I have this GE stove and am very happy with it.

I like the GE microwave. Intuitive controls, low cost ($220), easy install, reliable. To me, hands down best value for basic built in microwave.

Laundryvet

We used to say (back 15 years ago when I was building a kitchen remodel) "Friends don;t let friends buy GE."

Fast forward, we've moved and the GE all gas range has the best oven I'd had. The rest of the GE appliances are carp.

"The rest of the GE appliances are carp."

Bottom feeders, eh? I kind of like that characterization better than the fecal epithet you might have used.

GE has been pretty good for major brand electric cooking appliances but ran into a decade of problematic fridges, dishwashers, and laundry appliances. I had the impression these got better in quality when GE started onshoring more of their production starting four years ago. For example, I note that there now are some GE appliances that are getting pretty good rankings from Consumer Reports. Best to choose carefully, however, as there are still a bunch of GE models down in the lower reaches of the rankings.

Also, as Deeageaux notes, the Haier acquisition of the GE Appliance divisions poses some uncertainty about the quality of future warranty and customer support. At this point, nobody knows if Haier will keep those divisions intact and mess with them.

I have a six year old Monogram dishwasher (i.e., GE) and warming drawer, as well as Advantium. The Advantium and warming drawer are great. The dishwasher isn't bad. It's sturdy. It dries, which is my big bugaboo, but I don't know if you can still get that feature. On the cycle where it dries everything, it won't get a clingy bit of lettuce or similar off. That irks me, but the rest of it is fine. Not in the same category as Miele, or even KitchenAid, but there are other reasons why I don't like either of those for myself.

Does this mean I'd recommend GE for other than an Advantium (which is unique)? Nope. Not only were they just sold to Haier, but they were almost sold to someone else a year or two. Even though they buffed up the division to sell, it obviously wasn't something that they put their all into, and no company is great during a transition.

If your budget doesn't really allow you to choose your own appliances, and your builder is passing on the deal he gets for buying everything from one maker, you could do worse, but do look at Electrolux and some of the other mix level makers for alternatives.

Hello Forum people,

I don't know why you persist in your gripe about GE but please. I read it all of the time and quite frankly feel I need to say something. All of the brands seem to have been bought out by someone much to everyones dismay. All of the brands have some serious problems of which I have read about on this forum yet everyone still seems to diss GE. I guess I have a problem with that.

I have an Advantium still working since 2000 which by the way was innovative. No one even had a concept of a speed oven at that time. I purchased a GE French door wall oven that is in my humble opinion working great. The racks can even go thru self cleaning. The self clean function works and so far hasn't caused the oven to self destruct like so many other brands. When I have had questions or issues, I can get a hold of GE via email and they respons within 24 hours generally the same day.or I can call them on the phone. They are there and respond quickly. That's not the case with most other brands.

So people, could you maybe just try to open up your minds. I've read all of the growing pains with for example "Blue Star" yet they are regarded highly on this forum. I don't get it but it is really unfair to someone wanting to purchase something and get some serious input from people (you) who are undoubtedly very savy., but for whatever reason not fair to the manufacturer or consumer wanting an input.

Think about it.

Respectfully

Inga