I was able to secure this refrigerator via Best Buy (I also bought the Chef Collection dishwasher through them). The price was the best I have seen to-date.  $4,300.  I haven't seen it at this price-level since then...though it is bound to drop in price as time goes on.  Unfortunately you do get what you pay for as Best Buy has proven to be near-impossible to deal with on this and even more so on a separate Samsung dish-washer purchase.

This refrigerator was wooed-over at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2014 with one startling "preview-review" after another, plus Samsung has trotted out a bunch of celeb-chefs to make food that has little to do with their product to help grab foodies' attention.  After cutting through the marketing mumbo-jumbo we have a refrigerator with an impressive spec sheet.

Plenty of capacity, extremely high functionality of space, amazing looks inside & out, and sparkling water built-in.

The capacity numbers in cuft are impressive and it follows-through with highly usable space everywhere.  This model is very deep and also offers plenty of height where you need; along with the requisite flexible shelves to add even more head-room for tall things.  But it doesnt stop there.  For example, compared to last year's sparkling water model, this one better utilizes the space on the water-side door.  There's top-to-bottom capacity utilization on that door.  And then there is the bottom right quadrant with its flexible fridge/freezer settings.  As opposed to the main fridge and freezer which can be set at one-degree increments, the flex space has four settings.  We use it as a 30 degree fridge for leftovers, berries, meats and other items whose freeze point is lower than 32 degrees.  I've found the temperature to be very accurate.  We are currently at 39 degrees in the main part of the fridge.  When using the bottom right for fridge space most people will be awash in extra space during all but the busiest family gatherings.

The exterior is a noticeable step up vs anything Ive seen on the market.  A beautiful, dark stainless steel with horizontal grain and an extra coating to prevent fingerprints.  Minimal controls on the face; most are concealed on top of the bottom right drawer.  And there's a slick LED temp display that lights up only when engaged or when the door opens.  There are no extruding door handles which is also a plus.  Then on the inside the stainless backing that is meant to maintain temp consistency contributes greatly to a super-sharp looking interior.

The sparkling water function is one that we use daily.  Well, hourly : )  We're zealous sparkling water drinkers and this machine has been a god-send in this regard.  We love a certain mineral water, but we're tired of the bottles everywhere so we cut that back to only the more serious meals of the day and use the Samsung every other time.  It's so nice to be able to poor a smidgen of fizzy for when you need to take a pill, etc.  It's worth noting that it does not produce hyper-bubbles even at its highest setting.  We like it that way, but I don't think those that prefer Perrier or those that are looking to make copies of sweetened sodas, for example, will be pleased with the carb-level.  So take that into consideration.

The little extras like the marination trays aren't all that useful as they do not come with a cover and are not very heavy gauge.  We'll certainly use them from time-to-time, but it's not a feature that should sway a purchase decision.

Overall were thrilled with the machine and look forward to years of use...


Oh my gosh!! I love it!! Its absolutely perfect! I have a family of 5 and i can wash almost a regular load of laundry. A bit smaller but that fine. It beats having to take it to laundry mat or use the machines here at the complex. I can do laundry anytime i want! Lol sometimes I'd end up leaving my clothes in the dryer here because it would get to late at night, hubby would ne asleep,  and I'm not going to the laundry room by myself.

It is sooooo quiet. My the water from the water  filter hitting the water in  my turtle tank is louder than the washer. I recently washed my king size fitted sheet and register sheet + 8 pillow cases in it. The pillows cases might have overloaded it a bit but i wanted to see how it handled it. It did sound a little strained during the spin cycle so i won't be doing that again.

Since I bought this washer our laundry has not piled up even once. Ive had it for almost a month and i usually ALWAYS  have laundry piled up. It costs me 1.25 to wash and a 1.25 to dry here at the complex. I was spending about 50 a month on laundry alone. After looking up the energy cost for California when i received it with its energy card, it's going to cost me about 18.70 a year. I just Googled 'energy costs by state appliances'  and you can enter in your appliance, wattage, average amount of time used, days per year and select your state or go with the national average. I live in california so my kwh is more expensive.  18 per year vs 50 a month is nothing. Even if it cost me 100 a year id still be saving a ton of money.

 I dry my clothes in the manatee dryer. I originally sort of regretted getting the manatee and wished I'd maybe invested the money in a ventless dryer. But after getting used to it and figuring out how to really work with it i love the manatee dryer as well. A big plus side of the dryer is it doesn't damage your clothes at all. I hang my clothes in half over wire hangers and set the timer to 2 hours. That seems to be about the average depending on the material. All the clothes dry at different rates so I go through it and remove clothes that are dry. Or I'll load it with clothes at night and set of for its highest time (4 hours) and let clothes dry over night. I like it because the clothes aren't tumbling around each other getting damaged and they smell AMAZING!! the fabric softener i add to the wash doesn't get sucked out in the dryer. My husband asked me if putting the clothes on hangers and then taking them off just to put them back on regular hangers bothered me and i said "no. It actually makes it more organized. Instead of having a heaping pile of clothes to fold and put away they're in a nice neat pile that i can easily move where ever i want. Makes it seem less overwhelming"

Anyways, this review isn't about the dryer it's about the washer lol i found i can easily wash 8 regular towels in it. I honestly can't find a single negative thing about it. That's either because it really is that awesome, or its because after doing laundry at a laundromat or complex for the past 8 years im just ecstatic to have my own washer. I'll say this though, i wish i would've thought to Google portable washing machines YEARS ago.


I live in a 2 bedroom apartment with my wife and 2... wait 3 kids now. Our laundry bills were around $50 to $100 a month depending on the phases of the moon - no I mean how messy our toddler gets and of course the laundry machines were not always working and not always open so I decided to splurge on this Panda laundry machine. What a fantastic purchase! Not only does it save me money, but it's more convenient since I can just put in a load while I'm playing with my kids or just surfing the web or whatever; and I don't have to worry about people taking my damp clothes  out of the machine if I'm a few minutes late.
 As to the size, it's not so small that it would fit under my bathroom counter so it does have to be moved every time I do the wash. It comes with wheels on the back, but they are so small that unless the machine is tilted at about a 45 degree angle and moved on a smooth tile or hardwood floor they are all but useless - the solution, as suggested by another reviewer, purchase a small hand cart with a bungee tie and it's much easier to relocate. When the Panda is emptied of clothes, it's relatively light so you don't even need a huge hand cart.
When I first loaded the Panda onto my little hand truck and tried to move it, I heard liquid sloshing around and thought "what the heck" but I assume it's hydraulic fluid to keep the machine well lubricated and balanced. The Panda has surprisingly "huge" power and cleans very well and spins very quickly and dries to a mildly damp state and once the clothes are on the drying rack overnight they are completely dry, they are probably dry earlier, but I'm not going to keep track, I don't want to watch grass grow either.
I've used this Panda washer to do about 4 or 5 loads per week consistently since I've purchased it and though I don't have the longevity of years of use I feel pretty secure in making my opinions known. We've washed things such as: a set of queen sized sheets (fitted and flat together); 2 pairs of jeans with several shirts and socks; a couple of hoodies along with sweat pants and socks; 2 or 3 large bath towels along with 4 or 5 small towels (not wash cloths); and other mixes of the above and never had any issues. My wife did try to wash a small comforter, but the comforter became so heavy when wet that it caused the motor to stop and exude a burning smell - I was worried and annoyed, but after unplugging the Panda, taking that comforter out (which must have weighed 30 pounds easy probably closer to 50 pounds), when I plugged the machine in and did a test run with a single bath towel, it seemed fine and still is working great (that was about 5 weeks ago).
The balance of the machine determines how much noise the Panda will make. The "legs" on the Panda are adjustable by hand and just to be sure you should make sure the legs are stable and you will have a very quiet usage - I just check every time the washer is moved since the moving can cause the leg to untighten or tighten a little. But it is really a very quiet machine for the amount of power it has.
Note: always make sure to clean the little lint trap inside the machine so not too much junk goes down the drain.


I use this and am quite happy with not having to lug everything I have to a laundromat.

I wish it came with casters to move it around easier if I need to. I installed my own into the plastic holes on the bottom and that worked for a while but one of the holes cracked after a while so I had to remove all of them; I imagine this is why it didn't come with casters to begin with. It still works fine but make sure it is not in the way when you start your cycle. You also will want to tape the drain hose to the hook holder or, as I experienced, it can slip out while draining and get water all over your kitchen floor. The pump works well for draining into a higher receptacle but some bit will remain in the hose and sometimes you will need the water in the tank to be at a certain level for it to start draining. I haven't figured out why it only does this sometimes. It does not do a good job with lint. I often find streaks of lint on clothes after I dry them though plenty seems to comes out of the drain. Nothing a lint roller can't fix.

It takes some getting used to. It is a much more involved process and takes more time; you will have to manually load in and set it to drain water; so you cannot just turn it on and leave. You have to figure out how much detergent to use and how much of a load it can handle at once. Too much detergent means you will be rinsing multiple times to get all the soap out and it really doesn't take much. I use Tide Free & Gentle powder and barely cover the bottom of the scoop (maybe a tablespoon) and that seems to be a good amount. I use cold water, put the detergent in at low water level, then move the timer just enough so it spins the water once; this seems to mix it up fine and works well. I also recommend drying it after each use to prevent mold though there have been no issues with that. Just a preventative measure.

It takes me about 2-3 loads in this washer to get through a weeks worth of clothes for just me. That includes daily clothes, 2-3 sets of gym clothes, and towels, which you will want to wash separately from other clothes and spin dry one or two at a time. You can wash about twice as much as you can spin dry normally, and will want to be careful how even the load is in the spinner. It'll usually straighten up but, as in a conventional washer, it can get violent with super uneven loads. I recommend spinning them for a minute or so from soaking, taking the now damp items out and replacing them in loosely (shake each item a bit) then spin them for the desired time. It seems to work best for me as some smaller and fast drying fabrics will be dry by the time I get to hanging the second load.

