OMO - Kitchen Appliances opinions

[Luckypants]

Hi All

I'd like to tap into the ORG's collective knowledge again. I'm having an extention built and a new kitchen will be going in it, so I want opinions about 'the best' appliances to go for.

I'm after a built in double oven, gas hob with wok-burner, built in micro-wave, nice 'designer' extractor hood and a dishwasher. Currently looking at Siemens and AEG but would like to get input on what is good and what is not.

[carelesschucca]

I love my Bosch appliances I have a five ring gas hob with a wok burner, I'll be honest I hardly use the wok burner but its nice to have. The oven is also bosch but only a single only thing I've had an issue with is the light and not being able to get it changed. We also have a 3/4 size dish washer by bosch and its been great too. We've had no issues in the six years.

One word of advice - don't seal any electrical adaptors in behind wall tiles. Some dumbass decided that the under cabinet light adapter would be fine and sealed it behind the tiles above the hob... whoops!!!

[Specialone]

Well Mike, coming from somebody that fits appliances on a regular basis, I've fitted many different brands and I can say with no doubt, if it was me, I'd choose bosch, well made and from a fitters perspective, they think about they are fitted, especially integrated appliances.

[L3nny]

Got all Bosh appliances fitted in a new build, only thing I had a problem with was the fridge, the mechanism that turns the light out didn't work so the light remained on when the door was closed, generating heat and causing all sorts of problems resulting in a funny burning smell in the fridge.

1 call to Bosch and an engineer was there within the week to fit a modified light so as far as service is concerned I'd recommend Bosch highly

[carelesschucca]

You saying that Lenny I now remember our fridge freezer stopped working and the Bosch engineer was with us the very next day to fix it. The fridge freezer was bought 10 years ago and is still fine...

[Luckypants]

Well Mike, coming from somebody that fits appliances on a regular basis, I've fitted many different brands and I can say with no doubt, if it was me, I'd choose bosch, well made and from a fitters perspective, they think about they are fitted, especially integrated appliances.
To be honest I am liking Siemens appliances as I really like the looks, made by the same group as Bosch. Worth the extra over Bosch you think?

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[Red ones]

I had a problem with was the fridge, the mechanism that turns the light out didn't work so the light remained on when the door was closed

Dare I ask how you found out the light stayed on?

[maviczap]

To be honest I am liking Siemens appliances as I really like the looks, made by the same group as Bosch. Worth the extra over Bosch you think?

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Another vote for Bosch, we've washing machine, fridgefreezeer and dishwasher

But having had Bosch every time, i don't think the quality is quite as good as it used to be.

if you've got the money then AEG is better, and Siemens too.

We've an AEG washing machine at work and so has my MIL, and they are much quieter than our Bosch, with the same German reliability.

The light in the fridge freezer has never worked properly.

[L3nny]

Dare I ask how you found out the light stayed on?

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[Stinka]

I'm a professional kitchen fitter these days (ex joiner now specialising in kitchens )

Lg and Samsung on washers/driers

Bosch, aeg, Miele on cookers

TBH any of those manufacturers are spot on.

I'm a big fan of lg washers, Miele for everything else

Aeg/Bosch about the same as second to Miele

[Bluepete]

We have Baumatic all round. It's Italian, good looking, works really well, nothing to complain about. They have designer ranges, stainless, all the usual, plus a bit different from the norm.

Pete ;)

[Eulaca]

I'm another one with Bosch appliances around the kitchen, but I'd also say Neff ovens are worth a look at.

[Littlepeahead]

Neff ovens rule. I have one with a pizza setting, a casserole/cheesecake setting, a baking setting, defrost, single and double grill and general fan oven.

My home made ciabatta dough pizza tonight was crisp but light, the cupcakes I baked in Friday were even and light, the venison casserole last week succulent and my sourdough toast crunchy.

The quick heat setting is great when you've worked late and want a hot oven fast.

I love it and I cook a lot! And it's what they use on GBBO too.

[Stinka]

Yep, neff ovens and hobs are also spot on

[timwilky]

My oven is Neff. In the 5 years it has been in daily use. I have only had to replace the heating element (replacement cost me about 8 quid). Well built.

On advise from brother who supplies/ maintains washing machines and usually swears by Meile. We went for a direct drive LG which has a 10year motor guarantee. Probably the most reliable washing machine we have ever owned. We usually kill them in about 2 years (At least 2 daily load as Lynne still does the kids washing even though they have moved out). This has well exceeded the norm.

[Luckypants]

So from the above, it seems that AEG, Bosch, Neff and Siemens are all good reliable makes. Miele are beyond my budget at present but if funds allow after we complete major works Miele laundry goods may be bought. So I'll make a decision based on cost / functions from amongst them.

Anyone got any feedback about Lux-air or Caple cooker hoods? We want a fancy statement cooker hood as a focal point in the kitchen. something like this:-

http://www.luxairhoods.com/image/cache/data/Luxair%20Cooker%20Hoods/Wall%20%20Mounted%20Hoods/LA-SGE/LA-SGE-Black/LA-SGE-BLK-2-750x750.jpg

or

http://www.magnet.co.uk/imagevault/publishedmedia/9zvsi0n1dxmx5zbwt60v/CAPLE_ASTRO_AS910BK_90CM_CHIMNEY_HOOD.jpg

Going above a 5 burner hob similar to this:-

http://www.arredatutto.com/en/images/icecat/21922281-52350.jpg

The work surface will be white.

[Stinka]

Personally I'd only have LG laundry goods. An appliance engineer friend who's had his own shop for 20 years told me they are better than Samsung and he supplies dozens of Lg washers per year and has yet to have issue. I have a large 12kg one for my family of 6 that is literally going all day everyday for the last year and it's faultless

[Luckypants]

Personally I'd only have LG laundry goods. Actually I prefer the look of LG stuff and they may win on style alone. Good to know they last well, so they are contenders. Basically the laundry goods will hopefully last as long as us, so I'm looking at a minimum 20 year service life! I'm rather disappointed in my Bosch washer, it has never been that good and has developed a serious leak after 10 years of light use. I can probably fix it (I think its the door seal) but as we have a new house and soon to be completed new extension we are pushing the boat out...

[dizzyblonde]

Miele!!!!!!

I'm surprised you've not given me a nudge!

[dizzyblonde]

Caple, Lux air 'ok'.
Go for one with best extraction rate with least noise.
How about a down draft extractor?

Comes out of the worktop. Right party piece. CDA is the company.
Elica also do some very unusual ' statement ' extractors.

[Luckypants]

Miele!!!!!!

I'm surprised you've not given me a nudge!

Caple, Lux air 'ok'.
Go for one with best extraction rate with least noise.
How about a down draft extractor?

Comes out of the worktop. Right party piece.
Not given you a nudge because we got a good recommendation from a friend for someone local. You were busy getting wed anyway :kiss:

Cannot go for the fancy down draft job as we have not planned for it in the build / design, no way to extract the fumes low level (it may yet be a challenge high level too!), so a more conventional hood is needed.

Any suggestions for hoods?

[dizzyblonde]

AEG angled designer hood.?
Quite fancy, very efficient.

[Luckypants]

Linky? If it's the one I'm thinking of, I quite like it but Mel isn't keen.

Quite liking the CDA EVM9SS after your last post.

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