RANT: Appliances

[LuckyInOC]

We bought an Amana white 25 cf sbs 12 years ago for about $1100. Moved twice and had the doors removed twice (in & out) on first 2 places. Had no problems with the ice maker or switches. I purposely bought with separate Ice/Water dispensers, so you don’t switch between ice and water, only between cubes and crushed ice. Also, simple mechanical slide switches, not those membrane pressure switches or levers.

Only minor issues: internal plastic water container doesn’t chill water to temp of refrigerator, probably too thick (under constant pressure); handles started to discolor and crack, but after 11 years of marriage, so am I.

Wife wants to remodel kitchen and compressor is starting to get noisy, so it may have a few years left, the refrigerator, not the wife…

Will probably buy a new one after the remodel, the kitchen, not the wife… although she does want a tummy tuck…

Lucky In OC

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I’ve had a side by side frig w/ ice/water for 11 years with no problems. I had to go look to see what it was…it’s a Frigidaire. I have Kenmore for washer/dryer and they are probably 7 years old with no problems. I’m not an appliance snob and don’t buy things with silly upgrades that are going to be the first thing to break.

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I’ve had a side by side frig w/ ice/water for 11 years with no problems. I had to go look to see what it was…it’s a Frigidaire. I have Kenmore for washer/dryer and they are probably 7 years old with no problems. I’m not an appliance snob and don’t buy things with silly upgrades that are going to be the first thing to break.

[CBad]

I’ve had a side by side frig w/ ice/water for 11 years with no problems. I had to go look to see what it was…it’s a Frigidaire. I have Kenmore for washer/dryer and they are probably 7 years old with no problems. I’m not an appliance snob and don’t buy things with silly upgrades that are going to be the first thing to break.

[CBad]

I’ve had a side by side frig w/ ice/water for 11 years with no problems. I had to go look to see what it was…it’s a Frigidaire. I have Kenmore for washer/dryer and they are probably 7 years old with no problems. I’m not an appliance snob and don’t buy things with silly upgrades that are going to be the first thing to break.

[CBad]

I’ve had a side by side frig w/ ice/water for 11 years with no problems. I had to go look to see what it was…it’s a Frigidaire. I have Kenmore for washer/dryer and they are probably 7 years old with no problems. I’m not an appliance snob and don’t buy things with silly upgrades that are going to be the first thing to break.

[temeculaguy]

[quote=LuckyInOC]We bought an Amana white 25 cf sbs 12 years ago for about $1100. Moved twice and had the doors removed twice (in & out) on first 2 places. Had no problems with the ice maker or switches. I purposely bought with separate Ice/Water dispensers, so you don’t switch between ice and water, only between cubes and crushed ice. Also, simple mechanical slide switches, not those membrane pressure switches or levers.

Only minor issues: internal plastic water container doesn’t chill water to temp of refrigerator, probably too thick (under constant pressure); handles started to discolor and crack, but after 11 years of marriage, so am I.

Wife wants to remodel kitchen and compressor is starting to get noisy, so it may have a few years left, the refrigerator, not the wife…

Will probably buy a new one after the remodel, the kitchen, not the wife… although she does want a tummy tuck…

Lucky In OC[/quote]

Dude you are a riot, rack that post!!! And get her the tummy tuck before the kitchen remodel, the kitchen won’t shop at frederick’s they all want that pre-kid stomach, it will pay off in spades for you, I guarantee it, when they feel good, you win. Keep it up Lucky, I’m still laughing.

[temeculaguy]

[quote=LuckyInOC]We bought an Amana white 25 cf sbs 12 years ago for about $1100. Moved twice and had the doors removed twice (in & out) on first 2 places. Had no problems with the ice maker or switches. I purposely bought with separate Ice/Water dispensers, so you don’t switch between ice and water, only between cubes and crushed ice. Also, simple mechanical slide switches, not those membrane pressure switches or levers.

Only minor issues: internal plastic water container doesn’t chill water to temp of refrigerator, probably too thick (under constant pressure); handles started to discolor and crack, but after 11 years of marriage, so am I.

