Most Comprehensive Kitchen Package Ever Rates Ranges, Fridges, Cooktops, Wall Ovens

With many kitchen renovations running $15,000 to $25,000, it's clear that homeowners are willing to invest in their vision of the perfect kitchen. Cabinets and countertops account for about half the cost, but appliances represent a big investment as well.

Over the past few months, Consumer Reports (CR) has tested hundreds of appliances - refrigerators, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, dishwashers, microwave ovens, and high-speed cooking appliances - that cost from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. CR has also tested cabinets, countertops, sinks, and faucets in all price ranges to determine the pros and cons of the major types. Whatever your budget, we'll help you make smart choices and get the most for the money.

In Consumer Reports' most comprehensive kitchen package ever, our tests showed that you don't have to pay top price to get top performance, said Mark Connelly, Consumer Reports' Director of Testing, Appliances and Home Improvement. In fact, pricey Dacor, DCS, GE Monogram, and Viking pro-style ranges were among the lowest-scoring of the models we tested. And the premium-priced Sub-Zero built-in was among the most repair-prone brands of refrigerators, offsetting its fine performance. The package contains the three R's of Consumer Reports: ratings, recommendations and repair histories.

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Betty Jackson is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-kitchens.com. Everything for your kitchen to make it look great and make cooking a whole lot easier.

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Most Comprehensive Kitchen Package Ever Rates Ranges, Fridges, Cooktops, Wall Ovens