Building and Construction - Appliances... Comm vs. Res.

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Appliances... Comm vs. Res.

GreenGA

2007-01-28, 1:25 pm

If this could be better answered elsewhere, please tell me where to
go. ;)

We're planning our kitchen remodel and one of the items in the plan is
what appliances were going to install. We already have the dishwasher
and microwave (the old ones died recently) so all we need are the
range/stove, a warming drawer and the refridgerator and freezer.

My question in this...

Are the real differences between a true commercial refrideration
product and its better/best residential counterpart? If there are,
what are they and, leaving aside the asthertic, which is better?

I have spoken to many a salesman/company-representative and they all
say the same thing; my product is better than "the other guys". And
most claim the same reasons; i.e. performance, cost, noise, energy
comsumption, longevity, insulation, maintaining proper temperature,
etc... And only the residential manufacturers clain looks.

So, are there real differences?

Thanks.

Glenn

2007-01-28, 1:25 pm

Primarily differences is cost. They all do mostly the same thing.
If you are a 1 - 2 button man like me, those are usually cheaper.
If you like 12 buttons to make it look richer, those are more
expensive. Even then, you'll probably use only 2 buttons. (On and
off.)

"GreenGA" <Gary@EverGreen-Systems.COM> wrote in message
news:1170005550.871898.220890@a34g2000cwb.googlegroups.com
> If this could be better answered elsewhere, please tell me where
> to
> go. ;)
>
> We're planning our kitchen remodel and one of the items in the
> plan
> is what appliances were going to install. We already have the
> dishwasher and microwave (the old ones died recently) so all we
> need are the range/stove, a warming drawer and the refridgerator
> and freezer.
>
> My question in this...
>
> Are the real differences between a true commercial refrideration
> product and its better/best residential counterpart? If there
> are,
> what are they and, leaving aside the asthertic, which is better?
>
> I have spoken to many a salesman/company-representative and they
> all
> say the same thing; my product is better than "the other guys".
> And
> most claim the same reasons; i.e. performance, cost, noise,
> energy
> comsumption, longevity, insulation, maintaining proper
> temperature,
> etc... And only the residential manufacturers clain looks.
>
> So, are there real differences?
>
> Thanks.

hawgeye

2007-01-28, 8:25 pm

"GreenGA" wrote...
>
> Are the real differences between a true commercial refrideration
> product and its better/best residential counterpart? If there are,
> what are they and, leaving aside the asthertic, which is better?
>
> I have spoken to many a salesman/company-representative and they all
> say the same thing; my product is better than "the other guys". And
> most claim the same reasons; i.e. performance, cost, noise, energy
> comsumption, longevity, insulation, maintaining proper temperature,
> etc... And only the residential manufacturers clain looks.
>
> So, are there real differences?

It's really personal preference. Sure the commercial grade is built for
repeated and continuous use, but unless money is no object or you plan on
opening a restraint in your home, there is little difference in performance
for residential use.
However if you're buying because you think it's a trend, chances are the
trend will be over before the appliance wares out.

The Other Funk

2007-01-29, 9:25 am

Finding the keyboard operational
hawgeye entered:

> "GreenGA" wrote...
>
> It's really personal preference. Sure the commercial grade is built
> for repeated and continuous use, but unless money is no object or you
> plan on opening a restraint in your home, there is little difference
> in performance for residential use.
> However if you're buying because you think it's a trend, chances are
> the trend will be over before the appliance wares out.

There are some difference between residential and comercial (NSF) appliances
other then being made for heavier use. Mostly, the commercial appliances
have radiused corners and flush seams to facilitate cleaning. I also find
that comeercial refrigerators hold thier temp a bit closer then my home one.
Bob
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Raider Bill

2007-01-30, 5:25 pm

Either last month or the month before's consumer reports says that
residential is the better buy. Stainless being more common.

Dennis

2007-02-15, 5:25 pm

The only negative I'm aware of is, some commercial refrigerators can trip
GFI's during the defrost cycle. As the NEC allows the receptacles located
behind stationary equipment to be exempt from GFI requirements, it could be
a factor for you to consider.

"GreenGA" <Gary@EverGreen-Systems.COM> wrote in message
news:1170005550.871898.220890@a34g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> If this could be better answered elsewhere, please tell me where to
> go. ;)
>
> We're planning our kitchen remodel and one of the items in the plan is
> what appliances were going to install. We already have the dishwasher
> and microwave (the old ones died recently) so all we need are the
> range/stove, a warming drawer and the refridgerator and freezer.
>
> My question in this...
>
> Are the real differences between a true commercial refrideration
> product and its better/best residential counterpart? If there are,
> what are they and, leaving aside the asthertic, which is better?
>
> I have spoken to many a salesman/company-representative and they all
> say the same thing; my product is better than "the other guys". And
> most claim the same reasons; i.e. performance, cost, noise, energy
> comsumption, longevity, insulation, maintaining proper temperature,
> etc... And only the residential manufacturers clain looks.
>
> So, are there real differences?
>
> Thanks.
>

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