Electrolux Appliances – New UMRP Pricing at Curto’s
Great news for those shopping for deals on Electrolux appliances.
Electrolux has responded to the marketplace and has removed UMRP pricing on select models and lowered it on a bunch of others from 8-1-09 until 9-30-09. Main points to note:

Big UMRP Price Cuts on Electrolux Laundry
UMRP has been lifted on non-Energy Star refrigerators including:
EI28BS55IW/B/S
EW28BS70IW/B/S
EI23BC55IW/B/S
EW23BC70IW/B/S
Electrolux front loading washers and dryers are now set at UMRP prices ranging from $1099 (EIFLW55HIW white Front Load Washer – IQ-Touchâ„¢ Control ) up to $1699 (EWMGD65IMB Blue Gas Steam Dryer – Wave-Touchâ„¢ Control)
These are dramatic price cuts. Take advantage of them!
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Video: Bosch Appliances Induction Cooktops
Swanky video. Have to love Bosch Appliances. Curto’s does. Our Westchester NY County customers have loved this brand for years. Bosch offers a lot more than just laundry and dishwashers. And the pricing on Bosch cooking products, such as the Bosch induction cooktops is great. A lot of value here.
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Video: Thermador Pro Range. The Price is Right Folks!
I found this video from an HGTV program that highlighted the Thermador Pro Grand range. The designers take the clients to the Purcell Murray showroom and wax on about the beauty of this piece.
Thermador’s Pro ranges are among my favorites. I’ll discuss further in another post. For now, enjoy the video.
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Wolf Appliance Prices – Why You Can’t Find Any Online
As you may have noticed if you have perused curtos.com or other authorized Wolf dealer web sites, you won’t find prices on Wolf cooking appliances (or SubZero refrigerators).
And why are all of these Wolf dealer showrooms and appliance stores quoting the same price (or nearly the same price?).
To the first point – authorized dealer’s of Wolf Appliances are prohibited to post online prices as per their dealer agreement with the Wolf Appliance company. Why would Wolf push this policy when the Internet can provide consumers with an easy vehicle to price-shop in their bathrobes and not have to deal with visiting showrooms for prices? The net effect that Wolf is seeking to achieve is to turn the act of shopping for Wolf and SubZero appliances from a game of “who has the lower price”, into a process where the decision on which dealer to use is based on service, product knowledge and the dealer’s ability to sell THEIR brand to the consumer. It’s actually a smart move by Wolf (and by extension, SubZero) because if you are in the market for these products you are making a substantial INVESTMENT in your home. This is not akin to buying a Haier portable washer for $350. Not only do Wolf appliances command a premium price, but they are very intricate products that need demystifying by an educated sales associate. Trust me, you can do all the research you want on your own, but more times than not, traversing the various Web sites, Web forums and blogs usually leaves consumers in a more confused mode. Wolf understands that buying their product is different than picking up any other appliance, so they want to promote the notion of consumers taking the time to visit an authorized showroom, get educated on the product, and make an intelligent, informed decision on what to invest in.
So if you’re looking to base your decision on who to buy SubZero and Wolf from based on price, you probably won’t make much progress. I would base it on your rapport with the salesperson, the dealer’s track record and amount of years in business, and the dealership’s ability to fluently articulate the benefits of SubZero and Wolf appliances to your particular needs.
To the second point of why every dealer quotes nearly the same price, Wolf and SubZero have a minimum price floor in place.
However, as of March 1, they are offering one of the richest appliance promotions in the high end appliance space, as you can now receive up to $2500 back instantly if you purchase an eligible Wolf and SubZero appliance package. Details on the Wolf and SubZero appliance promotion can be found here.
DCS and Fisher Paykel Appliances: Dead or Alive?
Dateline: Westchester County….
I find it amazing (and somewhat sad) how both industry insiders (and some consumers) are writing off the Fisher Paykel and DCS brands. There was some talk about Fisher Paykel’s financial solvency, but in meetings I had with a contingent from their home base in New Zealand, there are no worries.
