RANT: Appliances

[meadandale]

I’m not sure what the answer to your question is. Frankly, you need to remember the adage: a happy customer will tell 1 person about their experience, an unhappy customer will tell 100. Many of the reviews you see online are from the latter, not the former. You have to take the reviews with a grain of salt.

For example, I recently needed to buy a SOHO backup system for my computers. I was interested in getting a Netgear ReadyNAS and TigerDirect.com had the best price. I did a quick audit of TigerDirect and found quite a few negative reviews. However, most of them were concerning rebate issues. Frankly, I don’t buy anything anymore if the rebate is the only thing that makes the price bearable. If it isn’t worth the list price sans rebate, I look elsewhere.

In any event, I went ahead and placed the order with TigerDirect and had it shipped UPS ground. Imagine my surprise when it was sitting on my doorstep the next afternoon. Will I go online to a bunch of review sites and convey this awesome experience? Probably not. However, when I had a crappy experience with Pacific Sales a few months back, I posted it on about 5 different websites. Draw your own conclusions.

Back to the question at hand…

FWIW, I have a 10 year old sears (whirlpool) side by side with an ice maker and I haven’t really had any problems with it. When I bought a dishwasher recently I also bought a whirlpool (gold).

Frankly, $1500 is not a bad price for a SS SBS fridge. I paid almost that much 10 years ago for a white one and mine is very small due to space constraints (~ 21 cu feet).

[Ricechex]

Back in the day, appliances actually lasted for awhile. Nowadays, since they don’t last long, I always go with the lowest price with minimal bells and whistles. Why spend $800 on an appliance that is going to break in a few years, when you can spend $500 for it to do the same thing.

I had a Pioneer stereo for many years, and eventually it broke. I bought another one, and it lasted 1 year. Called Pioneer and they could care less. Name brand means nothing anymore. On the other hand, I have a generic $20 DVD player that is on it’s 2nd year with no problems. Go figure.

[Ricechex]

Back in the day, appliances actually lasted for awhile. Nowadays, since they don’t last long, I always go with the lowest price with minimal bells and whistles. Why spend $800 on an appliance that is going to break in a few years, when you can spend $500 for it to do the same thing.

I had a Pioneer stereo for many years, and eventually it broke. I bought another one, and it lasted 1 year. Called Pioneer and they could care less. Name brand means nothing anymore. On the other hand, I have a generic $20 DVD player that is on it’s 2nd year with no problems. Go figure.

[Ricechex]

Back in the day, appliances actually lasted for awhile. Nowadays, since they don’t last long, I always go with the lowest price with minimal bells and whistles. Why spend $800 on an appliance that is going to break in a few years, when you can spend $500 for it to do the same thing.

I had a Pioneer stereo for many years, and eventually it broke. I bought another one, and it lasted 1 year. Called Pioneer and they could care less. Name brand means nothing anymore. On the other hand, I have a generic $20 DVD player that is on it’s 2nd year with no problems. Go figure.

[Ricechex]

Back in the day, appliances actually lasted for awhile. Nowadays, since they don’t last long, I always go with the lowest price with minimal bells and whistles. Why spend $800 on an appliance that is going to break in a few years, when you can spend $500 for it to do the same thing.

I had a Pioneer stereo for many years, and eventually it broke. I bought another one, and it lasted 1 year. Called Pioneer and they could care less. Name brand means nothing anymore. On the other hand, I have a generic $20 DVD player that is on it’s 2nd year with no problems. Go figure.

[Ricechex]

Back in the day, appliances actually lasted for awhile. Nowadays, since they don’t last long, I always go with the lowest price with minimal bells and whistles. Why spend $800 on an appliance that is going to break in a few years, when you can spend $500 for it to do the same thing.

I had a Pioneer stereo for many years, and eventually it broke. I bought another one, and it lasted 1 year. Called Pioneer and they could care less. Name brand means nothing anymore. On the other hand, I have a generic $20 DVD player that is on it’s 2nd year with no problems. Go figure.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

We bought a Kenmore Elite side by side in stainless steel from the Sears Outlet in Corona. It retailed for $2,300 and we got it for $1,400 out the door (tax and delivery included). The reason for the price reduction was that it had a slight dent in the left door.

We’ve had it for three years now and not a single problem with it. It has the bottom door freezer, which I really like and a chilled water dispenser in the door. It’s 25 cubic feet and is really well laid out in terms of storage.

We bought a Kenmore Elite dishwasher in stainless at the same time and got about 40% off if I remember correctly. Both have performed flawlessly.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

We bought a Kenmore Elite side by side in stainless steel from the Sears Outlet in Corona. It retailed for $2,300 and we got it for $1,400 out the door (tax and delivery included). The reason for the price reduction was that it had a slight dent in the left door.

We’ve had it for three years now and not a single problem with it. It has the bottom door freezer, which I really like and a chilled water dispenser in the door. It’s 25 cubic feet and is really well laid out in terms of storage.

We bought a Kenmore Elite dishwasher in stainless at the same time and got about 40% off if I remember correctly. Both have performed flawlessly.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

We bought a Kenmore Elite side by side in stainless steel from the Sears Outlet in Corona. It retailed for $2,300 and we got it for $1,400 out the door (tax and delivery included). The reason for the price reduction was that it had a slight dent in the left door.

We’ve had it for three years now and not a single problem with it. It has the bottom door freezer, which I really like and a chilled water dispenser in the door. It’s 25 cubic feet and is really well laid out in terms of storage.

We bought a Kenmore Elite dishwasher in stainless at the same time and got about 40% off if I remember correctly. Both have performed flawlessly.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

We bought a Kenmore Elite side by side in stainless steel from the Sears Outlet in Corona. It retailed for $2,300 and we got it for $1,400 out the door (tax and delivery included). The reason for the price reduction was that it had a slight dent in the left door.

