Let's talk major appliances

[Dave_L]

I didn't see any kind of recent thread on this and could use some help. Wife and I are planning to get all new appliances in the kitchen. I've never bought appliances brand new and could use any tips/insight. Couple questions that first come to mind:

Does anyone here work at an appliance store?
When's the best time to buy? We can wait a couple months if Memorial day is worth waiting for.
Any brands to avoid?
I'm going to compare the usual suspects (Lowes, Home Depot, Best Buy) but what about Mountain High appliances? Has anyone gone through them? Ive heard Factory Appliance Outlet can be a major headache and I'd rather avoid that.

Thanks in advance.

[ChunkyMonkey]

I usualy buy from SEARS APPLIANCE OUTLET. They have dings/marks, but at upto 50% off (or 70% off if you believe their ad) on good brands. These are quality rejects, returns, or shipping damage goods. We have some rental properties, and got tired of craigslist's junks. Sears have warranties.

Dont go through their online outlet, go to their physical outlet location. AND if you go a month or so after a holiday/nationwide sale, you'll have many more choices.

No issues on the mechanicals.

Good Luck!

[newracer]

Lowes and Home Depot will be easier to deal with if you have any problems during the warranty period. I have had really good luck with Samsung appliances lately. I got a really good deal on a washer and dryer after Thanksgiving from Factory Appliance Outlet.

[kwando]

Dave i have a buddy who owns a appliance repair and parts business, i will see what he says to avoid.

[Robb]

Appliances arn't what they used to be in our parents day. I never USED to buy extended warantees, but now I do. With appliances I believe you have to as they're built to fail easily inside a decade. If and when they fail, I've had horrible luck at repairing them, I've done so to save money but in the end I would have been far better off and big money ahead just buying a new appliance.

In our 7 year old house I've gone through 2 microwaves and 2 dishwashers. Our Maytag dishwasher shit the bed after 1 year and a couple months. Went through $100.00 in fuses, then had the motor and pump replaced and it worked for a month and now it looks like the circuit control board needs replaced - at almost the cost of a new machine. I absolutely wouldn't buy another Maytag if my life depended on it. Just my experience. Don't know if I'm jinxed or not, our FridgidAir fridge is still going strong though. It's probably all a crap shoot, but the ex. warrantees are definitely something to be considered.

[Robb]

Dave i have a buddy who owns a appliance repair and parts business, i will see what he says to avoid.

Please let us all know.

[funkymonkey1111]

I will tell you I have a seimens dishwasher and it is quiet--like stand next to it and you don't know it's on quiet.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Appliances arn't what they used to be in our parents day. I never USED to buy extended warantees, but now I do. With appliances I believe you have to as they're built to fail easily inside a decade. If and when they fail, I've had horrible luck at repairing them, I've done so to save money but in the end I would have been far better off and big money ahead just buying a new appliance.

In our 7 year old house I've gone through 2 microwaves and 2 dishwashers. Our Maytag dishwasher shit the bed after 1 year and a couple months. Went through $100.00 in fuses, then had the motor and pump replaced and it worked for a month and now it looks like the circuit control board needs replaced - at almost the cost of a new machine. I absolutely wouldn't buy another Maytag if my life depended on it. Just my experience. Don't know if I'm jinxed or not, our FridgidAir fridge is still going strong though. It's probably all a crap shoot, but the ex. warrantees are definitely something to be considered.

Buy commercial when it comes to Fridge, buy and use gas stove only, non steam diswasher.. and oh mini oven instead of microwave. These are some of the harder lessons I learned. We haven't had a microwave in the last 4 years.

[Robb]

and oh mini oven instead of microwave. These are some of the harder lessons I learned. We haven't had a microwave in the last 4 years.[/QUOTE]

OMG, how would I make my microwave popcorn??!!?

[hatidua]

We put in an ASKO dishwasher a few years back and the thing truly is silent. The next door neighbor just bought an ASKO as well and seems quite happy with theirs too.