Best and Worst New Appliances of 2024: Take Caution

[@JeffCrawfordInTokyo]

Here in Japan combo washers and dryers are quite popular. We have had one for about 5 years. One nice aspect is you can toss your clothes in just before you go to bed, run it overnight (at discount electricity rates), then have fresh clean clothes in the morning.

[@drrnwllmsn3438]

@@JeffCrawfordInTokyo My parents had a combo years ago, probably 1950’s, it was horrible from what I understand.

[@xokissmekatexo]

I think you should have an episode that defines “how you use your kitchen” …I’ve never used steam and like the idea but can it actually replace my microwave? What can’t I reheat in the steam oven?

[@YaleAppliance1]

I love reheating in a steam oven

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Thank you for this presentation. I used to have a very basic 60” Garland gas stove, 24” griddle / broiler, 12” X24” hot top. I had it built with 1 big oven and the other side I had 2 doors. This compartment I used to keep my stock pots in. Purchased brand new in 1988. I loved it, never had any problems. It was used a lot as I used to do canning, etc. I sold it about 6 years ago for 1/2 of what I paid for it! I had a very good and strong over stove vent. DO NOT SKIMP ON A GOOD VENT! I am now looking for a smaller stove. Either Wolf gas only 36” stove or AGA Elise. Gas cook top with electric oven 48”. Next year I am looking at re doing my kitchen.

[@sloopy5191]

Love this channel for the knowledge backing it, and the honesty presenting it. Great job folks! 🙏

[@Saki630]

I'm looking at remodeling now and am in the camp that you buy the appliances that make sense to you. My 6 year old $1800 frenchdoor whirlpool is still good, but I can see replacing it to match a new dishwasher with a style that is more refined from Bosch and not SubZero since I want to save $12k minimum. The range stands out more thanks to the hood and usually commanding presence in the kitchen, so I can see why upgrading the 30" freestanding Whirlpool immediately is necessary :) I think you should have discussed the deadzone of gas Rang+Oven offerings between $2000-8000, where every comment and review is full of regrets that they should have just bought a Wolf/Viking/BS/ect. Thank you for your invaluable knowledge.

[@YaleAppliance1]

Hold on....you can keep appliances and buy new ones with "pocket" handles. You have plenty of options between $2000-80000

[@1960fusion]

After wanting to buy all Cafe for my kitchen, i came to the decision to go with SKS. All of their appliances may not be the best, but they seem to fit my needs at a very reasonable price. I am ordering them today...unless you change my mind! 🙂 thanks for all the information that you provide, it is valuable and i wish that you had a store near me in California.

[@YaleAppliance1]

I wish we did too

[@vivenreddy]

At 17:40 Steve refers to an SKS oven for $4500. Are you able to share a link or model number?

[@YaleAppliance1]

Here you go: • $3999 normally, on sale for $3499. o LG STUDIO 1.7/4.7 cu. ft. Combo Wall Oven - WCES6428F • $6999, qualifies for 5% automatic consumer mail in rebate, or 25% off builder pricing o 30-inch Combi Wall Oven | Signature Kitchen Suite • $7399, new version with transitional handle, adds in Gourmet AI Camera o 30-inch Transitional Combi Wall Oven | Signature Kitchen Suite o Also qualifies for 5% automatic consumer mail in rebate, or 25% off builder pricing

[@vivenreddy]

@@YaleAppliance1 So is Steve referring to the LG WCES6428F in the video?

[@YaleAppliance1]

The SKS after 25% and 5%

[@vivenreddy]

@@YaleAppliance1 I’ve read all comments and nowhere does it mention the SKS model number. Can you assist with that please.

[@Mortey]

Hey guys! Can you recommend a couple inexpensive French Door fridges that would have the most minimal protrusion out from the counter? I have 30” depth counters. Thx!

[@YaleAppliance1]

LG Counter Depth Max...Fisher Paykel

[@pc239]

What do you guys think of the LG Steam Closet? GE Profile is supposed to come out with one soon to "match" the Ultrafast Combo, but it has been delayed once already. Have you heard anything about this new product?

[@YaleAppliance1]

No I havent...I like the closets. Great way to treat your clothes

[@sharilynschiwowtown9834]

HELP!! what's your opinion on whether to get an SKS 48" Dual Fuel w the induction top SKSDR480SIS or the SKS wall steam ovens?? Considering both!

[@YaleAppliance1]

I like them.....a lot. Miele is a bit easier to use for a steam oven

[@joan4422]

Is there a solution to venting OUT steam and odor from wall ovens these days? I am interested in the SKS wall oven duo for our next kitchen, but I was thinking to go to a one piece range or wall oven under induction cooktop to improve venting of steam and odor that we have in our current setup.

[@YaleAppliance1]

Thermador was the last company with the venting option 30 years ago

[@joan4422]

@@YaleAppliance1 Do you know of any ventilation option (less obtrusive than a hood!) to vent out or at least vent with a charcoal filter, for wall-mounted ovens?

[@YaleAppliance1]

Great question...Broan use to make one years ago....but it was discontinued.

[@drrnwllmsn3438]

There was a dishwasher from the 90’s that surprisingly Bosch made, it was the worst, even a neighbor had one and they had nothing, but problems.

[@YaleAppliance1]

I think it was made for them by another German manufacturer

[@drrnwllmsn3438]

@ Good to know.

[@diffugerenives]

Our house, which we bought in 2004, had that Maytag Neptune W/D set. They were terrible.

