Which kitchen appliances from Ikea?

Yes, it is really kind of pointless if the LAGAN can display the duration of the program but not the remaining time. Some popular kitchen brands are not as good as people always think, but because many buy them, they become popular and thus mainstream :D

Hello,

so I think that the furniture and items from Ikea are simply great and I personally am also a real Ikea fan, if only because of the atmosphere and the hotdogs :)

However, I would be a bit cautious with the kitchen appliances. They really cause quite some trouble, my ex also had a dishwasher from Ikea. The performance it delivered was really an outrage.
On top of that, the not exactly cheap service... I am rather convinced by the Siemens customer service.

And the machine really cleans well too, that is a difference like day and night.

I have personal negative experience with Whirlpool appliances and, due to the many new Electrolux appliances that have been available since 2010 or 2011, still bought all kitchen appliances at IKEA. In my opinion, the bad reputation comes from the Whirlpool appliances.

My experience:
- Refrigerators and microwaves are still mostly from Whirlpool
- The ovens (the Framtid ov9,10 with the same front) are from Electrolux, I am very satisfied with the OV10
- I am also very satisfied with the cheap microwave Framtid MW3, although it is Whirlpool
- There are no problems with the induction cooktop Framtid h1n4t (Electrolux)
- I am very dissatisfied with the refrigerator (Whirlpool) (fridge-freezer combo, which has not been in the catalog since 2012 and was replaced by a visually identical successor). The thing is simply too loud and the technician comes with a sound level meter instead of replacement parts and talks about tolerances. At IKEA, exactly this device was exhibited in an open living-sleeping-kitchen area, although it would be impossible to sleep next to the refrigerator every day.
- I am very satisfied with the dishwasher (Renlig DW60)

You can also get other brands at similar prices online, but 5 years warranty is definitely a strong argument. In my experience, IKEA has the best price/performance ratio for built-in cooktops. Normally, you can install almost any third-party appliances in IKEA kitchens, only with refrigerators and built-in microwaves it can sometimes be problematic enough that you have to adjust the fronts. This is not easily doable with every front design. With flush fronts (e.g. Nexus), every hardware store will do that for you without problems.

For dishwashers, the fully integrated ones are clearly advantageous in my opinion. If the appliance breaks down, any fully integrated 60cm dishwasher from nearly any manufacturer fits as a replacement. You don’t have to worry about whether the front panel or buttons match the design or if the top panel has a different height. They also look better visually. Also, with the laser pointer light on the floor, you can see the operating status, and you always turn on the dishwasher after fully loading it, so it doesn’t matter that you can only operate the buttons when the door is open.

In the past, built-in cooktops and fully integrated dishwashers were about 200 EUR more expensive without reason than normal cooktops or dishwashers with control panels, because customers were willing to pay for the aesthetic/planning advantage. But IKEA has set a standard here; I would never plan a semi-integrated dishwasher in a new kitchen.

still need to add: in the new ikea catalog there are now fridge/freezer combinations called BITANDE, these devices are also from electrolux. so you can safely buy all devices at ikea and be pretty whirlpool-free if you don’t choose the cheapest of the devices! there are also innovations with the dishwashers, e.g. fully integrated ones with end display (laser pointer on the floor) and also dishwashers for the high countertops (which are standard anyway), where the device really has more volume. these devices are also from electrolux and AEG-identical. with electrolux (=aeg, =juno) you are qualitatively on the same level as bosch or siemens, but additionally have a 5-year warranty. of course miele is another class of its own.

... whereby the electrical appliances in the current catalog are not so incredibly cheap.

For example, the dishwasher ENASTÅENDE, which has A rating, but consumes 9.8 liters of water. That is considerably more than the 6.5 liters that Bosch/Siemens use, and that is also 100 € cheaper. And some other one from IKEA uses 13 liters, which in my opinion is no longer up to date.

ENASTÅENDE: 287 kWh/2744 liters per year, supposedly A
Bosch SMU 53 N 45 EU: 262 kWh//1820 liters per year, supposedly A
Something also seems off with the energy efficiency classes.

And whether Electrolux and Bosch/Siemens are truly equivalent in quality, I do not know...

... whereby the electrical appliances in the current catalog are not so incredibly cheap.

For example, the dishwasher ENASTÅENDE, which does have an A rating, but uses 9.8 liters of water. That is considerably more than the 6.5 liters used by Bosch/Siemens, and that one is also 100 € cheaper. And some other one from IKEA uses 13 liters, which in my opinion is no longer appropriate.

ENASTÅENDE: 287 kWh/2744 liters per year, allegedly A
Bosch SMU 53 N 45 EU: 262 kWh/1820 liters per year, allegedly A
There also seems to be something wrong with the energy efficiency classes.

And whether Electrolux and Bosch/Siemens are really of equal quality, I don’t know...

Hi,

you misread that. Enstaende has an A . The scale ranges from A to G.

In general, every appliance has its reason for existence. When comparing both devices, I do find some differences. Advantages and disadvantages for both devices. For IKEA customers, it is usually important that the appliance fits into the kitchen, meaning it gets a kitchen front. Especially with a classic kitchen, the features are important but still secondary; appearance simply takes precedence. IKEA appliances definitely don't have to hide. They have practical and well-thought-out features and are easy to use. Especially the new idea with the laser on the floor is great; the 5-year warranty with on-site service is also a real selling point. Ultimately, you have to decide for yourself what you bring into your home.

NfU

Na.