Induction vs Gas vs combination induction and gas
Miele vs AEG vs Siemens vs Bosch
Choices, choices
Induction - heats quicker, however may require more electricity, but more efficient as heat is transferred directly to pot.
Gas - would still want wok burner for asian cooking
Initially I was going to go with a similar setup as D - 60cm induction, with 30cm single gas burner. Miele for induction, but another brand for burner as she's had issues with the Miele single gas burner.
Went to HN and was speaking with rep who recommended AEG. Has 5 year warranty, Miele only has 2. Base pyrolytic oven cheaper than Miele.
For single gas burner was thinking about Fisher and Paykel which had a high range Mj/h - which I hadn't considered. But then was wondering if it would match with an AEG induction which has a metal lining.
If I went AEG oven, induction, then probably better to go AEG dishwasher to reach over $5K and then get an extra 5% off. Even though my preference is for the Miele dishwasher that D has - auto opening, love the cutlery tray.
I also visited E&S and was shown a Siemens single gas cooktop. 5 year warranty. However hadn't really heard of the brand for kitchen appliances. Found out under BSG company, and actually higher range than Bosch. Induction was cheaper than AEG so would match.
PJ suggested Bosch range - had it in their old house and preferred it to their current Miele.
So still umming and aahing.
Another factor was the Rangehood
Brand was easy, Qasair. However, if I got gas, I could go with the cheaper Undermount rangehood, set at 700 high, 280 depth. If I went with induction, I would need to get the more expensive Westmore that has been specifically designed to work for induction and is set at 750cm high, but would also need a greater cabinet depth to fit it at 330.
So it was stressing me out. Until this afternoon, someone pointed out - I don't even cook much, why am I spending so much on kitchen appliances?? Better to use the money for something else - like buying a thermomix. Or Youfoodz. Or more takeaway food!
So I've decided to get a gas cooktop, and therefore Qasair Undermount 100 or 120 (not much difference between the two)
Most likely will get Bosch gas cooktop.
Base pyrolytic Bosch oven is also about $500 cheaper than the base AEG, obviously with less functions, shorter warranty. But again, I rarely bake.
Kitchen sink
Drainer at back so takes up less space in cupboard.
Rubber around undersurface to deaden sound
Found out that HN do quite a decent sink and tap package. Didn't realise how expensive gooseneck taps can get! Franke on special at E&S $700! So package at $1499 saves $200.
