The directions for installing it are ridiculous.  There's no way you can get the glass part on unless you take the whole chimney part off and that includes the electrical wiring!  And my brother is very skilled at this type of thing and he's baffled as to the directions that don't make any sense!  And it looks a lot nicer in the picture than it does in reality.  I guess you get what you pay for but it's really aggravating....my brother will wait till after the holidays to install it as it will take a long time and I need my kitchen at this time of year!!!  I was hoping to have it installed before Christmas but there's no way with those horrible instructions and what is going to be involved....not happy.
It is now February and my brother (who is a master at installing, repairing, rebuilding anything and everything and also a skilled electrician)spent literally HOURS trying to install this range hood!  He got it in without the help of the unintelligible instructions (absolutely useless) and turned it on and nothing!  He had to uninstall the whole thing and after a very long time found that there was a blown fuse that was packed in the range hood...unbelievable!!  How they could send out the range hood with a blown fuse is completely unacceptable!!  After fixing that by Eureka 36" European Style Stainless Steel Island Mount Range Vent Hoodhaving to buy a new fuse, he reinstalled it and then discovered that the curved tempered glass piece was the wrong size!!  The holes that were supposed to match up with the chimney section were completely off.
So I do not have the glass piece on the hood!!  I should receive a full refund for the whole mess.
It is infuriating to say the least.  My brother was exasperated and said he had never  seen such a conglomeration of wrong parts, blown fuse, nonsensicle instructions in all his years of working!
I hope this review goes to the manufacturer...I am without a major piece of the hood and I should get a full refund for the whole thing as I had to pay my brother to do the work!!!

The range hood has finally been installed and I feel very strongly that I should get a refund for this product as I had to pay an exhorbitant amount for labor due to faulty parts and wrong sized
parts which caused hours of extra labor. It would go a long way in your customer relations if you make this right. This whole experience has been a nightmare and extremely expensive through no fault of mine. The blame rests solely on Eureka.


I moved into an apartment two years ago because it cut my commute from 1+ hour to less than 10 minutes.  Convenience drove that decision, and it was the right one at the time.  But that apartment did not have a dishwasher. Over the last two years, it became very clear to me that I'm a very lazy person in my own home.  I don't know if I use all my mental energy during my day job, but the absolute LAST thing I want to do when I'm at home is clean dishes by hand. Especially the damn little utensils, like forks and spoons and narrow cups.  Imagine my self-disgust and regret on those occasions when I would cook something, be too lazy or tired or busy to wipe everything down as I go or immediately afterward, and have to put in solid man-hours scrubbing and hand-cleaning every utensil and dish that piled up in my kitchen sink.

Suffice it to say, when I got a new job and moved again to a nicer place with a slightly longer commute and STILL no dishwasher, I spent some of my increased salary on this EdgeStar countertop dishwasher, and it may be the third smartest decision I've made in the process (the first being accepting the job with the higher salary & the second simply moving to a nicer place).  Maybe there's a lot of ambient noise in my new place, because I certainly think it's pretty quiet for an appliance that cleans all the things for me.  And it does clean! And dries without spots, as long as you're present to open the dishwasher slightly to release the steam that builds up after the wash cycle ends.  (If you're not there, some steam simply re-condenses and you'll have some moisture... definitely no big deal, in my opinion.)

The best place for it is on the countertop right next to the sink, since it requires hooking up to the faucet and draining into the sink.  It's heavy enough that you're mostly going to want to leave it where you put it, unless you have, like, a mobile microwave cart to and from the sink area.  (There's no digital programming or anything involved in the setup, just turn it on & press start -- so you could just plug & unplug as needed, if you're aiming for mobility or simply energy savings.)

After having this machine for a few weeks now, I've VERY satisfied with my purchase and have recommended it to others in my life who also don't have dishwashers.


Where to start....

Love the look, horrible construction.

I read the reviews about damaged/dented metal but took the chance. Came in OK in that regards, but had a scratch in the masking that left me worried. I then found that all the mounts were broken on the motor! The exterior packaging was immaculate, so this is poor handling and packaging at the factory.

AKDY initially told me to contact Amazon, and Amazon told me to contact AKDY. After a few circular e-mails AKDY agreed to send me a new motor and stainless "chimney" no charge, but 1-2 weeks ground shipping. Amazon gave me a small refund for the trouble, so I thought I was happy.

Got around to installing it today and I am no longer happy, due to the following:
1. The new motor was missing the gasket, screws and grease cup clips. I scavenged what I could form the broken one and used zip ties for the rest.
2. The instructions are horrible, and generic. they don't call out what parts should be used where, or even show accurate pictures (more on this later)
3. The minimum ceiling height is listed as 8'. The recommended mounting height above the stove is 29-31". My ceiling measures 95.5" so I figured I might be a little lower then ideal but when I did the math their brackets were 3" too long! Instead of cutting them down I spaced them down a few holes and added some self tapping screws for a little extra holding. Once I got it up to the ceiling, I found that the vertical supports would not line up with the mount. Turns out they were upside down, but nothing in the instructions indicated which way was up, or which set of brackets to use for the "short" ceiling install, as one set came pre-installed with a "splice" that I think is used to mount the 2 sections together. It also fits the motor housing and the ceiling plate really well, so I'm still not sure where it is supposed to go.
4. Pretty much none of the holes line up, which is manageable on a bench and a nightmare when holding 50 pounds 5 feet in the air and trying to drive a screw a 1/2" from the ceiling. The L supports aren't bent square, so you have to force it all into shape.
5. And the proverbial nail in the coffin, after all the issues above, one of my clocks is missing the colon! this is also a repeat issue that you will see in other reviews.

At this point I want to take it back down and ship it back for Amazon to deal with, unfortunately I have already messed with it most of the day and really am not in the mood to reverse the process!

Summary: Looks good, bad instructions, numerous major quality and shipping issues. Roll the dice?


Delivered and performed as promised!
This replaced the Blue/GREY Lower Orbital spray arm which lasted less than 3 years, and was replaced by another NEW orbital washer arm the next year which I bought from Amazon for $35 and can u believe it? It DID NOT help (water sprayed through the orb, but the GREY arm which the blue orbital disc attaches to WOULD NOT rotate 360 degrees in any of the 3 water pressure modes) at all.  VERY FRUSTRATING!

I also bought and replaced the washer pump motor ($75 purchased from Amazon) thinking maybe after 4 years it was maybe shot which would explain the lack of pressure to force the GREY Orbital arm 360 degrees which DID NOT help one bit either, are you kidding me Frigidaire?  I didn't have the heart to send the new motor back to Amazon and get my money back, so I swallowed my pride and just went ahead and replaced it...FYI, there were a couple of decent how-to videos on YouTube on how to replace the dishwasher pump.  IF you installed your dishwasher originally, it takes less than an hour to replace, otherwise I WOULD NOT attempt if don't have much electrical and plumbing installation experience...not worth getting zapped or flooding your house by accident.

This is the 3rd dishwasher weve purchased/replaced in the last 20 years.  The first 2 were high-end dishwashers (Kenmore Elite and Whirlpool each at around $1,200 at full retail), both of which sadly lasted about 8 years each with normal use!  Really?? 8 years??  Come on man...that is ALL we should expect in the life expectancy of a dishwasher?  Are u kidding me?  My father in-laws high performing dishwasher is from the mid 80s and works like a charm, except for the old-fashion looking push buttons to run it.  I figured why pay close to $1,000 for another high-end dishwasher when you could get a Fridgiaire dishwasher for about $600, ERR, MY BAD, PAID HALF THE MONEY AND GOT HALF THE LIFE...
I guess this is how WE consumers drive the market: buying replacement parts every now and again, or by assuming the new normal is buying a new dishwasher every 4 to 8 years with normal wear and tear use.  I suppose I could wash all my dishes by hand, er, maybe not.
Seriously, is ANYONE else experiencing similar problems/life expectancy with the Orbital spray arm on their Frigidaire dishwasher or other dishwashers?


I bought this unit less than a year ago and it works well. But there are some problems.

Here are several tips for getting the best performance from it:

1. Turn the unit on five or 10 minutes before you start cooking, to get the airflow started.

2. install a "make up air system". This adds significantly to the cost of the downdraft installation, but is required where we live. The system serves to provide additional airflow into the downdraft  so that you have a good complete circuit of air into and  out of the house.

There also are a few negatives about the system:

1. Having the remote blower in the basement does not reduce the noise at all. It is just as noisy as a system with the blower unit directly underneath the cooktop.

However, one big advantage of having the blower in the basement is that you have all the space under the cooktop for storing pots and pants.

2. There is a large overhang on each end of the top of the vent intake (the piece that goes up and down) which makes it easy for objects to be pushed under it unintentionally. Then when you push the button to lower the unit, the overhang pushes down on the object and continues to close. Pressing the up/down button has no effect, as the unit is designed to open completely and close completely before changing direction. If you are lucky, you can pull really hard to get the object out from the closed vent intake. But I would hate to see what would happen if it were somebody's finger.

The owners manual says that if an obstruction is interfering with the vent intake movement, you should "immediately press the up/down switch, then disconnect the power plug. Remove the obstruction. Reconnect the vent power plug and press up/down switch to raise or lower intake." When I got an object stuck under the unit's overhang, it took me a while to find the owners manual and follow the instructions. However, the unit no longer moves up or down. A repair technician said that he probably needs to replace the motor  and the lifting arm.

I wonder whether, if I had immediately pressed the up/down button and unplugged the power (which is in the basement and needs a ladder to reach), the unit would still be functioning. I guess I'll never know. It seems to me that this is a significant safety hazard and a design flaw that Dacor should fix immediately. If they modified the system so that the vent intake stops moving when you hit the up/down button, that would make it much safer to use.


