I searched EVERYWHERE for a beautiful, well made range hood that didn't cost a fortune. Let's be honest, I'm not a professional chef. I'm a person who loves to cook and is redoing my kitchen. Do I really need a super-expensive hood? No. So when I found this one I was astonished at the price, sure it had to be a joke. But research showed great reviews for Z Line's hoods so I decided it was The One. Plus, when I emailed Z Line asking about a chimney extension, the customer services was incredible. Fast and they even gave me a deal because the extension for the hood I initially wanted wasn't in stock. I knew that if there was a problem with the hood, Z Line would make it right. So I ordered.

A few days ago, my husband and our contract mounted the hood. Our contractor supported it behind the dry wall (after which we tiled) with a 2x6 because it is HEAVY. I wouldn't say it was "easy" to hang because it ended up taking a while, but the end result is fantastic. Our contractor, who used to work for a reputable kitchen and bath company, said it is the nicest (moderately priced) hood he's ever seen. We had to cut down the chimney extension a bit because it was too tall, which required a special saw blade, but that will always be an issue when you have 10 foot ceilings. We did not vent the hood outside, we are just using the recirculating option. It can be converted down the road, but we'll probably never go to the trouble.

We LOVE the lighting and the noise level is just what I'd expect. I haven't really tested it's capabilities as I don't typically cook high-smoking or smelly food, but since it's mostly for looks, I'm 100% happy with it already. It's the perfect touch our kitchen needed!


This dishwasher has been amazing!  I haven't had my own dishwasher for about 5 years and this one seems to work just as well as the full size ones I remember.  It gets my dishes cleaner than I ever did washing by hand.  It doesn't have a true drying cycle but it gets dishes hot enough that I'll leave it open when it's done and the dishes dry themselves.

The biggest problem I ran into had more to do with the age of my kitchen sink than the dishwasher itself and it was something I never considered before buying.  When I went to screw the adapter onto my kitchen faucet I discovered the adapter was too large and wouldn't fit on the faucet at all.  I figured its time to get a new faucet anyway.  Once I discovered I need a 2 hole faucet with 6" centers, meaning the sink has 2 holes that are 6 inches apart for the hot and cold water pipes to hook up to, I made my way to Home Depot.  At Home Depot I could not find one 2 hole faucet with 6" centers so I tried a few other 1 and 2 hole faucets and either they wouldn't fit the sink, or if they fit the sink, the adapter wouldn't fit.  Then I started to look online.  Finally, I found ACE Hardware carried just one faucet that would fit my sink AND the adapter fits.

It does take up a lot of space and it needs to be close to the sink so that should be a consideration before buying.  I thought I would try putting it on a cart but the dishwasher it pretty heavy when its empty and the carts I looked at that I felt would hold the weight when full cost about as much as the dishwasher.  If you need a mobile dishwasher get one with wheels.  You'll probably save money and get a bigger device.

I am very pleased with this purchase and it is worth the small price for all the work it does.


This is the first and only rotating brush I've owned. I love what it does for my hair, makes it less frizzy and gives a nice big soft curl (I have fairly long hair, between my shoulders and waist), and it's perfect for me since I have a really hard time using a brush and a blow dryer at the same time with any kind of skill. You have to dry your hair pretty much all the way before using this, so I use a blow dryer to get it as dry as possible and then I go through in chunks with this and work around my head. It ends up completely de-frizzing my hair and making it look much smoother than it does with just the blow dryer, it makes it look pretty great. I only have two complaints. First is that the rotating function after about half a year started going on the fritz. I think I figured out the cause, which is that hair gets caught in the gap between the spinning barrel and handle and makes it rotate slower and almost stop. I tried to get all the hair off and make sure there was no hair in the space under the barrel and it seems to be working fine again. I'm not sure if that's why, it was weird because it would slow way down to almost stopping and then if I pulled my hair with it it would start going faster again, it would basically change speeds almost randomly, but it hasn't done it at all in at least a few months (I've owned it for over a year at this point). Hopefully the spin function keeps going for a few years at least if I keep the brush and barrel clean. My only other drawback is just that I wish it had one more higher setting for the air to blow out a little faster, only because I'm impatient and have really thick hair. Overall I'm very happy with it, I just can't compare with any other rotating brush dryers since it's the only one I've used, but I would definitely still recommend it, it was a great investment and if it lasts a few more years I'd definitely buy another one if it gives out at all.


This is the second time I've used this product on our Maytag dishwasher.  With vinyl-coated steel racks it is inevitable that they will rust.  That means you have two options: wait until they disintegrate and buy new racks or a whole new dishwasher (both are $$$), or do something about it.  Two years ago I used this product and it worked well.  At that time I didn't go crazy doing prep and that's one reason why I had to revisit some of the same areas again this time.  In the current application, I spent a good amount of time (probably too much) prepping the racks.  I cut back the original coating to expose all the rust, sanded the rust off where I could, and used a rust inhibitor on the metal.  I let the racks thoroughly dry (24 hours) from the inhibitor so there was no moisture trapped.  Finally, I applied two-plus coats of this liquid vinyl to the affected areas working hard to make sure they were completely sealed and thick enough to protect.  I had the "caps" from one of this vendor's other kits left over from last time.  When appropriate I cut the end off the cap and slide it over the raw metal post to give some extra protection (then coat it with the liquid).  I purchased two bottles of the vinyl and had plenty to give a good coating to about 10 spots (some small some large).  I definitely recommend buying an extra bottle for the small incremental cost because you don't want to skimp on your coverage.  My experience is that this stuff also remains viable for a couple of years if you make sure the bottle is closed well and keep it at room temperature.  The two year old "left over" stuff I had was not as fluid as the new, but it does the job over time for any "touch ups".  Note: Make sure you wear gloves because this stuff sticks to your hands (and everything else) and work in a WELL VENTILATED AREA because of the fumes.  Have fun!


I was purchasing at least three 20 lb bags of ice from the supermarket a week at $3.50 each. i was finding foreign matter in the ice that was very concerning to me. Several bags contained pieces of the plastic which appeared to have been cut up from other bags and ended up in with the ice. I called the company to complain and was told someone would call me back. That never happened. the last straw was finding some sort of mysterious pink stuff embedded into the ice. this was clearly a question of health concerns now. i realize buying ice from a place i could not see was a big gamble.

now my review - my wife bought me one of these and it changed my life. I use filtered water and the ice is always nice and soft. i consume ice like mad. i love chewing on the ice which can hurt your teeth. Now I'm in ice heaven. Nice and soft ice which cannot possibly hurt the teeth like store bought ice. I thank my wife every day as this gift turned out to be the best gift I was ever given. the ice is made so fast I can't keep up!! i bought a perfect container to fill up and i run it for one day and it gives me enough ice for two to three day. If you cant get to the catch bin to empty it, the ice starts to melt and simply recycles. the sensor stops the machine when ever the bin gets to the top. This ice machine has already saved me from buying over 20 bags so far. If your situation sounds like mine, you have never spent money on anything better. For the price, it will pay for itself in just a few months. Not to mention having to carry those heavy bags up some long steps into the house. I don't miss that one bit!! The ice gets rock hard in the freezer but after you pour water into the glass, and it sits for a few minutes, the ice becomes pleasingly soft and acceptable.

Cons - Really nothing negative to say. Some folks think the catch bin should be cold to keep the ice from melting but that is solved if you tend to it while it is running. It's really no big deal for me to just collect and freeze as production is taking place.


I am concerned about the "improved" metal bushings on this part. I had a hard time getting the old all plastic coupling off of the transmission. Unlike some of the other models. my machine (an older Kitchenaid) had very little access to the sides and back of the old coupler - there is no way in my machine to get behind it with a screwdriver or hammer claw because the coupler is mostly surrounded by the cast iron housing of the transmission.  Even removing the faceplate of the transmission would not have helped.  Finally I hit upon the idea of slipping a piece of string behind the coupler and pulling it off the shaft - this worked great for the old all plastic part. But in order to get the new part down flush with the end of the shaft I had to (as the online videos suggest) drive it down by tapping it with the back of a screwdriver being hit by a hammer.  So now it is on the shaft very snug metal on metal.  I hope it doesn't break again because I have no idea how I could ever pull this off the shaft again - I doubt the string trick will work for something that was driven on with a hammer.  Ironically the old part in my machine failed by breaking off the prongs (all but 1) and not at the center.  It would have actually made it easier to remove from the shaft if the old part had failed at the center hole but in fact the connection to the shaft remained perfectly intact , so the bushing was not a failure point (in my machine) to begin with.  I understand that there are still all plastic couplers available - you may want to look for those so that your machine remains fixable in the future.

You can argue that the metal bushings may make the part less likely to NEED a repair again but every part (even the new improved version with bushing)  is going to fail eventually and you want something that is fixable when it fails.  This part is MADE to break.  It's made out of soft plastic not because Whirlpool is cheap (though they are) but in order to function as a sacrificial part - better to shred a $5 coupler than burn out a $100+ motor.  If your machine breaks again shortly after installing this part, you need to investigate what is causing the excessive load.


We bought this washer and dryer about one month ago; my husband and I both work full time and we have a 15 month old - so I've done A LOT of laundry.  They both work great and I'm very happy with the purchase!  First of all they look fantastic, I know who cares what they look like they stay in the utility room and it's not like we invite company down there but they are just so lovely it actually motivates you to keep the whole room looking good.  In addition, the pedestals (which are optional) give you room to store the detergent, fabric softener, bleach and more it's nice to have them put away and out of sight.
The washer has several automatic cycles: Delicate, Normal/Casual, Bulky itmes, Whitest Whites (those are the ones I've used) the whitest whites cycle is amazing, really.  I've done most of my wash on Normal and it takes about 40 minutes for a large load to be done.  And then, there's the dryer...completely dry in about 30.  What a time saver!
Some reviewers complained about vibration in the spin cycle, but during install we made sure everything was level and haven't had a problem.  We almost didn't buy the front loader because of the "moldy smell" problem some reviewers complained about...i've not experienced any of that and in an effort to negate any problem I've been running the clean washer cycle once a week - just a cap of bleach.
The steam option is wonderful - my son had been sick with the stomach flu and not to be graphic but we had a lot of vomity clothes; I ran everything through with the sanitize option didn't have a single stain, not even the red gatorade.
I've used the steam on the dryer to take the wrinkles out of a sweater and it worked beautifully in 15 minutes. The dryer has a damp dry signal that is helpful with bulky items...you can just toss them around and they dry a bit quicker.
As an aside, the Tuscan Chestnut color is being discontinued - if you can find a set they are being deeply discounted.  In short, I really love both the washer and dryer.  Hope this is helpful!