It is a good idea to put a quarter cup or so of distilled white vinegar in the rinse cycle. It has long been used as a fabric softener in conventional washers, is super cheap, and works well in these machines. In addition, the acetic acid will help neutralize some of the remaining detergents as laundry detergents are typically a light basic solution. And no, there is no vinegar smell afterwards.

I definitely recommend one for someone without washer drier hookups. It is fairly inexpensive, works fine, and beats going to a laundromat. I might pair it with a portable drier later, if anything, for the lint.

Wow, this was longer than I expected it to be. Hope it helps. Good luck.


Update Review:  The product failed after three weeks. I have never experienced such a poor quality appliance. From flooding the kitchen to never finishing a cycle. Needless to say, we replaced the dishwasher with a Bosh and have had zero problems. Samsung has lost my business over this product. I will no longer buy any Samsung products.  My Note is going to be replaced with an iphone and so will every other Samsung product in my house.  Run far from this "Waterfall" product or you will be experiencing what it is like to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Only it will be in your kitchen.
Previous Review:
Many of us research our products before making an investment.  And this was the certainly the case when our Bosch dishwasher stopped working after 8 years.  Since I am a fan of both technology and Samsung, I began my research, and hence why I am writing a review.  The reviews on the Samsung Waterwall Stainless Steel dishwasher are bleak at best. I checked Best Buy, Amazon, and even Samsung and saw many complaints and low ratings.  Being a brand loyalist, I went ahead with the purchase, but only if the appliance seller met a few stipulations.  The first and most critical was to have a Samsung trained specialist install the dishwasher.  The second was to have a warranty that was "bumper to bumper" for at least four years with an option of replacement if it was a lemon.(four repairs within the warranty)  I went to the local appliance store that met the price of the big boxes, had a four year warranty, and Samsung trained installers. We have had no issues with the dishwasher and like it better than the Bosch. I will address some of the concerns that I have read:
1) Dishes are wet.  Our dishes are dry, but we use the "auto" wash, sanitize, and extra dry. When we don't use the extra dry, they are wet.
2) Difficult to load.  This is not a problem for us since we follow the manual on the best way to load the dishes.
3) Poor installation.  This machine will not work properly if it is just a bit off level.  Also, the drainage pipe must be secured to avoid any pressure from blowing it out of the pipe and leaking on your floor. This dishwasher uses pressure to move the waterwall vs. a motor in the traditional dishwashers. Get someone trained to install.
4) Stemware:  I think you can safely get away with about 7 inch stemware.  Anything larger is not going to work in the middle rack. This is not a problem for us since we learned our lesson after our Fisher Paykel etch all of our good glassware after the first wash, we typically hand wash.
What we like:
1) Super Quiet, efficient, and easy to operate
2) Like the top silverware holder
3) Design is sleek and enjoy the ice blue light to let you know the dishwasher is running
4) Our dishes are spotless but Samsung recommends you only use the brand Finish.
5) Express wash is really nice and fast. Esp. after a large dinner party

This of course is our experience and understand the frustration of the other reviewers.  No one wants to make an investment and then have it not work or call a useless call center.  I will update as time goes on, I would say if you are going to order on line or from a big box, buyer beware... This time, buy from your local appliance dealer if possible.


If you have recently purchased a new frig as we have, you will no doubt appreciate many of the new "bells and whistles" engineered into today's sophisticated appliances.  To me however, this snap-in activated charcoal air filter is something that should have been designed into these units decades ago. It essentially eliminates the need for auxiliary boxes of baking soda in order to address and neutralize offensive odors from food.

Here's what you need to know to be a consumer-savvy smart shopper:

PROS:

1. Genuine OEM air filter compatible with many Whirpool, Maytag, Amana and Jenn-Air refrigerators. (Check your owner's manual to insure
  you are purchasing the correct part number for these filters.
2. Extremely easy snap-in installation.
3. Filter media impregnated with activated carbon (charcoal).
4. Designed to be replaced at 6 month intervals per your appliance manufacturer.
5. Supplied with a separate triangular plastic replacement indicator  ("Time Strip") as a visual reminder when to replace. (See Photos).

CONCERNS:

1. Cost: Pricey when you factor in the long-term costs of replacement. Depending on your particular model, many refrigerators are designed
  with multiple "peripherals", requiring replacement at given time intervals-water filters, multiple air filters, etc.  If you have a unit with many
  "bells and whistles", be prepared to shell out hundreds of dollars over the life of the unit for these "accessories".  Think of it like getting
  a subsidized computer printer for a great price initially, and then getting screwed on the price of the printer cartridges-sound familiar??

2. These filters are not manufactured by Whirpool Corporation but FOR Whirpool, USA by Kemflo International (Taiwan).
  My educated guess is that they cost about 0.35 cents each to produce-you can do the math to quickly determine how much profit is generated
  on the sale of these filters, even at the "discounted" price of $7 per filter.  Here's an interesting  link to a major supplier of Kemflo filters:
 http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Whirlpool-W10311524-AIR1-Refrigerator-Air-Filter_60345399930/showimage.html

3. Triangular "Time Strip" indicator not installation-compatible with many refrigerator models, requiring consumers to "retro-fit" installation.
  I simply inserted the strip into a crevice on the top of my refrigerator ceiling. They are easy to lose without a secure installation.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. A necessary and convenient maintenance item for virtually every refrigerator.  Highly recommended.
  Purchase in volume rather than for one filter.  Shop wisely-there are many vendors online offering these exact filters at less than half the
  MSRP compared to ordering these filters directly from Whirpool.  You should be able to purchase a set of three of these filters for about
  $20.

2. Periodically check the filter(s) at 3 month intervals. You may find that you can go 6-9 months or longer depending upon the length of time
  and frequency that your compressor runs. If your filter begins to develop mold, wash or replace the filter immediately.

3. BEFORE you purchase any appliance, factor-in the annual cost of all of these "maintenance accessories". Very few of us do including myself.

To Your Good Health!


I really wanted to like this unit however there are some major shortcomings with the new Magic Chef version being sold:

First, there is no low heat mode for delicates.  The warm mode listed on the timer dial is using the same amount of power as high heat mode on the timer dial (1400watts), which I verified on my kill-a-watt meter.  This is a deal breaker for me, other brand units similar looking have a separate low/high button which functions as the low/high heat selector button (700w/1400w) mode.  One reviewer for this product that used a kill-a-watt meter was for the older Magic Chef version that used to be sold with a low/high heat button).  The timer dial in this model doesnt accurately reflect the heat output mode the dryer will initiate, so clothes you don't want shrinking will be exposed to the same amount of high heat in the warm dial setting.

Secondly, when using eco mode, it uses a combination of high heat and cool mode for set times as listed in the manual and ignoring the sensing (humidity mode) button setting.  My clothes were so hot in this mode that the dryer ended up shutting down because it overheated and would not start back until it cooled down-this is a serious flaw and my clothes were so hot that I thought my jeans were going to melt .  I Would not trust using that mode at all because of that issue. Additionally, when trying the sensor mode out it in timer mode it is supposed to turn off when it senses the clothes are dry, this didn't  work well and clothes would still be damp, requiring starting the timer mode again.

Thirdly, the rear exhaust port has a gap around it which could allow lint to fly back into the dryer housing where the electronics are located.  I would recommend to use aluminum ducting tape to seal off that gap prior to putting your exhaust elbow connect on.  Overtime you may have lint buildup which gets past the filter pads and could exhaust combustible lint dust back into the housing where the electronics are located.

Pros:  price with free prime shipping is the cheapest unit around.  Its very quiet.

Alternative:
I ended up spending around $100 more for the Haier HLP141E from another site with free shipping since fulfilled by amazon was sold out.  The Haier Is slightly taller and wider (around an inch) than the Magic chef/panda/xtremepower units but has a slightly shallower width (about an inch) drum, but is still listed as 2.6cu ft although some brochures I found list it as 2.5cu ft.  It has a digital mode selector that actually has a working auto dry mode, low heat, normal, and heavy duty heat and timer mode.  Kill-a-watt meter fluctuates around 800watts in normal mode which actually works excellent.  The only downside with the Haier is the door opening/ closing mechanism is tight but it can be made to open/close easier by slightly compressing down the door pin with plyers.  Additionally the Haier unit is more solidly made with thicker metal housing which adds to its heavier weight.  It has a zync drum vs stainless in the other clone units which I don't know how that makes a difference with heat distribution/efficiency.

Summary:
If you are ok with running in high heat timer mode or cool (air) mode only, this unit would meet your needs.  Otherwise look for the other 2.6cu ft Clone dryers with the low/high button selection such the units listed under the names Panda, Xtremepower, Avanti or the Haier I mentioned.


We live in a small condo built in the 1960s with old plumbing and very expensive coin laundry. To fight the good fight against the man, we installed this Washer/Dryer unit in our bathroom and could not be happier with the unit!

When I was researching this unit, here are the things that I was wondering about that I hope will save you some time:

- The washer/dryer plugs into a standard 3 prong U.S. outlet. The same outlet that charges your iPhone will power your washer/dryer.

- It doesn't need to vent to the outside! Every other week, you drain out water and anything else that your washer/dryer has collected to keep the loads fresh and not stinky. It takes about 3 minutes.

- You can put in a load of laundry, have it wash, then dry on its own without having to push buttons or move anything between cycles. It works with 80% of cycles with few exceptions (bedding mode being one of them).

- Washing is normal speed, drying takes forever. While washing might take an hour, it could take 4-5 hours for the load to dry. It's not uncommon to have a wash/dry load take 5.5 - 6 hours. For me, I don't really care because I put in laundry before I go to work or before I go to sleep and open the unit up to find a done load. You can easily do one load a day and not worry about moving it.