I purchased a Samsung WF448W washing machine in 5/1/2010 from Best Buy, but I want to put my experience with this Samsung washer out there where it will be found.  Let me say, I loved this machine when it worked and for 5 years the machine performed has performed very well.  However, on 6/8/2015, just as the machine passed it's 5th year in our home, the machine would not complete the spin cycle.  I contacted several appliance repair services and none would even come out to look at the machine.  I contacted Samsung customer support to find a certified service partner in my area and contacted the first service provider Samsung recommended.  On 6/11/2015, the service tech explained that the support arm in these machines is corroded away and broken - per my my service ticket "Found defective spinner advised customer to contact Samsung for possible coverage".  So this explained the very small, greyish rocks I kept finding in the washer's filter!  Anyway, the repair estimate (parts & labor) was $800 - $1000.  And he's seen 40 of these already this year.  Ouch!  So... I contacted Samsung to see if there might be any additional coverage for this corrosion issue - because I hate the idea of throwing this otherwise perfectly good machine away over this defective part  - but I was told there is nothing Samsung can do to help with this issue.  According to the ECR (Executive Customer Support) representative, the extended warranty (called Samsung Protection Plus) does not even cover the drum or the spinner.  WOW!  So, buyer be sure to read your warranty and take time to check out these updated reviews.  My Samsung was a $1000 machine only 5 years ago, and now it's headed to the scrap yard.

For more information:
1. Search for "galvanic corrosion washing machine drum - this issue may not be isolated to Samsung only.
2. If you need more info specific to Samsung, check out the following video - this is exactly what happened to me washer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crhk3KkeQi8.  Here is a thread with photos on partsdr.com: http://forum.partsdr.com/showthread.php?1234-samsung-silvercare-washer-very-odd-item-found-in-drain-pump-is-it-from-the-washer.

Overall, I am very disappointed in the Samsung washer.  Not sure if Samsung has any remedy for this "corrosion issue" on the newer machines or not.  I'll give the machine two stars because I liked the machine for 5 years.  Still, I can't recommend a machine that has an effective life of on 5 - 6 years.


The dishwasher itself works OK, nothing special, good or bad.

Now to the real problem with this model (apparently discontinued). The utensil (knives, forks, spoons, etc.) basket.

I have used probably 10-12 different dishwasher utensil  baskets in my life, while living in different apartments, homes. I don't remember any of them. I will never forget this one.

The one that comes with this Whirlpool model (and maybe with other models) is in a class by itself; a BAD class.

It is hands down the worst utensil basket ever made in the history of dishwashers.

How much do I hate it? Let me count the ways (apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning) :

--If you put it in the door mounted position there are many problems:
.....It is basically impossible to load the utensils in this position, to try, you have to contort your wrist into non-human positions
.....If you do manage to load it on the counter, and then mount it on the door, the weight will slam the door down barking your shins until  you know better
...........To anticipate the person who says, 'well just adjust the door spring to compensate.' If you do that, then to bottom rack won't stay
  down when you try to load it, the door spring is too strong and lifts the empty rack up.
.....It is also very difficult to unload from the door mounted position
.....Finally, the basket handle is bent to make it easier to place into the door, however the handle blocks the two of the slots make the loading process (already very difficult) even more difficult to accomplish for those slots.

Another MAJOR problem is that  teaspoons, salad forks, and occasionally a table spoon will fall down crossways and get hung somehow between the 'slots' . I have a teaspoon and a fork which, so far as I can see, would require power tools to get out. They are permanently hung in the basket. No amount of shaking or jostling will remove them.

Now the weirdest problem of all. Uneven cleaning. One utensil will be shiny and sparkling, while another, right beside it (but not nested) will look as if it had never been washed. And I'm not talking about baked-on crud, rather, rice, peanut butter, mashed potatoes, etc. I don't even know how it's possible for it to do that!

If you are thinking about buying a Whirlpool, look very closely at the utensil rack before you do. I certainly wish I had.


I purchased this item, after going to the "Orange" and "Blue" brick and mortar stores, looking to replace my aging Panasonic 9.6V impact driver.  I looked at all the other Lithium-Ion based ones in the same voltage class, disliking the Bosch and Milwaukee due to grip size (width), the Skill for lack of an extra battery, the new 12V Ryobi (no clutch), and wasn't going to wait for the upcoming Makita.  One other factor I looked at in buying a new drill/driver, was the other tools available/upcoming and a heavy sway for me was their new Saw based on the 10.8V system.  It doesn't sound like much, but my job as a computer tech/network engineer, I only need a lighter duty reciprocating saw to cut holes in floor tiles and to cut down telco racks.

So far it has been quite useful in reconfiguring server cabinets, putting a car stereo in my Jeep, and for drilling 1/2" lag bolt holes in some stairs.  It isn't a power house, but wasn't purchased to be one.  I was actually surprised by the quality of the product and have to say that the 1/4" hex adapter has very little slop and what minor drilling I have used it with, was very little "walk" with the bit I used to for the stairs mentioned above.  The length of run time with the Li-Ion packs has been a real bonus.  Where removing and reinstalling the myriad amount of screws and bolt to install server gear,  I used only 1 charged pack for almost the whole day.  The LED ring is pretty useful as well.  Working under the dash of my Jeep, I didn't have to balance a flashlight on my chest or worry about ripping a headlamp off my head.  The hard case is really nice, yet I find that most situations,  I drop the drill, with an attached battery, and a Picquic bit pack, into my notebook case and have a go-to tool available wherever I am working.

My only non-issue really is the 21 torque settings, superfluous in practice, since I have only used 4 (3, 9, 15, and drill) and can't foresee using anymore.

I hope their flashlight and impact driver become available soon (am about to pull the trigger on the saw) and I will have my "whole" set.


Great product but they need to include more rods in the kit. I had to buy a second set of rods and that still wasn't enough so Ill end up spending $60+ dollars on this kit which isn't terrible if you factor what you would get charged out in town, but still, its plastic rods with a brush attached....thats overpriced for something so simple.

So enough of me complaining about it being overpriced and get to the review. It works GREAT if you aren't an idiot and use common sense when using it.

1.  Always CLOCKWISE..... again always CLOCKWISE, I cant be anymore clear about this.
2.  Use electrical tape or duct tape as a backup in case you screw up on number 1 above. Its a good safety measure so just do it, it only takes a few seconds per rod to wrap in tape.
3.  Feed one rod at a time, taping each one as you go.
4.  Dont force the rods if you get resistance with the drill attached. If you get resistance, remove the drill from the rod and using your hands wiggle/shift the rods until you get past the resistance and then reconnect the drill and continue. Most likely if you reach resistance is likely one of two things. (1) You have a large bend in your duct or (2) you have a lot of blockage. If its number 2, start pulling the rod out (with or without the drill attached (if the drill remains attached, remember to always spin  CLOCKWISE) as youve probably hit a patch of lint clogged heavily in one area. Pulling the rod out will likely pull a large portion of lint youve broken loose out with the rod and brush  attachment so vacuum it up or blow it out if you have a leaf blower and then start again (I didn't disconnect rods during this step but I did take my time to hand feed the rod and brush back in to ensure I didn't damage the rods).
5.  Once youve reached the end of your vent, start pulling your rods out the same way you went in (CLOCKWISE) so that you catch any debris you might have missed on the initial cleaning.  I pushed the brush through 2-3 times in total from different sides of the vent since I was short a few rods and used the leaf blower 4-6 times in between to ensure I was pushing any lint to the exterior of the house (never blow the leaf blower into the house, only blow to the outside of the house unless you want a HUGE mess in your house.
6.  Lastly, Id recommend using a face mask/respirator mask as this stuff is messy and you don't know whats growing in it. I had some cheap carpentry mask but will use a better version next time I clean it as its not fun to breath in.


Why I chose this:I was looking for a stainless fan with a nice design, without detracting from the kitchen design overall, and a good price. This fan complements, not overwhelms. It had good reviews by others as well. Because I wanted a kitchen with no upper cabinets, this adjustable fan fit the bill. About 36 inches wide, it centers well over a 36 inch drawer base and cooktop, or typical stove I would think. The telescoping parts will show a seam, not shown in the picture.

Does it work well? Has good vent power, and is quiet, we tested with smoke. Two blueish lights up front  are not super bright, but adequate.  An additional counter light source nearby would be a good idea. Simple buttons for lights and speeds on the front panel are logical. There may be up to a 1/4 inch gap between the fan and the wall, meant to be. It works for me personally, as I have made the home accessible for the future, and without a microwave and hot foods to lower down met my personal goal in the kitchen.

Is it made well? First impressions, yes. The sturdy grate style grease trap below is easy to remove, and has screws if needed to disassemble it for deep cleaning. I'm sure many will have a dishwasher, and throw it in there.
It has a telescoping piece to adjust to ceiling heights, that the contractor cut to follow the slant in the ceiling, a flat ceiling would be no problem. Cutting this at the slant will cut through a small area of the vent holes located at the top on the sides however.
These pieces of sheet stainless are thin but sturdy and flexible.
The glass is sturdy, thick, the edge smooth, and shows the typical greenish edge of glass. The stainless is smooth and moderately shiny.
We hung it on a tile mosaic back splash that has a mix of marble,mother of pearl, gray glass and stainless tiles, over an Ikea gas stainless gas cook top, paired with Ikea sofielund cabinets, stainless pulls, and a white quartz  counter. Looks great!

  What is needed for installation?
1. For me, a contractor. Others have done it , see reviews. My contractor  found it a bit of a "bear" because of the slanted ceiling, the metal had to be cut, location of the electrical was close to the drill hole outside wall, drilling through metal siding, etc. Not a job for the inexperienced.
2. Electrical plug
3. A wall cap for finishing the the vent through side wall- 6 inch (not included- Braun makes them, and others.) The cap flap opens when fan is on, then shuts when fan is turned off.  My contractor found a 4 inch cap from Lowes, but it had a 6 inch total plate size, so  it worked after some rigging and caulk quite well.


