Refrigerator: Consider space, features and budget when shopping
Figure out what your cost range is for your new fridge you can expect to pay $350-$15,000 depending on the brand you want.
Find out how much space you have for a new fridge in your home. Size is very important when shopping for any appliance.
Decide on what type of fridge you would like: Side by Side, Top Mounted Freezer, Bottom Mounted Freezer or French Door. See what you have room for and what is more convenient for you to use. (i.e. you may want an integrated fridge so the bottom mount freezer would be more convenient for you)
Decide on what features you would want to pay for on your fridge such as a glass door, adjustable shelves or built in water filter.
Cooktop: Consider ventilation and fuel type when shopping
Figure out what your cost range is for your new cooktop you can expect to pay $300-$2,500 for an induction or pro-style gas cooktop
With cooktops, the size of the appliance will come down to the size of the cut-out you have in your countertop. Standard widths are 30" and 36".
Do you need Gas or Electric and decide on the style you would like for your burners (gas especially). Make sure it has enough Watt or BTU power for what you will mostly be cooking for.
Ventilation is a very important feature to have with any cooktop or range. It eliminates grease, odors and smoke. Make sure you have room for this product in your budget. FAGOR has a 30" 600 CFM Hood for $499, thats a great price for that product.
Ovens: Consider space, budget and your cooking needs when shopping
Figure out what your cost range is for your new fridge you can expect to pay $600-$4,500 depending on what features and brand you are choosing.
With wall ovens it is important to replace like with like. Wall ovens are usually 30" but can also come in a 27" or 24"
Because a wall oven is smaller than a range oven having an extra oven can overcome that limitation. You can easily find a double wall oven for under $2,000 and they usually aren't much more expensive then a single wall oven.
Gas or Electric. Self Clean or Manual Clean.?
Another major factor when buying a wall oven is to spend some extra money to get a convection oven. Convection uses an internal fan to circulate hot air throughout the oven compartment, which is said to improve heat distribution and reduce cook time.
Ranges: Consider fuel type and burner style when shopping
Figure out what your cost range is for your new range you can expect to pay $350-over $10,000 depending on whether you want gas, electric, dual fuel and the size.
Ranges come in models sold as freestanding, slide-in and drop-in. Freestanding is the most common and is called taht because it can be placed anywhere in the kitchen given that it is finished on all sides. Slide-in and drop-in models have unfinished sides and are useful when only surrounded by cabinetry.
Fuel type: Electric, Gas or Dual Fuel?
Self Clean or Manual Clean, and choose your burner style?
One or Two ovens and do you want it convection?
Ventilation: Consider the size and strength of your range when shopping
Ideally, the unwanted elements of smoke, odor and humidity and heat would be exhausted outside the house with a ducted vent hoods but if you are unable to do this that you can also have an inducted hood. The non-ducted hood does a pretty good job of eliminating grease and odor when the filters are regularly cleaned and replaced but do not eliminate heat and humidity form the home. So make sure you know which one you would prefer when you are shopping. The ducting always will cost more money about another $500 to your budget.
Do you want the chimney hood to be wall or ceiling mounted?
Do you want a custom built hood, which means your ventilation will be integrated?
Dishwasher: Consider factors like noise and capacity when shopping.
Figure out what your cost range is for your new dishwasher you can expect to pay $250 for a noisy dishwasher with a control knob and plastic interior tub and as much as $2,000 for a sleek and quiet stainless machine with concealed digital controls and adjustable racks.
One of the biggest changes in newer dishwasher si the removal of the lower kick panel. Smaller motors and pumps have allowed dishwasher doors to extend almost down to the ground, making way for larger interiors. These are called the "Tall Tubs"
It is definitely worth it to spend a little more money on a quieter dishwasher. Most of the quiet dishwashers start at about $500. Make sure to add that to your budget especially if your kitchen is attached to the main family room.
The appearance and how the racks hold up are also very important when shopping for your new dishwasher.
Hopefully these are some helpful tips to make your shopping much easier for appliances. We have great package deals and individual pricing on all of our appliances. My favorite for the Fridge is the Fagor completely built in 24" bottom mount freezer. My favorite for the Cooktop would have to be the gas or induction from Fulgor Milano. Fulgor Milano and American Range both have gorgeous wall oven depending on the style you are going for. Verona and American Range have perfect ranges to fit your kitchen needs. For Ventilation you can choose from Faber or Vent a Hood. Dishwashers are definitely a must with Blomberg.
