My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder usually
uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to anything we want
(as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol). Anyone have any
experiences they would care to share with said appliances? We like the idea
of the appliances all matching in appearance, but since we do not plan on
moving any time soon, I want to get the best bang for the buck... My wife
is the cook in the family, so this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with.
TIA, kevin

On Thu, 26 May 2005 11:21:19 GMT, "Kevin" >
wrote:

>We like the idea
>of the appliances all matching in appearance, but since we do not plan on
>moving any time soon, I want to get the best bang for the buck... My wife
>is the cook in the family, so this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with.

Buying all matching appliances is exactly like buying a "set" of
cookware. Not everything in the set is the best for the job
required.

I would look at each appliance and demand the best in each. You
won't be dissapointed in the long run.

"Kevin" > wrote in message
news:Piile.8810$IC6.7021@attbi_s72...
> My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
usually
> uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to anything we
want
> (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol). Anyone have any
> experiences they would care to share with said appliances? We like the
idea
> of the appliances all matching in appearance, but since we do not plan on
> moving any time soon, I want to get the best bang for the buck... My wife
> is the cook in the family, so this is one area I am happily unfamiliar
with.
> TIA, kevin

One way to have the appliances match is to select appliances that will
accept panel kits or have them as an option. You can get custom panels made
that match the cabinets. That makes a very custom look an minimizes the
impact of a huge refrigerator or the disruption of dishwashers, trash
compactors, ice makers, and wine coolers punctuating your cabinets.

in article Piile.8810$IC6.7021@attbi_s72, Kevin at
wrote on 5/26/05 4:21 AM:

> My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder usually
> uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to anything we want
> (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol). Anyone have any
> experiences they would care to share with said appliances? We like the idea
> of the appliances all matching in appearance, but since we do not plan on
> moving any time soon, I want to get the best bang for the buck... My wife
> is the cook in the family, so this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with.
> TIA, kevin
>
>
I bought a GE profile free standing gas range almost 10 years ago. There
probably are many changes since then.

My biggest regret is that I cannot set it for a low temperature for raising
bread dough. Presumably, that is to protect me, the user, from generating
bacteriological nightmares.

Bill

In article <Piile.8810$IC6.7021@attbi_s72>,
"Kevin" > wrote:

> My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder usually
> uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to anything we want
> (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol). Anyone have any
> experiences they would care to share with said appliances?

GE won't get any more of my money, not after the Profile refrigerator we
had for 6 years and finally dumped.

I put three MORE icemakers in it, after the factory one, and then one
day water was leaking on the floor from somewhere INSIDE the icemaker
water feed system--inside the fridge.

In addition, I bought it back when things were booming and companies
were fat and happy. GE got me to buy a Profile because they offered
extra support to Profile buyers--a special line to technicians. In
fact, the first time I had to replace the icemaker, the guy on the phone
was very helpful.

When I called back a couple years later, GE had discontinued the
phone/tech support perks for Profile customers. Times were bad, so they
just dumped that program.

Screw GE. That was a short term decision on their part, but it cost
them at least one customer long term.

And notice how I don't hesitate to tell the story. Maybe it will cost
them more customers.

On Thu 26 May 2005 04:21:19a, Kevin wrote in rec.food.equipment:

> My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
> usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
> anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
> Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
> appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
> appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to
> get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so
> this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin

We're going through a similar situation right now. I have not had good
experiences with GE appliances, which is also our builder's usual choice.

We have opted for all Kenmore appliances; i.e., range, over the range micro,
refrigerator, and dishwasher.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

On Thu 26 May 2005 04:21:19a, Kevin wrote in rec.food.equipment:

> My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
> usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
> anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
> Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
> appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
> appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to
> get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so
> this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin

We're going through a similar situation right now. I have not had good
experiences with GE appliances, which is also our builder's usual choice.

We have opted for all Kenmore appliances; i.e., range, over the range micro,
refrigerator, and dishwasher.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Thu 26 May 2005 04:21:19a, Kevin wrote in rec.food.equipment:
>
>
>>My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
>>usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
>>anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
>>Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
>>appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
>>appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to
>>get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so
>>this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>
>
> We're going through a similar situation right now. I have not had good
> experiences with GE appliances, which is also our builder's usual choice.
>
> We have opted for all Kenmore appliances; i.e., range, over the range micro,
> refrigerator, and dishwasher.
>

Well, I can't judge their regrigerators but we have a 30" free standing
oven with a glass top and a GE Profile Performance micro/convection over
the range oven and I love 'em both. The perform very well and are easy
to clean. Our dishwasher and fridge are Maytag and no problem matching
the colors. The fridge, oven, and micro/convec are bisque in color and
the dishwasher has the black front panel.

--
Steve
Ever notice that putting the and IRS together makes "theirs"?