- As noted above, drying takes forever. If you care about speed, look elsewhere. If you care about convenience and don't want to move loads while you're out and/or sleeping, this is perfect.

- It washes clothes really well. It cleans as well as high end front loading LG washers that I had at my previous place.

- Uses high efficiency detergent and is also extremely energy efficient.

- It is not loud at all. It sounds very similar to a dishwasher.

- While I can't make any guarantees for your set up, we have a 1.5" drain pipe instead of the standard 2" because of our old building. Our washer/dryer has absolutely no problems draining in the smaller pipe because of how efficiently the unit uses and drains water - not even close to overflowing the drain. Our contractors did some creative piping, but probably didn't have to because the unit doesn't ever do a waterfall-like drain where it empties the whole tub in a spin cycle. The water always comes out at a reasonable pace.

- Get vibration foot pads for the unit. It will keep things running even quieter and make sure that your washer/dryer doesn't dance while you're at work. If you live in a condo or apartment and live above someone, definitely invest in the vibration pads.

If you live in a small apartment or condo, this is a fantastic unit that holds a lot and does a lot. If you really need your laundry done fast, this isn't the unit for you. If you sleep and/or work and don't foresee doing more than one load of laundry per day, the convenience of being able to do a complete load of laundry without switching anything couldn't be better. We love this unit!

Tips:
- To avoid wrinkles and not fully dried loads, only fill the tub 1/2 to 2/3 full with laundry. You'll be tempted to fill it to the top, but don't do that.
- Use liquid fabric softener or little scent boosters. Since you don't have the opportunity to put in a dryer sheet, this will keep your clothes smelling fresh through the dry cycle.
- Clean your unit as directed!


Finally, a weather gadget, or any gadget really, that understands the beauty of color and allows you to enjoy that color all the time because it doesn't force you to click a button to get a backlight or return to the standard gray background that you can't see after just a few seconds. Impressive, Impressive, Impressive...

When I got this display, even though it said it was "lighted", I figured it was like all the other products that will give you some color or backlight only after selecting a button and like I said already, cuts off after a few moments. Well Ambient once again proved me wrong!! It's full color backlight all the time and changes based on temperatures or change of temperatures and if that isn't enough it allows you to change the setup to chose the colors you prefer. I personally stayed with the default settings as I think they already define the color to temperature setting that I would have setup myself. That's what I like about Ambient products. They build products from the customer perspective and not just some standard setup to cut cost at the expense of the consumer.

Not only do you get the colors and the data this product offers, but it's really a nice looking piece that shows "quality". My wife usually makes me put all my "toys"(gadgets and weather monitors) in my office, but she actually let me put this on the kitchen counter! She doesn't even put a "toaster" on the counter. She wants them to be clear of clutter, but she actually said "that's a nice frame for weather information and if you want to put on kitchen counter, I'm ok with it" That's probably the best testament you can give any product!!

Seriously, I wish every weather station, clock, or anything that outputs data for viewing should be so bold and look and function as this product does. Just look at the numbers on the screen on this review; look how well you can see them. You don't have to get right in front of it and get at the right angle to view the data!!

One last thing, especially for those of us who care about accuracy. Since I personally use weather data to share with local TV stations accuracy is VERY important and I have validated this product accuracy at any given time is 99.9% accurate. You don't get that with multi-thousand dollar weather systems, you hardly get data that accurate on anything!! And if its off a tenth or two you have the option to calibrate.

5 STARs all the way, plus one!! This is a must have weather instrument for every household and the price is very fairly priced. There are a lot more options with this unit, but to keep you from reading a book, as I tend to write so much I bore you when I find an item I like, I'll leave it to you to check those out when you get it home or you can always send me a question and I'll try to return with an answer. I don't work for the company, nor have I even read the instruction book much; just a weather and gadget geek! It is so intuitive and user friendly, I've pretty much done every thing I commented about on my own without seeking instructions. That too is helpful, because some of these type products are a nightmare to setup; even as simple as setting the time. You won't have problems like that with the unit. I read the other reviews and they report you should read the instructions booklet and I agree because there are a lot more things you can do like adding additional sensors, calibration, etc.

Earlier I mentioned I hardly have read the manual and to that point was to emphasize the ease of use and setting up. I also read where you lose your setup changes if become unplugged from an electrical outlet. With batteries on board, that is hard for me to believe, but I will check and update this post accordingly.


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6/17/16- This range and Thor kitchen and I have had a very rocky relationship.  I will give status as of today: The new range has been installed and after many calls, emails and screaming fits I believe I have a working piece of equipment.  Thor Kitchen seems to be a young company and as such they are experiencing many growing pains.  One of those is how to handle faulty equipment once in a customers home.  I lived with a faulty piece of equipment for 8 months before they agreed to replace it.  I believe in the future they will be quicker to make the customer happy.

If you have issues with your burners, please contact the company directly in Chino California, the warranty people are absolutely useless.  I hope that the company has a better run in the future.

UPDATE:
I purchased this stove in September and had it installed in October of 2015- the broiler did not work at time of delivery- a week later repairman #1 came out- fixed broiler.
2 weeks later the ignitor would not stop continually clicking repairman #2 came out, problem continued repairman #3.  Problem continued repairman #4, after repairman #4 came out the oven stopped working.  This happened to be over the Thanksgiving holiday so I had no way to prepare my family a holiday meal.  Repairman #5 came out and parts for ignitor were sent.  The issue with the ignitor continued, repairman #6 and a new set of parts.  Along the way the oven stopped working again and after my 5th or 6th call the head office in California said they would send another repairman.  This would be repairman 7 or 8.  I insisted on replacement or refund and only after reporting to the BBB did I finally get a new oven delivered.  At this point I have been without a stove for 5 weeks and I was told that I could hire a service company to install the new oven.  This is an added cost seeing as I had already done that in October when I got the original stove.  I am now sitting with a new stove in my garage while Thor Kitchen finds a man to install the equipment.  The eye "clicking" has continued if you use the two double eyes forcing me to cook on the middle eye.

In closing the company has terrible customer service and does not respect their customers.  Spend the extra money and buy a brand that will stand behind their equipment and not leave you with a non-functional piece of equipment for long periods of time or insist that you rearrange your day for entirely too many repairmen.

I have now gone through 3 holidays and one birthday with no functioning oven.


Our ice maker has been leaking water for the past 6 months if not more, so I knew it was needing to be changed sooner or later but I was able to deal with the icicles  and frozen small puddles of ice for - well, for until it was leaking so badly that it no longer made ice! I'm a bit lazy, plus I have enough other projects to tackle. I've changed an ice maker in a previous Whirlpool - it was 8 years old, no soft water, and a top freezer-type machine with the container also in the freezer. It's not a difficult thing to do, doesn't even take a lot of time.

Before I ordered this ice maker, I did remove the old one first (turn off the ice maker switch, first!), to see what other parts I might possibly need, to check the difficulty (very little), and to see what parts I needed to keep from the old one (don't throw anything from the old one away until the installation is complete, you WILL need a few pieces!).

The reason I gave this ice maker only 4 stars is not for it's ability to make ice, not because it was difficult to install (it wasn't at all), but because it looked like it had been used before. Aside from the hard water deposits in my old one (which is why it failed, same as my previous unit 13-14 years ago), the rest of my old unit was actually cleaner than this "new" one. It had fingerprint smudges and other marks on certain parts, the flat-ish white plastic had scratches on it, and the worst was something like a lubricating jelly on the front edge of the ice cube form, underneath the white ejection "fins" making it very difficult to wipe off, as it was smeared all along the front edge. I truly pondered sending it back - but, being Friday, then it would lead to another entire week with no ice (in Phoenix, 117 degrees outside today!) I cleaned it up best I could, I'll let it make a bucket-full and then dump it before using it. Within an hour of installation, I heard it fill with water and I've heard the first load dump already. That is a nice thing with these, is that they do make ice quickly.

My only other issue with this unit is that this was not quite exactly like my old unit. The water fill hose is a few inches long coming from the top and the water intake guide on my old unit was not very high. The new unit has a different type of water intake device - it's about 1 to 1.5" taller than the old one. The water dispensing tube isn't very flexible and I was concerned about breaking it while sliding the new ice maker in and keeping the tube bent enough for the water intake to clear the tube. I did read that some people actually cut the tube. I was able to get the unit in without cutting the tube or breaking it - but honestly, that was the biggest issue of the night. Had the unit been identical, installation would have been a snap.

Oh, as for not throwing away your old unit until the new one is in, it is because you will need the bottom tray that the motor/ice-making unit is screwed onto with the 3 screws holding it, as well as the plastic "cord protector" and screw that holds that in.

Had my new unit not looked dirty and used, I would have given this 5 stars. Considering the use our ice machine takes every day, I'm impressed that this one has lasted 10 years


Wow. That's my word with this range every time I use it.
Wow
But why the wow?
First the looks:
The side designs make it truly look like it was built in to the cabinets for a custom feeling. The feet are easy to adjust to really finish the overall appearance.
The aesthetics of the cook too is just flawless. It is so easy to look at and bonus! Super easy to clean

Features and "farkle" (features that make it really sparkle.. It's a real term)

The push to release warming door is ok and some times needs to be done over and over. Then messy foot prints happen. I've found that a partial release followed by a grasp on the sides works equally as well. Especially if you get something stuck in the door.
Speaking of the doors, let's talk about how easy the oven and warming drawer are to remove and clean.
Seriously, it is the easiest range I've ever dealt with in this sense. Cleaning it is a breeze since they remove and GO BACK ON so easily.

