Avoid These Appliance Trends in 2024

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Join us as we uncover crucial insights about appliances in this detailed breakdown of key trends and issues. In this video, we address various topics that every appliance buyer should consider. Here's a glimpse into what you'll find:

Over-the-Range Microwaves
Discover the potential downsides of over-the-range microwaves, including their proximity to cooktop burners and the underpowered ventilation that may contribute to fume-related concerns.

Color Trends
Explore the evolution of color trends in appliances and why classic white is making a comeback. Get tips on choosing colors that complement your kitchen and learn about the pitfalls of certain trendy finishes.

Extended Warranties
Uncover the truth about extended warranties and why it's crucial to choose a reliable service provider or store when investing in a French door refrigerator or pro range.

Extra Quiet Dishwashers
Dive into the world of dishwashers, where we discuss the Bosch benchmark dishwasher's impressive features and why paying extra for quietness might not be necessary unless bundled with other desired features.

Extra Large Washers
Learn about the trade-offs involved in opting for mega-capacity washers, the impact on cost, and why smaller capacity front-load washers may offer better features during promotions.

Relabeled Expensive Brands
Unveil the truth about relabeled expensive brands, exposing identical products marketed under different names. Discover how to make informed choices without overspending on premium labels.

Single Evaporator Refrigerators
Understand the significance of dual evaporator refrigerators for temperature control and why brands like LG offer superior options without breaking the bank.

Dual Fuel Ranges
Delve into the benefits of dual fuel ranges, combining the speed of a gas stovetop with the even baking of an electric oven. Learn about the advantages of induction technology.

Pro-Style Ranges
Get insights into the pitfalls of pro-style ranges that may look appealing but fall short in terms of burner outputs and overall performance.

Unknown Brands
Navigate the risks associated with purchasing appliances from unknown and unproven brands. Learn the importance of seeing products in person and considering service availability.

Banning Gas Ranges
Discover the challenges of transitioning from gas to electric ranges and the potential need for increased electrical capacity. Gain insights into the benefits of induction ranges.

Buying At The Wrong Time
Unlock the secrets of strategic appliance shopping by understanding the best times to make purchases, including popular holidays and sales events.

Downdrafts
Examine the drawbacks of downdraft ventilation systems and why traditional hoods or centralized sink designs may offer better options for kitchen ventilation.

Not Venting
Understand the importance of proper ventilation, especially with high-output ranges, to maintain air quality and safety in your kitchen.

Recirculating Hoods
Learn about the limitations of recirculating vents and why venting to the outside is crucial for removing potentially harmful fumes.

Appliance Service
Highlighting the significance of post-sale support, we emphasize the importance of choosing retailers and brands with reliable service departments, especially with the increasing complexity of modern appliances.

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Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:49 Color Trends
1:57 Extended Warranties
2:23 Extra Quiet Dishwashers
2:57 Extra Large Washers
3:34 Relabeled Expensive Brands
4:17 Anything You Won't Use
4:35 Single Evaporator Refrigerators
5:16 Dual Fuel Ranges
5:49 Pro-Style Ranges
6:21 Unknown Brands
6:42 Banning Gas Ranges
7:18 Buying At The Wrong Time
8:06 Low Profile Microwave Hoods
8:24 Downdrafts
9:26 Not Venting
9:51 Recirculating Hoods
10:04 Appliance Service

[konagolden]

This channel deserves a LOT more views and likes. I appreciate the info and work Yale puts into these videos. Thank you.

[dboutier]

Another reason not to get an over the stove microwave is the dangerous spills. Especially for older people. Many people are admitted to emergency rooms each year because something they were taking out of the microwave spilled onto them. Older people sometimes suffer with issues of lack of strength and or balance.

[mmmichellegirl]

Washer/dryer capacity, to me, means the difference between being able to wash my comforters at home vs. taking them to the dry cleaner. It can be a big deal.

[herculesrockefeller]

Some car detainers will vinyl wrap your appliance in any color or pattern you like. You can change it whenever, so gone are the days of living with one color for ten years.

[eddiefniii]

Just got top loading LG washer dryer. LOVE IT. I’ll never have another front loading washing machine as long as I live. It was always off-balance, which just makes common sense. It was horrendous. The top loading with an agitator is wonderful.

[Ryarios]

I’ve always preferred white appliances. I’ve never been a fan of stainless steel or other colors. It’s nice to see my preference coming back into style…

[StarOfAthenry]

We were instantly sold on the white GE Cafe line. Hook, line, and sinker.

[michaeldaugherty]

Excellent video could you do a video on venting exclusively, especially with gas ranges

[karend.]

Over the range microwave is 17” deep now. But still don’t mount one over gas burners.

[naynayhooray]

The proposed bans on gas stoves are only for new construction, where you can size the electrical service adequately early in planning to accommodate induction. It’s not a ban on sales of all gas stoves. You would still be able to sell them for replacement in existing homes.

[letsgoOs]

Most gas range bans refer to new builds and not preexisting builds.

[mattditullio]

RE: Inexpensive pro ranges.
A couple of years ago I replaced a worn out Thermador gas range with a less expensive, nice looking Thor gas range. Within a year 2 burners and the oven failed. The oven's porcelain interior cracked and came off in big chunks. Thor's customer service never got back to me.The stove ended up in the trash. I replaced it with a new Thermador range. You get what you pay for.

[Fitchett]

I really appreciate your videos. Thank you for doing them.

[loreselzer]

I don't believe the government's views with doing away with gas stoves. It's certainly not for our safety. But i do love my energy savings appliances. That you can actually see the results on your electric bills.So glad to you for the recommendations on dishwashers. I hope to get my first dishwasher this year after some remodeling. I'm 62 so you know why im so excited about it! Loved your advice about not buying features you won't use. Boy how they love to sell you all that😊

[jaredlowe]

I think you’re very pragmatic on gas stoves, and I’m glad I have an electric one!

[andreagardner]

Would love for you to do a video focused just on appliances for which you have the fewest service calls. I have no faith that any appliance I buy will last like they used to. We are a retired couple on our third washing machine in 11 years. All brand name mid to higher range. We aren’t farming or running a laundry business out of our home. Just doing our clothes.

[LesaBear]

Every gas stove I’ve seen are dirty. Food and whatnot get slopped down below the grate and there it sits because it isn’t convenient to clean all the time. My glass top may not be trendy, or have the quick burner response of gas, but it always looks, and is, clean.

[louisvl]

downdrafts suck. i work at insurance and already saw plenty of fire damage cases because of people spilling hot cooking oil in them and such

[flowerpower]

I wish they would make a creamy white. Plus cute appliances like back in the day. Not cold looking. No choices .

[Bradimus]

If the Bosch 800 series had offered a larger interior volume option, we may have gone for that. We got a 500 instead because we need the space. Separate compressors would have put us in a brand we didn't trust, size that would work, or price we couldn't swallow.