This lasted through 1-1/2 years of steady, frequent use before it died.  While it worked, I loved it!  I like to chew ice and don't want to damage my teeth.  This ice maker has two sizes - Medium and Large.  It calls the two sizes Small and Large, but there's not much difference between them and the "small" is too big.  When this died, I replaced this model - ICE101 - with the larger Igloo ICE103.  The ICE103 has three sizes, so I hoped that the 'small' would be smaller, but I learned that those three sizes are really Large, X-Large and XX-Large.  What it calls "small" is the size of the Large for ICE101.  In other words, if you pay more, you get more sizes yet even less choice than before!  The ICE103 is larger, which would help if you want more capacity, but it takes more space, and I regret buying it.  I wish I had simply bought another ICE101 as a replacement.

What broke after a year and a half was apparently the electronics - no matter how many times I reset it, it kept flashing first that it was out of water and then that it was full of ice.  Neither of those was true, but it kept going back and forth.

Earlier, I had thought it was broken because it said that it was full of ice even when it wasn't, but I checked other reviews here and learned that this sometimes happens if the ice basket isn't down all the way.  This was a pain - it sometimes decided this even though I had not moved the ice basket. since the day before.  I eventually learned that it helped to splash some water around the edges of the basket.  I don't know if the water helped the basket slip down further, or if it just got the sensors wet, but it helped.

Overall, I would buy this again, and wish I had repurchased it rather than replacing it with the larger ICE103.  The cubes were great for chewing - I just wish that the small setting was a bit smaller.


After attempting to research dishwashers to replace our broken one - I was more confused than ever, if that is even possible!  Each web site contradicted the previous one.  I realized that most happy people do not bother to write reviews, so thought I would write to share our happy review of this one.

I would describe our decision process as a crap shoot.  We did not want to spend $900 on a dishwasher, but did not want a piece of junk either.  Don't get me wrong, I would love to have one of those elegant designer dishwashers, but not at the cost of my first born. (maybe I should reconsider that - ha ha).  Anyway, based on a Consumer Reports rating, we were looking at a few dishwashers, Whirlpool Gold being one of them.  This is not the exact model they were rating (not avail at our location), but close enough for us. Over all, we felt this was a safe bet because our last dishwasher was a Whirlpool and it lasted 17 years before it finally bit it and went to dishwasher heaven.  This one was in stock at our local home store and we could install right away. Others we would have to order and wait 7-28 days depending on machine.

One of our requirements was that the machine was quiet.  This one is advertised at 55 db.  I can safely tell you, as I sit 5 feet from the running machine, that it is pretty quiet!  I can hear it but it is a low hum.  Not completely silent, but very quiet.  Absolutely acceptable in our open living area.

It seems to clean very very well.  It was 4 days between the old one breaking and the new installation and those dishes were ick.  Dried on egg, cheese, and cake mix among other things.  They came out beautifully.  I could not ask for better in the cleaning department. I do not rinse the dishes before they get washed, just scrape off the scraps and throw them in, they were pretty dirty.

Installation went pretty well, took a couple of hours to get out the old and have the new completely hooked up.

Overall, we are happy with this machine so far. Clean dishes and pretty quiet, our 2 big requirements. If anything pops up, I will update.


I didn't purchase this dishwasher on Amazon; I bought it elsewhere. Hopefully that doesn't discount my review at all.

That said, we're really happy with our dishwasher. We did all of the research on Consumer Reports and read all of the consumer reviews from retail places like Amazon and Best Buy. The best thing to do is to just find one with the features you want and hope for the best. That's what we did and it worked out nicely. The consumer reviews are pretty polarizing: "1 star this thing is terrible and noisy!" or "5 star awesome unit!" Rarely do people actually go into good detail with it (except with KitchenAid's and their broken racks).

That said, here's why we bought ours. It has a self cleaning food grinder. We plan on renting our place out rather than selling after we leave, so things like a food disposal are more tenant friendly. None of the Euro brands have a food disposal so keep that in mind when your friends brag about how quiet their unit is. It means that they have to clean a waste filter by hand. No thanks.

This dishwasher also has nice features like steam clean, heated water, sanitizing confirmation, etc. Our water is already pretty hot so the only one we use on a regular basis is sanitize. I'd say it works really well, but honestly I have no idea if it's working. Steam clean works, but we rarely use it unless we're lazy (or tipsy) when doing the dishes. Overall it's quiet so that's a nice plus. The water pump in this unit is really good and that's honestly the loudest thing in the cycle. Not the pump itself, but the sound of the water dumping into your disposal or p-trap. Nothing GE can do about that though.

The blower for the top rack is nice and gets all the glasses completely dry. The only exception is plastic cups. Nothing gets plastic cups dry.

Overall, a nice dishwasher that we'd recommend.


I bought this washer to wash items that I could not get clean in my front load washer. The problem with front load washers is that you can not soak clothes that need extra cleaning.  I was able to get four tee shirts in the washer for my first load.  I tried the normal wash setting and found that the washer really whipped the shirts around.  With the four shirts, the washer splashed a lot of water, but once the water got down a bit more it stopped splashing.  I put fewer items in the washer with a lower water level for the next load.  This resulted in a lot less splashing.  I would recommend setting the washer somewhere where this splashed water would not cause a problem.  I used the gentle cycle on the second load but found that even on this setting the clothes really moved around a lot.  This washer really does have a strong motor. The handle on the removable washing tub is not too sturdy, so I would recommend putting your hand under the tub when removing the tub from the washer base.  I just used the handle to keep the tub from tipping over while I was moving it.  A tub with both clothes and water in it can get heavier than a lot of plastic handles can take.  I was quite happy with how clean the washer got my clothes.  It is somewhat of a pain to have to hand wring out the clothes after washing, but I wanted the washer to get out stains and that I accomplished.  The combination of soaking (with stain removers in the water) and the heavy duty washing really did the job.

I would not recommend this unit for use with delicate fabrics as the motor is probably too strong for items like that.  I do not know how long the washer tub will last with this strong motor, but so far I am happy with this washer. If, like me, you want to show some stubborn dirty clothes who's the boss, this is the washer for you!


VERY SENSITIVE
This is a nice little device and is very sensitive, to any variation in temperature and humidity. In fact moving it from one spot to the other, it will show the variation.  Picking up and holding it will show variation.
We tested it against our other devices and to be honest, I would rely on this gauges information over the other.

HIGHS AND LOWS RECORDED
I like the fact that it records high and low of both temperature and humidity, so you can see if your HVAC system is up to snuff.  I have a whole house humidifier that this device helps me know if it is working well or not.  In the winter it can get really dry and this gauge reminded me to turn the system on for the season.

CANT SWITCH MEASUREMENTS, TO SHOW TEMP LARGER
What I thought was odd for a digital device was that you could not switch which measurement was emphasized.  This gauge shows Humidity in a larger font than Temperature.  I thought it would be nice to be able to swap which one was larger.

NEVER USED THE ALARMS
Ive never used the alarms, as I did not have a reason to. Did not want to accidentally have them go off when I was not here and drive my cats nuts just to test them.

MAGNETS ARE NICE AND STRONG
The magnets on the back are powerful and easily hold on a textured refrigerator, so a nice flat metal surface would be even better (tried it on my dishwasher and it snapped right to it).  The magnet on the bottom also holds it to the plastic base.

DISPLAY VISIBILITY
Regarding visibility of the display, it is not as bright as the photos unless your room is well lit. It relies on ambient light for visibility and does not have a backlight.

USES REGULAR BATTERIES
This uses 2 AAA batteries so you can easily get them.
Put these batteries in, in November and still going strong 4 months later.  But I would expect that, these should last at least a year with this type of low power display.


I purchased this unit to replace an older Broan range hood that is ducted vertically to my roof.  I contacted Broan customer service a few times via email with some questions.  They were responsive and very helpful.  This unit comes with installation instructions, but I found a few more helpful tips in customer reviews and other install instructions for similar range hoods.  Here they are: 1) Inspect the range hood carefully when it is delivered to find any dents or weld breaks that might have been made to the hood during shipping.  Mine was in excellent condition, but youll want to contact the seller right away if yours is not.  2) All parts were included in the box (even a round adapter for a round duct) except for one item.  You will need to purchase a wire clamp to install in the knockout for the AC power cable.  These are available at hardware stores and cost less than a dollar.  You could reuse an existing one, but better to install a new one.  3) The metal duct cutout needs to be removed from the range hood.  However, its easy to bend and damage the surrounding sheet metal.  So I used a rotary drill with a metal cutting wheel to cut through the metal tabs holding the cutout in place.  Then it was easy to pull off the cutout with minimal pressure to the surrounding metal.  Wear heavy gloves or be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edges of the sheet metal.  4)  When the fan is on at high speed, the damper can remain in a vertical open position and not fall back down to a horizontal closed position.  To fix this, extend the plastic tab stop which is behind the damper so it cannot move back enough to get stuck open.  I reinforced the plastic tab with a small nylon wire cable fastened around the mounting tab.  5) The damper must be installed with the hinge facing up and towards the back wall (for a vertical duct).  This correct orientation isn't clearly indicated in the instructions.  6) The light cover can vibrate and create noise when the fan is running.  Just place a couple layers of clear tape over the cover tabs to make a tighter fit.  I bought two clear 40w appliance bulbs since the light cover is frosted and mutes the bright clear light.  And thats it!


