GE Profile Appliances
18 November 2008
“Food for Thought”
Kitchen appliances exist in all sizes and shapes, and I have certainly explored more than my fair share of these items in these blogs, at prices that range from not that bad to you’ve got to be kidding me. But dreams also come in all sizes and shapes as do budgets. No, that’s not really true. I think dreams really just come in one size: HUGE. 
And then the more prosaic considerations of life—read budget—tend to cut those dreams down to a more manageable size. But in writing these blogs I try to do things that push the envelope along with the kind of things I know we will use in our own home. Much as I would like one of those kitchens so big it could double as a ballroom, the plain fact of the matter is that we are stuck with the postage stamp kitchen we have—for reasons I have already explored on my sister site, for those who may be interested.
But what I would like to have, to the extent that it is possible, is a line of kitchen appliances that will do the job without breaking the bank and do so while being stylish. And with that I have introduced GE Profile Appliances, because it is a brand name my wife and I consistently find ourselves gravitating back to. Actually, when my business partner talked me into joining him on this blogging venture, he told me that manufacturers often give free products to bloggers for their review. Well, actually, he said it worked that way with cosm
etics, which leaves us out. We’ve not yet tested that out for kitchen appliances, but if we hit pay dirt with them, we may change this blog site to one that discusses top-of-the-line automobiles. But I digress.
One of the things my wife and I find appealing about GE Profile Appliances is simply that we own one. When we got our home 16 years ago, we immediately replaced the refrigerator with a GE Profile. I do know, from a quick check on the Internet, that some people have had problems, but all we’ve ever done with ours is fill the ice tray. And, really, t
he only reason for replacing it for a new kitchen is because none of the appliances match and all of them are 16 years old. And the thought of going through the commotion of a new kitchen and then, a few years down the line, having to replace the stove—or anything else—is pretty odious.
But beyond the durability and utility of the kitchen appliances one eventually decides on, there are two other considerations: price and style. I firmly believe that you get what you pay for, so I do stay away from rock-bottom bargains, but it is also possible to pay too much. In fact, if you’re a regular reader of these blogs, you flat KNOW you can pay too much for kitchen appliances. Although, to tell you the truth, had I but room enough and the money for it, I probably would go for those high-end-what-do-you-think-of-me-now kitchen appliances.
However, to return to the subject—and budget—at hand, what I am most trying to achieve is a remodeled kitchen with appliances that look good, work well, and don’t break the bank. And with that as preface, I can say that the pictures I have chosen for this blog—all of which feature GE Profile Appliances—are definitely food for thought. Or is that thoughts for food? No, I always have those, especially when I’m watching a football game. Food for thought. Let’s go with that.
Joseph
One Response to “GE Profile Appliances”
December 4th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
In case I didn’t mention it to you, we have a 36″ GE Monogram electric smooth cooktop and we love it. I know lots of folks just swear by their gas cooktops, but I really like the speed and control that this cooktop gives us. And it’s also easy to clean up after you are done cooking!
Joe D.