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Thu 26 May 2005 04:21:19a, Kevin wrote in rec.food.equipment:
>
>
>>My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
>>usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
>>anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
>>Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
>>appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
>>appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to
>>get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so
>>this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>
>
> We're going through a similar situation right now. I have not had good
> experiences with GE appliances, which is also our builder's usual choice.
>
> We have opted for all Kenmore appliances; i.e., range, over the range micro,
> refrigerator, and dishwasher.
>
Wayne: GE makes most domestic lower end electric stoves, and possibly
the gas too, AFAIK. Kenmore used to be built by White Westinghouse but
I'm not sure about them anymore either. Check the construction of the
stuff very carefully.

George

On Thu 26 May 2005 06:51:40p, George Shirley wrote in rec.food.equipment:

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Thu 26 May 2005 04:21:19a, Kevin wrote in rec.food.equipment:
>>
>>
>>>My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
>>>usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
>>>anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
>>>Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
>>>appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
>>>appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to
>>>get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the family,
>>>so this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>>
>>
>> We're going through a similar situation right now. I have not had good
>> experiences with GE appliances, which is also our builder's usual
>> choice.
>>
>> We have opted for all Kenmore appliances; i.e., range, over the range
>> micro, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
>>
> Wayne: GE makes most domestic lower end electric stoves, and possibly
> the gas too, AFAIK. Kenmore used to be built by White Westinghouse but
> I'm not sure about them anymore either. Check the construction of the
> stuff very carefully.
>
> George

Thanks, George. Advice appreciated. I've had a bit of a confidence
builder as we have friends who outfitted their kitchen with Kenmore's top
appliances about 2 years ago and are more than pleased, although I was
skeptical at the time. I've since done a lot of hands on checking and
can't find fault with the units we selected.

We moved from a house that was outfitted with GE Profile appliances with
which we had many problems. The icemaker in the refrigerator often didn't
work and when it did it did not function properly. The convection oven was
never able to maintain a consistent temperature and also tended to burn the
tops of almost everything we put in it, even when food was placed on the
bottom rack. We had numerous service calls on both units but the problems
were never resolved. We were glad to leave them behind. In addition, the
cover on the dishwasher's detergent dispenser would not stay attached. It
was replaced 3 times in just over a year.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Thu 26 May 2005 06:51:40p, George Shirley wrote in rec.food.equipment:
>
>
>>Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>>>On Thu 26 May 2005 04:21:19a, Kevin wrote in rec.food.equipment:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
>>>>usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
>>>>anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
>>>>Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
>>>>appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
>>>>appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to
>>>>get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the family,
>>>>so this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>>>
>>>
>>>We're going through a similar situation right now. I have not had good
>>>experiences with GE appliances, which is also our builder's usual
>>>choice.
>>>
>>>We have opted for all Kenmore appliances; i.e., range, over the range
>>>micro, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
>>>
>>
>>Wayne: GE makes most domestic lower end electric stoves, and possibly
>>the gas too, AFAIK. Kenmore used to be built by White Westinghouse but
>>I'm not sure about them anymore either. Check the construction of the
>>stuff very carefully.
>>
>>George
>
>
> Thanks, George. Advice appreciated. I've had a bit of a confidence
> builder as we have friends who outfitted their kitchen with Kenmore's top
> appliances about 2 years ago and are more than pleased, although I was
> skeptical at the time. I've since done a lot of hands on checking and
> can't find fault with the units we selected.
>
> We moved from a house that was outfitted with GE Profile appliances with
> which we had many problems. The icemaker in the refrigerator often didn't
> work and when it did it did not function properly. The convection oven was
> never able to maintain a consistent temperature and also tended to burn the
> tops of almost everything we put in it, even when food was placed on the
> bottom rack. We had numerous service calls on both units but the problems
> were never resolved. We were glad to leave them behind. In addition, the
> cover on the dishwasher's detergent dispenser would not stay attached. It
> was replaced 3 times in just over a year.
>
Icemakers can often be a problem. We had a Gibson fridge and the
icemaker came from GE. The !@#$% water where we live is loaded with
calcium hardness and the stuff coats the inside of the icemaker and
eventually it gives up the ghost. Living in Louisiana, ice is a
necessity so I replaced the thing several times at $90 a pop. Easy to
install so I saved the cost of installation. Eventually I put an inline
water filter on that solved the problem, duh! Then the refrigerator's
compressor croaked, and it only 13 years old. New Frigidaire, same
icemaker inside according to the part number. Does GE make every
appliance in the world?