I picked this one for the size and design.  I considered a full size fridge, but there aren't a lot of options that don't include a freezer, and in those size/price ranges, none of them are frost free.  I didn't want to deal with that.

I've had the Danby for a couple of months now.  I keep it in the basement, so it's in a cooler place, and doesn't have to work so hard.  I do like to keep my drinks ice cold, and even when fully loaded, it delivers.  And I do not have the temp setting at the coldest.

Using it primarily for bottles.  Almost all the smaller fridge and beverage coolers show with cans, so it's tough to judge how many bottles it will hold.  So I got the larger size.  Turns out that was a good idea, since the shelf mounting options are fairly limited, I ended up using only 2 shelves to maximize the placement of bottles.  And it holds a LOT of beer bottles.  I can fit about 20 lying down on the bottom, in front of the compressor hump, and each shelf is, I think about 7 bottles deep by 6 wide.  It's a LOT of room.

Gets everything cold pretty quickly and keeps it there.  In my random trips to the basement for beer or other things, it is rarely running the compressor, so it seems to be fairly efficient.

I do have a couple of nitpicky complaints:
The wire shelves do not suit for balancing a full load of bottles, you end up with bottles leaning on other bottles because of the spacing of the wires.  It still works, but it could be better.
What the heck is up with the top shelf with the hump in the middle?  Seems like it's a spacer for the light, but it doesn't seem to make any sense to me at all, I don't use it.
If you live in a humid area, like I do, you'll have a LOT of condensation on the glass.  When I first turned it on, the front glass was completely covered with a thick layer of water.  I wiped it clean/dry a couple of times after it was cooled down to the proper temp.  That helped a bit, but the bottom 1/2 to 1/3 is usually wet at all times.  Not bad enough that you can't see inside, but maybe it needs better dual-glass insulation or something?  Not sure.

Overall, I'm very happy with it so far.  I can easily fit 10 different 6 packs and a 12 pack or 2 of bottles ice cold.


We just replaced all of our kitchen appliances. Quite frankly, it was not a pleasant experience. To begin with a conclusion, if your appliances are working fine, think twice before replacing them.

This frig was purchased to replace a 16 year old Amana side by side that was quiet, cooled well but bore the marks of age.

This Electrolux Icon was already 20 months old when it was delivered. We had been told it was being built for us as there were several delays in receiving it. When I called the first time to get service, I was refused warranty due to the age of the product. When I told them I just bought it, I was put on hold for about a 1/2 hour.  Then a short return, put on hold again and another 1/2 hour wait. Finally I was able to register the product and begin the process of getting it repaired. Not a good start and the beginnings of my suspicions this frig had been owned, and registered to, someone else in the past.

As delivered:

Large dent in door running from the top of the door to the bottom.

The other door had a large swirl mark in it.

Ice maker was useless. Took about a week to fill the basket.

Custom Temp drawer would alternate between freezing and too cold even at its lowest temperature setting.

Water filter would pop out on it own.

Food stains behind one of the shelves. Filthy (dirt/dust) seals around the doors.

We're European and not used to the super cold temperatures Americans use. The lowest this frig will go is 42. Perhaps ok for many but not at all what we are used to.  Trying to store cheeses or good cold cuts means they come out hard as a rock, impossible to separate slices of meats without a lengthy warm-up period and damaged cheeses when the Custom Temp drawer decides to freeze.

Described by Electrolux as normal:  The doors do not close flush with each other. One sticks out more than the other. No way to adjust. Flimsy. The box flexes with simply opening a door. Then close the door and hope its aligned reasonably close to the other door.

We've had the repairman over twice so far. My guess is we will be seeing him again.

Pros:

Lots of bling and attractive.

Cons:

Flimsy construction, poor quality, somewhat difficult company to deal with, though the repair people are excellent, noisy.

Compared to the Amana, which cost a good bit less than half what the Electrolux cost, this frig is a major step in the wrong direction.


This Y303404 [Maytag number] element/housing assembly is not a Maytag/Whirlpool OEM part [it is an aftermarket]. But it worked out very well.
What attracted me to it was Amazon's fantastic price [24.00]. The only initial snag was that it was not the part # listed for my Dryer but the dimensions were identical.  My dryer is a Maytag DE7500 model which calls for a Y303778 assembly. The dealers I called said they were not listed as interchangeable parts but did not know why. So I rolled the dice and ordered this one. The only visual difference is that the  Y303778 sheet metal tube is in two halves that are sheet metal screwed together. The Y303404 sheet metal tube is a one piece round duct, like a furnace duct. Diameter and length are exactly the same.
This replacement would have worked right out of the box, if not for this simple modification. One of the two sensors that have to be transferred from your old housing fastens to one of the two flanges where the halves screw together. This Y303404, being perfectly round of course, has no flange to fasten it to. Simply measure and mark the exact same location on the new tube and find or make a small, metal 90 degree angle piece and drill and fasten it to the spot marked with 2 sheet metal screws. This will create a flange similar to your original tube. I have many parts to choose from but do you know what worked out better that anything? The little universal, multi-holed sheet metal angle piece that came with one of my son's "Erector" sets. I cut it to 2 or 3 inches long and I was off to the races.
I did find only one complaint on this part, in the reviews, that the tube came apart after a while where is was spot welded together. They  manufacturer must have read that, because the one I received had been drilled and a sheet metal screw installed at one end. I don't know why they just installed one screw, but I drilled & screwed two more holes at the center and at the other end to ensure no problems [total of 3]. Just don't drill right at the spot welds.
So that's it and I am very happy with this product. The price for this assembly is great [24.00]. My original Y303778 at Amazon was 99.00 and was 124.00 at the online dealer. Bargain, huh?
T'care,
MR


I purchased the dual kegerator unit in May 2012 and waited until now to write a review. I've been through two 15.5 kegs and several 5 gal kegs. Once you get the right pressure dialed-in it's simple. I use 8-10ppi and seems to work well with the provided hose lengths. I do recommend getting a dual gauge regulator. I ordered one from another site (compactappliance) and forget why I got it from them instead of Amazon but their online customer service has been great. Like all things worth while, it does take a little practice to pour a proper beer (wet the glass), as well as, being comfortable changing out kegs. The biggest thing I can recommend to anyone, despite the product, is leave the keg alone once it's hooked up. It needs to settle down for a minimum of two hours before any beer can be pored with good results. The other thing is be ready to accept the keg in the fridge, don't dilly-dally trying to get it hooked-up while the fridge is getting warm with the door open.

Temperature - I'm going to manually lower the thermostat while I'm in-between kegs. Right now it only gets beer to 40deg with factory settings. You can find the directions in beer forums or by calling the Edgestar hotline. I can see why they don't make it too low in temp since people can experience frozen lines and kegs. And after all, it is only a minifridge modified to a kegorator. Most refrigerators run at 40deg to keep food from freezing in cold spots. I'll probably get a mini fan (also found online) to help keep the air circulating inside to prevent extreme cold spots. It's basically just a computer/server fan with small power source. Heck, I might just build one.

Noise - Yes, this does make some unusual noises from time to time (loud snap, crackle, pop) but I never really noticed it much until I took out the carpet (echo) in the room to redo with some tile or wood. I honestly don't notice it anymore and when the compressor is running it is no louder than my 55gal fish tank power filter and air pump in near-by hallway (or even my nice fridge in the kitchen). I wouldn't keep it in my bedroom (too convenient), but it's never been a distraction in our large dinning room / bar.

I did a lot of research before committing and I am very pleased with my purchase.


I didn't purchase this through Amazon, but I own this model now for a year an a half. The crisper drawers are junk. They do not have rollers and they scrape plastic drawer on plastic track and there is a dusty coating of shredded plastic on the sides of the drawers. The long drawer cover is always getting stuck. It was replaced under warranty the first year.  This week the pin snapped off and the whole bracket needs to be replaced. Last week the freezer was leaking water on the floor. The drainage hose was clogged. I needed to remove all the freezer food, pack it up and defrost the rear of the freezer with a hair dryer. It seems to have worked. It is no longer under full warranty so a service call for an estimate is $90. If they find the repair is a covered expense, I still pay the 90, they pay parts and labor. If it isn't covered I pay it all. The drawers and plastic parts are no longer covered. It isn't even 2 years old and it is falling apart little by little. Do not buy, keep looking.
Every previous refrigerator I owned lasted between 10 and 20 years. This unit is a cheap piece of junk, with a good looking exterior.

Update: My hair dryer defrost kept the freezer dry for a week. Then the leaking issue was back. I am assuming I removed enough ice from the tubes and rear that it took a week to refill and freeze.  I had to call in a service repair person. He told us there is a small rubber fitting for drainage that ALWAYS clogs and causes this issue due to poor design. He had to completely disassemble and remove the freezer door, drawer etc to defrost the tubes, then he had to open the back of the fridge to access the rubber nipple on the drainage hose. The opening is so narrow, they continually clog. He cut the end off the original fitting to widen it and reassembled the fridge. $135.00 total, 79.99 was the house call.

Update 10/24/13
The seal around the freezer door is cracked. The freezer is full of frost due to the faulty seal. Of course this part is no longer covered, it is an additional $50 for the part and we will install it ourselves. Customer service is terrible. They do not care one iota that we have had so many issues in such a short timeframe. They did try to sell me a 1 year extended warranty for over $300.

For anyone still considering this brand, please think again! It is absurd that this fridge is only 2 years old and we have had so many issues ( none of them covered under warranty).


I purchased this product online 10/19/2016 - the product was $194.99 with my coupon I paid $155.99. A complete WASTE of money. I was really excited because I don't make unnecessary purchases often - this was a gift to myself to have ice available for my guests at parties and the holidays. The product arrived 5 business days later - I read the directions - set it up and started to make ice. Very exciting!