Cooking/baking/confecting:
I am all about "more power" when it comes to my cooking tools and this is the most important a home chef can have. The burners all have btu ratings that make sense for their likely applications. The center burner is the brute at 18,000 btus. Heating a big stock pot to boil took less than half of the time my 25 year old range did at 10,000 btus per burner. So while the power is there, other smaller burners are quite capable and sensibly put in the back of the cook top. Perfect for that quick cup of soup.

Convection bake:
How I longed for convection bake.
The first time I started to preheat though, the fan didn't kick on. Worried I called Bosch and asked when it starts up.
The quick and kind customer specialist looked high and low to find that it comes on only after it has pre heated completely. Sure enough, a second or two after the preheat chimed, I heard the fan gently whisper on.
Multiple cookie sheets are now welcome in my home!!

The nitty gritty on durability:
When this behemoth arrived the delivery guys had a booboo. I won't go into morbid detail but basically, the frame was bent. Oh did I cry.
Luckily, the point of purchase discounted it, checked it with a Bosch technician, and offered me to return it with no issues on shipping.
I took the discount and hoped for the best.
The amazing Bosch technician and my husband (formerly an amazing auto body tech) straightened the frame.
The Bosch tech rechecked everything (still good, even the lightbulb still worked after their aggressive straightening tactic) and I was in business.
The best part, my warranty remains perfectly intact.
How's that for customer service!!

Installation:

Everything we needed came with it with the exception of a 90 degree gas elbow. All of a few bucks at the local lowes. Installation was easy and only needed a few times to adjust the feet for the perfect look. This unit is incredibly heavy though so we opted to take the door off for this part and make the adjustments easier. The door is insanely heavy so as to lock all your heat in. No more heating my home with the oven and I can finally bake in the summer!!

For me personally:
I live in a century old house that the old owners, let's say they took some short cuts.
Finding a new range was becoming my nightmare but as you can see from my old/new picture it was desperately needed.
The contractor who did the kitchen cut the counters too short to ease space for my teeny tiny kitchen.
Every range simply bulged oddly and looked magnificently out of place. Until the Bosch.


Purchased this model in Nov. 2011 from another online retailer. Still going strong in my Arizona den which is kept air conditioned at about 80 degrees in summer. The main reason for purchasing this unit was because the width and depth perfectly fit an opening I had in my den. It was intended to be a beer fridge and provide extra freezer space to replace freezer space lost when we went from a top freezer kitchen fridge, to a bottom freezer unit during a kitchen remodel. I wanted a bottom freezer in this unit to make getting beers out of the fridge easier and since the freezer was for occasional use items only. There are two adjustable and one fixed glass shelf in the fridge section, one white plastic coated wire rack shelf (not adjustable, but removable) and a white plastic coated slide out wire basket in the freezer compartment. There are no front handles. There are built in (indented) handles at the top of each door.

Interior dimensions (inches):
Top shelf area of freezer (usable): 18Wx13Dx7H
Bottom basket area of freezer (interior basket usable): 16.5Wx10Dx12.5H
Two Crisper drawers in fridge (each drawer, usable space): 8.5Wx12Dx6.5H
Rest of fridge divided by two removable, adjustable 2" increments: 18.5Wx14Dx22H
Fridge door shelf (bottom gallon jug usable): 15.5Wx11Dx6.5D
Two fixed door shelves above bottom door shelf (usable): Middle - 10Wx4Dx13H, Top - 9.5Wx3.75Dx4H
Door soda can holder: fits six 12oz cans

Exterior dimensions are as advertised in the Amazon Product Information section. The doors need about an extra 3/4" - 1" clearance to open to 90 degrees.

Likes:
+ Perfect size for my application.
+ LED light in top section.
+ Glass shelves.
+ Frost free.
+ Style - Stainless look front that is magnetic with black trim and sides.
+ Relatively quite - Doesn't bother me too much, even in my den where it is often very quiet. Occasionally, the auto defrost cycle makes interesting gurgling noises. The compressor is audible but quiet when it runs and it does not bother me from my usual position about 9ft away.

Things that don't bother me too much but could be improved (one star penalty):
- Freezer compartment slide out metal basket is freestanding. So when you pull it out it just plops to the floor if you pull it too far.
- No light in the freezer.
- Temperature control (one each for freezer and fridge) is located in the top section. The fridge control is located in the back at the second shelf level. It is rotary and continuously adjustable. If you have this shelf full of cans of beer (like me) then it is a pain to get to it. The freezer control is a continuously variable slide switch located above the bottom shelf in the top section. Again, if this shelf is full of stuff, it makes it a pain to adjust it. Luckily, adjusting is generally a one time exercise.

Overall, this refrigerator has been everything I needed. I see some reviews have issues with reliability and serviceability but my unit has had none of the issues described by other reviewers. If I needed to replace this unit, I would by another based on my experience with this one.


This is an awesome ice maker, perfect for any party or function, and the quality of it is something I have honestly come to expect from an Ivation product. I say that as an owner of quite a few Ivation items, too; recently, while prepping for a review, I stopped counting at 20 or so because they were literally in use all over my residence. That is because Ivation makes dependable products and also either takes existing products and makes them better or simply gives you original items. I like that and I also like the fact that their customer service has always been nice and helpful any time I have needed them.

After I received the ice maker, I thought that the weight was a bit hefty. After having placed it, however, you could see that this is not that heavy considering the amount of ice it can make and stability for the size of the product, which is equally interesting because the design of it is something that fist nicely into the area where my kitchen cabinets connect. It is well-made and the design reflects that - several people have asked me what it is, which made it an interesting centerpiece while testing, and I am sure the comments will keep coming at functions.

When it comes to function and output, this is easy to use and produces a lot. Functioning was easy, and walked through fairly simply.

After plugging the ice maker in and filling the resevoir with the maximum amount of water allotted, I turned it on. It has a nice LCD screen on the front with four buttons that are marked well and easy to understand, making the instructions easy and concise.

The snowflake button starts the icemaker, and there is a SET button that allows you to set the time. Push the SET button a second time for minutes to set the time on the ice maker. Afterward, push the SET button once more to turn on the automatic "on" switch, as well as to set the time for when you would like to begin making ice. For example, I set the time for  6:00 a.m. and turned the automatic "on" to start making ice at 6:15.a,m. When you push the set button a third time, it turns on the automatic "off" switch and allows you to set the time for the device to automatically switch off and stop making ice. Here, I set the time for 12:00 p.m. because I had a function at 1 and wanted enough ice for my guests.

From 6 that morning to 12 that afternoon, the Ivation model made a total of about 5 lbs.of ice, and it was so much cheaper than going to the store and buying bags upon bags.  I was able to make more ice and use it later on as well, and that came in handy.

It also has an up/down button to switch the hour and minutes and a select button for selecting the size of ice cubes you want to produce. The specs state that this can make 26.5 lbs of ice over 24 hour period, and I believe it. Additionally, it comes with a basket and scooper for the ice. I

Please note that this was supplied for sampling purposes and that I  am very pleased with the item so far. We  used it for two summer BBQs and for our child's birthday party, and it worked out nicely.  We are taking it to a community block party for Halloween, and we are looking forward to being able to serve refreshments with ice we can continuously produce.


I normally do the review after using the product for a while. But totally forget this review for a half year. I don't remember all the researches I did before the purchase, so forgive me if something is not 100% accurate.

First, the design. Couple of the similar range hoods (include this one) are from same Chinese manufacturer. And to be honest, for range hood, Chinese or Asian modal have better design than US/European model in term of suction power (as opposed to common sense). Most western range hood just don't suck at all, unless you go with professional grade.  if you do fry, grill, stir-fry. Microwave with vent or indoor circulation type of 'fake' range hood doesn't work, 800+ CFM is what you should looking for.

Second, model number. According to reviews in this product, the manufacturer upgrading their model number without posting it here. If you read through the review you could see the model number evolved from 1801 to 1802 with post-fix number A to Z to whatever they decide to put. The one I get is the newer model at that moment, (maybe 1802N?) I couldn't recall the print outside the box six months ago. The light bright enough for me, compare with some reviews complained about; and I do managed to set the clock successfully.

There is another similar range hood that have remote or have the control pad in the center is earlier version (with some complaints).

Third, installation. The manual is really poor written, and really take some work to understand it. Its probably translated by software rather than human. It really take my contractor some time to figure out all of the details( I hired someone to do the installation and duct work).

Here is some key points during our installation:
1. the vent is 8 inch. make sure you have enough room.
2. need some enforcement on bottom of the cabinate to support the weight of this range hood(40lb?), take them 2 guy to install, so you probably cannot do it yourself.
3. I cannot remember if we did back board.
4. You need power. Power cord come from the top.
5. The vent have to go from the top of the range hood, then you can turn it to horizontal or what ever you like.
6. Need proper vent cover after it go to the roof (called goose neck?). I was told if my kitchen wall is external wall it will be 10 times easier.

Overall:
 --So far it works great on my kitchen. I did a lot of stir-fry of meat and veges, occasionally steaks.  It sucks more than 95% of the cooking odors. 3 baffled filters could be cleaned in dishwasher, but the long oil collector at the very back is too long to fit in.

 --Good for you if you cook a lot of saute or grill, and want to handle the smoke.

 --CONSULT/TALK with some AC/Heater company BEFORE your purchase. You are very likely need to hire someone to do the air vent, and that could cost even more. (cost me $900 , but highest bid is $3000+)

 --If your stove is Gas stove with high BTU, this model might not be enough according to building code. You could end up with commercial grade product with 1200+ CFM.

UPDATE: Take one star out

At the moment I bought this model, it list as 900CFM, but now it changed its stats to 500CFM. Not sure if they downgrade their design in last 6 months or correcting their error. I am a bit confused and not really happy with this change.

