Where to buy high end appliances since as Bosch, Miele and Sub-zero?

[mightymouse]

I'm looking to redo my kitchen next year and was wondering if anyone knows where to find the best prices for appliances. And is it worth it to buy these brands or go with everyday basic brands. Your suggestions and advice would be most helpful, fellow chowhounds.

[likescrab]

when i bought my applicances about 5 years ago i went with a v. high end diswasher that was essentially silent. Fridge and stove i got from Maytag, I believe. There's a Miele store on Eg just west of Yonge, on the south side near the community centre. But the department stores all carry the high end stuff. You can also check out places like Leon, they do a payment plan that can ease the shock.

[torontoboy]

Once you know what you want, go to The Bay. Not only do they negotiate and match prices, they will usually go lower and/or offer very favourable terms. I just re-outiftted my kitchen w/ Kitchenaid and saved $3K buying at The Bay.

[OnDaGo]

I agree I got most at the Bay and even if you do not see what you want they can order in most name brands. I got a LG counterdepth fridge that I saw at Tasco for cheaper at the Bay.

I purchased LG froant Load Washer dryer in Titanium, LG counter depth 24" wide Fridge (under $1,000) and a slide in Jennair convection oven from the Bay. Stainless Vent hood from Ikea. and Blanco Sink and faucet from Home Depot. All my Cabinets from Ikea. See before and after photos below. Did all the work myself except for the installation of the granite countertop.

My BEST DEAL was a Miele dishwasher at the BRICK... I was browsing the Dufferin store and was walking through the scratch and dent section. Saw a sad looking dishwasher sitting on its own with big discount tag on it.. there was no controls visable and no front panel. I opened teh door and to my surprise it was a Miele hidden control model where you can put your own cupboard panel on. All of the syrofoam and tape was intact inside and all the parts bassed on the manual seemed to be there.. as I closed it up a sales guy walked by and asked if I needed any help... I asked why the dishwasher was SO CHEAP.. he stated "well there are parts missing, the whole front panel is gone." He went on to say that I may be able to order a new panel. With a stunned look on my face I said I would take it on the spot.... The price at Tasco for the same model: $2,200 the price I paid at the Brick: $349!!!!! it looks and runs beautifully and my dishes have never been cleaner!

[OnDaGo]

forgot one pic...

[TexSquared]

If you're east of Toronto you might want to visit Hendrix in Pickering:

http://www.hendrixequip.com/about_pr.asp

[alfama67]

I would suggest you try KWA Appliances on St clair. THey have better prices than anyone in the gta and they saved me close to 40% off my Viking appliances.
www.kwaappliances.com

[neighborguy]

If you are outfitting a new kitchen with 3-6 appliances finalize the pieces you want and any of these places should give you a break -- compare their numbers for the whole suite. When I did this it only came out to a couple hundred difference.

Another place not mentioned is Quan.

[storeman]

Try Appliance Canada Ltd.
I purchace a new dishwasher there and they had the best price form all the other places
Appliance Canada Ltd
8701 Jane Street
Concord, ON L4K 2M6
http://www.appliancecanada.com

[cecilia]

We got some of our appliances at Caplan. When we were planning the reno, we basically went to Caplan's every week and looked through their clearance section in the back. There are some scratch and dents but also lots of end-of-line models that looks and works completely fine.

[The Chowhound Team]

Folks, please keep this thread focused on where to find the appliances the OP is looking for. Discussions of the pros and cons of various brands is off topic for this board. mightymouse, if you want to get opinions about appliances, please post on the Cookware board. You're welcome to post a link here to direct locals hounds to your new thread.

[tochowchick]

Reno'ed my kitchen a couple of years ago...bought all my appliances at Tasco...very pleased with the prices and knowledgable sales staff

[pearlD]

We totally re-did our kitchen last summer and bought a fridge, stove, dishwasher and also a TV (that was for the Den) at "Appliance Canada" and this was after checking not only Caplan's, Tasco, Home Depot & The Bay. Appliance Canada seemed to have the best price overall (mind you we did bargain, as we were buying 4 major appliances)..we were very pleased with everything but the Bosch Stove...bought a combination gas cooktop and electric bake/ convection oven...the Fan in the oven stays on ALL the time and cannot be turned off!! We complained bitterly to both Bosch & Appliance Canada to no avail..we still have it and I hate it because of the noise.! Check out 'this feature' on any stove you purchase BEFORE you BUY any of the convection oven models...Forewarned is forearmed!!! It certainly was a costly mistake....

[miranda]

For my kitchen Reno it was Tasco...best selection and would negotiate price..Miranda

[embee]

I can highly recommend Caplan's on Weston Rd.

[TorontoJo]

Tasco and Caplan's both carry all those brands. You might want to check over on the Cookware board -- I've seen lots of discussions about the merits of various brands.