By the third week of ownership the unit died. It would not pump water and the fan was not working. I went back to Bed Bath and Beyond 11/18/2016 - they wouldn't provide a replacement in store but reordered a replacement from the company to ship directly to my home. Another 10 business days later I had a replacement. Past Thanksgiving Holiday... but in time for Christmas. I set it up - made ice - Very exciting. I had a few gathering over the summer which I used the ice maker but it was primarily for holidays. After use the product was drained and unplug until the next event. I did not have Thanksgiving this year but went to families so my next ice making event was this Christmas - set it up, turned it on - NO Ice - NO Fan - NO Pump!!

I Contacted Newair customer service after the holiday (Bed Bath and Beyond wouldn't touch it) - they sent me a trouble shooting video:
Please take a look at this troubleshooting video to see if you can determine what is causing the ice maker to malfunction:.

- I AM NOT A SMALL APPLIANCE MECHANIC - this video has the guts exposed on the appliance - I am NOT equipped to do that. I emailed back and explained that nicely and the next response?!? Warranty is expired you can buy replacement parts: (see email)

Since you are no longer under warranty for this ice maker, we can only recommend parts for you to purchase. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but these are the terms of the manufacturer warranty. If you are certain the problem is with the fan and/or pump, then you may purchase those parts by calling our customer service line
Regards,
Customer Care
New Air | Luma Comfort Inc. | Air & Water

BUY PARTS? - this item is poorly made - used a handful of times - 2 units BOTH DEAD in less than 14 MONTHS!!!
COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY - the ice this made for my 4-5 parties cost me $31 per event + time getting the replacement + time now writing emails and reviews - SAVE YOURSELF THE SAME - DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!


Although, I purchased from another source, I wanted to let others know of my great find!

I live in an apartment complex where management doesn't fix problems too well. My dryer vent coming into my laundry room fell out of the top of the ceiling; and with it, a pile of compacted lint. This was on the inside, not the outside of my apartment. The dryer vent outside access is about 12 feet in the air and obviously, the height and the way it funneled through my ceiling, prevented me from cleaning it. I knew management didn't care, but I did because another apartment burned down with a fire that started in the laundry room. Besides, my appliances were old and I knew sooner or later, one or both would die.
I have always wanted a front loader, and when I learned it was a combination washer/dryer, which was ventless, I was elated!
I am fascinated by this machine and how convenient it is. I have had no problem whatsoever with the clothes being completely dry upon removal. My laundry looks clean and smells fresh. The only thing I miss is being able to smell laundry being done and the fabric softener smell after the wash. I am using Downy April Fresh and have always been able to smell it.
The convenience is great not having to transfer laundry from one machine to another. The only feature lacking is that on some cycle selections, the dry feature is not continuos after washing. You have to use the Drain/Spin cycle after the washer stops to engage the drying option. According to the instructions, it does state that drying is not included in some cycles to protect certain types of fabrics.
The machine does spin at an extremely high rate of speed. I bought rubber feet pad for appliances, $6.99 at a Bed, Bath and Beyond store instead of buying right from LG. One consumer stated the non-slip package cost him $100 from LG. I recommend that the machine be stabilized, it will move during the high-spin cycle.
Some people complained, about the time factor, but for me, this is not a problem, it's a learning curve from a regular washer/dryer. High efficiency products take longer to wash, and the drying method is condensation drying, which is a new concept to me.
Overall, I am very satisfied and would recommend this machine. The only thing that bothered me is that it was an expensive purchase, but remember it is two in one.
I really love it! I've been washing everyday and sitting and watching it like a cat, I'm sure that novelty will wear off. It's so cool, like a spaceship with all the lights and controls.


I should have known better!  My old Kenmore died and I bought this noxious import because it  a) fit in a 32" nook; b) I didn't want an ice maker; and  c) it looked great.  ("Sleek European styling")  I didn't know that it has a DC compressor and emits a constant whine (or bass hum, buzz or hum, depending on the cycle).  At its worst it is like having a truck idling in your kitchen.  But you always hear it.  The noise kicks in even if you haven't opened the door in an hour, and cycles last from 30 minutes to what seems like hours.  The sales rep I finally reached via the escalation dept. confirmed that it's not a question of decibels, but of frequency.  As for noise complaints I found after it was too late, he reluctantly admitted that, yes, there are some people who find the noise really disturbing.  Or as the repairman told me, "I know it's loud, but that's normal for this thing.  That's just the way they make them these days," he said, and showed me how the high speed compressor was attached to the back of the machine with a few screws and with absolutely nothing to soften the sharp whine it makes most of the time.  My Kenmore rumbled a bit but it never, ever made that awful shrill piercing relentless whine.  I can hear it in my office or bathroom adjacent to the kitchen but not upstairs or in the shower.  I can't even imagine what this thing would be like in an apartment!

These new compressors are a known issue, which is something I wish I'd found out before I bought this thing from Albert Lee appliances in Seattle.  You'll find complaints about GE, Frigidaire, Kenmore and others.  But at 17.3 cf, most of them are half the price of this sleek European mediocrity.

Not everyone is sensitive to noise.  If you're oblivious to tv test patterns, dentists drills, high tension wires or a speaker when you leave the stereo on, you might think it was pricey but okay.  At least it's prettier than the white molded plastic you usually see.

But if you think that hearing your fridge when you're in another room at twice the price, either buy a mid-priced fridge with the same or more features, or get a Sub Zero for $3,000, and steer clear of Fisher & Paykel products.  This is by far the worst appliance I have ever owned.


I want to write a fair review so that others searching for replacement bins for their Frigidaire may have better luck than I did. Let me start by stating that I have no issue with the seller. They informed me that they get these replacement bins directly from the Frigidaire manufacturer. I have no reason to doubt them. So this review is strictly about the bins themselves. I was in search of the largest bins that my model fridge has on it's door. These are the bottom-most bins. The originals lasted for a few years, but eventually they broke. The weak point was always the part that attached to the door. So I lived without the bins for 3 years and just dealt with a crowded fridge for a family of 4. So finally I got around to ordering new bins. I'm sure all of you with young children knows how it goes. One day you just have enough time to dedicate to take down the manufacturer's number for your fridge, look up what bins it needs, place the order and cross your fingers that you ordered the correct parts. Well, I did! I was so happy to have these bins back in place. It freed up a lot of space. However, within 2 days, the first bin broke. One of my sons tried to close the door but had not closed the veggie crisper all of the way. And even though he closed the door slowly, the door bin broke ( right where the old ones did- where the bin latches on to the door). I considered gluing it but knowing that didn't help the old ones I got angry and just threw the bin away. A week after that, the second bin broke while putting a half gallon of milk into it. That's all it took. And this one broke where the bin latches to the door as well. I was so angry and frustrated that I recycled it and vowed to buy a new fridge. But I didn't. I reached out to the seller, but since I had thrown the bins away I had nothing to return or even send in the form of a photograph. That was the price I paid for letting my frustration get the best of me. Long story short- these bins break very easily.  The part that latches them to the door is a weak spot and poorly designed. I am loathe to purchase more for I believe new ones will just break as these did. So, I'm not sure what someone who needs these style bins can do- I think we are stuck with these, but if you can deal without that might serve you better than having to keep replacing the same poorly designed bins.


I like this washer. It is super quiet and loaded with features. You can wash clothes any way you want to and at any temperature. The washer mixes cold and hot automatically to give you the right temperature. It definitely sounds weird (it says it will on the lid) but it cleans very well. VERY quiet. The spin cycle is always perfect and is so quiet you can hardly hear it run from another room and there is no floor vibration. The indicator lights are a good feature. It saves water and your clothes always smell fresh and clean. The controls are well marked and they are quiet type rotation switches. I doubt I will use half of the features but it is good to know they are there. I purchased my washer from a locally owned long time appliance store. The appliance store sells and repairs most fo the top washer brands and when I asked which brand was the most dependable, they said Whirlpool. They brought it out, installed it, made sure it was level, etc. tested it, and it is working fine. I have heard that ALL new washers don't last so I will see. I bought Whirlpool because it still has a good reputation and makes most washers including many other brands. You can tell this machine was well engineered in the design stage. I would definitely buy this washer again. I looked at many under $500.00 washers and this one is by far the best in my opinion. I have read other reviews and it is critical that people read the manual which is included and pretty much explains everything and will prevent many of the issues in the low ratings. One person blamed the hot water inlet melting on the washer when the only POSSIBLE cause was overheated hot water exceeding the maximum allowed temperature due to failure in the water heater thermostat. I am sure that person has figured that out by now. I have had no problems at all with this washer and it seems to be high quality and best of all it is made in the USA. The only reason I did not give this washer 5 stars it that it replaced a 31 year old Hotpoint that was still working, the motor was weak, but the thing still worked but you could only do small loads. I would have bought another Hotpoint but apparently they are not good any more. If this washer lasts 10 years or more without problems, it will get 5 stars from me. Based on my calculations, the energy and water saving of this washer over the old one I replaced should pay for the new washer in 8 months so anything after 8 months is profit and doesn't matter and the washer will still be under warranty for another 4 months.


Simply put, this thermometer/hygrometer is a great value!  I was looking for an inexpensive hygrometer to monitor the humidity in multiple dry-food storage containers.  I first purchased a Caliber III and a Caliber IV humidor hygrometers due to their reputation for accuracy.  However, they are expensive, so I wanted to find a less expensive hygrometer to keep a hygrometer in each food container.

I purchased five units to test, and to compare to the more expensive Caliber hygrometers.  I was impressed with the five Amir Digital Thermometer/Hygrometers, and while the Caliber units seem to be superior, at approximately 1/3 the cost, I decided that the less expensive units satisfied my needs.

I purchased 15 additional units, but found five of them were defective.  One had a defective display, the other four failed to "turn on" after inserting the battery.  I managed to get three of the four to work after inserting a cardboard spacer on top of the battery, so the battery would be pushed slightly further into the battery compartment.  When Amir was informed of my experience, they offered to refund the cost of all five units!  I ordered five replacement units, and all five worked as intended.  I am very impressed with Amir's customer service!!!