Wife wants to remodel kitchen and compressor is starting to get noisy, so it may have a few years left, the refrigerator, not the wife…

Will probably buy a new one after the remodel, the kitchen, not the wife… although she does want a tummy tuck…

Lucky In OC[/quote]

Dude you are a riot, rack that post!!! And get her the tummy tuck before the kitchen remodel, the kitchen won’t shop at frederick’s they all want that pre-kid stomach, it will pay off in spades for you, I guarantee it, when they feel good, you win. Keep it up Lucky, I’m still laughing.

[temeculaguy]

[quote=LuckyInOC]We bought an Amana white 25 cf sbs 12 years ago for about $1100. Moved twice and had the doors removed twice (in & out) on first 2 places. Had no problems with the ice maker or switches. I purposely bought with separate Ice/Water dispensers, so you don’t switch between ice and water, only between cubes and crushed ice. Also, simple mechanical slide switches, not those membrane pressure switches or levers.

Only minor issues: internal plastic water container doesn’t chill water to temp of refrigerator, probably too thick (under constant pressure); handles started to discolor and crack, but after 11 years of marriage, so am I.

Wife wants to remodel kitchen and compressor is starting to get noisy, so it may have a few years left, the refrigerator, not the wife…

Will probably buy a new one after the remodel, the kitchen, not the wife… although she does want a tummy tuck…

Lucky In OC[/quote]

Dude you are a riot, rack that post!!! And get her the tummy tuck before the kitchen remodel, the kitchen won’t shop at frederick’s they all want that pre-kid stomach, it will pay off in spades for you, I guarantee it, when they feel good, you win. Keep it up Lucky, I’m still laughing.

[temeculaguy]

[quote=LuckyInOC]We bought an Amana white 25 cf sbs 12 years ago for about $1100. Moved twice and had the doors removed twice (in & out) on first 2 places. Had no problems with the ice maker or switches. I purposely bought with separate Ice/Water dispensers, so you don’t switch between ice and water, only between cubes and crushed ice. Also, simple mechanical slide switches, not those membrane pressure switches or levers.

Only minor issues: internal plastic water container doesn’t chill water to temp of refrigerator, probably too thick (under constant pressure); handles started to discolor and crack, but after 11 years of marriage, so am I.

Wife wants to remodel kitchen and compressor is starting to get noisy, so it may have a few years left, the refrigerator, not the wife…

Will probably buy a new one after the remodel, the kitchen, not the wife… although she does want a tummy tuck…

Lucky In OC[/quote]

Dude you are a riot, rack that post!!! And get her the tummy tuck before the kitchen remodel, the kitchen won’t shop at frederick’s they all want that pre-kid stomach, it will pay off in spades for you, I guarantee it, when they feel good, you win. Keep it up Lucky, I’m still laughing.

[temeculaguy]

[quote=LuckyInOC]We bought an Amana white 25 cf sbs 12 years ago for about $1100. Moved twice and had the doors removed twice (in & out) on first 2 places. Had no problems with the ice maker or switches. I purposely bought with separate Ice/Water dispensers, so you don’t switch between ice and water, only between cubes and crushed ice. Also, simple mechanical slide switches, not those membrane pressure switches or levers.

Only minor issues: internal plastic water container doesn’t chill water to temp of refrigerator, probably too thick (under constant pressure); handles started to discolor and crack, but after 11 years of marriage, so am I.

Wife wants to remodel kitchen and compressor is starting to get noisy, so it may have a few years left, the refrigerator, not the wife…

Will probably buy a new one after the remodel, the kitchen, not the wife… although she does want a tummy tuck…

Lucky In OC[/quote]

Dude you are a riot, rack that post!!! And get her the tummy tuck before the kitchen remodel, the kitchen won’t shop at frederick’s they all want that pre-kid stomach, it will pay off in spades for you, I guarantee it, when they feel good, you win. Keep it up Lucky, I’m still laughing.

[zzz]

I researched W/D for a while and LG is considered one of the top by Consumer Reports. I went with the top of the line LG that isn’t a Steam set. I really didn’t think I’d use the Steam option to justify the cost so don’t get sucked into the pretty colors. One of the biggest differences between the sets that save you a few hundred bucks and a slightly more expensive one is often the stainless steel drum. I have read that the stainless steel drum is an upgrade well worth spending. I think most of these W/D will have electrical problems down the road with all of their sophisticated panels, but this is the world we live in, from cars to W/D. So any one you get, budget a few hundred bucks over the next 10 years to swap out that circuit board.

