Appliance Replacement Feature Matching Guide
General Guidelines
What we match:
- Stainless Steel or equivalent (black stainless, slate, black slate) matched with an equivalent when available.
- Width & Capacity - Match within standard width and capacity (unless no longer manufactured).
- Fuel Source (Electric, Gas, LP, Dual Fuel).
- Voltage (120 or 240) and Power Cord (3 Prong or 4 Prong)
What we do not match:
- Features that do not support primary functions, smart features, or wi-fi capability.
- Brand (unless specified by warranty).
- Features that are no longer offered on standard units.
Expanded Definition of Ultra-Premium:
- Additional brands not listed in warranty: Café, Gaggenau, Bertazzoni, Ilve, La Cornue, BlueStar.
- Ultra-Premium Design: Built-In Refrigerator, Rangetops, Island, Chimney, Pull-Out, and Custom Insert Hoods, appliances classified by the manufacturer as "professional-grade", "commercial-style", or "luxury".
Clothes Washer & Dryer
- Design Type: Standalone, Stackable, Steam, Compact, Laundry Center, etc.
- Load Type: Front Load, Top Load (Agitator), Top Load (Impeller)
- Capacity (cu. ft.): Exact Match or within .5 cu. ft.
- Control Type: Digital, Knob
- Cycles and Temperatures will be matched based as close as possible to existing unit.
Range/Cooktop/Oven
- Design Type: Freestanding, Slide-In, Drop-In, Rangetops (will match cooktop modules as well)
- Surface Type: Smooth Top, Modular, Fixed Burner
- Vent Type: Standard, Downdraft
- Burner Type & Quantity: Standard, Smooth Top, Induction, Sealed; Will match quantity of burners.
- Also match BTU or "Power Burner" output and quantity
- Oven Design: Single, Double, or Microwave Combo
- Oven Cook Type: Standard, Convection
- Oven Clean Type: Standard, Self-Clean, Self-Clean w/ Steam, Continuous
Dishwasher
- Design Type: Built-In, Single Drawer, Double Drawer
- Control Type: Standard, Electronic, Hidden
- Tub: Plastic or Stainless
- Cycles will be matched as close as possible to existing, and will match sanitizing wash.
- Wash Arms will match for upper and lower, prefer but cannot guarantee bottle jets or rear jets.
Microwave
- Design Type: Over-the-Range, Built-In (Countertop w/Trim Kit), Combo Wall Oven
- Cook Type: Standard, Convection, Speed Cook/Advantium (GE)
- Capacity (cu. ft.): Exact Match or with .2 cu. ft.
- Other Features: Will match watts, vent type, and trim kit size
Range Exhaust Hood
- Mount Type: Under Cabinet (Standard), Wall Mount, Island, Downdraft (Coverage is contract specific)
Refrigerator/Freezer
- Design Type: Top Freezer, Bottom Freezer, Side-by-Side, French Door, Built-In (Coverage is contract specific)
- We do not match Double Drawer, Four Door, Door-in-Door, View Screen/Glass, and TV.
- Capacity (cu. ft.): Exact match or within 2 cu. ft. if not available from distributors.
- Depth: Standard and Counter Depth (we do not match specific measurements for depth)
- Width: Match within standard widths and no greater than 4 inches narrower or 2 inches wider.
- Icemaker/Dispenser: Internal Icemaker/Dispenser and In-Door Icemaker/Dispenser
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