As an indication of their accuracy, I tested 22 units standing together on a table.  All 22 show the same temperature, +/- 1 degree F.  As expected, the humidity readings aren't as consistent, but acceptable.  20 of the units show the same humidity, +/- 2 %.  The fact they read very close to one another does not prove accuracy, but it is a good sign of consistency.  As for the other two units, they are "outliers".  One unit shows a relative humidity 4% outside of the band of the 20, the second unit shows a relative humidity 7% outside the band of the 20.

Tips for getting the most accurate humidity readings.  The ambient air enters the back of the unit to reach the humidity sensor, so the back must be kept clear.  That means it shouldn't be hanging on a wall, nor laid flat on a surface.  It also takes much longer for the relative humidity to stabilize than for the temperature, so allow plenty of time for it to stabilize after moving it to a new location.  That is why I chose to keep a hygrometer in every storage container, so it remains in a stable state.

In summary, the Amir Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer is a great value!  If you happen to receive a defective unit, customer service will take care of it.  Customer Service is GREAT!


Overall Score: 4.5/5.0 Stars

Pros:
*Removes ~90% of water from clothes: Nylons, polyesters, and mixed blends come out almost bone-dry. Cottons, towels, and jeans still feel damp but air dry in only a few hours.
*Whisper quiet: unit is extremely quiet when operating. I stood right next to it when taking the video and my microphone couldn't even pic up the noise :)
*Minimal vibration/walking of unit: Rubber/silicone tri-legs eliminates vibrations and walking/shaking of unit. I live on the 3rd floor of my apartment and never had any angry neighbors come after me. Roommate didn't even know when I was running it.

Cons:
*Leaks even when not spinning due to gravity: As soon as you place wet clothes in the dryer, water will start leaking from the outlet even before the unit is turned on or a bucket is placed below it. Would have been nice to see a better design to prevent accidental floods and potential floor damage
*No timer: Would have liked to see a timer (clothes dry anywhere from 1-5 minutes. Had to set a timer on my iphone to remind myself. Forgot once)
*No on/off switch: As soon as you close the lid, the unit begins spinning and will remain spinning until lid is opened or unplugged from wall. Potential safety hazard if you forget.
*Unclear operations for stopping spin: Not sure how long the brake will last for, but only way to stop unit is to open lid (while its spinning) to engage the emergency brake or unplug from wall and allow to free-spin. Instructions were unclear on this and it is not intuitive
*No pump: Would have liked to see a pump or internal storage reservoir for water that is spun out. Spigot design is inconvenient to empty without making a mess on the floor, as there is a small air draft created when the unit is spinning, which sends small droplets of water flying everywhere

Overall: Clothes get more dry than a traditional spin cycle on a classical washer, but as newer HE washers and front loaders are reaching RPM speeds of 700-1200 RPM, the differences will begin to become unnoticeable. At the current price tag of around $120, it can compliment a classical washer or a twin tub/single tub washer to aid in reducing drying times (which will save money in energy costs for your dryer), but if you have a newer modern washer (topload or front load) with a spin of 700+ RPM, you will notice minimal differences in drying amounts.

I have made unboxing, demonstration, and final review videos of this product:
YouTube Channel: matthewschneider123

Regards,

Matthew Schneider


The wall my stove is located on an internal wall that is 25 ft to the nearest external wall, so a real vented system would be too costly ($6-8k) to install.  I was very surprised this unit does well with odors and heat.  Installation was straight forward - I recommend two people.  The vent on high is fairly quiet - not to bothersome to have a conversation while it is on.  It is super quiet on low and mid speed.  The lights (50w) halogen) is really nice.  My only concern is a small amount of flickering when the light is on high and the fan is on high.  It is not enough to not to use it in the highest setting.  I notice it but my wife does not :)!  (BTW, we also ordered a custom cut thick stainless steel "backsplash" for less than $95 and it is super nice!)  It helps to illuminate the stove-top that much more!  Broan charges $350 for theirs (although it is nicer and offers a shelf).  I cannot say how long the charcoal filters will last...  we ordered three sets with this unit.  The filters are EZ to install!  How well does this unit work to control odors?  My wife cooked bacon under it and I didn't notice until I was in the kitchen (we have a semi-open home architecture).  While this unit does not compare to a real vented system, it may be one of the best re-circ vents around.  It does have the option to direct vent as well - both vertically and horizontally - if your cooking surface is located against an external wall.

Update after over half a year of use:
I have purchased a total of 5 sets of filters from here on Amazon... (my wife loves to "pan sear"- which to me its more like pan deep frying). We replace these about every 3-4 months when the indicators say so. Clips are included with every set and like others have mentioned, for under $18 for the set of two. Since it has been more than half a year since I've installed this unit, I am thinking of posting a video for this item. I would have really liked to see and HEAR what people are saying about the sound issues. What in the world is a SONE? (Just kidding, after a lot of online research I learned a lot about these kitchen vents/systems.)


We have a Maytag Neptune front-loader, model no. MAH8700AWW, that we bought in mid-2006. About a year ago, I must have been hurrying while putting things in the washer and caught something on the door switch, snapping it off. (What I refer to as the door switch is that little thing that pushes in to let the washer know the door is closed so that it can lock.) At that time I was able to use a little Krazy Glue to fix it, but last Saturday it broke off again and wouldn't go back on with Krazy Glue. I figured it would be this little piece that would cost an arm and a leg to replace, making me question whether, with all the little issues we've had with this washer over the past 8+ years, we should just buy a new washer, especially with Black Friday approaching. Thankfully I was able to do some online research to discover that the part would cost less than a hundred bucks. However I was still concerned about how much it would cost to have someone come replace the part. With a little more research I was able to find a great video that showed me how to replace the part myself. Additionally I found the part here on Amazon for less than fifty bucks, plus I got 2-day shipping with Prime, and I was able to replace the old switch in about 10 minutes while I had two kids under four distracting me. All I needed was a screwdriver and a pair of pliers. The video I watched is on YouTube, posted by Appliance Parts Pros dot com (though they sell the part considerably more expensively than Amazon does). You'll have to search for the video because I don't think I'm allowed to post it here.

My research led me to the original part number, Whirlpool AP3837611, which I was able to confirm through the multiple reputable sites as having been replaced by Whirlpool 8182634. Putting the metal ring back on to secure the boot was a bit of a task, but with a pair of pliers and a little bit of elbow grease (the video has a couple of helpful tips for that), I got it on there and completed the repair myself.

The part I received, however, was white in front and black on the back, so that the locking mechanism and door switch, which poke out of the body of the washer, are white. I actually prefer this to the original black one because our washer is white, and the latch on the door itself is white - so now everything matches nicely.

With two young kids, I run laundry at least once a day; since I installed the replacement part I have probably run about 15 loads of laundry and haven't had any issues with it. It is a perfect fit for our washer!


I hated to pay the price for this filter. $33 for a water filter you can buy for $17. I mean come on. But sadly, i have purchased a few of the off brand replacements. I was so frustrated with my fridge, I was contemplating calling a repairman. The water was just so slow to come out. I do not know why the cheap filters would slow the water down, but they did. Even a brand new off brand filter was slow. I finally thought I would replace my filter with the Samsung brand. If that did not work, I would call the repairman.
Well, two notable things. It fits the socket properly. the off brand filters fit, but they did not fit perfectly. There was a large gap around the filter. This filter looked just like the one that came with the fridge. Probably because it was the same filter.
Second, and most importantly, the water came out of the fridge so fast you could fill cups easily. The old filters had made this process so annoying that we dreaded filling water cups. I actually think we were drinking less water, just to avoid the hassle.
This problem is solved.
Before you say, well you just needed to replace your filter with a new generic filter and you would have seen the same results. Well, I replaced the first filter when the fridge told me to. I immediately noticed a reduced flow with the new replacement generic filter, form the old  Samsung filter (that the fridge just told me to replace). I bought a multi-pack, so I figured I would use them. I also questioned if the reduced flow was just my imagination. But it got more annoying as time went on. It even became a point of contention with other family members.
This problem has been fully solved with the Samsung filter. The few dollar saving s is not worth the hassle of the generic filters. I did only try one brand, so maybe you can find a generic brand that will work for you.
My plan is to use the Samsung filters, and ignore the filter change light. I will replace the Samsung filter whit a new filter when the water flow actually slows down. I would guess they could go a year or more in my area. One of my neighbors has a 2 year old fridge. I noticed how fast their water came out. I asked what kind of filter they had. They said, "these have filters?"
SO my assessment is buy good filters. Replace them when they need it, not when the calendar tells you. that way you can spend a little extra for a good one.


I have owned my washer for 8 months. First the water level never fills to a proper level. It is always too low and you have to manually add water. Secondly the first rinse cycle is not long enough. It does not remove enough soap. Thirdly the spin cycle is not very strong. The result is that I have to frequently run a rinse cycle after the machine has finished. I can see the soap in the water. This means that you have to spend a lot more time monitoring the machine and washing clothes than it is worth. It is really a hassle. Danby does not care about how much time you spend, they designed a cheap machine to make money. That's the bottom line.

Beware of the damage this machine can cause. The wheels of the washing machine are extremely hard and mark floors. The only floor this machine will not hurt is concrete. Beware of your hardwood, tile or linoleum. Danby does not care about your floors.

The inside design is also extremely poor. Incredibly there is no screen to prevent items from going down into the pump like in a portable dishwasher or other washing machines. If you have kids you know that something can sneak past you into the wash. It is inevitable. I had a paper clip jam the pump and the water did not drain. I called Danby directly, got no help, was directed to call a service company for warranty work. They came over, found a clip had jammed the pump and I was charged $95 for a service call and labor. It took four minutes. Service man told me to call Danby to complain about the design. Danby was totally unsympathetic. The Danby customer service person blamed me for the problem. I pointed out that the manual does not list the possibility of the pump jamming because there is no safeguard screen. I also pointed out that when I called I gave the symptom but received no help nor instructions on troubleshooting the problem. The Danby representative said I should have directly asked how to fix it.  I said that help should have been offered when I described the problem. I don't know what else to do! That's why I called in the first place. Danby does not care about you once the sale is made.

