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Appliances

Drimmers

1608 Coney Island Ave., nr. Ave. M, Midwood; 877-338-3500; drimmers.com

For Viking ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and other large appliances, make the trip to Drimmers. You’ll snag outside-the-city prices and guidance from one the best-informed crews in the industry. $$-$$$

Gringer & Sons

29 First Ave., at 2nd St.; 212-475-0600; gringerandsons.com

An old store with brand-new top-flight kitchen and home appliances from companies such as Miele and Viking, often at a discount. Knowledgeable employees are great sources of product and service information. $$$

Krup's Kitchen & Bath

11 W. 18th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-243-5787; krupskitchenandbath.net

This high-end appliance store stocks the latest and trendiest lines. They’ve got standard Viking ranges but also stoves by Gaggenau and La Cornue, dishwashers by Bosch, and bath fixtures from the likes of Toto and Kohler. $$$

Manhattan Center for Kitchen and Bath

29 E. 19th St., nr. Broadway; 212-995-0500; mckb.com

Swells (or their decorators) trek to this showroom for high-end major appliances (Viking ranges and Sub-Zero refrigerators) and custom cabinetry designs. $$$ (consulting services)

Smeg

A&D Building, 150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave., seventh fl.; 212-265-5378; smegusa.com

This Italian maker of kitchen appliances is for those to whom form is as important as function. Ovens, cooktop ranges, and refrigerators all look like they’ve descended from an incredibly sleek flying saucer. $$$

Ultimate Kitchen NYC

1820 Gravesend Neck Rd., nr. E 19th St., Sheepshead Bay; 917-282-6166; ultimatekitchennyc.com

Serving residential customers as well as commercial clients and contractors, Ultimate has a wide range of standard and professional-grade appliances. Whether you’re looking for Miele, Viking, Bosch, or Wolf, the staff here will help satisfy your culinary vision. $$$