New House Appliances

On our builder's recommendation, we are selecting our appliances with the help of Chris Bove of Foremost Appliances (703-968-8079), 14501-D Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Chantilly, VA, 20151. Chris and the folks at Foremost are very well informed people, and we recommend Foremost to everyone in the area who needs new appliances. Their showroom is not large, but they have excellent prices and they have the largest selection and the best technical sales team.

Laundry:

Washer: Miele Novatronic W-1926-A, white, bolted to stand XLWDSTAND Washer cutout: 24" wide by 28" deep by 32 3/8" tall Stand: 24 3/8" deep by 11 3/4" tall by 23 7/8" wide

Dryer: Miele Novatronic T-1526-LH, white, bolted to stand XLWDSTAND Dryer cutout: 24" wide by 28" deep by 32 3/8" tall Stand: 24 3/8" deep by 11 3/4" tall by 23 7/8" wide

Main Kitchen:

Dishwashers: Fisher&Paykel, two black Single Dish Drawers (DS603BK), one on each side of the sink Height: 16.125" Width: 23.625" Depth: 22.875" Service Hole: 1.5"

Cooktop: DCS model DCS-CT-36-DI-SS, stainless (no propane kit needed)

Visible: 36" by 19 3/4" deep
Cutout: 34 3/4" wide, by 18" deep, by 3 3/4" depth


Range Hood: Miele Novatronic DA-220-2 stainless steel with glass Dimensions in PDF Format

Silect Fan to help the hood: FanTech makes silent fans for kitchens and bathrooms

Warming Drawer: Viking model VEWD162-SS 36" stainless, 550 Watt element Cutout: 9 1/4" tall, 23 3/8" deep, 33 3/4" wide

Double Oven: Dacor Millennia model MCD230-B, black

30" W x 49 1/4" H x 23 7/8" D

Beverage Center: Viking VUAR140F-SS with fluted door 24" wide 34.125 - 35.125" tall 24" deep

Trash Compactor: Whirlpool model GX900QPKB, black (was GX900QPKB on Formost's datasheet)

Cutout Depth 24 in.	Overall Depth 24-1/4 in.
Cutout Height 34-1/4 in.	Overall Height 34-1/8 in. - 34-1/2 in.
Cutout Width 15-1/8 in.	Overall Width 14-15/16 in.

Accessories?

Hot Water Dispenser: Little Butler LB180 Satin Nickel

Disposal: In-Sink-Erator model SBD3, Septic Disposer, possibly safe to use with septic system?

Fridge: KitchenAid model KSSS48 QKB, cabinet finish with black trim

Accessories?

Cabinet height 83-5/8 in.

Depth with door open 90 degrees 50-1/2 in.

Depth less door/base grille 23-1/2 in.

Overall Depth 25-1/8 in.

Cabinet width 48 in.


Full Dimensions in PDF format

Stove Fawcett:

Stove Fawcett, by Franke to make it easy to fill a big pot...

Basement Wet Bar:

Refrigerator:
Amana DRB2101BW (Amana Easy Reach Refrigerator: 68.375" tall, 32.625" wide, 33.5" deep) White, needs only a 33" opening in the cabinets; freezer is on the bottom



Hot Water Dispenser: Franke LB180 Satin Nickel Little Butler Hot Water Dispening System (8.375" tall, 2" base, 5.75" offset, 1.375" cutout)

Technology and Automation

We have had several recommendations for Audio/Video/Data suppliers:

Several of our friends have recommended (for Audio/Visual/Data):
        Intergrated Media Systems (Tom Wells - 703-448-0736)
        8460 Tyco Road, Vienna, VA 22182
        Intergrated Media Systems

Another recommends (for both Security and Audio/Visual/Data):
        National Security Inc, (Lou Gibbs - 703-273-5555)       
        National Security Inc
        Future Smart

Jeffrey Watkins recommends:
703-273-5555 National Security Inc, Lou Gibbs   
National Security Inc
Future Smart