Conclusion: Danby does not design good products and Danby does not help or care if there is a problem with your washer.

To my disgust I also own a Danby apartment dryer and can't wait for something to go wrong with it. Thankfully I almost purchased a Danby air conditioner but stopped at the last moment. You sure get what you pay for with Danby. A terrible product with matching terrible service. If you purchase a Danby washer don't complain that you were not warned!


I got this after reading multiple reviews of multiple ice makers.  We have a built-in refrigerator at home that takes a GE MWF water filter, and one time in the middle of the night, that filter blew out, leaving us with a big flood.  Since then, I've shut off that water, and in so doing, we didn't have our built-in fridge's ice maker.

This one arrived nicely packaged.  The only flaw I found in the initial unboxing was that the drain valve's plastic nut was not tightened properly against the body of the unit, so I just tightened that by hand.

We've now made lots and lots of batches of ice.  It's pretty quiet, other than the occasional noises when dropping the ice.  It's actually kind of fun to watch when it does that part.

The ice does come out a little wet.  As such, I've found if you dump the ice into a normal freezer bin, you end up with a big clump later on.  Instead, I usually run a few batches, transfer those to a Ziploc bag, and put that in the freezer.  Later, I can bang that bag on a hard surface to loosen the cubes, and then put those into the ice bin.

Finally, from a cleaning standpoint, I first drain the water to the sink when done.  To do that right, I unplug the unit first, and move it to a nearby sink.  I do an initial draining (open plug, let water run out).  Then, I plug the unit in again, and start it.  This causes the water pump to run, which moves any remaining water out of the lines.  Then, I do another draining, and tip the unit over to one side so that more water comes out.  It's a bit involved, but I don't like the idea of leaving water in it.

A few things I'd add that would be nice-to-haves:
- The instructions also don't make it totally clear -- like they could provide a "do this before you make any ice" sheet -- but because of other reviews, I knew to run several batches through with either water+vinegar or water+lemon juice.  (I chose lemon juice.)
- Initial runs made the room smell a little like plastic.
- The drain plug has a little silicone/rubber plug thing that looks like it'll wear out pretty quickly.  It'd be nice if they could package a few spares.
- The lid has a smooth exterior.  It'd be nice if they could just mold on a few grippy lines so you could lift it more easily.


This thing is beautiful.  Over the last couple years, we have been replacing our "builders grade" white appliances with stainless.  We debated on whether to go with an "over the stove" microwave or a range hood.

We finally opted for the range hood and eventually landed on this one.

It looks great!

With the way it is constructed, this shown ALOT of steel from the front.  That's great!  It makes the whole stove area look modern and really frames things out as the focal point of the kitchen.

A couple words of warning.  First, I LOVE the look of the halogen bulbs but order them from amazon.  I had to replace one already and at the local Sears store, they were asking $22 for just one halogen bulb!!!!

The next word of warning is buy a pair of work gloves.  Sheet metal will shred your hands if not careful.

For us, our non-ducted installation was a breeze (or would have been if not for the shoddy construction practices of our builder).

Ducted installation seemed a bit more involved but for us, it was really mostly a matter of removing the parts we DIDNT need!

The wiring that fed our old range hood worked great!  I reused the old strain relief grommet and - something my dad would have frowned upon - reused the old wire nuts too!  From there it was just connecting white to white and black to black with the wire nuts and attaching the bare ground wire with a screw!

Just physically Mounting the hood proved the more challenging part.  For us, the holes they provided for mounting didn't line up with anything to screw it to.  So, after fussing with it for a while, I finally gave up and decided to do it the right way!  A couple scrap 1x3's screwed to the underside if the cabinetry gave plenty of mounting surface.  From then on it was easy.

Finally - and embarrassingly- (I'm putting this last so hopefully no one reads it)

Remove the knobs from your stove.  Can't tell you how many times I accidentally turned on the gas just by leaning over the knobs.

And finally - and heartbreakingly - as you are mounting the new hood, lay a piece of cardboard or something over the stove.

They tell you to do this in the instructions, but I thought it was to protect the STOVE.  Turns out, stove grates can scratch up Stainless Steel pretty well.

Now, although the hood still looks great(!) all I'm going to see are the scratches we left.  :-(


Great product but they need to include more rods in the kit. I had to buy a second set of rods and that still wasn't enough so Ill end up spending $60+ dollars on this kit which isn't terrible if you factor what you would get charged out in town, but still, its plastic rods with a brush attached....thats overpriced for something so simple.

So enough of me complaining about it being overpriced and get to the review. It works GREAT if you aren't an idiot and use common sense when using it.

1.  Always CLOCKWISE..... again always CLOCKWISE, I cant be anymore clear about this.
2.  Use electrical tape or duct tape as a backup in case you screw up on number 1 above. Its a good safety measure so just do it, it only takes a few seconds per rod to wrap in tape.
3.  Feed one rod at a time, taping each one as you go.
4.  Dont force the rods if you get resistance with the drill attached. If you get resistance, remove the drill from the rod and using your hands wiggle/shift the rods until you get past the resistance and then reconnect the drill and continue. Most likely if you reach resistance is likely one of two things. (1) You have a large bend in your duct or (2) you have a lot of blockage. If its number 2, start pulling the rod out (with or without the drill attached (if the drill remains attached, remember to always spin  CLOCKWISE) as youve probably hit a patch of lint clogged heavily in one area. Pulling the rod out will likely pull a large portion of lint youve broken loose out with the rod and brush  attachment so vacuum it up or blow it out if you have a leaf blower and then start again (I didn't disconnect rods during this step but I did take my time to hand feed the rod and brush back in to ensure I didn't damage the rods).
5.  Once youve reached the end of your vent, start pulling your rods out the same way you went in (CLOCKWISE) so that you catch any debris you might have missed on the initial cleaning.  I pushed the brush through 2-3 times in total from different sides of the vent since I was short a few rods and used the leaf blower 4-6 times in between to ensure I was pushing any lint to the exterior of the house (never blow the leaf blower into the house, only blow to the outside of the house unless you want a HUGE mess in your house.
6.  Lastly, Id recommend using a face mask/respirator mask as this stuff is messy and you don't know whats growing in it. I had some cheap carpentry mask but will use a better version next time I clean it as its not fun to breath in.


It's great for places where you cannot vent your dryer outside.

I moved into an apartment that was washer/dryer friendly if you brought your own. But they told me you had to buy an indoor vent. I did quite a bit of research and landed on this because based on MANY reviews I read, this model was easier, cleaner, and more "friendly" than the other canisters you can buy. In the other kinds, apparently lint flies all over the place unless you use a nylon to catch it. And then I can see it being annoying because you'd have to keep bending down, stripping the nylon out, cleaning the whole thing, and then reassembling it. I don't care who you are - going through that process every time you need to clean the filter is a pain in the royal rumpus and no one should have to do that.

This indoor filter can sit on the floor OR be mounted to a wall. (I prefer mounted because the space on the floor is so tight). It's self contained with a lint trap already built in. All someone needs to do is turn that handle a few cranks. It cleans all the lint off the screen and drops it into the removable drawer below. After every few dryer usages, you pull the drawer out, refill with no less than 1 inch of water, and you're good to go!

It literally can't be any more simple than that. It is definitely worth the extra money I dropped on this one. Bonus! I live in Michigan and I saw it shipped from California. I thought to myself that it was a bummer because it would take well over a week to get here. As it so happens, it got here in LESS than a week! Awesome seller!

Some things to be aware of:

 Any time you vent indoors, the area it's in will become extremely warm and moist. This can be nice in the winter time when it's cold and the air becomes dry. In the summer, though, be prepared to turn on your air conditioning to disperse some of that heat if you run it often. If you have a huge aversion to the dampness, invest in a dehumidifier. For me, the dampness hasn't been an issue whatsoever (and my laundry room is pretty small.)

 Indoor venting is probably not as friendly to people with breathing issues. For example my sister has asthma and I wouldn't really recommend ANY sort of indoor trap for her. I won't pretend to assume ZERO lint escapes from the trap.

 Don't worry if you've never hooked up a washer before. My boyfriend hasn't ever done anything remotely close to this and he managed it easily enough. The set comes with instructions for how it's assembled.


I bought this kegerator with some reservations based on the older reviews. However, I've been very please with it based on 8 months and at least 10 kegs. We entertain a lot and this kegerator had been a great purchase for us.

First, with Amazon's price and free shipping, it is a great value and arrived much faster than I expected. Set up was not complicated, but it did take a very deliberate effort based on all of the small parts. The bag of extra parts is disconcerting because you get some that don't look like any of the "non extra" parts. Once set up, I've had no problems with it at all.

Here is what I like about this kegerator over others. It looks pretty nice. My favorite feature is that the CO2 tank fits inside. Most others have a large bottle on the outside of the kegerator which increases the distance you have to keep it from the wall. This one just has a very clean look, which I prefer. I acknowledge that the tank is smaller than usual, but it still lasts for several kegs, so I don't see it as a big deal like some of the other reviewers.

I like the curved front because it actually makes it easier to get a 1/4 keg in and I like the way the space is used. I typically use 5 gallon kegs in mine and easily fit 2 in there, just as advertised. The only problem with the tank being on the inside is that it is inconvenient when initially tweaking the CO2 pressure. However, once you get it set, this is a non-issue.

I like mine so much that I just bought a dual tap setup from another company and installed it. That required a little drilling, but was a simple and straight forward process. Now I can enjoy a selection of fine beers from the same kegerator.