George

On Fri 27 May 2005 05:20:41a, George Shirley wrote in rec.food.equipment:

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Thu 26 May 2005 06:51:40p, George Shirley wrote in
>> rec.food.equipment:
>>
>>
>>>Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Thu 26 May 2005 04:21:19a, Kevin wrote in rec.food.equipment:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
>>>>>usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
>>>>>anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
>>>>>Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
>>>>>appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
>>>>>appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want
>>>>>to get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the
>>>>>family, so this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>We're going through a similar situation right now. I have not had
>>>>good experiences with GE appliances, which is also our builder's usual
>>>>choice.
>>>>
>>>>We have opted for all Kenmore appliances; i.e., range, over the range
>>>>micro, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
>>>>
>>>
>>>Wayne: GE makes most domestic lower end electric stoves, and possibly
>>>the gas too, AFAIK. Kenmore used to be built by White Westinghouse but
>>>I'm not sure about them anymore either. Check the construction of the
>>>stuff very carefully.
>>>
>>>George
>>
>>
>> Thanks, George. Advice appreciated. I've had a bit of a confidence
>> builder as we have friends who outfitted their kitchen with Kenmore's
>> top appliances about 2 years ago and are more than pleased, although I
>> was skeptical at the time. I've since done a lot of hands on checking
>> and can't find fault with the units we selected.
>>
>> We moved from a house that was outfitted with GE Profile appliances
>> with which we had many problems. The icemaker in the refrigerator
>> often didn't work and when it did it did not function properly. The
>> convection oven was never able to maintain a consistent temperature and
>> also tended to burn the tops of almost everything we put in it, even
>> when food was placed on the bottom rack. We had numerous service calls
>> on both units but the problems were never resolved. We were glad to
>> leave them behind. In addition, the cover on the dishwasher's
>> detergent dispenser would not stay attached. It was replaced 3 times
>> in just over a year.
>>
> Icemakers can often be a problem. We had a Gibson fridge and the
> icemaker came from GE. The !@#$% water where we live is loaded with
> calcium hardness and the stuff coats the inside of the icemaker and
> eventually it gives up the ghost. Living in Louisiana, ice is a
> necessity so I replaced the thing several times at $90 a pop. Easy to
> install so I saved the cost of installation. Eventually I put an inline
> water filter on that solved the problem, duh! Then the refrigerator's
> compressor croaked, and it only 13 years old. New Frigidaire, same
> icemaker inside according to the part number. Does GE make every
> appliance in the world?

GE made one of the first "successful" icemakers that seems to have been
adopted by most of the manufacturers. I've seen few improvements in them
despite the need for greater reliability.

In the early '80s, GE was making an icemaker that produced short cylinders
of ice rather than the familiar crescent. We had one on the first fridge
that we owned with an icemaker. The thing never gave us a problem. Don't
know why they left that design behind.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

"George Shirley" > wrote in message
> Kenmore used to be built by White Westinghouse but I'm not sure about
> them anymore either. Check the construction of the stuff very carefully.

Many appliances still are but White Westinghouse gave way to WCI that gave
way to Frigidaire that gave way to Electrolux and they may even have a new
name this year. I used to go to the Edison NJ plant (once also known as
Edison Products) and they were making about 10 brands of appliances. That
plant has since closed.

Some Kenmore appliances are supplied by Whirlpool.

I don't recall where, but a web page has the manufacturer listed by
Sears/Kenmore model number.

"Kevin" > wrote in message
news:Piile.8810$IC6.7021@attbi_s72...
> My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
> usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
> anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
> Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said appliances?
> We like the idea of the appliances all matching in appearance, but since
> we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to get the best bang for
> the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so this is one area I am
> happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin

I'd look at Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, Maytag. I'd avoid GE and any brand made
by Frigidaire (Electrolux) family of companies.

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "Kevin" > wrote in message
> news:Piile.8810$IC6.7021@attbi_s72...
>> My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
>> usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
>> anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
>> Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
>> appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
>> appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to
>> get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so
>> this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>
> I'd look at Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, Maytag. I'd avoid GE and any brand
> made by Frigidaire (Electrolux) family of companies.
Wow, I really appreciate all of the responses. My builder actually uses
either GE Profile or Kenmore Elite, so I guess I have a lot of research
ahead of me. Apparently, it will be in our best interest to fork over some
extra $$ for better appliances for the long term outlook.

kevin

"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "Kevin" > wrote in message
> news:Piile.8810$IC6.7021@attbi_s72...
>> My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
>> usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
>> anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
>> Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
>> appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
>> appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to
>> get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so
>> this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>
> I'd look at Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, Maytag. I'd avoid GE and any brand
> made by Frigidaire (Electrolux) family of companies.
Wow, I really appreciate all of the responses. My builder actually uses
either GE Profile or Kenmore Elite, so I guess I have a lot of research
ahead of me. Apparently, it will be in our best interest to fork over some
extra $$ for better appliances for the long term outlook.

kevin

You could try www.epinion.com for other people's reviews of appliances.


