Comments on: The Appliance Package

By: Lance Root

Lance Root — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 21:58:03 +0000

Hi Mike, a very cool blog — thanks so much for sharing. I love the house, too. I’ve bought my home in San Clemente, CA and am now working with a designer — he does the plans, but farms out the engineering. Anyway, like I read on your blog, somewhat clueless when it comes to a realistic budget and listening, so I’m glad to learn I’m not alone in that respect. Most helpful for me, is that you’ve included costs as that is very difficult to obtain when one typically sees a house in “Dwell” or other publications. Again, very cool — thanks for passing along the valuable nuggets.

By: Mike D.

Mike D. — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:12:02 +0000

Ashish: The GE Monogram stuff has been flawless. I would say I’m also happy with the Miele, although we have had a few issues where it hasn’t cleaned glasses well enough. I think that might be user error though… it’s possible we overpacked the machine and stopped one of the rotors from rotating. Overall I’d still recommend it. The silverware tray on top is key. If you want to go cheaper, maybe look at a Bosch. As for the washer/dryer, there have been a few random issues like the sensor sometimes thinking clothes are bone dry when they aren’t yet, but aside from that, very solid machines. My main factor in buying the Samsungs was noise, and they are whisper-quiet.

By: Ashish Aleti

Ashish Aleti — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:58:30 +0000

Almost forgot .. we also planned to get the same washer dryer from samsung. your 2cents would also help

thanks

Ashish

By: Ashish Aleti

Ashish Aleti — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:57:20 +0000

Hi Mike,

I see that you have the Miele Dishwasher and the GE monogram microwave. how has your experience been with these two appliances. we plan to get them from these manufacturers but a different model. So far i haven’t found any credible reviews, Hence any information such as ease of use, if any issues with the product etc.. that you can pass on would be of much help

thanks

Ashish

By: Mike D.

Mike D. — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:30:36 +0000

Hi Rob. Yep, still very happy with them. Wouldn’t change a thing.

By: Rob Halliday

Rob Halliday — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:18:48 +0000

Hi Mike,

Followed the blog last year – year before last now, I guess – and am about to purchase new appliances for a new house. Just wondering how your choices are doing a year or more on – still happy with them?

Thanks!

Rob.

By: Paul C.

Paul C. — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:04:23 +0000

great blog. thanks for sharing all the details. I look forward to coming back and reading it all. wish I knew about your blog before my recent remodel.
awesome looking house. enjoy.

By: Byron

Byron — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:24:35 +0000

dude, you totally copied us on the hood so we shall copy you on the samsung.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:25:01 +0000

I have slightly different Samsung appliances (the 419 series washer and dryer and the 297 series fridge). I’m totally dorky for the happy melodies. They make me want to do laundry. Anyway, good appliance choices! You’ve inspired me to take a look at an induction cook top.

By: Mike D.

Mike D. — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:00:10 +0000

Zane: The kitchen faucet is the Hansgrohe Interaktiv Talis. I like it a lot. About $300. Vashon: Awesome!