One thing that I did learn in this installation is that some of the parts that come with this kegerator are not standard parts. Specifically, the fittings between the regulator and the keg coupler are different than normal. All of these parts are easily replaced, but I do think this is worth noting. If you just use this kegerator as shipped, then you will have no problems.  If you decide to go with a dual tap setup, just get one with all of the parts included - which is what I did.

Anyway, if you're looking for a reliable, dependable, upgradable kegerator at a great price, this is probably the one for you.


Works as advertised. I benefited from the comments in the reviews here, so I thought I would do the same.

1. It does not make a ton of noise. The noisiest it gets is at the very beginning and at the very end of the spin cycle when the weight of the clothes is not evenly distributed.

2. The lint catcher does not work that well. So when I wash whites with colors, the whites end up with a lot of dark lint. You can purchase floating lint catchers on Amazon for $8, but you can get the same cheapo lint catchers on e-Bay for $2. They don't work well at all, unfortunately.
http://www.amazon.com/Kittymouse-Floating-Washing-Machine-Filter/dp/B00NR295FY

3. The machine is fairly light enough to push around on a hardwood floor. But you can put it on a furniture dolly if you need even more mobility. This works well for me. I can store the machine off to the side when not in use, and the wheel it over to the sink when needed. The machine shakes more than usual at the beginning of cycles (whether wash, rinse or spin).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052PLYXA

4. The drain hose is cheap/flimsy and too short, and the hook does not work that well in keeping the drain hose in the sink. On several occasions it has fallen out and basically water gets everywhere. To solve this, I tried to wheel the machine next to the sink so that the drain hose is wedged in securely. That helped a little, but because the machine gets shifted around a lot in use, I usually experience at least one incident a month where the drain hose gets dislodged and water goes everywhere. I finally figured out a solution: a child safety lock. I taped one of these child safety locks to the side of the kitchen sink counter, and I use it to keep the drain hose firmly in the sink. Problem solved.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y01D6F6

5. The inlet hose is cheap/flimsy. Easier to just fill the machine with a bucket, as many other reviewers have already noted.

6. The drain hose spits out a *lot* of lint. I learned this the hard way -- after a month of use my kitchen sink got clogged and needed to be snaked. To solve that problem, I tie a mesh lint trap to the drain hose. That seems to have caught a lot of the lint from the drain hose.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00COFAY78


I religiously clean out my dryer's lint trap between loads, but a few weeks ago my old Kenmore dryer suddenly decided to take a leisurely approach to clothes drying, taking almost 3 hours for one load. I took apart my machine and suctioned out every lint ball I could find with my vacuum, then cleaned out the hose and vent as far as my vacuum could reach, but it still refused to cooperate. I figured there had to be a blockage somewhere in the vent and decided to get the LintEater based on the reviews. And I'm so glad I did.

My vent is probably around 15-18 feet from dryer to the outside of my house, but I opted not to buy the extension kit because a) I was hoping that the blockage was within the LintEater's 12-foot reach, and b) I didn't want to spend the extra money if this thing didn't work.

On my first attempt, I attached the brush to one rod and secured it with electrical tape (I read other reviews about the rods breaking or disconnecting in the vent, so I made sure to take precautions). After snaking it through the vent, I pulled it back and couldn't believe how much lint came out - almost a pillowcase full. I added two more rods (secured with more electrical tape), went back in, and felt a little resistance. When I pulled back again, tons of lint and pieces of a birds nest fell out - thank god there were no birds or eggs inside. Still no air flow though. I wound up working the vent from both sides, with all four rods, then connected my dryer again, but still no air flow. So, with the dryer running, I went back outside and tried again. This time when I pulled all four rods out, I was blasted with an explosion of lint confetti. And even though I was cloaked in a dust cloud, I couldn't have been happier. My dryer is now back to its 30-45 minute drying speed.

TIPS:
- Electrical tape works wonders in ensuring that things don't detach inside your vent
- Don't attach more than two rods together BEFORE snaking them into the vent - attach additional rods to ones that are already in the vent
- If you have a longer vent but are on the fence about the extenders, try working the LintEater through both sides of your vent - it might take a little longer, but it worked for me
- If you have a cordless drill with a lower torque rating (like mine), your drill may struggle a bit when cleaning with four rods attached, ultimately leading to the battery draining and you having to pick up where you left off the next day (like me - it's all good though!)


When my old, trusty electric stove (that I bought used and then used it for 8 years) finally gave out, I bought this model of Whirlpool stove. There's only one thing wrong with it but, to me, it's a big deal. The burners. Until I bought this stove, my old stove and every electric stove I've EVER had would work according to the dial. (I'm only using 3 settings to keep my description simple). If you set it on Low, it would act as a warming burner. If you set it on Medium it would keep food at medium by heating up to Medium and staying there. If you set it on High, it would go to High and stay there.

With this stove, burners set to High stay on High, but this is what it does with all the other settings from Low to Med: The burners literally heat all the way up to HIGH, then turn OFF (no heat/no red) then spike all the way back on HIGH until they reach the set temp and the cycle repeats until your food BURNS. Your burners are rarely at the temp you set them to and it's very difficult to cook this way. Now when you're cooking on High or Med-High you should stay at the stove top stirring and watching that burner like a hawk, but you shouldn't have to do that with the lower temps. With this stove, I can't turn my back on it to microwave, clean as I go, empty the dishwasher, etc. I promise you that this includes the very lowest setting.

I had bought a 5-year protection warranty on it and actually called a serviceman out and he swore to me that this is how the stove was designed to act! According to the serviceman, the burners are supposed to act this way (thus burning your food). How is this an improvement over older standard burner stoves? Now this is the first cooktop stove I've owned, but I've cooked on other ones (my mother's and my daughter's) and didn't have this problem. So unless the serviceman lied to me (a distinct possibility), the technology for this stove was regressed to the very first electric stoves ever made and they probably worked better than this. Plus you get to pay today's fancy dancy prices for this piece of crap. I wish I had done more research before I made my choice, but at least you are warned...crappy burners and/or crappy service...RUN THE OTHER WAY!


I went through so much to search and locate this dryer after the UPS driver had difficulties delivering, but it was worth it.... Kinda. There is such a horrible smell. I'm going to have to call Magic Chef tomorrow and figure out what can be done about that smell. I had to move it to the spare bedroom. There is nothing worse than going through all of this just to find my dryer, just to get it and it smell so bad! It was great, but then it started to smell. It's coming from the exhaust! (2 stars)

Update: Amazon has the best customer service! I tried to call Magic Chef myself to see what should be done and the call ended, it didn't even ring. Almost like the line was discontinued or something. Gave Amazon a ring and they sent a replacement dryer and arranged for a pickup with UPS. I went through so many issues with getting my dryer just to have it not work/smell properly. Magic Chefs portable washer is amazing though so I give them credit for that! Maybe I just got unlucky so hopefully the new dryer sent works properly.

Update: I still have my old dryer, new one will be here in a few days. I just wanted to let others know updates so hopefully if they have the same issues they will get to know what their possibilities are.

After fighting with the dryer I finally realized to not even put it on HOT. For the love of God, DO NOT PUT IT ON HOT (if you have that skunk smell)!! I went a few rounds of not putting it on hot and it works amazing and there is no smell! Warm gets plenty hot! So what I was smelling must have been the dryer burning! Now that I have resolved my issue I'll wait until the new dryer gets here and see if I have the same issue with the new one. If I do they I will just give them the replacement back, if not I will give them my old one. Right now the old one sometimes keeps going and doesn't turn off.

My current settings are: Warm (full aloted time), then I have normal pushed and I don't have the dry detector on.

Update after getting replacement dryer:
I can tell that this one is definitely different! Even down to the packaging and smell. This one just looks and smells so new and untouched. My husband and I wonder if the first dryer sent to me was even new because this just isn't the same at all (In a good way).

Sending back the first one sent to me. It's garbage. we are also military. I was on base and I walked around smelling like weed. It was embarrassing. I'll have to rewash everything over again.

If you have any issues just call Amazon. Just save yourself the frustration and call them. They have amazing customer support and will take care of it.


For those thinking about buying this washer just remember it not an auto washer. You have to do about half the work. Comparing between hand washing and an auto washer (regular washer). To explain: I fill the washer with water and add detergent (and bleach if I have whites), place the clothes in, wash for 9 minutes, spin dry the clothes for 3 minutes, fill the washer again with plain water (and add fabric softner if hang drying), add the spun dried clothes again to the washing tub, wash again for another 9 minutes, spin dry again for 3 minutes, then finally hang dry them. Seems like a lot of work compared to an auto washer but it beats dragging everything to the laundry mat and all the hassles with that. If you wash every other day (two or three loads) it does not take long to do. Also I wait on my whites until it's full load.

A tip on how much detergent, bleach and fabric softner to use: I add one tablespoon (15ml) of detergent, 1/8 cup (30ml) of bleach and 1/8 cup (30ml) of fabric softner. I know this does not sound like much but if you add too much detergent the water will just "sud up" and when you drain the washing tub it will be full of suds. If you add too much bleach you clothes will smell all "bleachy". For the fabric softner you could add more but I feel it is enough and would be a waste if you use more. Last tip get a lint brush, the lint trap traps little lint and that is if it stays in place.

Now of the excellent customer service. The first washer sent to me had a bad motor in the washing tub. I made a complaint through Amazon and was contacted the same day by johnsoncorp. We exchanged email a few times that day (to explain how it was not working) and the next day johnsoncorp sent me a fedex order slip to sent it back. When the broken washer was returned they sent out a new machine right away (return of the old and shipping of the new washer was paid by johnsoncorp). The new washer has work flawlessly for the last two months doing loads every other day. I totally recommend this washer and even more to johnsoncorp on their excellent service.

On a not to self: I am considering buying the Panda dryer. This should help with the lint and I won't have to hang dry.

Hope this review helps.