Mike Fischer Recommends:
        Intergrated Media Systems (Tom Wells)
Ken Hunstman Recommends:
        Intergrated Media Systems (Tom Wells) using CAIN Security
        (703) 448-0736 (Tom)
        Cain - Patricia (Patty) Sharkey (703) 360-1900 FourSharks@aol.com

Ant Hoffman Recommends:
        Intergrated Media Systems (Tom Wells)

Jeff Bushey and Marty Bischoff Recommend:

        Electronic Interiors 2000, LLC
        Gerald Colosimo
        101 Chestnut Street, Suite 200
        Gaithersburg, MD 20877
        301-670-2882
	Chris Brewer (marketing, returned call)
	301-758-1902 cell
	301-926-5270 home

American Smart Home (Tim Horan)

We used Midway Alarms (Lou Miller) 301-490-6915 / 800-366-6915 fax - 301-490-7455 13 C Street, Suite A Laurel, MD 20707

Home Technology Systems, Inc,
Smart America,
SmartHome Systems and Smart Home are suppliers of parts/devices/kits only, they are not installing companys (integrators) - though their catalogs and webpages are very informative.

Smart Valley has a guide to Networking the Home.

I can't find Smart House on the web.

Cisco Routers for the home
Family Electronics has products that are interesting and useful.
MIS, Smart Pads and devices
Smart Home Systems
Wired for Living, Wired for Life
National Resources Defense Council, stuff about energy efficiency and hazardous materials... lots of information, some propoganda...
Western Power, Smart Home has allergy information and clever ideas - interesting...
Logic Drive has home networking solutions
Smart Corp
Smart Home Pro
Home Toys
Smart Home Links, Information
Automated Smart Home
Energy Smart
Smart Home Tech
Smart Theatres
Wozcomm
Canadian Chinese Connection, information about Smart homes
Our Smart
New Communications Technology, information and philosphy
Electronic Environments
Smart Home Index
Alarm Depot
Crestron Remote control systems

Wiring and Video Equipment

All video and satelite cable will be Type RG6 coaxial cable that is "sweep tested and certified to work at frequencies up to 1750 megahertz.
1000 foot roll is typically $70
Satellite TV Systems
Anixter (1-800-anixter)
Black Box (1-800-552-6816)

use directional couplers, not RF splitters (find experienced RF person)
two runs from dish to center, and two runs to each TV
do not run parallel to electric power cables

We plan to use a Dish Player 500 and a Dish 2700 Receiver.

Pool and Garden

Whirlpool Spa (on order already from Leisure Tubs of Manassas): Marquis Ultimate Voyage, G rey tub and Cedar exterior

Pool:

Fiberstars of Fremont, CA offer pool lighting with fibreoptics through contractors for $800-1200 (convenience, maintenance, beauty
Optic-Light offers pool lighting with fibreoptics

Town&Country Pools have nice looing stuff.
Anthony&Sylvan pools are pretty, esp ecially the interesting are black bottomed sierra with stone decking
Other pool companies in the area:
NVPools
Hohne Pools
Huston Pools

Garden:
Septic Field Plantings guide

Suppliers:

Debbie Frye of Kitchen and Bath Center in Chantilly (4445-B Brookfield Corporate Drive) 703-968-5581
Chris Bove of Foremost Appliances in Chantilly (14501-D Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy (Rt.50)) 703-968-8079
Terrance Mascarenhas of Branch Electric, 5255 Port Royal Rd, Springfield. 703-321-7100 (Kathy wants to be at first meeting) www.branchdatacom.com
Plumbing at Ferguson Enterprises, Herndon 703-471-5170 2875 Towerview Rd., Herndon, VA 20171 see Shannon Ritenour (after Augutst 1st)

Scott + Erci dealt with:
Dave 703-753-1320 (carpenter/cabinetmaker)

Authors: Erci and Scott Nolan, , (How to send us email)
Last updated: July 28th, 2004