list Viking is bringing up the rear, their ref. lineup stinks and are are through growing pains after being acquired.

Wolf/SZ doesn't make a dishwasher but will sell you an Asko until they finish their factor and drop them like a rock.

Gaggenau has great ovens and pretty slick induction tops, but their gas cooktops are nothing special and $$$. Dishwashers are really good too, but a Miele is just as good for less $$$- ditto with the refrigeration, and Thermador's are basically the same for even less $$$ than that.

We went with mostly Thermador appliances because I really wanted the steam pro range. I have been completely thrilled with the range! We are very happy with the refrigerator and freezer freedom columns. Dishwasher works well- I also have a Miele and prefer it only slightly.

I had Wolf and Sub-Zero at my previous home, again with Miele DWs. They were great appliances as well. I don't know much about Viking or Gaggenau.

Thermador is an incredible value over the others on this particular list. Their retail instant rebate/free product promotion is hard to beat. What categories of appliances are you looking for?

Spoken like a true salesman.

Collin told us what he's looking for in his orig. post - all std appliances.

Range/Dishwasher/hood/freestanding refrigerator or range/dishwasher/over the range micro/built in or cooktop/wall oven instead of range? It is mostly a question of kitchen configuration.

Good questions , but a bit premature. Collin still seems to be deciding on a one brand kitchen and the considered brands make all that stuff with exception of free standing fridges.

Cept viking, which isn't a good bet in fridges anyway

I don't know, it seems like he is looking for a recommendation for which is the best overall bang for the buck. In my opinion, buying a range from one company is not the same as buying their cooktop/wall oven combo. Depending on the preference of the buyer, this might change which best fits. Don't you think? And I haven't seen any major issues with Vikings new freestanding refrigerator (Electrolux OEM), have you?

Yes, and so have folks here at Houzz/Gardenweb.

Sexy looks, but a roll of the dice for reliability that's too great given the price and their history.

I agree Tdor is a great bang for the buck and if you gotta have only one brand , they're prob the best play especially considering $.