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You do not have to spend a ton of money for good looking appliances. It's quite the opposite, especially over the last 5 years. KitchenAid has a whole new look. Bosch has a new refrigerator. Samsung is now the number 1 brand in the US because of their beautiful design and advanced technology. Jenn-Air still has their most popular full-featured package around $5,000.

Packages are a great way to buy kitchen appliances.

You can take advantage of escalating manufacturer rebates. The style and look of your kitchen remains coordinated as well with handles and consistent grading of steel.

Affordable does not mean cheap or junk. Amana, Bosch, Maytag, Samsung and Frigidaire are all respected manufacturers. You can buy convection ranges, counter depth refrigerators (even 4 door refrigerators) and slide-in ranges under $5,000. 

At 1,699, you can buy a very good package of self-cleaning range, over-the-range microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator.

Package pricing updated for June 2017

So, you are buying a full suite of appliances for your kitchen. It is not easy researching each unit, but there may be a better way. Consider buying the brand.

This strategy works because all your appliances will match. Rebates also increase when you buy a whole kitchen appliance package. It’s a much smarter way for you to buy appliances.

Years ago, you would have no problem furnishing your kitchen with 4 brands like an Amana refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher, Jenn-Air stove and a Sharp microwave. Kitchen packages became popular over the years because manufacturers began increasing rebates for multiple purchases.

Buying a kitchen package from the same brand can save money. You also have the same look throughout your kitchen. It looks better than different handles and shades of stainless of different brands.

Transcript

Appliance packages are a relatively new phenomenon, becoming popular 15 years ago and accelerating during the recession. We’ll look at the benefits, and whether you should consider buying products from the same brand for your kitchen.

If you are shopping for appliances, there is the premium segment with brands like Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Viking and Thermador. You can buy GE, Whirlpool, Maytag and Amana for more commodity or basic products.

The biggest segment is the so called "affordable luxury" segment. You can have features like high output burners in the range, counter depth in the refrigerator, stainless interior dishwashers as well as convection in the microwave at a more affordable price than the premium.

Every month we offer special appliance packages which are the best values. Rebates change monthly and can deviate up to 30%. It’s a good place to save some money.

KitchenAid has just introduced a new line of products. So, we will look at the brand, the package levels, and the new products.

You are buying a new kitchen and do not want it looking like your neighbors. Perhaps you are sick of the stainless steel look or are looking for the next trend.

Guess what? You will still be probably be buying stainless. Let me tell you why.

(By the way, I originally wrote this in 2012. Let's see if I was correct or whether I owe you an apology.)