If you concern about the performance, Zephyr have a model with 850CFM, at the moment I bought my AKDY their model cost $600ish.


This is a great fridge for beverage storage.

--- Perishables ---

The instructions for the fridge state that it's not for storing perishables, so if you're thinking to use this as an extra fridge for leftovers, the instructions say forget it.

This could be for reduced liability or it really may not be adequate for storing perishable items.

The fridge has a setting for making it colder, so if you have a thermometer, you can test yours if you want to store perishables to maintain at a safe temperature, but just be aware, that the manufacturer recommends against it stating the fridge is only for beverages.

--- Size ---

The fridge is taller than other "mini fridges" I've seen. It's nearly up to my waist.

It has multiple racks for storing beverages, and the racks can be removed for storing larger beverage containers (notice I said beverages twice, because I would never store a perishable item in there...)

--- Assembly ---

The fridge does require that you attach the handle, which is no big deal to do. Just be aware that the pre drilled holes on the inside of the door are behind the rubber door seal.

--- Weird tape ---

After we got it out of the box (just cut around the bottom of the box and remove the top of the box rather than pull the fridge out from the top, just fyi), we noticed a piece of tape near the motor unit. It seemed like packing/masking tape and was adhered to a metal wire and then to the wall. It didn't look like it was supposed to be there the way it was applied. Hope it's okay we removed it, but it didn't seem safe, and if it was meant to be there, it seems like it would have been applied better. Just FYI, if your's has it as well, you'll know someone else had it too.

--- Temperature ---

We don't have a temperature gauge that works inside a fridge anymore, but we do have an infrared temperature gauge that can test surfaces.

When we first started up the fridge, the top got pretty warm a little over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Don't get too worried about that, your body's internal temp is about 98 degrees. Still, it felt pretty warm, and I wondered if something was wrong. Our regular fridge does not get warm on the sides or top.

Testing it just now, the top is 86 degrees (so it's cool to the touch). The initial warmth must have been from when it was working hard to get things cool.

Testing internal temperature will vary. At the back, the wall was 13 degrees, and just testing mason jar of chocolates (to keep cool), totally not perishable, right? The glass jar was 69 degrees on the front and 48 degrees on the back (the side closest to the back of the fridge). The temperature setting dial is turned to #3 on our fridge which I believe is the defaul way it came.

The metal grating inside tested at 46 degrees. The outside temp of the glass was 69 degrees.

So you can see how temps vary inside based on location and material.

For comparison...

Testing a glass container of rice in our regular fridge (and located at the front of the fridge) registered 38 degrees.

--- The noise ----

The fridge isn't very noisy (it is a little at first), but just be aware that it is always making a hum. It may be the fan that is cycling the air inside.

So if you're planning on having this inside an office, just know that it will always have a buzzing sound coming from it, unless it's unplugged which kind of defeats the purpose.

--- Overall ---

Overall, it's a great beverage fridge. The glass door and the stainless steel frame really give it a classy look compared to other mini fridges.


I bought this from a local appliance store for about the same price delivered.  I would have no problem buying it through Amazon.  I live in a small town and wanted to support my local business.

I've been wanting to get a Speed Queen for a while now.  The quality of washing machines has PLUNGED due to what I view as misguided government interference, Chinese manufacturing techniques, and consumers willing to buy low quality because it's blinged out and shiny.  The plastics on these new washers is thinner and less durable than the fabric softener bottle that I will throw away when it's empty.  It's a race to the bottom.  No one wins in a race to the bottom.

We went through a few of the new style HE washers, returning them after leaks, mold, and very long run times that we just couldn't take anymore.  I don't understand how saving $0.003 in water is justified by running the machine 4x longer.  I ran the numbers based on what I pay for water in my area, the payback on a front loader or *new style top loader* is 30 years, on something that today will not last longer than 5 years.  It doesn't make sense.

Enter our hero, Speed Queen (Alliance who make them) has been to court over keeping their design legal.  They are fighting the good fight.  When I set ours off "Eco" (which we always do) the water fills all the way to the top on extra large.  I believe with the newer units (we got ours in April of 2016) the low fill concerns are now resolved due to the court decision in favor of Alliance

The only issue I had was with my wife.  She didn't like the look.  I finally convinced her, we shouldn't care that it's not "stainless steel".  We've had it for a month in our laundry room and it fits in just fine!

We've been running it for a month, family of 4 and 2 dogs.  Very active family.  Our clothes have not been this clean in 15 years.  Everything comes out clean.  The run time on a typical load is 30 minutes!!  The electronic controls are intuitive for both me and my wife.  We didn't read the directions but were able to navigate the settings intuitively.  When I hear a relay cycle I can tell it's a commercial-grade relay.  Spins are always quiet and balanced.  Dry times are down because the spin cycle is fast and gets a lot of water out.

I've observed the wash cycle.  The agitator has a 210^ sweep.  The clothes turn over very quickly even in very large loads, meaning you should see them getting drawn towards the bottom for more agitation.  This is important.  The tub incrementally scrolls too to ensure everything gets consistent agitation.

I think the tub is 3.3 cu ft.  I think it's gigantic.  We do comforters and bedding in it without issue.

I can't think of any cons.  Some don't like that the lid switch shuts everything off when you open it.  I can understand the safety feature.  It's easily bypassed though.

We are really happy with this washer.  It just works, 100% of the time.  It's fast.  No complaints from anyone who uses it.  One less thing to worry about.  And for me, it's a consumer choice I'm glad I still have the freedom to make.


I used to use Onset's HOBO data loggers that connected to my 1998, serial connections, desktop. When I replaced the desktop with a laptop with USB connections I balked at the cost of adapting my two HOBO loggers to the new interface. So I decided to shop and came across this inexpensive, (thirty nine and some change, 2015), Inkbird, THC-4 logger. I had never heard of this company but decided to give them a try. I received the unit and installed the software which installed fairly simply.
  I have to get something off my chest; The English used in the manual is atrocious! Why is it that manufacturers from that particular country are so averse to getting language guidance from someone who speaks English? I mean, for a $50 iTunes gift card, they could get a sixteen-year-old from California to save them from embarrassing misuse of our language.
  For example: It could also be powered by USB cable when connected with PC and it could upload the data even if the battery is out of use.
What the heck?  Could?  Does it or doesnt it?
  Whereas, Ben, from Orange County, would have informed them; No Dude, what you would say is:
Data can be uploaded from the logger via the USB cable even if the battery is disconnected or dead.
Thanks for the iTunes man.
  Anyway, I have used the logger for six months and am pleased with its performance. There was a learning curve as the HOBOs launched while still plugged into the PC, (unless you delayed them).  The Inkbird has a button on the front that you hold down for 4 seconds, then a little arrow shows on the LCD and you know it is recording. Which is nice because you can delay launch until you get to the site where you want to record temps & humidity. Setting the parameters was fairly painless and with practice I have become fairly proficient at it, (and I was born in the 1950s). I like how easy it is to export/ save the graph to Excel. You can also export it to Word, PDF, text, or email the data.
  I wanted to measure via external probe but it was unclear to me weather the logger came WITH such sensor or if I would have to buy it, (again with the communication thing).
Is it clear to anyone else from the following?

Features:
Temperature measurement Range: -30C to +60C, for optional external sensor: -40C to +85C

 Ben would have worded it:
, for optional external sensor, (included): -40C to +85C  So, for clarity, the THC-4  DOES COME WITH AN EXTERNAL PROBE,  (included).

  This little guy features upper & lower limit alarms,(auible and / or LED), for both temp and humidity. It won't act as a thermostat to turn anything on or off. I think that may be accomplished with another product form the same company called "Inkbird Itc-308 Digital Temperature Controller Outlet Thermostat"
  I purchased a second THC-4 and am able to save data to my computer and I didn't have to add or register anything on my laptop. The same software I loaded for the first THC-4 works for any subsequent unit you want to add to your fleet. When I save the data to Excel I give it a date and name. I gave to each logger a unique name, I called one Yo and the other El.
  I might have rated this product 5 stars but they didn't even think to consult Ben.
Also, when I first connect the logger, I wish the window would automatically come up, it doesnt. (I know, Im a spoiled American).

  I hope this helps,
Biff


I bought this washer (not at Amazon) to replace a 4-year old GE.  The GE has the computer sitting on the motor.  Is anybody surprised that after only 4 years it would not work in hot weather?  The repairs would have cost half the cost of the machine, and it wouldn't solve the problem in the long run, unless I moved to Alaska, I suppose.  In addition, the so-called rinse was a joke.  It was a low water use machine, of course, but I often ran loads through one cycle with soap and 2-3 more full cycles without soap.  I measure liquid soap with a tablespoon and never, ever over-use it.  Time for a new machine.

Enter the Speed Queen.  No computer on this version.  (Somebody complained about issues that only apply to the computerized version, so check the reviews carefully to make sure you're reading about the machine you are interested in.)  I like that this machine is US built, has fully mechanical controls, and doesn't limit you to 1/2 cup of water to wash in.  However ....

The "mini" water level is about 1/2 tub, so to me it isn't mini.  I think it wastes water if I'm really wanting to wash only one or two items or a few small ones.

There is no way to know how long a cycle or an agitation phase lasts unless you stand there with a stopwatch.  On the other hand, the cycles are not nearly as long as the GE.  Without the computer, it doesn't have to sit there and do nothing while an unselected activity would otherwise be happening.  The GE cycles took seemingly forever.

On the hand wash / gentle cycle, there are 2 instances of very gentle agitation of approximately 30 seconds.  I don't think this is enough.  However, the reasoning may be that really delicate items couldn't stand more agitation.  This presumption is ruined by the rinse cycles.  These agitate stronger and for longer than the wash, so how can the limited agitation be to preserve fabric?