[@YaleAppliance1]

I know

[@triaxe-mmb]

I am about to get 24" wall ovens but the fear of shooting myself in the foot for any future sale of my home is making me add a 36" range instead of a cooktop just to protect future value...and my home isn't big so its a big compromise to give up storage to preserve future value...but that's probably why even if people downsize they dont do it with appliances... people have expectations when buying that aren't aligned with the actual needs unfortunately

[@GraemeHein]

I've seen a bunch of apartments with small dishwashers, fridges, and ovens... huge destroyer of value for both rental and resale unless it's a boat, rv, or something like a tiny house or hunting cabin with zero expected value. You can easily and cheaply add storage through furniture but you can't easily change to regular appliances.

[@triaxe-mmb]

@@GraemeHein just noticed this msg...🤦🏾‍♂️ Yeah, the diminishment of value is definitely a factor in people's decision to stick with oversized appliances in their homes. It's hard to overcome expectations when selling homes unfortunately... I just started pricing out the package from stores - I went with 24" oven + steam oven for daily use and a 36" range for the large oven any future potential buyer will expect for their big cooks... hopefully it doesn't come to bite me later...

[@Jerseydevil1921]

Just looked on the Yale website for that SKS double wall oven w speed oven on top and steam-assist oven on the bottom. I didn’t find one for $4500, which is the price you quoted. Is there a chance you misspoke? If not, could you please provide the model number? Love your videos. Thanks!

[@YaleAppliance1]

Not at all.....• $3999 normally, on sale for $3499. o LG STUDIO 1.7/4.7 cu. ft. Combo Wall Oven - WCES6428F • $6999, qualifies for 5% automatic consumer mail in rebate, or 25% off builder pricing o 30-inch Combi Wall Oven | Signature Kitchen Suite • $7399, new version with transitional handle, adds in Gourmet AI Camera o 30-inch Transitional Combi Wall Oven | Signature Kitchen Suite o Also qualifies for 5% automatic consumer mail in rebate, or 25% off builder pricing

[@carynsamuels9131]

Which French door or side swing double wall oven do you recommend for someone who bakes and cooks a lot

[@YaleAppliance1]

Probably Cafe....

[@remodel-questions-po4ig]

I'm about to get an 30" induction range and deciding between Wolf and a Bosch. Both seem reliable. The Wolf is twice the price of the Bosch and I'm trying to gauge what I'm paying for that price. - I'm in Madison, WI and Wolf/Subzero/Cove is local so I'll always have better service and parts - significantly better and bigger oven with twin convection - bridge elements Am I missing anything?

[@charlesthomas6987]

Do you think subzero will come out with a smaller pro fridge? Subzero needs to update/refresh the pro3650

[@YaleAppliance1]

I havent seen that they are

[@charlesthomas6987]

@@YaleAppliance1 subzero needs to update the pro series with more led lighting and luxury features to compete with other high end companies.

[@charlesthomas6987]

@@YaleAppliance1 how do you like the Cove dishwasher. Another thing wolf should come out with is a hearth oven to compete with monogram hearth oven

[@YaleAppliance1]

Cove is decent now....Not sure about the hearth oven, we don't sell many

[@charlesthomas6987]

@@YaleAppliance1 do you sell the monogram hearth oven? Do you guys like it? How about the monogram Forge ice machine? Do you sell a lot of them? I know it’s a premium machine

[@kimberlyclark3701]

I just purchased a GE Profile electric dryer. I hate it so far. It takes forever to dry clothes and has an eco button that you have to disabled before every load otherwise it can take over 2 hours to dry a load, from the reviews I have read. I can turn on a load and it says it will run for over 1 hour to dry, only to come back to a damp load of clothes. Any thoughts? I still can return it so trying to get more info asap. Thanks

[@YaleAppliance1]

It does take longer to dry, but the clothes should be dry.......

[@1977fala]

Hello 👋 I really need your help. I need: - drawer microwave - 36” gas range - dishwasher - 36” full size french door refrigerator -42” island hood 1000 CFM I am between SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUIT and CAFÉ APPLIANCES. Any recommendations ?

[@YaleAppliance1]

2 great choices...whats important to u?

[@1977fala]

@@YaleAppliance1 I think I want - cafe refrigerator - SKS gas range - not sure about the dishwasher ( I watched video about American dishwasher sticking out. I think SKS is deeper including the handle ) - not sure about microwave. I read some reviews that SKS is not backlit - no clue which hood Will you change something about my choices ? Please help because I have only 2 days to buy the appliances. I can’t find any help here in Southern California 😭. Every sales person gives me a different informations and make me more confused

[@YaleAppliance1]

OK...what do you need and really want. Be specific, then I can help.

[@DabblelyDiddly]

ge really needs to stop using the same display AND interface on profile cafe monogram and now F&P. its devaluing, but on the plus side i guess board availability will never be much of an issue

[@YaleAppliance1]

Funny....We should be in the 7 inch screen biz. Monogram, BlueStar and Wolf now use it

[@HelenEttlin]

I was looking at a really cool Frigidaire cooktop…then I read about the class action against them…hard pass.

[@alesiagilda]

Run I would never buy a Frigidaire

[@alesiagilda]

I bought a Maytag washer and dryer it is junk they need a 10-year warranty, but it is junk too it didnt cover the problem. A big paper weight.

[@YaleAppliance1]

warranties...backed by nothing.

[@Its_Me0000]

Hi Steve. While I love your videos, to be honest, an hour is too long, IMHO. Consider breaking it up into 15-20 minute videos. Thank you so much for listening.

[@YaleAppliance1]

Its a 25 minute webinar with 35 minutes of answering peoples questions. To me that is always the most interesting part

[@ArtLenLa]

Do what I do-break up your listening. 😊

[@xokissmekatexo]

They have chapters and transcript options if you want to scroll on