Luxury Appliances - Home Design Podcast Ep.25

Mike Robertson is the Managing Partner / Co-Founder of Fuse Specialty Appliances. Mike's experience with Best Buy lead him to become familiar with the industry and got his start in selling kitchen appliances and continued to get inspired from there. After many different paths, including his executive role at Monark Appliances, in the appliance industry, Mike ended up launching Fuse Specialty Appliances with two other well experienced partners. Fuse was founded on a passion of the customer experience, with beautifully appointed showrooms and knowledgeable operators. Fuse has grown to become the southeast's largest independently owned premium appliance provider and one of the country's largest suppliers of its kind. LISTEN to LEARN when you should start looking for appliances in the remodeling process. START EARLY. Sometime before breaking ground on your new home, looking for appliances is actually suggested. Learn how to avoid nightmare stories when buying appliances. Make sure the trades align as there are different factors that go into the proper installation of your cabinets and how the appliances will ultimately be affected based on where the spec measurements configure with your plumbing, electrical, gas and other factors. Make sure the designer, architect and all trades are working cohesively to assure no surprises arise later in the project. For example, check that your electrical lines are run in the proper locations based on the exact appliances that you are purchasing. The better you plan through the remodel, the better the appliance installation will go. Work with an appliance dealer who will consult and review your plans to make sure these challenges are avoided based on the specs. WHAT'S TRENDING? Microwave Drawers and Steam Ovens are the two most popular items in kitchen appliances that Mike has seen grown in popularity. Smart kitchen technology has come a long way, and is evident when looking at the evolution of the kitchen cooktops. What's to Come: What is next in the 5 to 10 years in kitchen appliances? Where is there room to advance? Hear Mike's take on Gas vs. Induction and the evolution of where it could go. Mentioned Brands: The Galley Workstation Zip Water Sub-Zero Refrigerators 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Adam Kayce, Home Design Podcast Host 00:56 - Mike Robertson of Fuse Specialty Appliances 4:05 - When to start looking for Appliances 8:02 - How is Fuse Specialty Appliances Different 11:42 - Fuse Locations 13:37 - Top Appliances 17:07 - Unique Appliances 18:15 - The Galley 19:30 - Mike's Favorite Appliances 20:20 - Outdoor Living 22:46 - Trends in Appliances 23:56 - Sustainable Appliances 25:00 - Technology Appliances 26:53 - Air Fryer vs. Sous Vide 29:37 - SKS Kitchen 30:23 - Luxury vs. Mass Market 34:47 - Challenges from 2020 37:05 - Largest Dealers int he Southeast US 38:43 - Questions to Ask Appliance Dealers 39:30 - Nightmare Stories 41:10 - Project Success Team 43:00 - Philanthropy 44:55 - Contact Fuse Specialty Appliances Mentioned Brands: The Galley Workstation Zip Water Sub-Zero Refrigerators Youtube Content with Fuse Specialty Appliances + Mike Robertson: What is the HydroTap by Zip Water?:    • What is the HydroTap by Zip Water?   Plum Wine Dispenser: Quick Tip:    • Plum Wine Dispenser: Quick Tip   Home Show's TOP 5 Kitchen Appliances (Take a look inside the Miami Showroom):    • TOP 5 Kitchen Appliances with the Home SHow   Visit Fuse Specialty showrooms and check out their NEW Showroom in Boca Raton! 📍 Napes | North Palm Beach | Fort Lauderdale | Miami | Boca Raton Let us know what you think of Episode 25 of the Home Design Podcast. Visit homeshows.net to learn more about the Home Design Podcast team and mission. Follow @FLHomeShows Meet Mike Robertson, and shop Kitchen and Home Appliances at https://www.fusespecialtyappliances.c... Follow @fuseappliances The Home Design Podcast is where we aim to educate, inspire, and connect South Florida with the industry authorities within their trade. Find out why the Home Design and Remodeling Show is the largest and most trusted platform for homeowners, interior designers, architects, builders, realtors, and all industry trendsetters by experiencing our website, Home Design magazine, Shop The Pros online resource, Video Content, and one of our EXPOS at one of three locations including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach. 📍 Experience: www.homeshows.net 📖 Home Design Magazine: https://homeshows.net/home-design-mag... 🛒 SHOP THE PROS: https://homeshows.net/shop-the-pros/​ 🎙 Home Design Podcast: https://homeshows.net/home-design-pod... 🎥 Tour The Home Show:    • Experience The Home Show!   🔔 Subscribe Here:    / flhomeshows​   💡 Grow Your Business Here: https://homeshows.net/exhibitors/​