And so it begins....As others have stated, we bought this LG fridge due to it's storage capacity, convenient features, and highly rated reviews.  Not sure who they paid to write those positive reviews but I am now doubting their validity.  We purchased this fridge at Home Depot as part of the black Friday sale in 2015.  Had it delivered to our new residential construction about 6 months after purchase.  Started using it in August 2016 and have loved it.  It's now the 3rd week in February 2017 and the freezer just failed.  Thawed our food and now I can't get the temp to go below 20 degrees even though the digital readout shows -1.  Ice makers quit also.  Contacted LG customer service who advised 3-5 days just to have a tech come look at it.  While I may be jumping to conclusions on how this will all pan out I am not feeling real good at the moment.  After the failure I searched online for information and discovered a boat load of negative reviews over the past 12 months for this LG fridge.  Many of the reviews start off the same way as my story here and end up costing people a chunk of money.  If, after tech support comes out, I find that there is a simple explanation for the freezer failure I will certainly update my review.  For now, I just want to caution others that this fridge with the glowing reviews may not be all it's cracked up to be.

EDIT:  2/22/17 Well the fridge is now dying.  Won't cool below 45 degrees even though it's set at 33.  Rude account executive out of Alabama didn't care at all and just said 3-5 days to contact a repair facility.  Won't give us her supervisors information for followup either.  Spoke to a couple repair facilities in our area and they advised that they don't do LG warranty repairs because LG fails to reimburse them.  Family of 6 with no cold food in the house and no repair timeline....This should go well.

EDIT: 3/17/17.  Repair man finally came out the 1st week in March.  All the freon leaked out of the sealed system into our fridge.  His recommendation was a replacement fridge.  He said that since it's a sealed system it is irreparable.  LG refused.  They want to send another service tech out to fill the system with new freon and a dye so they can see where the leak is at.  We are still waiting for that guy and any parts.  Worst experience ever with an appliance!


Our last Broan Range Hood was in place for about 45 years.  I go crazy looking for a replacement until I found (duh) the same model Broan range hood. Proof Broan has made this range hood for decades. The last model was a dual exhaust fan and we much prefer this single exhaust.  Very quite and beautiful.  While the stainless steel is a fingerprint magnet it should only be a problem around the knobs. I prefer if more blue tape covered the beveled vent for the installation. Greasy prints still got on the hood during installation.

It is versatile in that it has removable plates for top or rear exhaust. If you have no external vent this model users charcoal filters (sold separately) to vent inside the house through the forward black vent.  If you vent externally, be sure to keep the baffle -the rectangular black plastic strip.  It drops down the top of the forward vent to help air push out the other vent.  The forward vent is only for internal venting with the charcoal filter. Otherwise the aluminum mesh filter is dishwasher safe.

I screw in the two suggested 40 Watt bulbs and can not put on the white diffuser without it touching the bulbs.  It is a very tight fit and heat from the bulbs could melt and burn the diffuser over time.  I realize it needs smaller bulbs.  The next day, a quick trip to Rite Aid yields two GE 40 Watt ceiling fan bulbs.  (A15).  The smaller bulbs fit perfectly and are vibration resistant, which is perfect as they are mounted in front of the venting fan.  While only 355 Lumens each, they both provide more light than the single 40 Watt bulb prior.  Would be nice if the instructions say something about the bulb size up front.

The fan starts with a louder hum before it settles in and blows relatively quiet at 4.5 Sones.  But at 200 CFPM air flow this is technically underpowered.  A 36 inch wide hood should be 300 CFM, or 100 CFM per foot. Not a problem as the fan creates great draw.

I love it because our former Broan was old, broken and just disgusting. The fan had not worked in years.  My father replaced the motor in that thing twice over the decades. The beveled front leaves room to open the cabinet door to the right of it.  All the small details which made finding the right hood a big deal was an even bigger deal to find the same replacement model.  It is amazing to find the same model which fits. Good job Broan.


I got this range vent within 4 days of ordering it online.  It was packed securely and in pristine condition.  I like that this model has a plug instead of direct wired connection because I think it is safer in the long run.  It was easy to put up by following an online youtube video (which was similar but not the exact glass/stainless steel model I purchased), easily grabs and holds a paper towel when on high (as a test of the the 760CFM) and is very good at getting the smoke above our 5 burner gas range oven.  It is not super-quiet but I can still carry on a conversation in the kitchen in normal tones.

I installed it 30 inches above the stove for easy access to the range top. It was straightforward following the video - the instructions are EXTREMELY basic (to put it kindly) and will not be useful if you, like me, haven't done this before.

I did move the cleat down and drilled holes on both sides of the stainless chimney since we mounted it into a wall with existing crown moulding (measured and removed the exact section needed to mount the chimney between the crown moulding)

I also drilled an additional hole where on the motor and glass part attaches to the wall so I could mount it onto a stud.  It comes with two screws that can be used with drywall.  Given the weight of the actual galls/motor part, I wanted to anchor it to the wall as securely as possible.

I finished the top with Alex Plus white silicone around the top to give it a professional look and fill the small gap between the chimney and crown moulding.

I thought that the bright front-mounted fixed lights would be an eye-searing distraction to shorter chefs in our house, but they have not caused any problems when cooking with the light primarily focused on the cooktop.  It would be nice if the direction of the lights was adjustable, allowing for the light to be pointed on a particular burner when cooking.

The stainless steel chimney will show fingerprints easily, so do yourself a favor and get a stainless steel cleaner and have it on hand to use once the installation is complete.  I used the one that came with the new gas range oven we bought (at Sears).

Attaching before and after pics of the kitchen mini-remodel and the steps I used to install this ventahood.

In all, I looked at Sears and Lowes for this kind of range vent but they were $$$$ and had few in stock to look at, so I decided that if I could not see the model selections in person anyway, buying it online through Amazon made the best sense financially.

YouTube video:
Wall Mount Range Hood Installation
by XtremeAirUsa
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We had a Danby portable (rolling) dishwasher for 5 years.  We liked the job it did, but it was a pain to roll around the kitchen, and when it needed repair after 5 years, we couldn't find anyone in the area who serviced Danby products.  After 2 years of hand washing, we recently bought a used Danby countertop dishwasher - which was a life saver until it died two weeks later.  So when we finally decided to buy a new Danby countertop model, we went in knowing that 1) these things don't last forever and 2) there is no one in our area who will service them when they fail.  We purchased a 4-year service warranty (through a third party) so that when it does fail, there will be some support.

All that said, we have so far been happy with this new one.  The wash cycles are long, but we have been using the rapid cycle (70 minutes) for everything, and the dishes have come out clean.

The manual gives a hilariously long list of things that you can supposedly fit in the dishwasher in a single load.  Realistically, for my family of 3, we can fit one meal's worth of dishes plus a few extras in each load (excluding pans, which we hand wash separately).  You will need to measure your space before buying, but for us, it takes up about the same amount of counter space as the dish rack, which we now put on top of the dishwasher, so we don't really have any less counter space than we had before.

With all of the Danby dishwasher models we have now been through, rinse aid is essential.  With traditional set-in dishwashers, rinse aid may be optional, but with the portable ones, the dishes just don't come out clean without plenty of rise aid.  It's not that expensive, and if you forget to fill up the pan, you'll see right away that it's not cleaning as well.

Finally, the dishwasher is packaged by Danby in a way that I'm sure is fine for sitting on the shelf of a store - but then I don't know of any stores that sell these off the shelf.  The packaging is really not padded enough for this kind of retail shipping.  The first one shipped was badly dented, and the replacement was also (less severely) dented.  We kept the second one with a price adjustment from the seller, and it's not so bad.  I hope that the packaging folks at Danby will consider this; otherwise, the vendors could add some extra padding and save themselves some damage returns.

All in all, we are happy with our purchase, and would recommend it - especially with the assurance of the extended warranty.  Check to see if there is anyone who will service Danby products in your area before you buy.


I really love this Panda washer, I own the XPB27 (the light blue model with spin basket). One of the primary reasons I chose this washer over the rest, is that I can see inside of it. Not only is it cool to watch your clothes spin around, but I can have peace of mind in knowing that my washer isn't growing nasties or sediment inside. It's much easier to clean thoroughly, over something with a drum. I'm very picky about mold, so when I'm done using the washer, I put a mini fan inside to help ensure the machine airs all the way out.

I have the washer set on my bathroom counter, and point the drain hose into the sink when it's time to empty. The drain hose empties very fast, but not fast enough to overflow your sink.. it's very well engineered. I use 5-gallon buckets to fill about 2-3 gallons of water, the buckets also double as a tote for my laundry when I need to move them to the dryer.

I fill the washer a little over halfway with clothes inside. If you fill it too high, water will start to gush out of the drain hose. I wish the drain hose was a little longer so that it could retain slightly more water, but the motor may not like this idea. The top edges are not completely sealed, you will see small drips here and there, but this is not a big deal.

The spin basket is too small for serious use. Only holds about 1 item at best. Sometimes you can get two to fit, but the washer will usually walk after that. I spin for about 20 seconds and then move on to the next clothing.

The washer may be a hassle to use, it's semi-automatic meaning the water has to be filled and emptied by you, but this is not a dealbreaker for me and I'll explain why. Many of the automatic 250$ washers are missing a second rinse cycle, a very important feature to me. With this portable washer, I can do as many rinses as I want.

Another reason I chose this washer, is that it's much easier on the wallet to replace if it goes out. I also bought a 3-year Assurant Solutions warranty for only $8.. not bad!

If this washer was made 50-75% larger, with a MUCH larger spin basket, extra powerful motor, and was made automatic with at least 2 rinse cycles, this product could be a formidable beast in the portable washer scene. For 2016 though, I am very content with the XPB27 :D

EDIT 4/9/2017: It leaked and stopped working altogether. Lasted about 6 months. Not sure if hot water got to it or what. From 4 stars to 1. Now to figure out how to get this thing returned, yay me.