I've only had my panda XBP45 for less than 6 hours and already it has successfully done 6 loads of washing. Do not let this systems size put you off as it can easily hold 4 towels, couple pairs of jeans and other garments in the same wash. Couple of things I have noticed...

1. Do NOT over fill the spin section. I washed a full set of queen sheets and placed them both in the spin. The Panda spun them well but I noticed a table spoon of water under the machine. Upon closer inspection I noticed what appear to be drainage holes under the machine. The second time I spun those sheets I did them one at a time and no further leaks have appeared.

2. If you are someone living in an apartment that does not allow washers I can assure you the packaging for this machine has the word Panda stamped on the front of the box. Unless your landlord is aware what that could mean you should have no problems.

3. While this machine is fairly quiet the spin cycle is a little on the noisy side. I would imagine living in a ground floor apartment you would get away with running this machine without upsetting your neighbors. However on other levels of an apartment you will almost certainly alert the neighbors to the fact that you have a washing machine going.

In my own situation I live in a small property with my hubby and this machine is just perfect for the two of us. It cleans my clothes in under 10 mins  and with the spin dry Is fantastic! 20 mins in the sunlight is all it took for my clothes to be perfectly dry after the wash and spin.

My only criticism is that it took 10 days from payment until I actually received the machine. In fairness to the seller and Amazon I was informed of the delivery dates etc before I purchased but when you consider I ordered and paid for the item on Friday 13th and received it on the 23rd I find that in this day and age a little disappointing.

The Panda however is worth its weight in gold! 5 stars to my new washer.


Just installed this in my kitchen.  I did not use their ducts.  I installed a smooth metal duct that runs to the exterior wall and ventilates to the outside.  The installation was pretty simple.  I can see that some people may find the instructions lacking, but if you have a feel for installing a hood, this one is simple.  Now for the product:
The Good:  The design is clean, and the touchscreen face works well.  The fan seems to do a good job, and I did not find the fan any noisier than any other fan I've used in the past.  It seemed an average amount of noise for an exhaust fan.  It may be noisier if you recirculate the air back into the room, but I exhausted the air outside.  The fan has three speeds, and the lights have their own switch.  The grease filters are easily accessible and can be removed for cleaning in the dishwasher.
The Bad:  The grease filters are a little bit lightweight (easily bent) and loose fitting.  It's not that bad, but you can tell those parts are not premium quality.  The lights are 2 LEDs that are very blue tinted (they are probably 5-6000k LEDs).  The hood would be much better with warmer lights and 4 lights instead of 2.  The fan seems to draw air well, but I expected more pronounced audible suction from a 600CFM fan.  I have not checked the actual cfm, so it may just be that I expected it to be louder.  I'll know more after I check some of the surrounding cabinet surfaces over the coming months for any grease that didn't make it up the hood.  The clock and digital functions are odd, and the instructions are minimal.  For using the fan and lights it's pretty simple.  Supposedly you can set the fan to automatically turn off after a certain amount of time, but I couldn't figure it out.  All it did for me was screw up the clock (which by the way is only working in 24 hour mode - I can't figure out how to change to 12 hour mode.).
So far so good for this hood.  I couldn't beat the discount price from the Amazon Warehouse, so in that sense it's a real bargain.


LAST YEAR THERE WERE OLDER MODELS RECALLED FOR SPIN SPEED NOT PERFORMING ACCURATELY AND DANGEROUS THUMPING PRODUCED BY THE WASHERS... A FIRMWARE UPDATE WAS MADE!!
THIS MODELS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND THEY ARE STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUES!!
IMAGINE MY SURPRISE WHEN AFTER 4 WEEKS OF OWNING THIS WASHER IT BEGINS TO SPIN ON AN EXTRA HIGH SPEED ON A LOW SPEED SETTING. I TRIED RESETTING IT. IT BOUNCES SO BADLY THAT THE EXTERIOR PART OF THE WASHER BEGINS TO BOW, WHAT A JOKE. I USE LOW SPIN FOR ALL MY LOADS, I ALSO ONLY FILL THE DRUM UP 2/3 TO 3/4, NO HIGHER. I HAVE HAD TO RE LEVEL MY WASHER 3 TIMES IN 2 WEEKS BECAUSE OF ITS ERRATIC BEHAVIOR. IT REPEATEDLY SAYS 1 HOUR WASH, THEN AN HOUR LATER THERE IS STILL 30 MINUTES TO GO. THE LG MANUAL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU WASH SIMILAR ITEMS. ONE OF MY LOADS HAD 2 PAIRS OF JEANS AND THE REST SHIRTS AND UNDERWEAR, IT GOT UE ERRORS 3 TIMES, THEN I TOOK THE JEANS OUT. THE DRUM STILL FLOPPED AROUND AND WOULDN'T OPERATE PROPERLY. I HAD TO REMOVE EVERYTHING AND WASH 1/3 OF MY LOAD AT A TIME. WHAT A JOKE. I PUT IN 1 COMFORTER AND IT GOT UE CODES THE ENTIRE TIME. THE WASHER NEVER BEHAVED THAT WAY THE FIRST 4 WEEKS... VERY VERY STRANGE!! I RECOMMEND SAMSUNG. I OWN AN ELECTRONIC REPAIR COMPANY, I AM NOT SORRY TO SAY THIS LG, THIS NEED A FIX AND A RECALL IMMEDIATELY. IT COULD KILL SOMEONE WITH ITS ERRATIC BEHAVIOR.


I have an older Whirlpool ED25TEXHW02 Side by Side Refrigerator with ice maker and separate in door ice / water dispensers. At first I noticed water freezing in the ice maker water supply tupe, then "hollow ice cubes". Researched how it all works online and came to the right conclusion is was the valve / solenoid assembly (after first coming the wrong conclusion is was the ice maker and replacing it) and found an excellent price plus FREE SHIPPING here. Whoppee ! It works. Took about 30 minutes to replace old assembly - and about 20 minutes to run 3 gallons of water through after the work (to get the air out of the lines).

My original assembly used all compression fittings. This unit use all but 2 "push a plug" connectors for the water lines. I was worried if I had to cut the compression fitting off the line would be too short - so the ones that slid right off I took off and left the other compression fittings on the line (it's better than cutting the line too short). Piece of cake - no cutting any plastic lines, they all fit fine. I was worried about the main water inlet - my supply line is copper with a brass compression washer and nut. Not a problem - the main water inlet on the new assembly is metal.

NOTE: BEFORE disconnecting the wire connectors on the original assembly - note which terminal on the solenoids the colored wire goes to. Each solenoid has a tab marked with an alpha / numeric indicator (A1 or B4) and an alpha indicator (L or M). All the white wires should go to the same label indicator on all the solenoids. So it's simple - for example only: Just remember - "white to A1 (or B4)" and your have it licked. You shouldn't have a problem reassembling and putting the wrong connector the the wrong solenoid - the tabs on the two solenoids are different sizes. The main water inlet solenoid connector is almost always colored Red.

Have fun, and best of luck to all!


A few years ago our ice machine in the freezer broke down because it was leaking water like crazy and destroying my hardwood floor. We had to disable it as the refrigerator is not worth the cost of repairing. Because of this we have been without ice for drinks, ice packs, etc until now. I have a decently sized kitchen with a lot of counter space so finding a counter top ice maker, which I had no idea existed, has been pretty awesome.

Putting the ice machine together was fairly easy. I had to wipe it out with a cloth, soap and water. I then filled the basin with water and in less than an hour I had ice! It is fairly quiet. My dog used to startle and bark every time the ice maker went off. The dog barely notices when this one creates ice. The ice maker allows you to create different sizes of ice. I prefer the medium sized cubes (which are actually teeny tiny igloos) but they can melt if left in there too long without a new creation of cubes.

I prefer to use a pitcher with water filter before pouring the water in my machine. The ice is clear and tastes great. My only problem with this ice machine is that it stops creating ice when the sensor is covered. This can happen when the ice bin is less than half full so it is important to use the scoop to move the ice around when you think about it. Overall, this machine has been awesome. It's nice to have access to this again.

I purchased this della 48 pound daily counter top ice maker at a deep discount so I could offer my review of it. All opinions are truly my own and it is my pleasure to be able to offer others my thoughts so they might be able to make informed decisions as to whether products are appropriate for them. I am not a paid reviewer and I am in no way required by the seller to leave positive remarks about their product. I gain nothing by giving this item a positve, negative or neutral review. If at any time in the future with prolonged use of any product my opinion changes, I will leave an update to my review of the product (as you can see by past reviews, that happens).


We have 24 foot of solid dryer vent pipe ending in 3 right-angles before going through the floor into the flexible dryer-vent hose coming from the dryer.  I can't get behind the dryer without moving both the washer and dryer and they are HEAVY.  So being lazy I decided to clean the vent from the outside of the house inward.  I didn't use a vacuum cleaner or a blower or suction of any kind.  I did tighten each section of tubing with pliers and taped them.  I threaded all 24 foot of tubing with the brush on the end into the outside vent and then backed it out.  I got a good amount of lint clods out.  Then I turned on the dryer to blow everything out.  I got no air coming out at all.  My fear had come true, I had forced gobs of lint into the right-angles at the end of the run.  I still didn't want to move that washer and dryer so I figured I'd try one other thing, use the clodbuster attachment.  Now I'm really getting lazy so I tightened each tubing section by hand (no pliers) and didn't use tape.  I pushed all 24 foot of tubing into the vent until I hit some resistance and then turned the tubing by hand (too lazy to hook the drill up).  Then I pulled it all out and there wasn't any lint at all that came out. So now I'm resigned to having to move the washer and dryer, but before I do I figured I might as well turn the dryer on and see what happens.  Lots of lint clods blew out and kept coming out for about 20 seconds.  I've attached pictures of it.  I'm really happy with this product and if it worked for me with all the shortcuts I took it will probably work great for you.  As a point of reference we built this house five years ago and this is the first time I ever cleaned the vent.  A load of ten bath towels used to take 45 minutes to dry, lately it's been taking 3 to 4 hours, so I knew I couldn't put cleaning the pipe off any longer.


