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We’ve found a few decent brand-mate kitchen suites, although our large appliance reliability ratings demonstrate that it’s hard to find brands that are tops for reliability across all four categories.ĭifferent styles of appliances from the same brand also can differ in reliability. “Not every discount is a good deal, especially if you end up with a brand that’s repair-prone,” says Mark Allwood, CR’s market analyst for large appliances. Consumer Reports’ exclusive brand reliability ratings reveal that Samsung French-door refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwave ovens are rated only Fair for reliability, and its smoothtop ranges earn a middling, Good score. Reliability is key, and it can vary within a brand’s offerings. Lowe’s, for instance, recently offered a suite of Samsung stainless steel kitchen appliances (including French-door refrigerator and smoothtop electric range) for $2,766-a price cut of 26 percent, not including a 10 percent manufacturer discount that consumers could apply for after they buy.īut price is only part of the equation when you’re purchasing appliances.

You might be tempted by offers and rebates on matching kitchen suites-typically a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and microwave-from the same maker.