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Bought a townhouse recently and thinking of how to modernize it a bit.
The dishwasher desperately needs to be replaced (pretty sure it's the original one that was installed when the house was built in 81). The oven and fridge are old, but still function. I imagine newer ones would be more energy efficient though.
While the dishwasher is the only thing that NEEDS to be replaced, I figure that while I'm doing that, I may as well replace everything else that's in there. I could also install the microwave over the oven and get some MUCH needed space on the already limited countertop.
Lowes and homedepot have all these manufacturer bundles where you can get like 20% off of everything when you buy em together. I figure I would just do that and get them to install it all. Easy peesy. That being said, while people like bosch dishwashers, is it worth getting a fridge from them as well? I don't really know much about the reliability of these companies in regards to the difference product categories so I don't know if it's a good idea.
if I get difference companies for everything, wouldn't they all look too different in the kitchen? The thing is that I'm not made of money, so would be looking to spend $2000 or so. not much more.
Lowes (and probably home depot too) usually run black friday deals where if you buy 2+ appliances you get a couple hundred off with increasing amounts the more appliances you get. You don't have to match by brand. The extended warranties from Lowes are worth it too imo.
Check your local appliance dealers too. They will usually always beat the big box price.
A lot of the times they have service teams that can save you down the road.
My husband and I have racked up on Lowe’s gift cards over the last year from friends and family since they know we’ve been doing some home improvement projects. We’ve got a decent amount that’ll put a dent into some big purchases. Presently, we’re looking at upgrading our appliances. Our gas stove/range, dishwasher, and fridge are all Whirlpool and are all from 2001. I love that they’ve lasted this long, and honestly they do still work pretty okay, but the gas stove smells like it leaks a bit when we turn it on, dishwasher is like 90 dbs when it runs, and we don’t think the fridge’s water filter is actually filtering water. So, we’re looking to upgrade since we’ll have the help of some gift cards.
Any thoughts or inside scoop about the quality of Lowe’s appliances? We’re looking at maybe Bosch for all three. I’ve heard mixed reviews about appliance quality from “big box” stores so just want some honest opinions. If it helps, we also have a home warranty that we renew every year in the event an extended warranty purchase is recommended.
Over the years I have ordered appliances from best buy and Lowe's. Half the time they come up with every excuse in the book as to why they're refusing to install it due to liability concerns. I think others have pointed out most big box stores use the same third party delivery company.
Ordered a refrigerator, washer, and dryer from Lowes. They refused to put the door handles on the fridge because there was no ice maker line present at all behind the fridge (yes that doesn't make sense). They refused to hook up the gas line for the dryer because they only brought one pair of channel locks and needed another wrench to install it.
They did install the washer though. When we turned it on it sprayed out water everywhere. Turns out they only finger tightened the hoses. So I tightened them up with channel locks and it's fine now. I ended up installing the dryer gas line myself and found out they gave me a range line that wouldn't fit instead of a dryer line (they are different sizes). Even though I had ordered the dryer line.
In the past, I've had best buy refuse to install a dryer because there was duct tape on a duct. Best buy also refused to install a washer because there was no way to secure the water discharge line to the sink. It's ironic how these companies refuse work due to liability but when they do install something they do it wrong sometimes. At least these experiences have taught me to be more handy I guess.
I called Lowe's to complain. They issued me a refund for the delivery service. When I told them about how the washer was leaking from improper installation, they did not seem concerned.