Two years after purchasing Bosch's "stainless" steel "rust-free" dishwasher with a "lifetime warranty" against rust, we discovered... rust. It was in a very specific area, where the metal filter attaches to the interior tub. We called Bosch and were told that it was our fault, that it was our water, our dishwasher soap, our flatware--anything but the dishwasher. We persisted, explaining that we use a water softener and a reverse-osmosis system and that our water is no worse, and probably a bit better, than average. Furthermore, if it was merely our water, then we would expect to see rust everywhere. As for our dishwasher soap--well--it comes from Costco, and I'm sure they'd take exception to Bosch's claim that it promotes rust.

We offered our own theory, which is that the metal used in the filter is dissimilar to the metal in the tub, resulting in a galvanic reaction and corrosion to the metals. Basically, the two different metals, pressed together in an aqueous environment, results in a battery. But for Bosch to admit this would be to admit a design flaw--the sort of admission that leads to a class-action lawsuit. We already know Bosch uses a variety of "stainless" metals. For example, the metal used on the door is a very inferior grade of stainless steel that is easily streaked and spotted. And the way you can tell is to use a magnet. If the magnet sticks then it's ferrous metal and more prone to staining.

Bosch advertises a "lifetime rust-free warranty" on many of their dishwashers. This section is taken right out of the manual: "Stainless Steel TallTub: A rust-free, hygienic interior surface with a lifetime warranty."

Yet if you attempt to exercise your warranty, Bosch will tell you that they don't actually guarantee their metals against rust; they only warrant against "rust-through", meaning you will have to live with the rust until it eats a hole through the metal--until water starts pouring into some part of the dishwasher where it doesn't belong (hopefully not endangering you, your family, or your home, in the process). It is fraudulent of Bosch to advertise a "lifetime rust-free warranty" if they have no intentions of honoring what they advertise.


Before you buy an Avanti gas oven, read this:

I Received this Avanti Range a week ago.  Accurate oven temperatures are important so I put 1 analog thermometer inside, plus 2 digital thermometers as well.  I set the over to 300F and waited 20 minutes.  All 3 thermometers read 350F.  I set the over to 350F, waited 20 minutes,  and all 3 thermometers read 375F.  I did this a second time, setting the oven to 300F and my thermometers read 375F! I had all 3 thermometers toward the back upper section of the oven, same place the factory thermocouple is located.

Before I read the owners manual for the problem and it said for: Oven temperature is
inaccurate-  Oven capillary bulb not positioned properly - Verify that capillary bulb is snapped in clips straight and not touching sides or coated with oven cleaner or food.  The oven is brand new.  So, I checked its mounting.  Its perfect.

The owners manual says An Avanti Products authorized service center will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that is convenient for you. Our trained servicers
know your appliance inside and out.

So I called Avanti at 9:00am in the morning..  They took down my information and said they would email the service company and I would hear something back in 2 to 3 business days!  They also gave me the a case number, the name of the service company, and their phone number.
Later in the day I call the service company Avanti told me would be handling the issue.
The person whom answered the phone said Its gonna be a while.  I asked how long is a while?.  She said, Probably a long time.  I asked Why a long time?  She said Well ,we don't have anyone in your area that knows how to fix an Avanti gas oven so you better find someone else.

Need I say more?

PS: The owners manual says PRINTED IN CHINA.


I saw the other review and felt i should post.  I bought this...I think from Lowes...or HD last summer....I needed a narrow fridge for our kitchen and this worked.  It is a different way of doing things.  Only two drawers....which I like.  It changes the way you hoard food!  We have a second small freezer...so the little freezer on this isn't a problem either.  And it has worked fine for us and our tiny house.  Stays cool.  HOWEVER:  I read any review I could find before I bought it and none mentioned (though it is cropping up now)....it is really loud when revs into its running (I don't know is it the deep freeze?) mode.  It takes a while to get used to the noise.  Here is the reality: we have been renovating for 7 years.  We had to buy all of our appliances new 7 years ago. Every stinking one.  The sales people at all the stores warned us that most appliances last 5-7 years.  Our last refrigerator died after 6.  Our dishwasher just died (and I was looking at the artistry line reviews of those dishwashers which is how i found this review of the fridge). It is appalling, wasteful for the environment and I wish some politician cared enough to motivate manufacturers not to be such goblins.  Activism aside, I am replacing all appliances in the best way that I can....are there warranties?  are there rebates? is it energy star? does it work for our space?  (and kids?) and how much...because there is no sense in buying a $2000 fridge that last 6 years.  Oh beauty details: it holds magnets....you can change the orientation of the door and handle....but it shows grubbing little handprints quickly.  It still looks nice buried under alphabet magnets and calendars.


Wow.... OK, for starters you would think, "ok $40 is about half as much as some of the 'nicer' pH testers" Yeah... Until you spend it and realize that what you got was complete garbage. For starters it's horribly manufactured. It's made of very very very cheap plastic, I chipped the battery cover just sliding it open. That should have been the second I packed it back up and returned it. I opened it and the the readings where way off... Ok, not out of the norm considering it needs to be calibrated... So i pick up some pH test fluid. I calibrate it. Awesome! I use it, and it works. Great. Calibration was kinda ridiculous because the instructions must have been written by a high school kid or someone fluent in Engrish. The instruction manual has illustrations of parts that aren't included, pretty confusing IMO. The thermometer and humidity meter are pretty worthless for what I need it for. The water I use is left to sit open at room temp for an hour. Whatever. So after using it I put it away and two days later I opened it up and it was reading WAY WAY WAY higher than when I had calibrated it. I opened another calibration packet, calibrated, used it again, and noted the pH level. I put it away and a few hours later decided to test my water again because I know that the pH changes after a few hours, long story, it usually goes up a little. I open it, test again, and it's WAYYYYYYYYY off again, it's claiming water that I also tested using a liquid test kit was almost 2points higher than what my liquid kit was saying.  The storage container is cheap plastic, the plastic part that it sits in is paper thin plastic crap. Spend your money on a better meter.

Bottom line, I should have spent the extra $40 for a decent pH meter that I don't have to calibrate EVERY SINGLE TIME. That's gonna cost $1.50-$2 to calibrate every time I go to use it. I'm over it. Cant return it now that the battery cover is broken.


Once installed all my ice making problems went away. And it is very easy to install, I had it installed and working in no time

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For the money, i guess it is unfair to expect a whisper quit unit, so you get what you pay for with this.
I was replacing a very old Broan hood, so i got this mainly because i had hopes that it would fit the space i had with minimal fuss and this did hold true and thereby accomplished my primary goal.

I was a bit amazed that being 30 years newer, the filter arrangement was so flimsy compared to the one i was replacing. I'll just have to live with that. This unit is also noticeably noisier than the original as well.

One thing that also surprised me was that if you vent the unit out through the wall, there is a vent in the front that must be covered up with a cheesy looking black plastic cover. I didn't notice it in the pictures on the amazon web site, but it is very noticeable in my kitchen. This is the result of having chosen a 'convertible' unit. I could not discern  what the term actually meant and assumed it meant venting through the back or the top. In the end, i think it means you can use it vented through the wall or just recycle the air indoors.

My experience is a reminder that buying this type of product online is fraught with decisions that are costly to recover from, if made without understanding exactly what is being selected. This is made all the more difficult because Broan offers many, many units to pick from and their description of what makes the units unique are amazingly vague and difficult to understand, even after going to their web site and downloading the instructions beforehand. Additionally, i found it impossible to find any local stores who carry these in stock, so it is impossible to do that type of legwork first.

In the end, it might be unfair to give only two stars for this product, since you basically are getting about the cheapest hood you can buy, so the rating really reflects the frustration of not being presented with enough intelligible information that i might have been able to pick a unit that more closely matches what i was attempting to get.


A Jenn-Air downdraft range came with my home 30 years ago. A couple of years ago, I replaced it with a new Jenn-Air range. It worked ok until last year, when my smoke alarm went off while grilling a steak. The downdraft was barely moving any air. I put a request in on Service Magic for someone to come and make the downdraft work better. An appliance repair person came and determined that the outside wall cap was clogged up, and was the wrong type for a Jenn-Air. It was a metal wall cap with a metal wire screen on the inside. He didn't work on the vent system, so I went back to Service Magic for someone who could replace the wall cap. That turned out to be somewhat difficult because vent contractors work on dryer vents or HVAC, but not kitchen exhaust vents. One HVAC company agreed to come and look at installing a Jenn-Air wall cap that I would order online.

The Jenn-Air A406 Wall Cap is made of plastic, with a spring that keeps the damper closed when not in use. Obviously, this thing isn't going to last 30 years like the old wall cap did. The A406 was installed, and the ventilation was improved considerably. However, the test with the flow card that came with the range still fails. The flow test card is supposed to be sucked into the air vent, but it doesn't move at all. However, most of the smoke and steam does get sucked down that vent, so that's what I need.

I got a little paranoid that rats and mice could enter via the damper, so I followed up with a handyman contractor to install a critter screen over the wall cap.

This little project cost about $500 to install the $18 wall cap and critter screen. When this one wears out, I now know to call a handyman to come put in a new wall cap and critter screen. If the handyman installs the wall cap and critter screen in the same call, it should cost about $150 to get the job done.


This the winner. After receiving 2 other brand of freezers this unit is the clear winner in both design/quality and delivery  Design/quality - the door face is one single, seamless item. There are no miter corner joints in the aluminum door face.  Score a big one for me - makes the unit at least look in par with Kitchenaid and higher priced brand. The blue/white light option is cool.  The thermostat drops down to 35? (Ok well flow other brands) to keep the drinks cold.  Also the holes in the shelves is a good touch to keep cold air circulating.

