Which appliances would you get in a new home?

8 years ago

I am having a home built and am overwhelmed on the appliance selection process. Hoping some of you can help me out! Honestly do not care about brand names. Simply want quality stainless steel products totaling around $5k to $7k. Too many appliances are overloaded with features. To me simple is best.

Refrigerator - Looking for a 36" French Door with good design for storage. Don't care about ice maker or water filter.

Gas range top - 36" with 42" range hood. Am open to electric/induction if you think that is the way to go. I am big on cooking and always appreciated the feel of cooking with gas in regards to precision and quick adjustments. Never tried induction but it does intrigue me.

Double Oven - nothing fancy. Good temperature control and quality door seal is all I want here.

Dishwasher - No clue what to get.

If you do not know of a particular appliance, maybe your mistakes could help me out? Thanks, guys! :)

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Mrs. S

8 years ago

I second the recommendation for Bosch dishwasher. This time, I upgraded to the one with the double-dipped racks (the tines are sturdier), and the 3 tray design. I just love this dishwasher. It is so quiet, guests don't know it's on. Yes, plastics have to dry a bit afterward but it's a small price to pay for the quiet effectiveness, and that plastic or anything else can go on the bottom.

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Toronto Veterinarian
8 years ago
I would definitely recommend induction -- see if you can find a place to try one out (or buy a single element to use and try). I have had electric almost all my life but use gas when renting cottages (or staying with friends) and I LOVE my induction at home. Better than gas, IMO.

(As for what I would get in a new home, it wouldn't be a French door fridge or a double oven, so I can't comment there.)
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m v
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks! I will give induction a closer look. Does it cool down faster than electric? I always had gas stove but am on a smooth electric stove in an apartment at the moment. I like it for easy cleaning. But I have difficulty with precision cooking... For instance, I am cooking some hash browns and want to push it to side and toss some eggs in, it doesn't work well as the cooktop stays too hot. Maybe someone who has a lot of experience cooking with induction and gas can chime in?
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Toronto Veterinarian
8 years ago
" Does it cool down faster than electric?"

Better......it doesn't really get hot. The stove top doesn't heat, the pots themselves do via a magnetic field. When you turn it down (or off), it's immediate. And, since the stove top doesn't get hot, it's easy to keep clean and utensils, etc., on the stove top nearby don't get hot either.
alex9179
8 years ago
It's immediate w/ responsive cookware, anyway. Cast iron doesn't cool down quickly w/ any heat source!

I had induction in my kitchen and will always pick it over the other options unless I can install a gas hob for the rare times it would be convenient. The lows and highs are comparable, lows often superior, to gas adjustments. FAR less ambient heat around the cooking area. Easier cleaning. Cleaner air w/o combustion by-products from the appliance. Canning and woking have limits, which is why I want to try woking over the grill...after trying a pizza oven on the grill ;) See if you can play w/ one to help make your decision.

I like Bosch for d/ws and will be putting at least one in my remodeled kitchen. I don't mind waiting for plastics to dry.

Refrigerators seem to have disappointments across the board. I think it's luck of the draw.
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m v
Original Author
8 years ago
Mrs. S, which Bosch dishwasher do you have?
Mrs. S
8 years ago
It's a couple years old, here's the model number: SHX68T55UC/02
Mrs. S
8 years ago
Another nice thing about the Bosch is that you can order it with a smooth front (controls on top, which I have), or controls on the front face. There might be an option as to which type of handle you want as well.