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Walnut Creek DUI Defense Lawyers

April 4th, 2009

The Law Office of O’Connor, Runckel & O’Malley specializes in DUI/DWI Drunk Driving Defense cases in Walnut Creek, California. The partners of this law firm are former Deputy District Attorneys and a Superior Court Judge in Contra Costa County, with the experience of hundreds of criminal jury trials. They are now dedicated to protecting the rights of those accused with DUI, DWI and Drunk Driving charges.

Don’t put your life in the hands of a lawyer with limited courtroom experience. In Walnut Creek, O’Connor, Runckel and O’Malley is definitely the best choice for a DUI Defense law firm.

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Appliance and Plumbing Product Research: Wall Ovens

April 4th, 2009

According to consumer reports, the price of electric ovens can have little to do with the performance of the appliance.  Wall ovens range from $4-7,000 for high end double wall units but can go much higher. Self cleaning single wall ovens at the low end can be purchased in the $500 range.

The top five manufactures sited in the 2009 Buyers Guide are Thermador, Viking, Bosch, GE and Electrolux. The top ten brands and models included Kenmore, Frigidaire and Whirlpool. KitchenAid Superba was rated twelfth. The ratings for these appliances reflect capacity, baking, broiling and self-cleaning ability of the specific model. All rated models are electric but gas wall ovens are also available.

I have chosen to focus on two wall oven models in the mid price range with an overall score of “very good” in the 2009 Consumer Report Buying Guide and one higher priced unit.  I have also included information on the KitchenAid 24” double convection oven and the GE Profile Advantium SpeedCook Wall Oven.

The most common size for today’s wall oven is 30 inches. Most styles and models are also available with a 27 inch width and some as wide as 36 inches.  I am currently working on an older kitchen where the existing cabinets require a 24 inch double wall unit. The availability of the smaller width will be addressed with each of the five brands/models individually.

Consumer Reports claims that the higher price for a Bosch and the Kenmore (Sears) gives you well rounded performance and a temperature probe. GE is cheaper but the cooking/heating is not as even. Frigidaire Gallery is also cheaper but less capacity.

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