About the dim - whey they say its that size it is that size.  My contractor had to shave 1/4 off the plastic feet (which is screwed and used for leveling) to fit under the 34 opening.  We have cabinets-to-go lower base cabinets with quartz counter top - no overhang or other obstructions.

Sound - wa a big consideration before the purchase.  So its not super quiet and I don't notice it running fridge.  But its not loud or that noticeable.  We have in the butlers area and it does its work and I don't notice the sound.  Score.

Delivery.  This was another big factor. So much that we purchased another brand from Abt - local brick and mortar store to avoid damages during shipping.  At least we could inspect the item at the site before pick up.  But Im glad we changed our minds and ordered this unit.  We ordered 3 ( 1 from Amazon 1 from Costco and then theres the Abt) different brands and the 2 that did arrive to our house were damaged.  Both were on the corners.  As for this unit the delivery wa via Estes logistics and arrived on a pallet with a do not place other object hat on top of the box.  If they had placed an item of some weight then the little hat would have been deformed and you could refuse delivery in the spot.

Bottom line - this a great design and build quality unit with a different delivery method to ensure you get to enjoy the freezer without transit damage.

Couple hundred bucks more than similar fridges in the 700-1000 range but well worth it.


These are pretty much required if you are stuck with a non-vented range hood.  Because of the inside wall placement of our cook top, the only way to vent a hood would require major work and cost. Maybe when I win Powerball, I can renovate the kitchen.  Ha, forget that, I will walk away from the house when that happens, shouting so long suckers...  But since I'm too cheap to buy a ticket, and an overeducated, lowly paid chimp to boot, no way that's happening.  Anyway, these work well to capture the splatters better than the aluminum mesh panels alone (these are installed on top of the aluminum mesh, so I may be stretching here).  As for odor removal, they probably do not contain enough activated carbon to completely remove odors, but do seem to help some.  Cooking is about the smells, too, so why hide them.  If it smells as bad as Durian fruit, you better cook and eat it outside.  I figure they may help keep grease out of the hood interior, too.  The cost is much less than the big box stores, so a no brainer purchase from Amazon.  Recommended for tightwads like myself.  Probably need to replace on a six month basis.

Followup from January 2014.  I have not replaced these on a six months basis (too cheap).  Still works fine, so my review stands.  If you happen to have the same Broan hood that takes four halogen bulbs, I also suggest the following LED bulbs as a substitute for the hot and less efficient halogen bulbs, Lighting EVER 5W GU10 LED Bulbs, 50W Equivalent, Warm White, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting.  These bulbs fit with a little adjusting of the fixture (there are screws holding each bulb socket in place).  I have had these in place for six moths without issue.


I ordered these to replace the knobs on my 28 year old Kenmore Gas Range, made by Roper.  Buying the brand replacements would have cost over $26.00 PER KNOB!  That's far more than the range is worth.  I looked at a LOT of knob reviews for different brands online before purchasing.  Most of them claimed that the knobs in question did not fit their range or did not fit well.  Guess what, these did not fit on my range "out of the box" either.  HOWEVER, with ingenuity and trial and error, I found a work around.  Now the knobs are doing their job well.  All you need to do is select the plastic sleeve that fits your stem (the stem that protrudes from the range).  When I did this, and slid the knob onto the stem, it would not turn, since my knob must be pushed in, THEN turned to the left to ignite the burner.  If yours operates like this, do what I did.  I took tiny portions of a paper towel (although any similar material will do) and stuffed it into the knob shaft.  I filled about half of it and then slid it back on the stem.  Success.  The problem is that the stem is much shorter than the shaft, so the knob slides too close to the stove to be able to push it in before turning it.  Hope that description makes sense and helps someone else.  The only other problem is that the knobs feel like they could be slightly tighter on the stem.  If that continues, I plan to wrap the stem with a piece of electrical tape.

Some people had trouble with the circular overlays that you peel the backing from and place on the knob.  Its only been a couple of days, but so far they are sticking.  I am sure if they come loose, a dose of contact cement will remedy that situation.  They look nice and are functioning for a small fracdtion of what the brand knobs would have cost.  I couldn't bear the thought of the knobs being worth more than the range!


We paid almost $2K for this thing. We also purchased the extended warrenty for 3 years. The repairman was out every 6 months. The cheap plastic inside breaks and cracks continually and after the first 2 years, the plastic parts are NOT covered by warranty any more. The rubber seal on the door came off and that required replacement of the entire door - twice -- which they put on crooked so when you look at the front of the fridge, one door is higher than the other. It also required a special order so we had to take 2 days off, one for the diagnosis and another for the actual repair. The humidity control on the cheese drawer broke. The pulls on the veg drawers cracked. The veg drawers fall out of the track if you put anything heavy in them like onions, tomatoes, carrots, or lemons. My drawers are just resting on the bottom of the fridge.

After 3 1/2 years the motherboard went - $600 (out of pocket).

When the doors are closed, the "Open Door" alarm starts beeping. Somtimes if you pull out and push back in the basket and the drawers in the freezer, it will stop beeping. Sometimes I have to open the fridge doors and press the two door buttons to get it to stop. Still haven't figured out what that is.

Having the water dispenser inside the fridge is not a good idea. The water pressure is too low and it takes too long. You have to stand there for a whole minute filling a water bottle with the door open. And if you fill two, the door alarm beeps. The ater filters are $30 each. You can get them as cheap as $26 - if you buy a case of 6!

One repairman said he spends 80% of his time fixing just GE Profiles. The model is poorly designed, poorly made, with inexpensive parts that wear quickly. I cannot reccommend this appliance at all. I know now, almost 4 years later, that it was a fad, something shiney, new, and novel, but not worth the box it came in -- like a pet rock.


We remodeled our kitchen and purchased this particular Bosch because it seemed like a great machine and there were some good reviews - I decided to ignore the bad reviews thinking the complainers were just unhappy people. Well, now it is 3 months later and my dishes are not drying, the door is not functioning (it's floppy), and it is leaking all over my hardwood floors! (sorry complainers, i should have listened) I suspect all of these problems are related to each other, because it makes sense logically, but getting someone to come out and fix it has been awful - and I live in the Metro DC area where you would think there'd be a lot of companies who would service Bosch when they are under warranty. Apparently many of the companies don't like to take warranty work (i'm sure the fee schedule is not very good for them) so its been a challenge. Only one company has been somewhat polite to me while I seek repair, and I'm going with them.  In addition, and not related to the fact that it is broken, I think I underestimated how small this dishwasher actually is inside.  It's very small, I can't fit nearly as much, and I am very good at loading so as to maximize use of the entire space. Nobody had this model on the floor, and since it was so expensive, I figured it would be larger inside than the others I did see.  I'm not a fan of the silverware basket either, its awkward to use and fits very little. There was also this tray thing at the top that I can't figure out what it is for, and it is annoying. Maybe I need to read about what it is in the book. I will say that it is definitely quiet - you can barely hear it - that is rather amazing.  I also think the red light is nice. Overall, I think I could have done better and spent far less and next time I will do a better job researching.  Now, if I can just get this fixed!!


My Maytag MGR5755ADW developed an issue where it would take a long time for the oven to start heating, then it would cycle every 20 seconds or so, relighting the gas.  Replacing the igniter with this unit fixed the problem.

The power necessary to open the gas valve in the oven runs through this igniter.  If the igniter develops a fault, it'll prevent the gas valve from opening.  The igniter doesn't need to physically break for this safety feature to be tripped...a change in the igniter's electrical resistance is enough.  I measured the electrical resistance of this part to be half that of the original igniter, which indicated that the original was likely faulty.

The replacement igniter included no instructions but is marked as being a genuine Whirlpool (who owns Maytag now) replacement part made in the US.  It cost about half of what some appliance part websites ask for it.

Replacing the igniter was very easy.  First, unplug the power cord and shut off the gas supply to the stove. Then open the oven door to its first detent and pull it straight up off the hinges.  Remove the racks inside the oven, then remove the lower panel in the oven by lifting the rear edge first.  Once done, you'll see the igniter at the back of the oven.  Put some water (NOT oil or grease) on the two screws securing the igniter to the burner...it'll help make them easier to remove.  Undo the two screws holding it to the burner, then pull the igniter forwards.  The igniter's power cord passes through some white insulation at the back...pull it out far enough for the electrical connector to be exposed, then simply unclip the connector.  Reverse this process to complete the installation.

This took me all of 10 minutes to do...anybody can realistically do this themselves.  Could not be happier with the product (quality and price) or the final outcome...my oven now works properly again!


I've owned this model since mid-2005, buying it from the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) (a.k.a., PX) on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. As with most major appliances purchased through AAFES, I had my choice of ONE in the side-by-side refrigerator category (only one make, and only one model of that make), so I purchased this puppy with more than just a little hesitation.

A little background... I needed an EXTRA refrigerator, beyond the one that the military assigns to families in housing. This one NEVER fit in the little space that is accorded to refrigerators in the little kitchens of military family housing, so the "rental" fridge always got that spot. As a result, I must confess to abusing the ever loving daylights out of this fridge. It has been parked a covered carport, shoved into the corner of a 2nd story patio, and now it sits in an outdoor storage shed in the backyard with an extension cord running out to it. It was obviously shipped first to Japan from the U.S., I then shipped it to Germany, and then I shipped it back to mainland Japan. I've had it running almost continuously on a temperature controller in order to maintain a specific temperature (I'm a home brewer, so I've used it mostly for fermenting and cold-conditioning lagers), so it has been forced to cycle on and off far more often than any refrigerator should ever be made to do.

Today? Well, it STILL works just as well as it did the day I bought it and brought it home. I couldn't be more happier with it. It still makes ice, it dispenses water, it chills, it freezes, it just plain RUNS, and RUNS, and RUNS!! A GREAT refrigerator!!