I've developed workarounds.  My clothes don't get very dirty (office worker, don't fix cars or garden).  I wash most clothes on "soak / spin".  This give a strength and length of agitation I'm happy with.  Then I use another cycle's rinse (and sometimes second rinse) to finish the load.  Even doing this, the total time is less than the previous washer.

I don't use the heavy duty / permanent press cycle often.  It agitates more strongly than I want or need for my barely-dirty clothes.  Even some of my towels recommend a lighter agitation.  The "normal / ECO" wash is limited to cold water and one rinse, but it's useful sometimes to finish a "soak / spin" load of wash.

A bonus for me is that this washer rinses very well.  It doesn't only rinse and drain, and it doesn't only spin and force water through.  Either one alone isn't usually enough, in my opinion.  Depending on the cycle selected, this washer does both.  What extra water I may be using by the large "mini" size is more than made up for by the repeated rinses I'm no longer forced to do.

As another reviewer said, no washers have consistently great reviews, but I'm still very glad I bought the Speed Queen despite my mild dislikes.  It isn't perfect, but I've never found one that is.


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He explains the product in a much more definitive way,The product he reviews has a different Brand Name, But it's exactly the same machine.
Here are  My Top 10 Likes about The Mini Washer/Dryer
 10 No longer have to wash my clothes in the communal laundry machines that are also used to wash pet doggie beds.
 9  Buh bye Creepy laundry room.
 8  Buh bye Bad smell of dampness common with the front loading laundry machines at my apt building
 7  It gets the Laundry cleaner.
 6  It cleans the Laundry faster.
 5  It saves water
 4  Its environmentally friendly by way of it's dedicated Spinner that renders the Laundry almost dry,
  Thus eliminating the need to use a planet burning Tumble Dryer that just Nukes my clothes anyway..
 3  It's a fun machine to operate, I enjoy the 20th century alchemy aspect of it, In fact I now enjoy Laundry Day.
 2  Small size and weight allows it to be easily stowed away out of sight when not in use.
 1 It saves Me money!
The Laundry machines in my Apt building charges about $13 in quarters to wash and dry 3 Loads of laundry, I do this every 10 days, About $33 per month in quarters, The Mini Washer cost $111. From Amazon, Ill leave it to you to complete the Costs Benefit analysis equation.


This GE range was a replacement for a Jenn-Air CVE1400/4180/4210/4270 series downdraft for which we could no longer easily get parts. If you are considering the same swap, then you'll probably find challenges lining up with the existing duct-work. The required opening is the countertop is almost identical, the GE requiring 5/8" less distance from front to back and just 1/16" less side to side. So it slips into the old aperture easily, and with sufficient overlap that there are no gaps. The outlet to the ducting is 7/8" more to the right and 1-7/16" further to the back than the Jenn-air, which isn't much but enough to cause problems because the fan box (plenum) on the GE is considerably longer, at a distance of 6-3/8" lower than the Jenn-Air. Added to that is the need for a 10" x 3-1/4" rectangular to 6" round transition adapter, which is longer than the required Jenn-Air 5" round to 6" round transition, all in all coming almost to the bottom of a standard cabinet, which leaves very little room to crank over toward the old duct-work.

For me, the ducting was by far the most difficult and time consuming part of the install. When I later noted that the Amazon price for installation is $180, I thought that it was a great deal. Then looking at, "What's included with service" there is no mention of the duct-work. If you choose this option I advise checking with the installer.

When installing the GE range you alternate between thinking, "this was thoughtful design" to, "why didn't they just do this to make it easier". For example, when fitting the fan box you see an apparently useless hole in the top of the range cavity but you soon realize that it happens to line up with a dimple in the fan box that together mean that the weight of the box is supported while you install the fixing screws; good thinking. On the other hand, the first operation is placement of an adhesive foam gasket seal around the periphery of the underside of the glass top, and while doing this you wonder why the customer has to fit this, and not GE. The electrical box is attached with 2-screws, one at the back that is really hard to get to and one at the front for which your screwdriver will be difficult to access should your cabinet have a central divider. There seems no good reason why this box could not have been retained by screws to the sides. The instructions say that the electrical box takes a " conduit, but mine had a hole for a 1" conduit, which could be a nuisance if you're not prepared.

The GE range itself looks very sleek on the counter and so far has operated just as advertised. There is, however, room for improvement. There is only a single light to indicate that a heated element is on, but to see which requires checking the position of each control, which on our black control knob on black surface range, isn't that easy. There are, however, "Hot Surface Indicator Lights", one for each side that remain on after switch-off as long as the glass on that side remains hot. The indicator to show if the front left control is on front-burner only, or front-burner and bridge, is a minute rectangle which is either filled or open, and is very hard to see.

At the time of writing we are scared to death of spilling anything just in case it spoils the looks forever. I think that this range's surface is going to need a lot more cleaning than that of its predecessor, just like our granite countertops and stainless steel fridge. Progress? Form over function?


This is a product that I was unaware even existed until my dishwasher caused ~$9000 in damage to my floor. After discovering our high-end dishwasher (to remain unnamed) was slowly leaking from the bottom and ruined our hardwood flooring in the kitchen, I did some research to determine how I could at least mitigate the damage or slow it down.  While my homeowners insurance covered a large portion of the damage costs, the out of pocket expense far surpassed the ~$20 delivered that this cost me.  Additionally, with hardwood flooring repair, we were out of our house for about 5 days in a hotel.  Not fun with pets and kids when it is not a vacation.

Since my dishwasher couldn't be fixed until it was reinstalled, and the contractor would not install it until it was fixed (for liability concerns), I was stuck reinstalling the broken dishwasher.  So I took the time to install this pan prior to placing the dishwasher back in the cabinet.  I ordered this pan and it arrived in a large flat box via Amazon Prime in the advertised two days. It actually came before I had time to buy the rest of the necessary materials (carpet tape and kitchen silicon).  Installation was easy.  There are three lips on the pan and one area that is flat without a lip.  The goal of this pan is not to stop all leaks from getting out but to rather channel them out the front so that you know they are happening.  If it is a small slow leak, this pan should prevent damage.  If it is a big leak, this pan will push it out the front where you will notice it and hopefully take action.  To keep it in place, I put an entire roll of carpet tape under the pan to stick it to the hardwood flooring.  They recommend that you caulk the front of the pan lip to the floor to prevent water from seeping under the pan in the case of a leak. This was easy to do and took a tube of kitchen silicon, a wet finger and about 4 minutes to get a nice finish.  I let that dry and then reinstalled the broken dishwasher so the repairman could come work his magic. However, just to warn me in case there was a slow leak, I actually bought some Zircon Leak Alerts to alert me if it leaked again.

The repairman came, could not duplicate the leak, but instead replaced the pump as this was the most common problem on this model.  Later that week, while doing a load of dishes, I heard a high pitched S-O-S in Morse code. I was stupefied where it was coming from.  I though maybe it was an autoplay website video as I was on my computer at the time. Nope.  It was actually my Zircon Leak Alert going off because the dishwasher was leaking.  The pan, as designed, captured the water and pushed it out the front. I was able to turn off the dishwasher and sop up the puddle without any new floor damage.  Unfortunately, another call to the repair shop was in order.  However, ~$30 in parts installed prevented me from another costly repair.  This dishwasher pan was definitely worth the money and time to install. I would totally buy this again.  As a matter of fact, the reason I am writing this review is because I was coming back to place another order for our wet bar's dishwasher and saw that I had not reviewed it..


UPDATE -- bought 3 years ago still going strong. Get more WOWs on this than anything else in house. Love the instant on/off--a pot boiling over just goes to simmer instantly with temp adjustment. Not sure if the glass on the underside is slightly bumpy for ventilation, or maybe the paint underneath makes it background grey look a little like 3D metal bevel/hash..very nice. See pic. I got this unit at exactly the time expected . I DID HAVE TO SIGN FOR IT !! The box was well strapped, but not taped shutIt was in perfect shape upon delivery.
Pros:
1 Love the color, not black, not stainless steel, just in between and amost granet-like under glass. Beautiful and Unique.
2 the glass top is completely free on all logos, and guide marks  these are all protected beneath the glass. They don't rub off--ever
3 fit with only inches to adjust where my old GE 36 electric white with electric burners, center electric griddle, and drip  catchers used to be
4 Incredibly more easy to clean !!!!  The glass is smooth on top and nothing protrudes
5 came with a 2 burner steel griddle pan that heats both ends and less heat in middle .. It is a real advantage and used a lot.
The EHHH???:
1 its Glass ??? just not sure yet about how well thats going to work--SOLVED I LOVE IT 3 YEARS LATER-REALLY VERY HEAVY DUTY
2 definite learning curve-is like cooking over a gas flame-instant heat on-instant heat off. Taking some time to get used to.--SOLVED
3 only lost one non-magnetic pan in the transition  the others that a magnet would stick to work fine--ALL BUT 1 PAN WORK FINE
4 Surprise  the cast iron pans work but, so heavy and worry about scratching or breaking glass  so far though doing fine as long as 2 hands lift/place and not dragged across the glass *I am being overcautious SOLVED, JUST LIFT TO MOVE OR TURN OFF-PUT A REGULAR QUILTED OVEN PAD UNDER IT -- MOVES JUST FINE, 2 HAND PICKUP, JUST DON'T DROP IT ON STOVETOP
The Bad
1 having to take it slow, sometimes cant, just the paranoia is a bummer, but that could be just me.  - SOLVED
2 when using multiple burners mine has a buzz when more than one is on high.  A balanced burner temp on all of the burners seems to help. It takes a little bit to find the hummless zone if using all burners on hi, another learning curve thing.- SOLVED - BUZZING JUST QUIT W/ TIME
3 tight fit leaves not a lot of room for the under vent in the back underneath to blow, but no problems yet. -- NEVER OVERHEATED 3 YEARS
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 --Common Sense would dictate that pan bottoms be flat for even heating and not rough to avoid scratching induction cooktops.
--CLEANS SPILLS AND BURN MARKS EASILY-A LOT OF USE + STILL HAVEN'T USE UP LITTLE BOTTLE OF CLEANER IT CAME WITH
--Pan Test--Will my cookware Work with Induction cooktop? EASY TEST --IF A MAGNET STICKS TO BOTTOM IT WILL WORK ON ....INDUCTION COOKTOP
AFTER 3 YEARS IT JUST TOOK SOME PATIENCE--NO ISSUES NO MAINTENANCE-LOVE MORE NOW THAN EVER


For the review I will write the timeline as it is important for people to realize.

