Looked at Consumer Report online today and it said something like they will never recommend Whirlpool but that GE is high on their list. Armed with this info I updated my list and went looking at each vendor mentioned previously. I replaced an LG high-end Fridge and a run of the mill LG Microwave with Whirlpool models. Both of them have lasted and serviced us properly for about 4 years.

All of the models in the medium price range at each store are on backorder or delayed too long. So the hunt continues. I may break my lifelong habit of following Consumer Reports suggestions exactly. The Whirlpool Stoves at Appliance Direct were plentiful. Gonna sleep on it and decide tomorrow.

I'm hungry, we haven't eaten in a week. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: Livin off the fat of the land!

The service people I've dealt with said they see fewer problems with Whirlpool...

We bought ours on line Sears with service contract. We love them.

Best Buy is Best Buy
 

We replaced our major appliances 2 years ago. BB had very competitive prices and price match. Very good selection in store and most knowledgeable Appliance sales consultant (Albert). We purchased Tech Support to get better price on installation but have since renewed because of benefits. Well coordinated delivery, installation and removal. Couldn’t be more pleased with appliances(Samsung), installation, and service. Now BB is our go to place. We even went there to purchase and install garbage disposal. And other electronic products.

Plus one for Appliance direct!

And the winner is. I can't believe it. Best Buys! I don't hold grudges. Fingers crossed. What could go wrong? It's only a Stove! :1rotfl:

Best Buy was the only one that had stock for our dead washer. When our washer died we still had warranty, got new one for free. Supply chain is still broken

Whirlpool, Maytag, Samsung??

Samsung. Against the advice of Consumer Reports. CR loves GE but specifically warns against Whirlpool.

We've had great service from Samsung. The entire package was too good to pass up. :pray:

NOT Home Depot, tried to buy an appliance there, what a total boondoggle. Anywhere but Home Depot

...APPLIANCE DIRECT in Fruitland Park..

...352-314-0157.....Michelle Mahoney...
Very nice and helpful...no pressure .. explained features and benefits of the machines

Got MAYTAG ...made IN THE U.S.A.

Washer....4.7 cu ft capacity...
Dryer 7.4 cu ft capacity...

Top load washer with old fashioned AGITATOR.
Has drawer to auto dispense softeners and detergent and OXI boosts

Has DEEP-FILL capability...
.....DOUBLE rinse capability for those skin-sensitive to detergent and chemicals......and..
.....you can also choose HIGH EFFICIENCY water saver features....
if you wish to use that government mandated feature.......

900 rpm spin when you desire to wash BIG towels ..Or other heavy cottons etc.
GLASS DOOR to peek in....W.T.H.?
....
DRYER also has GLASS DOOR. .. and light to turn on if you enjoy watching clothes dry.

MANY choices for level of dryness...and... choices of times to continue wrinkle free tumbling so an not to
mess up my nap time.

LIST PRICE $ 898 each piece.
Home Depot price....$659 each
APPLIANCE DIRECT PRICE $ 441.50 each.

Signed sealed and delivered and installed with new Stainless steel braided water hoses
(stainless hoses are only 11 cents more than rubber)
and new vent discharge pipe......including taxes and take away old ones.......

just over $ 1125 total for everything....

Chris Rodriguez did delivery and set up. He even washed the floor before installing new units.
(yes I gave him a decent tip for his excellent work and polite and respectful demeanor)

This was in FEB 2020.

Thanks MrFixit, great post, very helpful. I will definitely checkout both BestBuy and now also Appliance Direct!
Dave

Appliance Direct. Hands down.