[eweissenbach]

We replaced our refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave last year. I got on Sears website and looked at the ratings and comments by consumers on the ones they offer (they offer many different brands). What I found was some models of a given brand were superior and some inferior. No particular brand was stellar across the board on any appliance. We purchased the highest rated microwave and dishwasher from Sears, getting online special pricing and delivered to our local store. The dishwasher is a Whirlpool, the microwave is an Amana. We found the top rated Frigidaire refrigerator at a local store $200 cheaper than the online price at Sears. I have a truck, so delivery was not any issue, and I hired a local handyman to install the dishwasher and refrigerator. The thing I found was that all these companies make dozens of models, some of which look identical, but they differ in small ways that can and does affect performance. Do your research and you stand a good chance of getting a quality appliance.