The oven is really old, gold colored. It has a matching fridge. If I just replaced the oven, it won't match the fridge. I also have a white dishwasher. Was kind've thinking of getting a stainless steel new oven and fridge, then get a new dishwasher whenever I get new kitchen cabinets in a couple of years. Or I could get all 3 appliances... What should I do?
2007-02-10 02:45:05 · 8 answers · asked by hello 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I bought a new element, it didn't fix the problem. The broiler and the bottom element don't work and the fuses aren't burnt out.
2007-02-10 02:53:33 · update #1
Dishwasher is 1.5 yrs old. It's not Energy Star. I wanted the cheapest I could find because I just bought my first house and was low in funds.
2007-02-10 02:55:07 · update #2
Definately replace it...I would get the color that you would want in the future...even if the pieces don't currently match. As far as the dishwasher...sometimes you can get new panels for the fronts...maybe you could get a stainless steel front. Good luck.
2007-02-10 02:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by ticklemeblue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it were me I would buy all new appliances.
The stove is old and has old electric wiring which is not a good thing.
You could buy a new oven coil for the stove which is not cheap and that may or may not fix the problem. If you decide to go this route make sure you can return the coil if it does not fix the problem.
I had to buy a new refrigerator before I had my new cabinets put in (1-1/2 years later) and was still a happy camper after the new cabinets were installed. Plus with stainless steel appliances your cabinets will be okay no matter what color or type of cabinets.
You will be able to find the other appliances to match the stove if you replace it.
2007-02-10 10:58:37 · answer #2 · answered by floridagrandma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a good idea of what is wrong with it, then I would at least get some estimates from local repair shops on how much it would cost to fix it. Other than sheer laziness, there's really no reason to spend $300 or more (homedepot.com) on a brand new oven if the only thing wrong with the old one is a $50 heating element or a $60 ignition switch.
That said, since the oven is getting old {will presumably be giving you additional problems in the future} and you were intending on replacing it soon anyway; this is as good an excuse as any to upgrade. Remember before shopping to measure the height and depth of the cabinets as well as the width of the hole you intend to put the oven in, and the power source: there is no worse feeling than picking out and buying that perfect oven only to find out that it's too big to fit where the old one is, or finding out you bought a gas oven when you needed an electric.
One bit of good luck, though. A lot of local stores (at least in my area) have tax time sales this time of year; offering discounts on appliances and roomgroups to intice people to spend their tax return at a particular store. That means you may be able to find all three appliances for what you'd normally pay for two of them. Some places will even offer free delivery and installation - which I'd definitely take advantage of, especially if we're talking a natural gas oven: gas leaks are serious business. And don't forget to negotiate. Sales people, especially at smaller stores (and many specialty retailers) get paid commissions on large appliance sales, and they may have some discretion to give discounts or extras. If you're buying three appliances - especially if you're going with stainless - you're probably going to be spending over $2,000. So see if you can't get the salesman to throw in installation for free, or at least a few replacement parts or cleaning supplies. The worst they can do is say no, right? Remember, as the customer, you have the leverage - especially when you choose to not deal with the big name stores - you can always take your business elsewhere, and the sales clerk has to explain why he lost a sale.
2007-02-10 11:25:10 · answer #3 · answered by hogan.enterprises 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we are now in what I like to call a "disposable" society. sometimes it actually costs more or about the same to fix the oven, than it does to replace it. my thoughts are replace the stove and the fridge and wait until you get your cabinets done to do the dishwasher. it sounds to me like the dishwasher is still working and is newer than your other appliances.
2007-02-10 10:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say if you can afford it, go for it. If you can't it would be better to fix it. It's probably just the heating element any way.
2007-02-10 10:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by Whatever! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with ovens being much more inexpensive these days, it would be best to buy a new one.
2007-02-10 16:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by Perry T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace it.
2007-02-10 10:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by kelly-il 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new one. too much money to fix.
2007-02-10 10:48:01 · answer #8 · answered by Lil SW 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