Appliances You Should Definitely AVOID in 2023

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Join us for an updated look at the 12 appliances you should NOT buy for your kitchen! We're discussing where we may have been wrong in our past videos and adding some new products to avoid.

Discover why downdraft cooktops, extra quiet dishwashers, and relabeled expensive brands are just a few examples of appliances that aren't worth the investment. Learn about the latest in Smart technology and why it's finally worth considering. Explore color trends, the Air Fry/Air Sous Vide cycles, and the pros and cons of the Family Hub. Don't make a costly mistake in your kitchen renovation in 2023!

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Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:38 Where I Was Wrong
1:16 Air Fry/Air Sous Vide
1:32 Samsung Bespoke
1:59 Samsung FamilyHub
2:19 Samsung Flex Duo
2:35 Black Stainless Steel
3:14 Extra Quiet Dishwashers
3:38 Extra Large Laundry
4:05 Relabeled Expensive Brands
4:36 Appliances You Won't Use
4:49 Combo Washers and Dryers
5:25 Single Evaportator Refrigerators
6:20 Pro-Style Ranges
6:56 Banning Gas Ranges
7:41 Over-The-Range Microwaves
8:17 Downdrafts
8:54 Not Venting/Recirculating Hoods

[Bobrogers]

Appliances loaded with electronic wizardry that you can control with your phone app may seem appealing, but how many of these features will you really need and use? Like all complex devices, they will sometimes go sour, perhaps disabling your appliance. Finding a competent repairman won't be easy, and most often the repair will be very expensive. I'm quite happy with my dumb, uncomplicated kitchen appliances.

[DaddyBLUES]

As a appliance technician, I could say these informational videos are pretty fantastic and accurate

[cleveland]

Really appreciate these videos. I was initially looking at one of those $4, 000 pro-looking ranges, but found your videos, did more research and found that it only gave me the look and one powerful burner, and like you mentioned no service network at all. I don't think I will regret delaying my purchase and saving up for a Wolf. Thank you!

[Troy-McClure]

Im so glad I dont sell appliances anymore lol 8 years at Lowes I always said one thing to customers, Don't be afraid to mix and match brand's if you don't plan on moving.I Have a Black Bosch dishwasher, a Black Samsung Fridge, a stainless and black Samsung Range, LGStainless and Black Over the range microwave, White Maytag Washer and Dryer, and a White Frigidaire Stand up freezer in garage.Also look around for the SOS returns and scratch and dent, if you can save 75% off because a dent or scratch you will never see or can cover is worth it

[neiltonks]

Washer/dryer units are very popular in the UK, and work just fine over here. I’ve been with my wife for twenty years and have only had two units in that time.

[paulfreeborn]

I had a combo washer-dryer unit in Japan that worked well for the five years I had it. I originally went that direction because of space limitations and the fact that the apartment I lived in did not have access to the sun (I could literally reach out and touch the next building from my balcony) made "drying on the line" (which was the most popular way for my Japanese friends to dry their laundry) highly impractical. I never had a problem with my w/d combo unit--I would throw in a load of laundry before I went to bed, let it run overnight, and have dry clothes ready to go in the morning. I was living alone, so I used it a couple times a week for clothes and then on the weekends I would clean my bedsheets / etc. I agree this may not be a great option for families or people who do a lot of laundry, but for people in specific circumstancs they might be a viable option. (Edit-"for the five years I had it"-I moved back to the US after about 5 years. It was still working well when I left the country.)

[fusion]

Great information, i'm in the market to upgrade my kitchen appliances and it is confusing!

[ronson-natsarim]

Our family of SEVEN has been using and loving our Miele wash/dry (combo) laundry machine daily for many years.

[Its_Me]

Outstanding video. I appreciate the time, effort and energy you put into your videos. Thank you.

[michellemichelle]

BTW, although not a law in Indiana, I required the builder and HVAC vendor to put in a makeup air return in the upstairs kitchen, and especially in the basement kitchen, since it does not have windows. The basement has a kitchen-aid double convection built-in oven, the kitchen-aid 36-inch gas cooktop with five burners and the kitchen-aid 65K total output with a 400 CFM motor hood. Thank you for bringing this critical feature to my attention before the build started. No change orders are needed!

[mraghav]

Combo washers and dryers can’t get rid of lint…making the cost of ownership much higher…this is the only YouTube channel that pointed out this thing…I learned it the hard way…

[craniumrex]

Always excellent content well presented. I live in Canada so I can’t buy from you but please know your videos really helped me select replacement appliances. Bravo and sincere thanks.

[SnarkyRC]

My house has a gas stove from the early 90s. It still works great.

[JoanSmith-phde]

Your videos and blog are the primary reason that I have had my brother buy all his appliances (for a new home in West Wareham MA) from you. That plus the fact that you service what you sell makes Yale Appliance the best option in that area. The only item I was less than thrilled with is the Yale brand vent hood, because its built-in LED lights have low lumens and cannot be replaced with a higher-lumen bulb. Everything else has been great.

[kdockrey]

Another great video! Re: Induction Cooking In my area finding an electrician to install a new / upgraded panel is not a problem. Finding the parts (electrical panel, meter, breakers, etc)is the challenge. I just installed a 200 amp panel for this new construction that includes Induction and all electric appliances except for the tankless water heater. It took over 3.5 months to find all the parts. Of course, it took 2.5 months for the power company to approve the location of the panel. SMH. I'm looking forward to playing with the Wolf induction cooktop that is being installed. Btw, I bought the Sub zero/Wolf/Asko suite of appliances cooktop 16 months ago.

It is not my primary residence. After I play with these appliances, I'm going to plan the renovation of my primary home's kitchen.

[spektrograf]

Great video, as always! I appreciate the ongoing updates.👍

[nolongeramused]

My MIL got a downdraft range about 20 years ago for a beach house she had built for the family to use. Hated that thing. You couldn't really cook in the house unless you opened up several windows to vent all the fumes it didn't take care of, so it became a summer-only beach house.

[cartalkers]

Who needs 34 different types of coffee? A good espresso each and every time will do just fine.

[AldermanFredCDavis]

While I do not think they're ideal, I would imagine that the overwhelming majority of people who buy washer/dryer combo units, do so, due to space limitations. I do not have space for separate units. An LG combo unit was in the house 8 years ago when I bought it. I would imagine my unit is 10 to 12 years old. The dryer stopped working in approximately March of 2023, however, the washer still works. The dryer was always just "adequate", but I think the washer works about as well as any washing machine I've ever used. On my 10 to 12 year old unit, I always got the best results by washing, removing the clothes from the unit, letting it dry out for about an hour, and then putting them back in to dry. As a single guy, it was/is not a big deal to me. For a family of 4+ I could see where it could become a problem.

Whether it's phones, vehicles, or appliances, I too highly prefer "old-school", basic, 'dumb' technology. To the degree (that it's still) possible, I avoid LCD screens, apps, and "smart" technology. Showing my age but overwhelmingly, the stuff is needless and gimmicky.

[doloresreynolds]

Telling people that refrigerators that share air between the freezer and fridge are rare is incorrect, they are the predominant design.