Appliances

Refrigerators - Generally the hardest appliance to pick and choose due to the number of manufacturers, variations and options

• Sizes - Different Heights, Widths and Depths typically measured in imperial inches

• Counter Depth - The body or cavity of the fridge is approximately 24” deep

• Full Depth - Standard Fridges with compressor located at back of   fridge making them 27” to 29” deep

• Freestanding - These are generally clad in stainless steel for the doors and have finished sides in either stainless or black

• Built-In - These Fridges can have door panel added, but tend to have a metal trim around the entire appliance

• Fully Integrated - These appliances are counterdepth and have overlay panels to conceal the appliance

• Bottom Mount - The freezer is located on bottom in the form of a single or double drawer

• French Door - Fridge that has two doors that swing open to allow access inside

• Column - Either an all fridge single door or an all freezer single door

• Fridge Drawers - Some brands offer base drawer refrigeration

• Wine Fridge - Can be tall column appliance or base models, with glass door, stainless door, or fully integrated panel door

• Beverage Fridge - Typically are for small beverages and are undercounter with standard door or paneled

• Dual Compressors - Higher end brands offer compressor for each cooling zone

• Reversible - Some refrigerators ship with standard hinge location, but can be reversed

• Hinge Type - Hinges can be mounted externally (usually pivot point is at top) or are internal / concealed (built in and fully integrated)

• Ice Maker / Water - Is an option on some models - Will require water line when installing

Ranges/Stoves - Come with lots of different features and styles. You must first select your cooking method

• Gas - Classic cooking using natural Gas or LP

• Electric - Heating coils to heat glass top

• Induction - Magnetic cooking that transfer heat directly to pots

• Dual Fuel - Gas Burner with electric oven (most common)

Rangetop - Gas hobs with controls mounted on the front of the unit

Cooktop - Can be either gas, electric or induction with controls beside/between burners

Hoodfans - There are several types of ventilation styles

• Chimney Style - Usually Stainless steel, with wide capture area funneling fumes up through a stainless vertical duct

• Pro Style - Large bulky restaurant or professional looking hoodfan usually made of stainless steel

• Furniture Hood - Clad in same doorstyle/millwork as kitchen cabinetry, requires internal motor (blower and liner)

• Built-in Hood - Blower is concealed within a standard looking cabinet

Dishwasher - There are generally three types

• Standard - Either Stainless / White / Black with exposed control panel on front

• Concealed - Typically stainless steel with control panel “concealed” on the edge of the d/w door

• Fully Integrated - Overlay Cabinet Door makes D/W appear like millwork, control panel is concealed on edge of door

Ovens - In recent years, several new types of wall ovens have been brought to the market

• Standard Oven - Convection technology usually 30” or 27” widths

• European - Usually refers to ovens with 24” width

• Double Oven - Oven with two doors for double the capacity

• Steam Oven - Using a built-in water resevoir to steam your food (a very healthy way to cook) Some models can be plumbed

• Speed Oven - This uses a combination of microwave and oven technology (A true space saver)

Microwaves

• Standard countertop microwave (sits on counter or shelf

• Built in Microwave - Has a trim kit that integrated the microwave into cabinetry

• Microwave Drawer - To be used in base cabinetry and opens like a drawer

• Microwave/Vented - A combination micro mounted above a range that provides ventilation. In our opinion, these type of microwave are not very good at venting and can be awkward and potentially dangerous to access

Other appliances to consider

• Warming Drawer

• Vacuum Seal Drawer

• Built-in Coffee System

• Ice Maker