Mostly because I didn't realize the hood didn't include the blower.
Dave Davies
On Wed, Jan 1, 2025, 9:40 PM David P. Best via <dbestworkshop=
[email protected]> wrote:
In my remodel consulting business I only spec¡¯d. Bosch and Miele dishwashers depending on budget.? The Miele is much better engineered, more reliable, and easier to install, but the mid-range models are almost 2X the cost of a Bosch.? I¡¯ve also had Miele in all my personal homes (5 different homes since 1985) and never needed a service call on any of them.? My current Miele DW is 12 years old now and still looks/operates like new. ? There IS a reason they cost more.? You didn¡¯t indicate which bower unit for the hood.? If you can use a remote blower, I think you¡¯ll be happier with less noise.
On Jan 1, 2025, at 6:49?PM, David Davies via <myfinishingtouch=
[email protected]> wrote:
Short list of appliances.? The Bosch dishwasher seems to have a few negative reviews for the door seal leaking so that choice is still to be finalized.
Dave Davies
| Double Wall Oven | Bluestar | BSDEWO30SDV3 | $10,696.00? |
| Induction Cooktop | Thermador Freedom | CIT36YWB | $6,200.00? |
| vent hood | Thermador Freedom | PH36GWS | $2,550.00? |
| dishwasher | Bosch | SHX78CM5N | $1,300.00? |
| refrigerator | LG 36" 30 cu ft Standard Depth MAX | LF30S8210S | $1,999.00? |
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Unfortunately, the refrigerator industry nowadays is pretty crappy.? It started about 15-18 years ago.? The manufacturers are now producing short-lifetime products.? The biggest problem is the computer boards are made using short-term or low temp electronics (the capacitors are the likeliest element to fail).? And once the computer controller board fails, it's at least an $800 purchase to fix it.? On $$$$ refrigerators, it could be a couple to several thousand dollars.? The dual-zone refrigerators are also poorly designed and have had problems (the ones with independent compressors/cooling for the frig and freezer sections).??
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Probably the most reliable refrigerators today are the GE type with single compressor and mechanical controls (no computer control systems).? Top-freezer units are the most reliable and side-by-side are generally okay.? The bottom freezer units typically have more problems.? I don't know about stuff like Viking and Subzero, so others need to comment on the reliability of these $$$$ units.
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By the way, I still have a 24 year old GE side-by-side refrigerator that I have had minor repairs done to over the years.? I will keep running it until I can't.? So far the compressor and refrigerant has not had any problems.
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-Aaron Inami
-- Dave & Marie Davies
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