Shame on the Bosch's not being made by Bosch. With the GE's made by Samsung. Any problem on service or parts from those? Someone told me that the LG/Samsung/Asian brands have problems with getting repair parts. Haven't really looked at any refrigerators yet. Been bogged down with the million other decisions that come before it. ;) We're supposed to meet with the cabinet designer this weekend, who just said they need to know our appliance choices before they can lay everything out. I'd love to have a 42", or a pair of separate towers that add up to there abouts, but those cost more than my car. I'm probably looking for 36w x 72h size. Counter-depth gives up too much space. But nothing 3 feet deep either. Doors an inch or few out from CD is fine. Not sure on French vs SxS. I dislike how narrow the SxS freezers are, but I also hate how low the FD freezers are.

ejbrymom, we also have the Cuisinart and it also started turning off randomly and then not turning on at all when you use the "on" switch. However, I learned about a workaround online. It's kind of a pain (especially if you want to make three pots a day), but while you are searching for your perfect coffeemaker you can give it a try. Instead of using the "on" switch, use the timer (just set it to go on in one minute). For some reason, at least on many of these defective machines, if you turn it on that way it works properly (brewing the entire pot and keeping it hot for two hours, rather than randomly turning itself off or never brewing the coffee at all). Good luck!

It's pretty interesting how relative "essential" can be. When we were planning our kitchen (in our first home), I told my SO many GWers insisted a prep sink was needed for our kitchen layout, and I also tried to sneak a pot-filler into the bargaining as well. As I'm a clean-as-I-go cook, I didn't really have the dishes-in-sink-so-I-can't-use-it excuse. I went with the what-if-you're-helping-to-cook-and-we-both-need-to-use-the-sink argument. He said, I can wait my turn. So I tried the I-could-back-into-the-person-walking-to-the-fridge-with-a-pot-of-boiling-water line to which he said, don't worry; we have an ice maker. (This "sense of humor" may be why we do not have kids.) In the end, we really didn't have anywhere for the prep sink to really go that didn't involve trenching long distances through our slab for the water lines and drain lines, which we didn't want to do. As far as the pot-filler, I made the case that carrying a heavy pot filled with water across the kitchen could be disastrous for our lovely brand new bamboo floors, and he just looked at me and said, well, you would have to carry it back to the sink anyways, right? How could I argue with such logic?!

I am remodeling my kitchen and plant to buy 4 new appliances. Generally I do a lot of research before I make big purchase. The problem I am having is everything I look at has bad reviews even if Consumer Reports rated it well. A few years ago I ran into this problem with a different house. My gas stove injectors went for the 2nd time an we were going to buy a new stove but ratings were terrible. I didn't have the $2,500 to spend on brand that was reliable. I couldn't make a decision so finally my husband gt tired of me and ordered the injector and replaced it himself. We still have that stove on that property. This time I have to bite the bullet though. All new cabinets etc would look crazy with the old appliances (mostly 1986 when house was built) plus the electric stove isn't well insulated and makes kitchen hot . We will add over the range microwave even though I hate to lose the older (not 1986 but forgot when) microwave that works awesome. Even the cook and reheat settings are accurate. I've had at least 3 microwaves in other house and none work as well. It's a Kenmore. We are thinking of purchasing through Costco because of the extra warranty 2 years + 2 years if you use their credit card + free installation and haul away. Looking at Samsung suite of products with French Door refrigerator with outside water and ice dispenser, microwave, electric range and dishwasher for $2599. sale through end of month. I could buy same $ at Best Buy but would have to pay for installation and haul away or local appliance store similar. Has anyone purchased appliances from Costco? We've had great luck with TV, computer, mattress and like that you can return for 90 days if you don't like but since you have to return I don't think it would work with appliances. Also Samsung per customers has bad customer service. Consumer reports rates LG best for percent of repairs. I no longer trust Whirlpool - they used to be great but rate of repair is highest now. Meanwhile m washer and dryer are ancient but they work and they are in the garage so I'm not buying new unless the break and last year I thought the time had some for the dryer but my husband opened it and it was broken belt and he fixed it. Glad I married a talented man.