We’ve had it for three years now and not a single problem with it. It has the bottom door freezer, which I really like and a chilled water dispenser in the door. It’s 25 cubic feet and is really well laid out in terms of storage.

We bought a Kenmore Elite dishwasher in stainless at the same time and got about 40% off if I remember correctly. Both have performed flawlessly.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

We bought a Kenmore Elite side by side in stainless steel from the Sears Outlet in Corona. It retailed for $2,300 and we got it for $1,400 out the door (tax and delivery included). The reason for the price reduction was that it had a slight dent in the left door.

We’ve had it for three years now and not a single problem with it. It has the bottom door freezer, which I really like and a chilled water dispenser in the door. It’s 25 cubic feet and is really well laid out in terms of storage.

We bought a Kenmore Elite dishwasher in stainless at the same time and got about 40% off if I remember correctly. Both have performed flawlessly.

[mwtosd]

There is a SearsOutlet store
SAN DIEGO
Store #4328
960 Sherman St
San Diego, CA 92110-4015
distance: 2.2 miles

I have one near me and generally the appliances are scratch and dent (some of the dents/dings are on the side and wont be seen), some are floor models and some are new items. They often have sales, and advertise 25-50% off list prices. It might be worth checking out. They all have the original manufacturer warranty too.
http://www.searsoutlet.com

I bought the Kenmore Elite HEt3 front loader washing machine and matching dryer 5 years ago and are still working well. Cleans clothes well, uses much less water and detergent, clothes come out pretty dry from the wash.

I also bought a GE Profile sbs fridge with ice maker and water filter at a regular Sears (not outlets at the time). No problems with it over 5 years. The rest of my appliances came with the home from the builder.

From time to time Sears regular stores run 20% off if u buy 3+ appliances and they will price match a local store too.

One recommendation do not buy a sbs (bought it for the looks), I really regret it and should have listened to my mother about it. You can not fit anything it in on either side, and the freezer size is so small. I have a separate standing freezer in the garage.

I would like to get a french door fridge for my next home if the fridge is not included. The downside of the french door is energy efficiency is POOR.

[mwtosd]

There is a SearsOutlet store
SAN DIEGO
Store #4328
960 Sherman St
San Diego, CA 92110-4015
distance: 2.2 miles

I have one near me and generally the appliances are scratch and dent (some of the dents/dings are on the side and wont be seen), some are floor models and some are new items. They often have sales, and advertise 25-50% off list prices. It might be worth checking out. They all have the original manufacturer warranty too.
http://www.searsoutlet.com

I bought the Kenmore Elite HEt3 front loader washing machine and matching dryer 5 years ago and are still working well. Cleans clothes well, uses much less water and detergent, clothes come out pretty dry from the wash.

I also bought a GE Profile sbs fridge with ice maker and water filter at a regular Sears (not outlets at the time). No problems with it over 5 years. The rest of my appliances came with the home from the builder.

From time to time Sears regular stores run 20% off if u buy 3+ appliances and they will price match a local store too.

One recommendation do not buy a sbs (bought it for the looks), I really regret it and should have listened to my mother about it. You can not fit anything it in on either side, and the freezer size is so small. I have a separate standing freezer in the garage.

I would like to get a french door fridge for my next home if the fridge is not included. The downside of the french door is energy efficiency is POOR.

[mwtosd]

There is a SearsOutlet store
SAN DIEGO
Store #4328
960 Sherman St
San Diego, CA 92110-4015
distance: 2.2 miles

I have one near me and generally the appliances are scratch and dent (some of the dents/dings are on the side and wont be seen), some are floor models and some are new items. They often have sales, and advertise 25-50% off list prices. It might be worth checking out. They all have the original manufacturer warranty too.
http://www.searsoutlet.com

I bought the Kenmore Elite HEt3 front loader washing machine and matching dryer 5 years ago and are still working well. Cleans clothes well, uses much less water and detergent, clothes come out pretty dry from the wash.

I also bought a GE Profile sbs fridge with ice maker and water filter at a regular Sears (not outlets at the time). No problems with it over 5 years. The rest of my appliances came with the home from the builder.

From time to time Sears regular stores run 20% off if u buy 3+ appliances and they will price match a local store too.

One recommendation do not buy a sbs (bought it for the looks), I really regret it and should have listened to my mother about it. You can not fit anything it in on either side, and the freezer size is so small. I have a separate standing freezer in the garage.

I would like to get a french door fridge for my next home if the fridge is not included. The downside of the french door is energy efficiency is POOR.

[mwtosd]

There is a SearsOutlet store
SAN DIEGO
Store #4328
960 Sherman St
San Diego, CA 92110-4015
distance: 2.2 miles

I have one near me and generally the appliances are scratch and dent (some of the dents/dings are on the side and wont be seen), some are floor models and some are new items. They often have sales, and advertise 25-50% off list prices. It might be worth checking out. They all have the original manufacturer warranty too.
http://www.searsoutlet.com

I bought the Kenmore Elite HEt3 front loader washing machine and matching dryer 5 years ago and are still working well. Cleans clothes well, uses much less water and detergent, clothes come out pretty dry from the wash.

I also bought a GE Profile sbs fridge with ice maker and water filter at a regular Sears (not outlets at the time). No problems with it over 5 years. The rest of my appliances came with the home from the builder.

From time to time Sears regular stores run 20% off if u buy 3+ appliances and they will price match a local store too.

One recommendation do not buy a sbs (bought it for the looks), I really regret it and should have listened to my mother about it. You can not fit anything it in on either side, and the freezer size is so small. I have a separate standing freezer in the garage.

I would like to get a french door fridge for my next home if the fridge is not included. The downside of the french door is energy efficiency is POOR.

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