The bad reviews on a lot of the front loaders has to do with people not using common sense on their washer. I believe a lot of people complain about the mildew. You HAVE to leave the door open. I was wiping it down religiously when I first got it and leaving the door open but found that if I didn’t wipe it down, it would still air dry very quickly.

I checked out Sears outlet and they don’t offer that great of prices, as well as a number of the smaller shops. You get maybe $50-100 bucks off retail. You can get those same discounts just shopping a sale of brand new appliances.

Negotiate! I bought my set from Best Buy and negotiated the deal for 20% off and free delivery.

If you buy energy efficient, there is a rebate from the water district.

[zzz]

I researched W/D for a while and LG is considered one of the top by Consumer Reports. I went with the top of the line LG that isn’t a Steam set. I really didn’t think I’d use the Steam option to justify the cost so don’t get sucked into the pretty colors. One of the biggest differences between the sets that save you a few hundred bucks and a slightly more expensive one is often the stainless steel drum. I have read that the stainless steel drum is an upgrade well worth spending. I think most of these W/D will have electrical problems down the road with all of their sophisticated panels, but this is the world we live in, from cars to W/D. So any one you get, budget a few hundred bucks over the next 10 years to swap out that circuit board.

The bad reviews on a lot of the front loaders has to do with people not using common sense on their washer. I believe a lot of people complain about the mildew. You HAVE to leave the door open. I was wiping it down religiously when I first got it and leaving the door open but found that if I didn’t wipe it down, it would still air dry very quickly.

I checked out Sears outlet and they don’t offer that great of prices, as well as a number of the smaller shops. You get maybe $50-100 bucks off retail. You can get those same discounts just shopping a sale of brand new appliances.

Negotiate! I bought my set from Best Buy and negotiated the deal for 20% off and free delivery.

If you buy energy efficient, there is a rebate from the water district.

[zzz]

I researched W/D for a while and LG is considered one of the top by Consumer Reports. I went with the top of the line LG that isn’t a Steam set. I really didn’t think I’d use the Steam option to justify the cost so don’t get sucked into the pretty colors. One of the biggest differences between the sets that save you a few hundred bucks and a slightly more expensive one is often the stainless steel drum. I have read that the stainless steel drum is an upgrade well worth spending. I think most of these W/D will have electrical problems down the road with all of their sophisticated panels, but this is the world we live in, from cars to W/D. So any one you get, budget a few hundred bucks over the next 10 years to swap out that circuit board.

The bad reviews on a lot of the front loaders has to do with people not using common sense on their washer. I believe a lot of people complain about the mildew. You HAVE to leave the door open. I was wiping it down religiously when I first got it and leaving the door open but found that if I didn’t wipe it down, it would still air dry very quickly.

I checked out Sears outlet and they don’t offer that great of prices, as well as a number of the smaller shops. You get maybe $50-100 bucks off retail. You can get those same discounts just shopping a sale of brand new appliances.

Negotiate! I bought my set from Best Buy and negotiated the deal for 20% off and free delivery.

If you buy energy efficient, there is a rebate from the water district.

[zzz]

I researched W/D for a while and LG is considered one of the top by Consumer Reports. I went with the top of the line LG that isn’t a Steam set. I really didn’t think I’d use the Steam option to justify the cost so don’t get sucked into the pretty colors. One of the biggest differences between the sets that save you a few hundred bucks and a slightly more expensive one is often the stainless steel drum. I have read that the stainless steel drum is an upgrade well worth spending. I think most of these W/D will have electrical problems down the road with all of their sophisticated panels, but this is the world we live in, from cars to W/D. So any one you get, budget a few hundred bucks over the next 10 years to swap out that circuit board.

The bad reviews on a lot of the front loaders has to do with people not using common sense on their washer. I believe a lot of people complain about the mildew. You HAVE to leave the door open. I was wiping it down religiously when I first got it and leaving the door open but found that if I didn’t wipe it down, it would still air dry very quickly.

I checked out Sears outlet and they don’t offer that great of prices, as well as a number of the smaller shops. You get maybe $50-100 bucks off retail. You can get those same discounts just shopping a sale of brand new appliances.

Negotiate! I bought my set from Best Buy and negotiated the deal for 20% off and free delivery.

If you buy energy efficient, there is a rebate from the water district.

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