UPDATE Oct. 2014
Definitely find a genuine FSP coupler and avoid these cheap knock-offs - the FSP part I found over a year ago has been flawless.  The cheaper polymer in the knock-off brands failed several times where the FSP has not failed once!  I got them for about $5 a piece and was well worth it not to tear apart my washer again.  If my FSP ever breaks, I'll come back and post here to hopefully help you guys/gals out.

UPDATE Sept. 2013
Another broken coupler - I found many posts that suggest buying an genuine FSP replacement part and not the generic, cheaper parts...probably made in China.  I found a 3-pack of FSP couplers on eBay for $15 so will give them a try (FSP is the OEM brand of parts inside the washer now - take a look if you doubt me).  I checked my transmission, pump, agitator, and motor - all spin freely and are not locked up.  Bottom line, go with genuine parts when quality of plastic matters, this part transfers all the motor force and thus needs a properly engineered polymer to carry the load.  I am also going with the newer metal insert OEM FSP part too - the 3 tiny plastic tabs/teeth will break off WAAAAY before the metal insert strips/rounds the motor shaft...think about it.  I'll update this review if the metal FSP part fails...and quietly eat my words!

UPDATE May 2013
Coupler has broken - seems that a more brittle plastic polymer (i.e. cheaper) was used in this coupler and it failed along the center hole.  The washer transmission is smooth and non-binding and is used with very small, light loads. The rubber used in the black isolator also had several tears and stress cracking as it was much stiffer than the OEM part.  It only lasted a few months of very light use (however, it was only 3-4 dollars).

Probably worth it to buy an OEM part for a bit more and save the time of a second tear-down and fix.

Original Review:
Looks like an exact replacement and fits nicely.  Should provide years of use (the OEM was over 6 yrs old) and will fail properly as designed instead of destroying the washer transmission or motor shaft.  I like this better than the metal reinforced design - again, a cheap fail safe that protects more expensive parts.


I am a fan of this stove (the Amana AER5830VAW).  First off, the measurements  were spot on, and the 30" width was exactly right for the snug space it was fitted into between two cabinets, which is always a concern.

The glass cooking surface heats up VERY quickly, especially compared to my old Kenmore unit, which is pretty great.  I've also found the surface  very easy to clean all the way to the raised edges, and I haven't had any problem or concerns around chipping or scratching yet, and find the dark surface (i) contrasts nicely with the white body, and (ii) makes little splashes of spaghetti sauce or whatever much less noticeable than on some white surfaces.  Plus, the surface really does look good.

While I haven't done this yet, the oven space itself is spacious enough to put a roasting pan with a turkey into it without feer that it is too tight.  It has (possibly standard?!) 5 tray racks for raising/lowering the racks, so nothing too unusual there.  It came with 2 racks.  I like the big'ish window to be able to see your food cooking, which is vastly better than my old unit's, which would always force me to open the door (thus letting the heat out) to see how things were progressing.

The controls are fairly straightforward, with digital controls for some features like oven temperature and times, and the digital clock, and old-school knobs to control the burners.  All of these seem to work without any real hassle, as they should.  One minor grips is that I find the white knobs a little cheap looking compared to the rest of the unit - but not enough to warrant a big strike against this stove; I just thought this was a little place where Amana could improve upon the product.

Below the oven is a small-medium sized drawer where you can store pots, pans, or whatever.  I wasn't too impressed by this, as it seemed a bit light / flimsy compared to the rest of the unit.  I'll be using it to store some flat pans and similar items which I don't use often, as I don't want to have to open/close the thing every time I want to get at any of my regular-use items.

Overall, I am very pleased with this product.  It has performed very well, is stylish but not gaudy,has a good cooktop (which is what I use the most), and fairly straightforward functionality.  I would recommend this product.