Summary: Purchased the Cooktop end of November 2016 has not been functioning from Day 1 (switches off in 2 mins) still not resolved by GE in around 2.5 months (gives you an idea of customer service quality)

Timeline:
Day 0 - Received the cooktop
+4 days - Installed by contractor, tested for a couple of mins (big mistake should test at least for 30mins, also returns or defective products only within 48hrs)
+1 day - On cooking realize that the cooktop switches off in 2 mins of cooking
+1 day - Called GE Service
+1 Week - GE Service engineer comes, orders new parts
+1 Week - Engineer installs the replacement parts, we test for 20mins was looking good
+1 Day - Saw the cooktop turns itself off around 25 mins, called GE service
+2 Week - Engineer comes, orders new parts (this delay also includes the holidays around christmas, so not too bad)
+1 Week - Engineer replaces parts, now the cooktop starts making noises and was not heating properly, engineer finally requests replacement
+1 day - I have to call GE for replacement instead of them doing it, after a long delay finally get to them, they initiate the process.
+5 day - Got a call to schedule
+3 day - Installation of new cooktop, now the cooktop turns itself off in 2mins so the exact same problem as close to two months ago, the installer damages the old cooktop which was better as it runs for 20mins
Same day - Called GE customer care, but they want the engineer again out, 10 days out (terrible customer experience even after two months no speedy resolution)
+ 10 days - Engineer comes and says it is the exact same issue, I told I do not want this replaced and I just want GE to take this stove back.
+ 2 days - Had to escalate and talk to manager who finally said a case will be open to initiate the return process and it will take up to 48hrs.
+ 5 days - No update so far and still struggling with GE.
+ 2 days - They said everything in order and need an invoice, which was submitted after talking to customer care from HomeDepot.
+ 1 day - GE customer care says everything in order, now the pickup company will call for scheduling pickup and to deliver cheque
+ 15 days - GE customer care says there is a problem with the invoice and they will pay lesser amount, when asked why they wait 2 weeks no answer, fought with the customer care and a supervisor and sent a new document from HomeDepot as they claim that the amount I paid is invalid.
+ 1 day - Called GE they confirmed everything in order to pay the amount I paid as part of the buy back.
+ 2 day - They say again that my invoice is not correct and they will pay lesser, lot of arguing and showing what was wrong with their assumptions and that they question the validity of the document I sent. Sent an invoice from PayPal. They say now it is all done, but who knows lets see.

I have a kitchen full of GE appliances but seeing the service they have given I am clear that no further GE products.
Some painful items:
- No escalation procedure to try and resolve a long running case on priority
- GE Engineer comes normally after a week to just plug in to read error codes, they should have given a better means of uploading
- Any case will typically at least take 2 / 3 weeks for the additional delay of ordering parts
- Both the support and their engineers seem clueless on what is happening here
- The customer service is deplorable and very unreliable, no empathy. Been three months without a functioning cooktop.


We are RV'ing for a few months and purchased this to save on going to the laundromat 30 minutes away from our camp site.
The unit is about 30 pounds and packs a powerful aggitation cycle and a mighty powerful spinner.  We have a clothes line up to hang up our washed items after they spin.  No, they're not completely dry but really just damp.  If you have access to water, electricity and a place to hang your damp clothes, this will work for you.
While it comes with 2 water inlets and a hose to fill, I have found it ****much much much**** easier for me, while RV'ing , to use a garden hose and lift the wash lid and fill it that way.  You can also use a pitcher or bucket to fill it.
The drain hose is in the grey water inlet at the property we are RV'ing at.
You have to have this level as much as possible because it does vibrate at times when it starts to spin.
Here is how I use it.
Pour half a cap full of soap in, grab garden hose and fill it up to my desired level.  Insert clothes ( thin, lightweight blankets , sheets or towels ) , and set wash cycle to "normal" and the timer to 15 minutes.
After the wash, I drain the water and then refill with fresh water and liquid fabric softener and again set wash to normal and 15 minutes.  After that is done, I set it to "Drain" and once again, use the garden hose to rinse as it is draining.
Hanging clothes up on the line to finish drying, I personally, need to use liquid fabric softener. Your needs may vary.
The spinner is very small so I can get 2 or 3 spin cycles out of 1 wash load.
I put what will fit in the spinner ,  push gently on the clothes to extract more excess water and then put the "lid" on top of the clothes and then let it spin for 5 minutes . That is as long as the spin time goes....up to 5 minutes.  The "lid" is a flexible disc that comes with the unit.
The directions are not written very well at all.  It takes a few to decipher what it is saying but it's actually easy to figure out.
Your hardest part to figure out is where it will work best for you.
Outside, in an unused ( or used ) shower stall , tub or in the kitchen by the sink ( or any other sink ).
Yes, it takes a lot more work than a traditional washer unit but this really is a fantastic little unit.
It's absolutely a blessing to people who live in small places, or who cannot afford a traditional washer/dryer unit , or who are camping / RV'ing.
I actually bought mine on eBay for about 10 dollars less ( than the amazon price ) from the same exact seller ( onebigoutlet) and if you want a cheaper deal , go to eBay and search for the seller. Free shipping too. After I bought it on ebay ,  I found they had listed a couple more Buy it now 's for 100.$.  Buy from eBay to save a few more bucks .. It's the same exact seller and the same exact model.
This unit will pay for itself in less than a month from the savings of the laundromats and the driving there and the expensive washers.
Do I really need to say that I absolutely LOVE this washer. :-)


I did purchase this product locally, but wanted to share my experience. I had a surprisingly good long (for a front loader) life with my LG frontloader. It never had to be serviced. But, always leaked, guessing that was due to the fact the dryer was stacked on it as it ceased when the dryer was removed a few weeks prior to my new Speed Queen. My laundry was never clean. And the funky smell that was a constant battle. Some materials were more prone to the horrible odor and I ended up having no choice but to throw them out. I tried everything. Nothing worked on getting rid of the odor on the laundry...even drying outdoors.

I always kept the front loader's door and detergent door open when not in use. I didn't let laundry sit in the machine for long periods of time. I drained it and cleaned out the filter regularly.  I used HE detergent, stopped using fabric softner, made sure I was not using too much detergent. Ran weekly tub clean cycles-with bleach, with washing machine cleaning products, with various suggestions found on forums. Each load of laundry  would typically run for 3 hours. Washer was not overly filled and not dealing with very dirty items, either. And then would discover some items or entire loads would need to be soaked in the laundry sink and re washed. The cloth napkins that were loaded when folded in quarters, would come out of the 3 hour wash folded in half...didn't even get unfolded with the wash cycle...that doesn't even make sense to me...this is not energy efficient.

I did a lot of research, bough a Speed Queen and am so happy! I am not even a person who likes to do laundry and the first few weeks I was going out of my way to find items to wash. My clothes now look and smell clean! My laundry loads are now taking about 33 min and not hours. You get to adjust the soil level and water level...not the machine. The load timer on machine has been spot on-that was a nice surprise. I now am not needing to do weekly tub cleansing cycles. I have been able to get the funky smell out of my clothes ( using the same detergent I had been using). I can use fabric softner! I can use Oxyclean! I can soak laundry right in the washing machine! No problem washing a king sized quilt or wool blanket. The Speed Queen is an absolute joy to use!

I have read a few comments about lint build up, noise, wet laundry and the alarm at the end of the cycle. I have not noticed any excessive lint on the laundry. But, I had gotten lackadaisical about not separating lint shedding items from lint collecting items from using my front loader. And when I didn't separate items in the Speed Queen, I did notice some lint-but that was my fault. There is a manual and after following their directions, no repeat issue. Noise level, it is louder compared to my other machine, it is not excessively loud in my opinion. I used the delay start to wash before the alarm went off in the morning and no one was disturbed by the maching running.  But it actually cleans my laundry so I am not going to complain about it not being whisper quiet. I was expecting the laundry to come out damper from this top loading machine compared to my old front loader...but nope. The laundry is actually dryer from the Speed Queen. The alarm...it has adjustable  volume levels. It is not going to play a tune, it is short and sweet. I just set a timer on my phone as I have found the time on the display to be accurate.

This maching is solid. It is all business. It does what I need it to do-cleans laundry, and does a fantastic job. I only regret not purchasing it sooner.