So let’s talk product. IMHO, right now there is no better value buy in the high-end appliance cooking space than DCS. You can quote me on that. I’m going to devote a longer blog post to the merits of DCS but it will be worth it. It’s a damn good brand, so good that I’m even considering putting it in my own kitchen.
And as far as Fisher Paykel goes, if you are looking for a more Euro, sleek style for your kitchen and you aren’t doing built-in refrigerator, than Fisher Paykel offers enough appliances to make for a killer suite of appliances. And if the Fisher Paykel refrigerator isn’t appealing and you need to go with a SubZero, Monogram or the like, then you the Fisher Paykel appliance line of wall ovens, ranges, dishwashers and hoods will blend in seamlessly.
It’s a shame no one is talking about these brands because in these budget-conscious days that are so driven by VALUE, Fisher Paykel and DCS are brands that definitely deliver in the performance, looks and value columns.
And by the way, you can take Consumer Reports’ recent claim that Fisher Paykel dishwashers have the highest rate of problems, I can refute that. Simply put, Curto’s has sold its fair share of Fisher Paykel dishdrawers throughout Westchester County, New Jersey, New York City other pockets of the US and the complaints have been few and far between.
Categories: DCS, Fisher Paykel Tags: curto, curtos, dcs appliances, dcs ranges, fisher paykel appliances
Should You Buy Thermador Appliances?
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I say yes…quite resoundingly.
I was working with a customer the other day who was doing a complete kitchen overhaul. We concentrated on the high-end space and even though I showed them multiple lines, they just kept coming back to Thermador. To be quite honest, I really hadn’t spent alot of time focusing on Thermador this year as I was following the wave of consumer sentiment that was moving (dramatically) away from the high-end lines and going for things like KitchenAid, Electrolux and GE Cafe.
But I’ve got to tell you, I think Thermador is a superb line that one can argue is the nicest looking of the high end lines.
More times than not, customer’s have remarked that when it comes to aesthetics, Thermador wins hands down, especially when it comes to their cooking ranges.
Undoubtedly, Thermador’s sweet spot is their cooking appliances. I’m not saying that the Thermador refrigerator line is shoddy, but I don’t think it’s at the level that their ranges, cooktops, rangetops and especially their ovens are.
A few brief notes on Thermador’s cooking appliances:
Thermador range – available in the Pro Harmony (flush with cabinetry) and the Pro Grand (bullnose) styles, I think these are the most aesthetically pleasing high-end cooking ranges on the market. Is it a Wolf from a performance stand point? No. But I think it’s nicer looking. The only annoying thing about the ranges is the simmer burner and it’s incessant “click-click” which has driven more than one customer out of their mind.
More to come…
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Electrolux Appliances – What is Difference Between IQ-Touch and Wave Touch?
There are two control panel options on Electrolux appliances:
Wave touch control
The Wave touch control is considered the premium step-up choice. The Electrolux Wave-Touch control activates with the touch of a finger offering the most options whether you are using laundry, cooking or refrigeration appliances. The advantage here is that with the hidden control panel, your kitchen won’t be dated by a potentially archaic looking panel years after the purchase. The Wave-touch control commands a price premium of several hundred dollars.
IQ-touch control
The IQ-Touch control displays all of the controls, all of the time.
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New Electrolux French Door Refrigerator Replaces EW23BC70IS
The EW23BC70IS french door refrigerator (stainless) is being replaced asap by the EW23BC71IS.
Fridges cost the same and features are identical. The difference is that that the EW23BC71IS is Energy Star certified.
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Save on Electrolux Icon Dishwashers
Just been notified that Electrolux Icon dishwashers EDW5505ESS and EDW5505GPS are being removed from UMRP price protection so we’re free to discount away. Call or email us at curtosappliances@aol.com for pricing. They are in limited quantity.

Electrolux Icon - EDW5505ESS
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