ᐅ Which kitchen appliances did you get from Ikea?

Yes, it’s really quite pointless if the LAGAN can show the total duration of the program but not the remaining time. Some popular kitchen brands are not as good as people often think, but because many buy them, they become popular and thus mainstream 😀

Hello,

I believe that the furniture and items from IKEA are really great, and personally, I’m a big IKEA fan, partly because of the atmosphere and the hot dogs. 🙂

However, when it comes to kitchen appliances, I’d be a bit more cautious. They can be quite problematic—my ex also had a dishwasher from IKEA. The performance it delivered was really disappointing.

On top of that, the service wasn’t exactly cheap. I am more convinced by the Siemens customer service.

And their machine really cleans well—that’s a difference like night and day.

I have had personal negative experiences with Whirlpool appliances, but because of the many new Electrolux models available since 2010 or 2011, I ended up buying all my kitchen appliances from IKEA. In my opinion, Whirlpool’s bad reputation mainly comes from their own devices.

My experience:
- Most of my refrigerators and microwaves are still Whirlpool.
- The ovens (the Framtid OV9 and OV10 with the same front) are Electrolux, and I am very satisfied with the OV10.
- I am also very satisfied with the inexpensive Framtid MW3 microwave, even though it is Whirlpool.
- I have had no problems with the Framtid H1N4T induction cooktop (Electrolux).
- I am very dissatisfied with the refrigerator (Whirlpool), a fridge-freezer combination that was discontinued after the 2012 catalog and replaced by a visually similar successor. The appliance is simply too loud, and when the technician came, he brought a sound level meter instead of replacement parts and talked about tolerances. At IKEA, this exact model was displayed in an open-plan living-bedroom-kitchen area, although it would be impossible to sleep next to that refrigerator every day.
- I am very satisfied with the dishwasher (Renlig DW60).

You can find other brands at similar prices online, but a 5-year warranty is a strong argument. From my experience, IKEA offers the best price-performance ratio for freestanding cooktops. Normally, you can install almost all third-party appliances in IKEA kitchens. Only with refrigerators and built-in microwaves can it sometimes become so complicated that you have to adjust the cabinet fronts. This is not easy to do with all front designs. With flush fronts (e.g., Nexus), any hardware store can handle this without problems.

In my opinion, fully integrated dishwashers have a clear advantage. If the appliance breaks down, any fully integrated 60cm (24 inches) dishwasher from almost any manufacturer can be used as a replacement. You don’t have to worry if the front panel or buttons match the design, and the top panel might differ in height. They also look better aesthetically. Furthermore, with the laser pointer light on the floor showing the operating status, you always see if the dishwasher is running, and since you normally turn it on only after loading, it doesn’t matter that the buttons can only be operated when the door is open.

In the past, freestanding cooktops and fully integrated dishwashers used to cost about 200 euros more without reason compared to regular cooktops or dishwashers with control panels because customers were willing to pay for the visual or planning advantage. But IKEA has set a standard here, and I would never plan a semi-integrated dishwasher in a new kitchen.

Still need to add:
The new IKEA catalog now includes fridge-freezer combinations called BITANDE, which are also manufactured by Electrolux. This means you can confidently buy all your appliances at IKEA and avoid brands like Whirlpool, as long as you don’t go for the cheapest models.

There are also updates in dishwashers, for example, fully integrated models with an end-of-cycle indicator (a laser pointer projecting onto the floor), and models designed for higher countertops (which are already standard), offering more interior capacity. These appliances are also made by Electrolux and are identical to AEG models.

Electrolux (= AEG, = Juno) is comparable in quality to Bosch or Siemens but additionally offers a 5-year warranty. Of course, Miele represents a class above all.

... although the appliances in the current catalog are not particularly affordable.

For example, the dishwasher ENASTÅENDE, which supposedly has an A rating but consumes 9.8 liters of water. That is considerably more than the 6.5 liters used by Bosch/Siemens models, which are also about 100 € cheaper. Another IKEA model uses 13 liters, which in my opinion is no longer up to modern standards.

ENASTÅENDE: 287 kWh / 2744 liters per year, supposedly A
Bosch SMU 53 N 45 EU: 262 kWh / 1820 liters per year, supposedly A
There also seems to be some inconsistency with the energy efficiency ratings.

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

... although the appliances in the current catalog are not exactly very affordable.

For example, the dishwasher ENASTÅENDE, which has an A rating but consumes 9.8 liters of water. That is significantly more than the 6.5 liters used by Bosch/Siemens models, and those are also about 100 € cheaper. Another IKEA dishwasher 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
There also seems to be something off with the energy efficiency classes.

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

Hi,

you misread. ENASTÅENDE has an A rating. The scale goes from A to G.

In general, every appliance has its reason for existing. When comparing both devices, I do see some differences—advantages and disadvantages on both sides. For IKEA customers, it is usually important that the appliance fits into the kitchen, meaning it can be fitted with a kitchen front. Especially in a traditional kitchen, the features are important but still secondary; appearance simply takes priority. IKEA appliances definitely do not have to be hidden. They offer practical and well-thought-out features and are easy to use. The new idea with the laser on the floor is great, and the 5-year warranty with on-site service is a real selling point. Ultimately, you have to decide for yourself what you bring into your home.

Best regards

Na