This so called filter is the same garbage but with a different label. The ClearChoice brand label is the third water tube that I tried that are all the same tube just with a different label. It feels that these tubes are just a shell game. Anyway, the filter just came wrapped in a sealed plastic. Upon inspecting the label where all pertinent information should be, lo and behold, AGAIN, the label did not have any vital information. The filter itself has no information on what and how much minerals or particles or chemical or contaminants it filters out. The only filtering information it provides or more like a warning disclaimer is Do not use this filter with water that is known to be microbiologically unsafe or without a sufficient disinfection process before or after the water filtration process. So what is the purpose of this filter if it does not filter anything.  Is it just so water can pass through the refrigerator to the water dispenser? I think that is the only purpose of this so called filter. It is misleading. They should call it a bypass adapter and not a filter. If you look at LG or any quality brand filters, they explicitly provide information on what their filter removes. Look it up at Amazon and you will see for yourself. Some remove more than others but to not provide any information and giving a warning means it does not remove anything. I do not live in a third world country. I live in the good old U.S. of A., in a big urban city but I still want to filter my water without using a whole house filtration system. And if they also mean by water filtration process in using a Brita system then this is truly a useless so call filter by ClearChoice. Even Brita Filters says it is NSF 42 /53 Certified and provides a list of contaminants and percentages it removes. The package or tube (I will not call this a filter) also does NOT say it is Made from NSF and FDA approved materials on the label but just on the Amazon description page it states it. If it is not on the label then they can not claim it or they can be sue / fined by the States and government for false claims (FTC rule and regulations). It means nothing anyway. They are using play on words to make it sound impressive. IT needs to state "NSF 42 AND 53 CERTIFIED ALONG WITH THE CONTAMINANTS IT REMOVES AND THE PERCENTAGE" and if it JUST states NSF 42 and53 CERTIFIED, it also really means nothing. It needs to ALSO list what it removes along with the percentage as some filters removes less contaminants and less percentages even through the filters are NSF 42 / 53 Certified filters. NSF 42 / 53 Certified filters are NOT All equal. READ THE LABEL. Be an informed consumer. Drink truly filtered water unless you do not careful about your health or your loved ones. But I think you do care since you are looking to buy a water filter. This is another rebranded, relabeled garbage that touts the "Made in USA" to tug on our blind patriotism. I am not going to try to install this tube as I would rather still use my presently installed one year old LG filter. If I could give this minus stars I would but I cant so I am giving it the lowest rating I can which is one star. If the company would like to reply to my review and provide important filtering information on this tube, I will revisit this review and re-rate it if necessary.


I purchased two different temperature and humidity sensors a little over a year ago.  Ive already reviewed them both, and I like them both very much.

One of them died recently, after lasting almost a year and a half.

I have never in my life seen the weird type of battery it used, so since I had no idea what to search for and figured the battery, being so unique, might cost as much as the original thermometer (I believe I paid $5.00 for it) I decided to start shopping around for a new one.

Its pretty critical I have a relatively accurate thermometer because I use it to determine the ambient temperature around all of my AV equipment for my home theater, which is installed in a separate small room off to the side of the theater, down in the basement.

Unfortunately, this room doesnt get any exchange of air and unless the AC is running, it stays really hot.

My old thermometer, until it died, spent most of its life saying it was 80 degrees.

The good news is that the second thermometer I purchased, for the actual home theater (which takes regular AAA batteries) always agreed that the equipment room was 80 degrees, so I felt even if they weren't accurate, at least they were relatively accurate.

When the battery died, I started looking for a replacement and I came across this one available at a discount in exchange for my honest review.  It looked like it would fit the bill, so I ordered it.

It takes regular batteries so it should last a lot longer than the previous one.  The real test was to see if it also agreed on the temperature with the other two.

Sure enough, its 80 degrees!

I think the size and style of this thermometer is perfect and I may buy another one for the rest of the basement, outside of the home theater and equipment rooms.

Its the exact size of a business card, in case you were wondering.  Its 2 by 3.5 which is the standard size for all business cards, credit cards, etc.  Its only 3/8 thick, too.

There are three buttons, all on the right hand side.

The first button (on the top) is to clear out the min/max readings.  If you're putting the thermometer in another room and wish to reset the min/max readings, this would be the button you press.

The second button scrolls between the min, max, and normal readings.  Each time you press the button it will switch between displaying the min, max, and current temperature and humidity readings.

The bottom button couldn't be simpler.  Each time you press it, it switches the readout from F to C readings.

This device takes a LR1130 button battery which you can find at any dollar store available in multi-packs for $1.00.

It has a built-in kick stand which is pretty cool, but I wish it wasn't so flimsy.  It works, though, which is good enough for me.

Its not weatherproof, so its only for indoor use.  Also, there is no backlight.  It isn't wall mountable.  They could have easily put a keyhole mount in the mold so it could be wall mounted, but they didnt.  Additionally, there is no way to calibrate it, so it is what it is.

Those are the only things keeping me from giving it 5 stars.

I really like this new temperature/humidity sensor and while I cannot say for certain it is accurate, it does match my other two digital thermometers readings very well, so thats good enough for me.


Got this as an early Xmas present after YEARS of being without one because we live in an apartment. Needless to say that since both of us LOVE to cook- this meant a LOT of dishes kept piling up over and over and over again until finally, my mother-in-law took pity and just got this for us.

Yeah, I was skeptical since it was so small but, the truth is that after living with it about a month? Yeah, it's a real dishwasher and, yes, it works.

Set up is easy. It took us a little while to figure how everything went together even WITH the directions but, frankly, I blame the readers (us) and not the instruction manual.

Putting it on and off of the faucet takes seconds- which is REALLY nice- particularly since, yeah, even though it can indeed hold a lot more dishes then it looks like it would at first, that still doesn't make it as large as a normal sized dishwasher.

It cleans dishes well and, my careful scrutiny turned up quite a few details that will make basic maintenance easier than even a normal sized dishwasher in some cases. Since maintenance is usually the largest factor on the longevity of an appliance- this is good.

It runs VERY quietly in comparison to all of the other dishwashers I've used. It DOES however, emit a beep when the wash cycle is done that can indeed be heard from the next room in if the apartment's quiet.

Rather then consider this a negative though- I'm putting it in the plus column because, frankly, if it didn't- I think that we'd wind up missing that it was finished a LOT more then we already do because it's so darned quiet. Hell, half the time we don't even hear the beep as it stands- so, yeah, even that isn't horribly loud either. I also think it's nice because- yeah, it DOES take up the faucet during the wash cycle so, yes, sometimes we have had to hold off on something until that beep happens.

Length of cycle isn't too bad considering that it IS a new dishwasher. For some reason, the energy and water saving redesigns mean that they all run a LOT longer then the older ones did/do. The light cycle seems to be pretty good so far for us though which runs at around 45 minutes. Which isn't too bad imho.

So, all in all that's the pros... now to the cons....

The only complaint that I have- seriously, the one and only complaint is that the tines of the rack inside are so damned close together that they're frequently a bit awkward to maneuver the dishes in. Seriously, I am half tempted to dremel off half of them and redip it in protective coating- they are that close together.

The only thing holding me back on that score however is the fact that I figure that since everything else seems so well-designed that there MUST be some reason for them being so closely spaced. In other words, all of those years without a dishwasher must be showing because there is no doubt in my mind that I am somehow using it wrong. There's really no reason why I should be having trouble fitting a plate into the darned thing.

Along those lines is the similar complaint that the utensil basket seems to get in the way more often then not. Half the time I don't even bother to use it because the tall- like REALLY tall handle keeps getting in my way.

I DO however, like the little mini secondary shelf on the one side and I still seriously LOVE this thing. It has been an absolute DREAM having this appliance around and I canNOT believe that I never thought to get one of these things for myself YEARS AGO.

Anyway, that's my initial take after a month of living with it. I can heartily recommend that every apartment in the entire world get one of these.


As the weather starts to warm, my little annual checklist brings me to the dreaded cleaning of the dryer exhaust. In the past, this has meant trying to fit my aging, adipose body between the dryer and an adjoining cabinet, with cabinets above as well. The configuration previously required an excessively long hose, as the only way to make and keep the connection between the dryer and the exhaust vent was to do it with the dryer pulled out far enough to get between it and the cabinet. When pushing the dryer in, the hose, having a mind of its own, would twist, kink, or simply pop off at one end or the other (the hose clamps are never tight enough). Getting to it from the top is impossible, at least for me, as a wall cabinet above limits the space, and my arms aren't long enough to reach down the full height of the dryer anyway. It would always take several aggravating tries to get everything put back together, up against the wall tight enough to keep the wife happy, but not kinking or crushing the hose. And then the following year, the whole frustrating process had to be repeated. Pain in petudy, and I'd end up procrastinating and even skipping it some years, or mailing it in and just blowing air at the exhaust vent from outside and calling it good.

I don't remember where I spotted this product, but I think it was a Reddit recommendation, and it looked like the answer. I just installed it today, and it was a snap. In my laundry room, there's base moulding, so I mounted a piece of scrap 1/2" plywood on the wall over the base to have a big, flush mounting surface for wherever the bracket ended up. My old metal hose was clean and still in good shape, so I shortened it--it now only needed to be about 16" long to get from the MagVent to the exhaust connection that comes through the wall, and it's pretty much straight, just a slight curve, but no bends. Then I put the other part of the MagVent on the dryer, checked my electrical connections for tightness since I had the thing out and unplugged, and pushed it back into place. I heard the snap of the two pieces mating, and a peek over the top of the dryer confirmed that it had worked exactly as advertised--the mating surfaces were aligned and snug.

I'm thrilled. Now, my annual cleanings are just a straight pull of the dryer, a little blow with an air hose, and push the dryer back in. No more banging my head on the cabinets, trying to reach into spaces I can't, see things I can't, trusting that I didn't crush or kink the exhaust, or running to the home center to replace the hose I just wrecked.

A lot of people grouse about the price. Compared the cost of just a chunk of dryer exhaust hose, yes, it is more expensive, but I don't think it's at all unreasonable or excessive. Just looking at how the thing is made, it's not just some cheap stamping, it's well-built and carefully assembled. If a few dollars is worth more than your time and your peace of mind, you do you. For me, this was the answer to what had become one of my most hated tasks. If like me, you put off this task (or even skip it some years/haven't done it in years) because it's such a pain, spend the money one time in your life on this product.

I am not a paid reviewer. I received no compensation for this review. The only request I received from the company for a review was a flyer in the product box. I have not been contacted by any representative of the company prior.