Imagine, having a choice of ONE model at the time of purchase, shipped through 4 international moves, installed outdoors, and yet it still works like a charm more than 9 years later!


This filter is good. It's very easy to set it up (make sure you soak it first for about 15 minutes to get rid of any of the little black pieces that might come out).
When I got this filter I was able to take out my old filter and put this one in and use it within just a matter of seconds (after the initial soaking of course).  Don't be surprised if you hear a loud popping sound when you take out your old filter.  I love the instructions that come with it too - believe me I have replaced the filter before and not known what to do because I just received an unmarked padded envelop with a filter inside!
The instructions did not tell me to do this, but when I change my filter I always run and discard the first two glasses of water.  I honestly am not sure where or when I picked up that habit - but, I always do it.

The only reason I gave this four stars instead of five is that I am not big on the taste of the water that comes out after using the filter.

I trust the quality of this product 100% but the taste to me makes it seem like a glass of water I got at a restaurant.  I used it solidly for about a week and still I'm getting the restaurant water taste.  I asked my husband and he said he didn't notice it, but my best friend was over and I asked her to try it and she mentioned the same thing.  My husband drinks so much soda and I almost exclusively drink water - so, I feel like I may be a little more sensitive to the taste of water than he is.  My favorite water is Aquafina, if that helps. The previous filter I used tasted more like Aquafina but was about 3 times the cost.

I will continue to use this filter and see if the water taste changes at all.  I know that when I first put the filter in it was sort of loud - but that went away pretty quickly.  I did receive this filter at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. I have well water and there is a very high iron level in the water (so much so that my white shirts get orange collars when I wash them) so drinking unfiltered water is not an option (have you ever smelled the "egg water" smell from well water?  That's what I have!).


My LG washer model WM0642HW/01 had been making some odd noises for some time. Eventually the tub quit spinning altogether. I could hear some sound from the motor as though it was trying to spin the tub, but it was not moving. I watched a youtube video where this guy had the same problem, and it was very funny because this guy was verbally reproducing the exact sound my washing machine was making. When I watched the video, I knew instantly this was my problem, since my machine was making the same sound. The problem is caused by the plastic teeth on the rotor being stripped out. So when the motor turns, there are no teeth on the rotor for it to grab.  Eventually when it gets bad enough, your washer will quit spinning altogether.
This new rotor has metal teeth that shouldn't strip out like the old one did. The part was very well packaged.

The repair is really simple, quick and easy. There are some good videos on youtube that show how to do the repair.  Search for "lg rotor replacement".  You remove a few screws from the back panel of your washer and the back panel will come off. Then there is only one bolt which holds the rotor onto the washer. When I took mine apart, the single bolt holding the rotor on was really loose.

Before you bolt on the new rotor, be sure and apply some medium strength thread locking compound to the bolt. This will help prevent the bolt from coming lose over time. There are a number of different brands of thread locking compound, below are links to a couple on Amazon:

Permatex Medium Strength Thread Locking Compound:
https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-24200-Medium-Strength-Threadlocker/dp/B0002UEMZ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506279413&sr=8-1&keywords=thread+locking+compound

Locktite Medium Strength Thread Locking Compound:
https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-37418-Strength-Threadlocker-6-milliliter/dp/B000FIXQXK/ref=dp_ob_image_hi


We had to exchange this ice maker too many times.  We are on our third one.  Our kids were in tennis and taking ice water every day to school and to tennis so we used a lot of ice.  We couldn't get the first two to work right so we had someone come out to see if they could get the second one working to be sure it wasn't our refrigerator.  They were able to at least get it to make ice and fill with water.  We went through the ice so fast that we didn't realize that the metal lever to stop it from making it when the bucket was full didn't work.  After the tennis season, we found out that the lever wasn't working so we contacted the company and they said they would warranty the product but we would have to pay for the shipping because it had been over 6 weeks.  We had them send another one, paid the price of shipping for the new one to be sent and the old one to be sent back to them and that was expensive.  It would have been nice if they had sent us a shipping label and charged us for it as we couldn't get the same rate they did to ship them so had to pay more.  Found out from our repair man that he would have ordered us one at his cost and he doesn't have to pay shipping and he would have just had us pay for the ice maker at his cost.  It would have been a whole lot cheaper and no hassle.  We will know better for next time as we don't expect this one to last.  Had to turn the water down as it was making huge ice cubes and they won't fit in our kids water bottles I send for their lunches at school.  Now that the water has been adjusted, we have some very large ice cubes and some very small ones.  Don't understand why it won't just fill at a level amount for all ice cubes and be right.  We have used a level on it and tried numerous things.  Have never had this kind of trouble before.  Don't like the ice maker and don't like the experience we have had with this company.  This ice maker has cost us way too much trouble and money.  If we didn't have so much tied up into this, I'd just throw it away and start over.  This is why I don't like to purchase things online.


So I'm usually smarter than this. I was one of the many poor sods who purchased a Maytag Neptune washer before it put Maytag out of business due to all of its little moldy quirks and problems (If you don't know, Whirlpool purchased Maytag-for a song, I'm guessing). Well, I limped my Neptune along for 12 years, which was quite impressive for a lemon, really. Then, when my moldy, stinky, Neptune finally blew its $400 circuit board, what did I do?? Buy another Maytag, of course. I must have watched too many Maytag commercials when I was growing up. OK, enough rambling. Here's the scoop on the Bravo washer:

Cons:

1. It grinds up your clothes. The "non" agitator has to grab your clothes to circulate them through the stingy water levels. The cool part is that you get to watch the damage happening through the nifty glass top.
2. It has stingy water levels. Did I already mention that? I usually run every load on the "bulky" setting to even come close to getting my clothes exposed to enough water. That giant drum you see through the cool, glass lid? Not sure what it's for since you can't fill it up with clothes. I've literally pulled clothes out of a complete cycle that still had dry spots on them. Now I make sure not to fill the machine more than 1/3 full so that the clothes actually get exposed to water. A hose in the backyard would work better.

Pros:

1. Did I mention the cool, glass lid?

So, here I am, 6 months later, wishing I'd read a few reviews, because it turns out that I'm not the only one who objects to having my clothes put through a grinder, and who also thinks a washing machine should actually get your clothes wet. But, hey, the repair guy who diagnosed my dead Neptune was the one who recommended the Bravo, so with my luck, it will run forever, and I'll just have to replace all of my clothes every year. But that glass lid, you gotta love it.


I live in a small (like really, really small) studio with my BF. We live about 8 blocks away from the nearest laundromat (which is crap and smells awful), since hurricane Sandy had really destroyed all the ones right near us. That being said it is like torture trying to get us to do laundry, since we don't have a car. We had to wait for 2-3 weeks of no washing to go to the laundromat, because  we had to wait for a lift from my mother or father to one.

Now we don't! This is awesome. I am able to get both his and my clothes done for the week in about 45 minutes, which is the regular wash cycle on a regular dryer, except in this situation i'm at home! SO GOOD!

Now before I bought this I did a lot of searching and was really trying to find the best deal and which machine was the best. I likes this one the most because you can really control the water amount and not have to worry.

You don't have to use a lot of detergent either, just a tablespoon of detergent, which is also going to run you not as much money. For me this doesn't make a big difference, since I make my own laundry detergent anyways.

Now one of the things I was looking into when researching was exactly how big of a load can you put in at one time. Well in one load I was able to put:

-1 pair of jeans
-2 tshirts
-2 pairs of underwear
-4 pairs of sox
-light sweater.

Now I was able to wash all that and they were all in laundry mesh bags (which I highly recommend getting if your are going to buy this machine). The whole entire process took about 15-20 minutes for just that, and then repeat for my BF's clothes. The agitator on this machine is very powerful too and honestly my clothes haven't been this clean in a long long time!

***edit**

I fogot to Note why I gave it 4 stars and not 5. The machine was cracked on the bottom when I received it,it hasn't really made a difference in the quality of work, but it is some food for thought! Had I not receive'd  it with a crack it would've been a solid 5!


We have 24 foot of solid dryer vent pipe ending in 3 right-angles before going through the floor into the flexible dryer-vent hose coming from the dryer.  I can't get behind the dryer without moving both the washer and dryer and they are HEAVY.  So being lazy I decided to clean the vent from the outside of the house inward.  I didn't use a vacuum cleaner or a blower or suction of any kind.  I did tighten each section of tubing with pliers and taped them.  I threaded all 24 foot of tubing with the brush on the end into the outside vent and then backed it out.  I got a good amount of lint clods out.  Then I turned on the dryer to blow everything out.  I got no air coming out at all.  My fear had come true, I had forced gobs of lint into the right-angles at the end of the run.  I still didn't want to move that washer and dryer so I figured I'd try one other thing, use the clodbuster attachment.  Now I'm really getting lazy so I tightened each tubing section by hand (no pliers) and didn't use tape.  I pushed all 24 foot of tubing into the vent until I hit some resistance and then turned the tubing by hand (too lazy to hook the drill up).  Then I pulled it all out and there wasn't any lint at all that came out. So now I'm resigned to having to move the washer and dryer, but before I do I figured I might as well turn the dryer on and see what happens.  Lots of lint clods blew out and kept coming out for about 20 seconds.  I've attached pictures of it.  I'm really happy with this product and if it worked for me with all the shortcuts I took it will probably work great for you.  As a point of reference we built this house five years ago and this is the first time I ever cleaned the vent.  A load of ten bath towels used to take 45 minutes to dry, lately it's been taking 3 to 4 hours, so I knew I couldn't put cleaning the pipe off any longer.


hello to all searching for WF2 replacement filters for Kaz humidifiers.
i have come from afar to find your needs. do not fret , but have faith
and YOU shall find. you can buy them directly from Kaz for $8.00 each .
im sure you are aware , but just in case , dump out water in the humidifier when it gets low. put in fresh water and swish it around then
fill it again. when u install a new filter check it once a week and see
how it looks. the bottom part of the filter will slowly begin to discolor
into a brownish tan color and the top of the filter will become almost rock hard. that's okay !! change the water , wipe out inside w/ a cleaner
(bleach can be used, just rinse really good ). DO NOT FILL WITH WATER YET
put the filter back in with the clean part first and the discolored end
facing up. NO WATER !! put the cover on and put the unit on and it will
dry the whole filter. about an hr. or less. when thats done fill the
container w/ water and the clean part of the filter up. ( so your going to
put the discolored half of the filter in first. put on cover and turn on
and your set. it's a good idea to always have an extra. they can be ordered over the net directly from kaz. TYPE IN YOUR SEARCH BOX " KAZ WF2
FILTERS. " i read some reviews that their hard to find. i get mine thru the net, but previously at walmart , kmart , target and where humidifiers
are sold. hope this helps some of you to find them when you need them.
ps: when the whole filter is discolored throw it out. DO NOT TRY TO USE
IT AGAIN.  DON BARAJAS, SOMEWHERE IN ARIZONA. CAN I PUT HI MOM IN HERE ?


