Selecting Between Two Appliance Packages

11 years ago

Hi all,

We are closing in on our final appliance selections. One is an all Thermador package and the other is a package we put together from a "value" perspective. This "other" package is about $800 less than the Thermador package, or about $350 less if we use the Sharp microwave in both packages. They are very similar from a budget perspective. Here are the packages:

THERMADOR PACKAGE:
Thermador 48" Refrigerator KBUDT4855E
Thermador 36" Masterpiece Series Stainless Steel Induction Cooktop - CIT365KBSS
Thermador 30" Masterpiece Series Stainless Steel Double Wall Oven - ME302JSS
Thermador 36" Professional Stainless Steel Custom Hood Insert - VCIB36JPSS (1,000 CFM)
Thermador 24" Stainless Steel Micro-Drawer - MD24JS (Might swap out for Sharp for ~$500 less)
Thermador 24" Sapphire 6-Program Panel Ready Dishwasher - DWHD650JPR

OTHER PACKAGE:
KitchenAid 48" Refrigerator KSSC48QVS
Thermador 36" Masterpiece Series Stainless Steel Induction Cooktop - CIT365KBSS
Electrolux Icon Designer Series Electric Double Oven - E30EW85SS
Zephyr 36" Essentials Power Series Monsoon Stainless Steel One-Piece Hood Liner - AK9234AS (600 CFM)
Sharp 24" KB6524 Stainless Steel Microwave Drawer - KB6524SS
Miele 24" Futura Dimension Series Fully-Integrated Custom Panel Dishwasher - G5575SCVI

To us the major differences are:
1. The electrolux is a top and bottom convection, while the Thermador is top convection only. We are not sure that this really matters.
2. With one we get a Miele dishwasher and the other a Bosch equivalent.
3. Different hoods, though I am not sure who makes the Thermador, so I do not know how to judge this.

We are looking for things to push us one way or the other. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Frogster

Comments (2)

SparklingWater
11 years ago
Appliance manufacturers have strengths and weakness in their production line. Thermador's Blue Star closed burner range/cook top has a good reputation amongst closed burner tops for example. Thermador ovens are more variable, with some recurrence of uneven heating and laments with customer care when something goes wrong. I have Thermador ovens which for twenty years heat unevenly but they are old and I am biased because I love to bake and there lies the problem.

Your OTHER PACKAGE I find excitement with. Briefly, Miele Dishwashers are highly reputable as are Sharp Microwaves, Electrolux Ovens continue to make a good reputation for mid price ovens and offer features many love, Kitchen Aid Refrigerators (which I've had for years) are probably KA strongest suit. I can't comment on Thermador Induction.

Of your two choices, I'd spread my appliance eggs around some and pick OTHER which is filled with a lot of reputable working machines by different manufacturers. Good luck with your decision.
joc6820
11 years ago
I did the full Thermador package/promotion last spring. So far, so good. I'm happy. Have posted on this elsewhere on this forum. Good luck.
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