Good morning,

I am struggling with appliance decisions.

I am looking at replacing my 20 year old Thermador stack microwave, oven, warming drawer. Looking to replace it with the newer stack (speed oven, oven, warming drawer).

Also looking at a new gas cooktop. I currently have a 20 year old thermador which served me well.

1) Where can I find reviews on newer appliances? All the reviews I find are outdated.

2) What is the difference between a Thermador gas cooktop and rangetop other than looks? It seems almost double the price

3) Would I be better off to go with Monogram appliances? I like the looks of the brass on the cooktop.

I ordered Miele but cancelled the order during covid as we are now not doing the major renovation we had planned. We are doing some work though. Retrofitting appliances, new countertop and sink.

We are looking at appliances that will do the job for the next few years before we sell. So listing the house with good appliances is a must but I want to save the Miele for my next house.

We have a newer built in Kitchenaid fridge we love. The built in oven/speed/warming will be right beside the fridge so must look well together. The Thermador professional seems to fit the bill as the handles are tubular like the fridge.

I go back and forth so much. First Miele, then Wolf, now Thermador and Monogram. It is way too confusing