When I was appliance shopping, most decent fridges were at least $1500. Anything remotely close to counter depth and with stainless fascia was over $2000. I'm talking $US.

It's possible to get all 5 major appliances for under $1500. I was happy to keep our purchases to just under $12000 Canadian in March of last year.

I've got a Fisher and Paykel dishwasher that I wouldn't give up for anything else at this point. It doesn't have a stainless steel interior (none of F&P's do). I think I ended up at $1500 Canadian for it. Stuff adds up.