There is no reason to knock off any stars for this product if you set your expectations correctly.  There are thousands of different ovens out there made by dozens of different manufacturers, so you have to expect that a "universal" part such as this is not going to be a 100% match to the part you're replacing.  But, it will almost certainly work, and work exactly as your previous one.

The heating element itself was identical to the ones my Maytag uses for both broiler and oven.  However, as the picture plainly demonstrates, the bracket holding the heating element is the one designed to attach to the broiler.  No biggie, simply remove the dead ignitor from the old bracket, and place this new element back in it, screw it back in, and voila.

Now, the trickiest part for most DIYers is going to be the wiring.  Lucky for you, it's actually really simple, thanks to this kit.  It includes wire connectors for the current generation of Maytag parts, but it's almost 99% likely that it's the wrong connector for you.  How do you solve this?  By simply cutting off your old wire connectors and using the twist-on ceramic (read heat-resistant) wire nuts.  To apply, cut off the old connectors on the wires in the back of your oven, the connectors included on the new ignitor, twist the two wires together with the two in the oven, and screw the wire nuts on to secure the wires together.  Super easy.  And if your old wires are too short, this kit includes two additional spare wires you can splice in to double the length of the wire running into the back of the oven.  And the best part, since this is essentially just a resistor, you can't plug it in backwards.  Power flows through either way.

This kit really does take into account all possibilities. It even has spare insulation that you can use to patch up any holes you might've created while pushing your cable slack and connectors back through the rear of the oven.

I highly recommend this kit for anyone wanting to save a couple hundred bucks they'd be charged by a repairman for such an easy repair.  ~$35 or ~$200... I wonder what you'll pick.


We have owned our Bosch Nexxt 500 Series Washer for about a year.  It was an adjustment from being used to a top-loading machine, but, for the most part, we have been happy with it.  There are both pros and cons.

The pros:

Large capacity.  I've washed a king-sized quilt with no problem.

Large door opening for easy loading and unloading.

Nearly silent wash cycle.  You don't hear it filling with water and you don't hear it washing.

The spin cycle is like a jet engine, but still remains fairly quiet.  Clothes come out almost dry.

All manner of settings for various types of clothes.

An end-of-cycle beep to let you know when the wash cycle is complete.

Needs very little water, and automatically determines the water level, depending on the amount of clothes.

Although the high efficiency detergent is more expensive, the washer uses very little.  You can even put in less than the recommended amount and have clothes come out perfectly clean.

Less wear and tear on clothes, as there is no agitator.  It cleans the clothes by rotation alone.

The cons:

Very long wash cycles.  (At least you know the clothes are clean.)  This is typical of any Bosch machine.

It can be fussy about what it spins.  In most cases, if you have a balanced load, the clothes will come out of the spin cycle nearly dry.  However, I have one blanket that is like fur and gets very heavy when wet.  Nothing I can do, nothing I can add to balance it, will make it spin this blanket.  Also, in the beginning, I had a lot of trouble getting it to spin things, but have since learned how to balance the loads.

Unlike top-loading machines, when you have forgotten an item, you cannot open the door and add it without draining the whole machine, as the door is locked (for obvious reasons).

It is an adjustment from a top-loading machine.  As you can see, there are a small but significant amount of annoyances.  However, I will say that this washer cleans clothes better than any other I have owned, and I would recommend it.  I would also recommend you read the manual carefully, in the hope you do not have the trouble spinning that I did for the first month.


No one should operate a dryer in their home without using this kit at least once a year. I (embarrassed to say) removed 10 years of lint from my vent and it was disgusting. My vent is approximately 40 feet in length and so I had to purchase a 12 foot extension kit and work from both end to clean my system. This first time I used a ShopVac to blow air from inside my home to the outside. But now that I'm confident in the performance of the LintEater, I'm going to use the dryer exhaust for air flow and work with the LintEater from the outside, while the dryer is running.

I then purchased a 45 foot USB video camera: ZHOL 45ft USB Cable Waterproof Drain Pipe Pipeline Plumb Inspection Snake LED Video Color Camera (15m) to inspect the vent and found that 95% of the lint was removed on my first attempt, which was to be expected because I could only get the LintEater to go 20 - 22 feet in from either direction, so I'm going to purchase a second 12 foot extension kit, which will allow me to almost clean the entire line from one end.

Note, because the USB video camera is a very flexible cable, I had to tape the camera to the LintEater extension rods to get the camera to go all the way into my vent, and I also used a flattened tennis ball to keep the camera lens in the central portion of the vent and not just to one side. Without the video inspection, I would never have known that the LintEater was doing an effective job. And I'm very happy to report on it 5-Star performance.

Final note, the captured lint is highly flammable and has useful applications is starting campfires, so if you're the outdoor type, you might just want to save some.


Great filters. These are legitimate Samsung filters, so there's no reason they shouldn't be good. Especially for the price! Installation is kind of annoying, took me about 15 minutes from start to finish. I had to use a pair of pliers to grip the old filter and twist to get it unlocked. There was obviously so much gunk built up in there that I couldn't get it untwisted by hand. Then I tried installing the new filter, but the water pressure made it impossible, so I went ahead and shut off the water supply to the house. With the water supply off, installing the new filter was easy. It just popped right in and locked in place. I turned the water supply back on and emptied out about 3 gallons of water as instructed. That part was very boring, I just kept filling and dumping jugs.

I haven't conducted a water quality test of the tap water vs the filtered water, but just from the taste alone, it seems like the filter is working. Or maybe it's a placebo effect, who knows haha. Depending on how often you use your water dispenser, they last up to 6 months. I drink A LOT of water every day, and I let the last filter go the full 6 months before changing. That's probably why it was so hard to remove, because they were totally filled with pollutants at that point. You can also tell when they need to be changed because the water comes out a lot slower.

I've had this fridge for years and we've been through tons of these filters. I took off a star because I honestly think they cost way too much. It's just a water filter! Why does it need to cost almost $50? There was one time these were $35 on Amazon, and I thought that was a great deal...but of course now the price has gone back up. Anyway, these are good and they work, so go ahead and get them if you need new filters. I've read horror stories from people buying the off-brand water filters and it breaking and flooding the house, so I'm gonna stick to the Samsung brand.


I am very satisfied with this little washing machine. The clothes come out great! I was a little nervous about buying this particular washing machine after reading some of the reviews. There are a few people who have said they have to constantly rebalance the load when it is in the spin cycle, so I was very nervous about that. But my machine runs just fine. I think maybe her machine is not level. I have very uneven floors here and I had to adjust the machine to make it level but the spin cycle works great. It stays balanced even when I wash heavy towels. The only thing I don't like about the machine is that you have to empty the lint filter after every load of laundry. It's no big deal though and it is very quick to clean but still it would be nice if it didn't need to be cleaned EVERY time. Oh! I also have not had any problems with leaks, as I took one person's advice from her review, which she said not to use too much laundry detergent, and so I made sure even for my very first load (I figured I would trust the person instead of finding out for myself) and I just use a half of a thing of detergent, instead of a whole one.

One more thing, which I find mildly disturbing and I don't know if it is just my machine or if they are all like this, hopefully someone will email me or something and let me know. BUt I read in the manual that the machine signals a sound when the cycle is finished, and so I was expecting a beep or something like that. But that is not what I heard, I heard the music from "Jingle Bells"!! No kidding. I thought one of my kids toys must have been in the machine or something but no!! It was in fact the washing machine that was playing the tune to "Jingle Bells".... is it just my machine or do they all have the same tune? And is there any way to change it because I really am not a big fan of that song particularly, and since Christmas has come and gone, I don't really want to be listening to "Jingle Bells" every time I do the laundry!! If anyone knows anything about this please email me at:  wiccanwotton@yahoo.com  THANKS!!


Purchased through Amazon Marketplace Home Care Company,  The company is out of Brooklyn New York if you are wondering.  They contacted me via email immediately and the new range was ready for freight pick-up a couple days later.  HCC uses LTL shipping to save the customer money.  LTL shipping basically hooks up a truck that isn't full with a shipper that has something that will fit in the extra space.  In my case a J.B. Hunt truck that makes scheduled weekly run from New York to California got the message to pick up the load.  It took a week to get to California and another week for the local delivery company to call and arrange final shipment to my door.  The box was in perfect shape; extremely well packed by G.E.  The appliance inside was perfect.  Took me about 90 mins to convert from natural gas to propane; kit/instructions screwed to back of range.  I didn't have to make any adjustments beyond those listed in instructions.  Range fit like a glove in my existing 30 inch opening.  The flange extensions on sides fit on top my granite counters perfectly.  For the few people complaining about HCC, my inquiry emails were answered within 24 hrs.  Tracking info was sent as soon as it was in J.B. Hunt's system.  Again, LTL shipping  is why you get such a great price and "free" shipping (obviously, not really free).  Occasionally there may be a bad apple freight company, but the way the system works they don't last long and HCC fully insures the appliance prior to shipment to cover the rare bad apple.  Well worth it in my mind.  For the few complaints about gas leaks; gas ranges aren't rocket science.  I suspect a bad fitting or incorrectly installed fitting from home supply to the pressure regulator...that's the customer side of the hook-up.  Everything inside the range is pretty much what has been used for decades except for the cool electronic ignitions.


