- Bosch is a lifesaver, seriously. Mine's so quiet I sometimes open it mid-cycle by accident—oops.
- GE ovens can be quirky, agreed. Recalibration worked wonders for me too. The paper trick sounds intriguing though...might give it a shot next time mine acts up.
I've gotta say, Bosch dishwashers do seem nice, but I've never been convinced they're worth the extra cash. When our old Whirlpool finally bit the dust (after a solid 12 years of loyal service), I debated splurging on a Bosch, but ended up going with a mid-range Samsung instead. Honestly, it's been surprisingly quiet and efficient—though I admit, probably not "open mid-cycle" quiet, haha. Still, it does the job without breaking the bank.
As for GE ovens being quirky...yeah, that's definitely true. I had one in my last place and recalibration helped for a while, but eventually it started acting up again. The paper trick sounds interesting but honestly, after dealing with the repeated temperature swings and uneven baking, I just got used to rotating trays halfway through baking. It became second nature after a while—kind of like flipping pancakes or something.
Now I'm in my new house with an LG oven and fridge combo (got a great deal bundled together), and so far they've both been pretty reliable. The oven heats evenly without any fuss or recalibration needed yet (knock on wood), and the fridge has way more space than I expected. Plus it's nice not having to constantly worry about appliance quirks when you're juggling dinner prep.
I get why people love Bosch and GE—they've got their perks—but sometimes you can find really solid appliances without paying premium prices or dealing with finicky behaviors. Just my two cents from someone who tries to stretch every dollar...
