My major appliances are all whirpool, after I replaced the ones from the original owner (dishwasher, fridge, stove)….I’ve had no trouble so far… When I go home I’ll send you the model numbers.

My major appliances are all whirpool, after I replaced the ones from the original owner (dishwasher, fridge, stove)….I’ve had no trouble so far… When I go home I’ll send you the model numbers.

Could you build the cabinet up to match the rest and possibly replace the countertops (or do they even need replacing)? A cooktop and 30″ wall oven installed below it are far superior to a drop-in range, IMO. Most ovens today are “convection” ovens which have a big fan in back and may not fit in some installations. Then you would need a “microhood.” That is a matching microwave with a range hood & lights below it. It would be installed below shorter cabinets the size that are installed above a refrigerator.

If you already have expensive granite countertops, then it’s not worth it to replace them so just replace the drop-in range and get a microhood to match, if you can find one.

Look in Sears Outlet on Sherman St just west of Morena Blvd. Sometimes they have matching appliances available. They have MORE frigs than any other appliance. Their appls have minor imperfections (usually not visible), are overstock, unsold prior-year(s) stock or were <=30-day returns. I've even seen induction cooktops there (latest technology). Everything is "out of box" and you carry it home. If you can't replace the countertops right now and your old drop-in range still works, even if I had to use a thermometer in it for awhile until I could afford new countertops, I would wait to buy a gas or induction cooktop and 30" wall oven for a "built-in" look. But this is just me.

Could you build the cabinet up to match the rest and possibly replace the countertops (or do they even need replacing)? A cooktop and 30″ wall oven installed below it are far superior to a drop-in range, IMO. Most ovens today are “convection” ovens which have a big fan in back and may not fit in some installations. Then you would need a “microhood.” That is a matching microwave with a range hood & lights below it. It would be installed below shorter cabinets the size that are installed above a refrigerator.

If you already have expensive granite countertops, then it’s not worth it to replace them so just replace the drop-in range and get a microhood to match, if you can find one.

Look in Sears Outlet on Sherman St just west of Morena Blvd. Sometimes they have matching appliances available. They have MORE frigs than any other appliance. Their appls have minor imperfections (usually not visible), are overstock, unsold prior-year(s) stock or were <=30-day returns. I've even seen induction cooktops there (latest technology). Everything is "out of box" and you carry it home. If you can't replace the countertops right now and your old drop-in range still works, even if I had to use a thermometer in it for awhile until I could afford new countertops, I would wait to buy a gas or induction cooktop and 30" wall oven for a "built-in" look. But this is just me.

Could you build the cabinet up to match the rest and possibly replace the countertops (or do they even need replacing)? A cooktop and 30″ wall oven installed below it are far superior to a drop-in range, IMO. Most ovens today are “convection” ovens which have a big fan in back and may not fit in some installations. Then you would need a “microhood.” That is a matching microwave with a range hood & lights below it. It would be installed below shorter cabinets the size that are installed above a refrigerator.

If you already have expensive granite countertops, then it’s not worth it to replace them so just replace the drop-in range and get a microhood to match, if you can find one.

Look in Sears Outlet on Sherman St just west of Morena Blvd. Sometimes they have matching appliances available. They have MORE frigs than any other appliance. Their appls have minor imperfections (usually not visible), are overstock, unsold prior-year(s) stock or were <=30-day returns. I've even seen induction cooktops there (latest technology). Everything is "out of box" and you carry it home. If you can't replace the countertops right now and your old drop-in range still works, even if I had to use a thermometer in it for awhile until I could afford new countertops, I would wait to buy a gas or induction cooktop and 30" wall oven for a "built-in" look. But this is just me.

Congrats on your new home!

A few suggestions:

We have a Sharp microwave drawer in our island, which works great. I like it because it’s kind of hidden, not being at eye level. Since you said that you’re looking for one in your cabinet, this may not be an option for you, but would be if you have space in your lower cabinet area.

My favorite new appliance is our ridiculously expensive Miele Optima dishwasher. I think it cost around $1500, which sounds crazy, but I was so tired of our hard water ruining wine glasses and clouding up drinking glasses. The Miele has a built-in water softener, to which we add salt about once every couple of months. It’s also super quiet, and washes dishes beautifully but the thing that makes it really great is the built-in water softener. When I was researching appliances, Miele was the only manufacturer that made one w/the water softener and maybe now there are others. Also, if hard water isn’t a big issue in your new place, then I wouldn’t pay extra for the Miele.

Sorry I don’t have any personal experience with a slide-in range…for what it’s worth, I have a friend who loves her GE Profile gas range.

We’ve moved many times and re-done more kitchens than I care to remember, and I’ve always researched appliances by first looking at Consumer Reports online (buy an online subscription if you don’t have one already so you don’t have to save up all those magazines) and secondly (less scientific and for simply anecdotal feedback), I check this website – http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/appl/. You can browse around there and get a general feel for brands to stay away from or those that are particular favorites.

Good luck!

Congrats on your new home!

A few suggestions:

We have a Sharp microwave drawer in our island, which works great. I like it because it’s kind of hidden, not being at eye level. Since you said that you’re looking for one in your cabinet, this may not be an option for you, but would be if you have space in your lower cabinet area.

My favorite new appliance is our ridiculously expensive Miele Optima dishwasher. I think it cost around $1500, which sounds crazy, but I was so tired of our hard water ruining wine glasses and clouding up drinking glasses. The Miele has a built-in water softener, to which we add salt about once every couple of months. It’s also super quiet, and washes dishes beautifully but the thing that makes it really great is the built-in water softener. When I was researching appliances, Miele was the only manufacturer that made one w/the water softener and maybe now there are others. Also, if hard water isn’t a big issue in your new place, then I wouldn’t pay extra for the Miele.

Sorry I don’t have any personal experience with a slide-in range…for what it’s worth, I have a friend who loves her GE Profile gas range.

We’ve moved many times and re-done more kitchens than I care to remember, and I’ve always researched appliances by first looking at Consumer Reports online (buy an online subscription if you don’t have one already so you don’t have to save up all those magazines) and secondly (less scientific and for simply anecdotal feedback), I check this website – http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/appl/. You can browse around there and get a general feel for brands to stay away from or those that are particular favorites.

Good luck!