Coming from Europe, I was relieved to see that American washing machine manufacturers have finally come around to face European competition of the likes of Miele and Bosch in producing high efficiency, space saving front loading washing machines. In addition, our trusted salesman assured us of the high quality standards of the Maytag Company (remember the commercial with the idle repair guy?). Nevertheless, and now I question the reason for that, our salesman recommended the purchase of an additional 3 year warranty.

We are empty-nesters, so our machine has not been constantly challenged with heavy loads of highly soiled clothes. Otherwise the problems we are facing now would have occurred much earlier. We also should have taken the time and read some of these revealing reviews about the machine.

- From the beginning, we never felt like our clothes were clean. Many stains did not disappear and clothes often smelled musty.
- Numerous expensive clothes, particularly some very expensive athletic clothes were severely torn.
- Even though we always leave the door open, the machine always smells musty and the rubber seal shows areas of mold; I repeatedly run the "self-cleaning cycle" but not to much avail (until now, I have actually never seen a "washing" machine with a "self-cleaning" cycle).

We never thought to pursue these concerns with the manufacturer, because we thought we were at fault - we should have read all these reviews.
For the last few weeks, the drum seemed to be squealing, to which we did not pay much attention, since the machine makes all kind of peculiar noises, anyway. However, today, suddenly, a full load of clothes was covered with grey sand. After removing the clothes, we thought it might have been something in a pocket. So I run the "self cleaning" cycle during which water comes gushing out of the front door. Finally, when I open the door, there is more of the grey residue and after inspecting the door I notice that the bellow is torn; so were some of the clothes, by the way. We hope, the 3 year warranty provider will honor the repair, but after reading all the negative reviews, we know, this is only the beginning of horrible things to come.

This machine should have never entered and stayed on the market. I cannot believe a reputable manufacturer such as Maytag would continue to put their label on such a dysfunctional product. This is definitely a case for a recall. And I will fight for it and so should you!


I am a mother of four and wife to a filthy (and I mean that lovingly) farmer/rancher.  I do a WHOLE LOT of laundry.  I bought this washer over a year ago based on positive reviews by well-meaning people who only owned it for a week.

At first, this washer was okay.  We were replacing a Whirpool front-loader after the control board went out after only two years.  It was comparable to the much cheaper Whirpool.  The large capacity was nice, as was the quick-wash cycle (though that was ONLY for very small loads).  Yes, there are a lot of fancy cycle options and a neat dial and all kinds of gizmos, but the washer itself was just okay.  I didn't notice it getting anything more or less clean than any other washer we've owned.  I was never gaga over it, but it did the job.

Fast-forward a year.  We came home from our vacation, and the washer wouldn't spin.  My husband ran diagnostics, and either the control board (which costs half or more the price of a new washer) or a pressure sensor are out.  NOBODY will come work on this machine.  We have heard multiple excuses, but what it boils down to is, nobody will come out and touch an Electrolux.  I called Electrolux myself and was told, respectfully, that since it was a couple of months out of warranty, I was on my own.  My husband even offered to load the washer up and take it to someone, but nobody would even work on it that way!

So, now, I am doing laundry for six with a 1970s-model "spare" from the in-laws, researching new washers yet again while my pricey Electrolux sits in the garage strapped to a dolly.  I would not recommend this brand, or this washer.

We also bought the matching dryer, and it is now taking an hour and a half to dry a load of jeans, so I expect we'll also be buying a new dryer soon.  Lots of bells and whistles on this washer, just no durability.


I didn't purchase this on Amazon but I do own it (for a week and half). It washes amazingly well! First please remember you are buying (or looking to buy) a small portable machine. This is not a standard washing machine so some things will be different.
A few things to help decide:
1 - I changed the hoses. The hose that it came with (2 hoses for hot/cold hook up) had plastic ends but the (male) part to connected to the sink was metal. If you are going to use the hose it came with, use plumbers tape around the sink to avoid stripping. (I didn't, hence replacing the hose). Also, they are not very long.
2 - Make sure it is placed on a flat, even, hard surface (as indicated in the instructions). If not, you will hear a lot of rattling. If you do, the machine is not any louder than a regular washer.
3- the spin cycle gets clothes super dry (which is important if you plan to hang the clothes and not use a dryer)
4- I haven't used a "large" load but it does hold a considerable amount.  Although I won't recommend over packing it.
5 - If you choose to use liquid detergent, I recommend just pouring it straight into the drum as the container for it doesn't hold the liquid very well. If you use powdered detergent, you can still pour it into the drum but it will definitely hold better in the dispenser. Also note, there is no place to put fabric softener but it's a portable (small) machine!
6 - Easy to move, however the wheels are very tiny and in the back so you would probably have to tilt it to use the wheels. I just simply slide mine across the tile floor. And no it hasn't scratched the tiles.
7- (probably should've started with this) - make sure you put in the noise plate at the bottom (screwdriver needed). I read a few comments complaining about the noise. If it's not on an even hard surface, then yes it will be loud. Also, if the noise plate isn't connected, yes it will be loud.
8- It recommends using a wrench but if you are connecting to a kitchen/bathroom sink, then hand tightening will be enough.


Hate It!! This is my first experience with an Electrolux product and I was looking forward to owning one. I purchased the 4.3 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washer with IQ-Touch Controls featuring Perfect Steam in March and had it installed on the 23rd (2015). It is now April 25 and I hate this washing machine. I wish I had chosen a different brand. The technician has already been out once because I had a slow water leak coming down the front of the washer. The tech discovered there was a defect in the door, which created a gap large enough for water to pool inside the door. A new door is on order but it took two weeks for it to come in. I was approximately one week away from the new door arriving and the washer started having other issues. The washer developed a knocking sound when it went into the spin cycle and rocked more than it did when first installed. The spin cycle is so loud it is not conducive to a hold a normal conversation if near the washer or trying to watch television in the next room. In fact, the shaking and noise levels are so much louder and disruptive on this Electrolux then what I experienced with the 10-year-old washer I replaced. Even when on its "last leg", my old washer never sounded or behaved as my new one does. This is horrible; I cannot believe I paid for a product that is already having numerous problems within the first month.

Update:  Horrible Product -1st Review No longer on Electrolux Website
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! Interestingly, my first review (above) of this washer was removed from the Electrolux website; it was in no way inappropriate and 100% true. I am on my 2nd new washer in 6 months and the new one is now broken down with the same problem as the first one. I was told the pulley system slipped, causing a hole in the wash tub, which means I am once again without a washer for weeks at a time while waiting for repairs.


We moved in to our newly renovated house several weeks ago and love our new fridge.

It is shallow -- counter depth.  We had some concern about whether there would be enough space.  But what we have come to realize is that all that happened in the back of our old fridge was that stuff got lost -- leftovers, less frequently used items, and so on -- every month we would reach all the way back and dispose of stuff.  The shallower design is awesome -- you can easily see everything and even our kids are eating leftovers now.

I really like the flat drawer that pulls out near the bottom of the fridge section. We store butter, deli meats, cheese and fresh meat in this space.  It's easy to see into, even when closed, remarkably large but not so deep that things get buried and lost and opens easily and cleverly.

The drawers all all on ball bearings so they pull out smoothly.  This is one of those things you really appreciate -- compared to plastic on plastic in basic refrigerators, things just work great.

I am a fan of simplicity. There's drinking water inside the door, without all the space eaten up by the ice maker-water dispensers on typical fridges. It just works. There's nothing fancy for keeping water cool -- just a bundle of the water tubing in back. Ice maker is also simple. Having fixed all of this stuff on our last fridge over and over I know simple is better.

The freezer and French door arrangement works nicely. A couple of times the first week we found the doors not completely closed -- it has an alarm for this that starts a few minutes after doors being unclosed. But mostly it seems like it was a matter of getting used to it. We all really like the arrangement now.

Overall the fridge is perfect for our family of four (well, really more like 6 since we have a 17 year old son). We highly recommend it.

One other note: we bought the fridge online via Amazon from HCost.  I was a little nervous about this, but worked out -- the shipping company called and emailed to let us arrange for delivery.  And the savings over the local store were we're going to buy from were huge.


Although this washer is now listed is "no longer available" on Amazon, I am writing this review in support of those folks who will happen upon it from other sources.  I am pretty easy to please and actually don't think I've ever written a 1 star review on Amazon, so that's saying something about this piece of junk.

I bought this washer in Nov 2012, at first I was happy with it.  I didn't have any issues with it not getting our clothes clean (like previous reviewers have mentioned), although when washing big loads I sometimes used the Bulk Load to allow more water into the bin.  I do hate the lid lock feature, the main reason I didn't purchase a front load is because I often find things after I've started the load and want to add in.  Waiting for the lid to unlock is annoying.

The main reason for my 1 star review, is that this POS quit working after 18 months.  Of course it only carries a 12 month warranty, and of course I didn't purchase extended (nor is it covered by our current home warranty).  At first I thought it was something simple like a clog from a small sock so my husband tore it apart and found no clogs.  We spiraled from there; probably should have called a repairman from the beginning but we didn't.  We talked online with a service tech and got a diagnosis of "bad control board", which, after researching, is a REALLY common problem with the Cabrio.  After purchasing two control boards, a motor, a lid lock and an attenuator this junk still is not working.  The local company that we bought the control board from told us their techs are always complaining about the Cabrios.  So, we are actually going to buy a used washer.  Lesson learned, just because it has more lights and buttons and fancy things like "Affresh", doesn't make it better.  I'm going back to an old school washer that just has turn dials and no electronic control board.  Don't care if it's not HE, either.