"Kevin" > wrote in message
news:Piile.8810$IC6.7021@attbi_s72...
> My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
> usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
> anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
> Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said appliances?
> We like the idea of the appliances all matching in appearance, but since
> we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to get the best bang for
> the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so this is one area I am
> happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>

You could try www.epinion.com for other people's reviews of appliances.


"Kevin" > wrote in message
news:Piile.8810$IC6.7021@attbi_s72...
> My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
> usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
> anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
> Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said appliances?
> We like the idea of the appliances all matching in appearance, but since
> we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to get the best bang for
> the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so this is one area I am
> happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>

Kevin wrote:

> "Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
> . ..
>
>>"Kevin" > wrote in message
>>news:Piile.8810$IC6.7021@attbi_s72...
>>
>>>My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
>>>usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
>>>anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
>>>Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
>>>appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
>>>appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to
>>>get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so
>>>this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>>
>>I'd look at Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, Maytag. I'd avoid GE and any brand
>>made by Frigidaire (Electrolux) family of companies.
>
> Wow, I really appreciate all of the responses. My builder actually uses
> either GE Profile or Kenmore Elite, so I guess I have a lot of research
> ahead of me. Apparently, it will be in our best interest to fork over some
> extra $$ for better appliances for the long term outlook.
>
> kevin
>
>
Again, I wouldn't over look them. At least the higher end models. Can
you spend a ton of money and get something better? Sure, but are you a
professional? Are you really going to notice the difference or just
looking for a name? (NOT a shot, just something to think about). I know
quite a few people who have very high end equipment and wouldn't know
how to use it. Most of 'em go out to eat and the appliances are simply
status symbols, at least to them...

--
Steve
Ever notice that putting the and IRS together makes "theirs"?

Kevin wrote:

> "Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
> . ..
>
>>"Kevin" > wrote in message
>>news:Piile.8810$IC6.7021@attbi_s72...
>>
>>>My wife and I are currently in the process of building. Our builder
>>>usually uses GE Profile appliances for the kitchen, but is open to
>>>anything we want (as long as we pay the difference, of course, lol).
>>>Anyone have any experiences they would care to share with said
>>>appliances? We like the idea of the appliances all matching in
>>>appearance, but since we do not plan on moving any time soon, I want to
>>>get the best bang for the buck... My wife is the cook in the family, so
>>>this is one area I am happily unfamiliar with. TIA, kevin
>>
>>I'd look at Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, Maytag. I'd avoid GE and any brand
>>made by Frigidaire (Electrolux) family of companies.
>
> Wow, I really appreciate all of the responses. My builder actually uses
> either GE Profile or Kenmore Elite, so I guess I have a lot of research
> ahead of me. Apparently, it will be in our best interest to fork over some
> extra $$ for better appliances for the long term outlook.
>
> kevin
>
>
Again, I wouldn't over look them. At least the higher end models. Can
you spend a ton of money and get something better? Sure, but are you a
professional? Are you really going to notice the difference or just
looking for a name? (NOT a shot, just something to think about). I know
quite a few people who have very high end equipment and wouldn't know
how to use it. Most of 'em go out to eat and the appliances are simply
status symbols, at least to them...

--
Steve
Ever notice that putting the and IRS together makes "theirs"?

"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message

> Again, I wouldn't over look them. At least the higher end models. Can you
> spend a ton of money and get something better? Sure, but are you a
> professional? Are you really going to notice the difference or just
> looking for a name? (NOT a shot, just something to think about).

The difference between some brands is reliability and length of service.
You can get a $300 DW that will clean the dishes well, but needs repairs in
a few years and replacement in a few more. Most of the higher priced have
longer wearing arts, thicker materials, better bearings, etc. There will
always be an exception, but I just avoid the low end stuff. .

Now if you are talking the $5000 range over the $1000 model, yes, very few
people actually utilize the full potential. If you wear a Timex and drive an
Escort, you can still get to work on time, as well as wear a Rolex and drive
a Mercedes and be late. You have to know how to use the tools.

"Steve Calvin" > wrote in message

> Again, I wouldn't over look them. At least the higher end models. Can you
> spend a ton of money and get something better? Sure, but are you a
> professional? Are you really going to notice the difference or just
> looking for a name? (NOT a shot, just something to think about).

The difference between some brands is reliability and length of service.
You can get a $300 DW that will clean the dishes well, but needs repairs in
a few years and replacement in a few more. Most of the higher priced have
longer wearing arts, thicker materials, better bearings, etc. There will
always be an exception, but I just avoid the low end stuff. .

Now if you are talking the $5000 range over the $1000 model, yes, very few
people actually utilize the full potential. If you wear a Timex and drive an
Escort, you can still get to work on time, as well as wear a Rolex and drive
a Mercedes and be late. You have to know how to use the tools.