Competition in the manufacturing of appliances has never been as intense as today. With major appliance brands such as Whirlpool, GE, LG, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Maytag, Broan and Bosch it is hard for consumers to make a decision. They all offer exceptional products, with extensive research and innovation, pushing the boundaries of the way we spend our time and effort in the kitchen and laundry room. All of these manufacturers, even though they all make most types of appliances, truly shine in one or two appliance types.
Laundry appliances, which include washing machines and dryers are one of the most popular consumer products. Many manufacturers offer most models with a matching washing machine and dryer combo, which are similar in color and aesthetics. These can also be stacked on top of each other, using a stacking kit, with the dryer on top to maximize the space available in the laundry room. The most popular brands for laundry appliances are Whirlpool, Maytag, Bosch, GE and Frigidaire. These manufacturers also offer pedestals to raise the appliances 10 to 15 inches.
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Refrigerators have become a necessity throughout the world in the past century, which puts them at the top of most bought appliances. Extensive research and development has been put in the features of refrigerators, such as ice dispensers and ice free freezers. The aesthetics have also improved from the usual top freezer mount design, with new bottom mount, side by side and the combination between the two, French door models. Frigidaire is probably the lead manufacturer of refrigerators, with LG and KitchenAid making very impressive high end models.
Cooking ranges are a slight exception with almost every manufacturer making great products, both electric and gas. GE, Frigidaire and KitchenAid make a variety of range appliance designs with prices ranging from very affordable to high end products. Whirlpool, LG, Maytag and Jenn-Air make excellent, durable and high performance ranges, that tend to be a little more expensive than the previously mentioned brands. The functionality, features and aesthetics of ranges have improved very much in the last decade, with designs looking like kitchen works of art. However in terms energy efficiency there is more work to be done, but overall the eclectic range is more efficient than the gas.
In modern kitchens, many consumers are choosing alternate choices over the cooking range. Cook tops and wall ovens offer more stylish and space saving options. Manufacturers that shine in this department are Jenn-Air, Amana and KitchenAid.
Microwaves have revolutionized the way a lot of people heat up their food, although controversial it is a great time saver. Modern designs are also offered as built in and over the range microwaves. The competition is being led by GE, Amana and Bosch, although most manufacturers offer excellent microwave appliances.
Last by not least, range hoods keep the home smell free and should exist in every kitchen. Broan makes the largest variety of range hoods from affordable to modern hoods, pushing the boundaries with architectural looking designs.