I love this washer! My boyfriend and I have been living on our beautiful boat for the past year, it has given us great joy to live a life of such peace and relaxation!!! The only convenience I have missed on this boat is having a washer and dryer. We have been hauling our clothes every week to the laundromat around the corner from our marina - which isn't awful, but rather a larger activity than it could be. So to I recently started searching for alternatives that would be feasible on a boat, meaning it can't take up large space and be very heavy for weight distribution. This more than fits the bill! For $40 this washer has already paid for itself in a month! Now I wash everything but the bedding and towels, those I still take to the laundromat, but now only twice a month and spend 1/3 the amount I would be otherwise. Water is included in our slip fee, so I utilize what we already have. I also invested in a garment rack to hang dry the clothes on our back deck and have figured out how to really wring out all that water to have clothes dried within a day or two (with the cold winter and rain it generally takes a day longer, but on a sunny warm day it goes very quick!)
With limited counter space, it fits perfectly next to the sink. I fill up with water about half way with a tablespoon of detergent and can get so much washed and hung in the time it would other wise take me to pack up, haul over, load and unload - it's very convenient for me! I generally spin it for 1-2 minutes then let clothes sit for 5 minutes and spin again for another 5 minutes before rinsing and I typically rinse everything twice to get clean.
If you live in a small space, looking to conserve money, want to be in better control of the chemicals your clothes are in contact with, etc this is definitely a great option! Even though it is plastic, it's actually sturdy and we'll designed - if we had more space I would build a place to permanently mount it like other reviews had done. Works on tough and gentle clothes. For my delicates that don't take up much space but need a good tumble, I pop in a wash ball to help shake it up and get it even more clean.
Overall I am very happy with this purchase - it saves me money, time and worry about other dtergents used at the laundromat!!!


I desperately needed to get one of these portable ice makers, since I live in an apartment where the fridge does not have an ice maker and getting one is not an option. I waited until I found a unit for a price I was willing to pay and this Emerson unit fit the bill.

Yes, the unit is big and heavy. But it is so great to be able to have as much ice as you want whenever you want. The unit makes ice beautifully, in three different sizes. The cubes are a bit smaller than I expected, but that's OK. You can always select the large setting for bigger cubes. (I usually use medium.) The unit makes 9 cubes at a time, and it takes maybe 20 minutes to make the first batch of ice, maybe 10-15 minutes for consecutive batches.

The cubes are tubular in shape, with holes in the middle. The design makes them easy to put in Ziploc bags and store in your freezer until needed. (No need to run the machine every single day!) If they stick together, a little whack should separate the cubes.

A couple of things to keep in mind:

Before using the unit for the first time, add a little vinegar to the water and let the machine run. Dump the ice and and drain the water. Then, do a run with some lemon juice in the water. Again, dump the ice and drain. Then do a few runs with clean water. If you don't do this, the ice will have a bit of a chemical taste, even after several runs. (I thought several runs of plain water would clear up the taste, but it didn't. The vinegar and lemon juice, however, did the trick beautifully.) Also, you should probably use filtered water for a cleaner taste. (I use water from my sink that has gone through my Pur facuet filter.)

The plug for the water drainage is VERY small. Be careful with it. Also, because the plug is so small, draining the water takes a while. Gently tilting the unit (carefully!) will help to slightly speed up the process.

So yes, the machine has a few minor flaws, but the convenience more than makes up for it. It is great to have ice whenever needed, and it is so cool to watch the machine in action, when the built-in "spatula" scoops up the ice and tilts it into the basket! This is one of the best kitchen appliances I have ever bought, and I'm hopeful it will last for many years!


We ordered this fridge online and, while it was kind of a gamble buying such a large appliance from an online seller, it paid off in the end.  The fridge itself is really great - looks and feels really well put together and fits our shallow 50s-era countertops so much better than a traditional fridge that would stick out a foot or more.  It's taller than your average American fridge because it's so shallow, but we really like the way that changes the functionality: shallower shelves means no "losing" half-empty jars of tomatoes or unfinished hummus containers until they start growing mold ecosystems.  It also, of course, means less storage than some folks might want, particularly in the freezer where you get one shelf, one full-size drawer, and one mini, half-size drawer.  We knew this, but since our freezer generally contains only ice, a few random bags of frozen peas and blueberries, and maybe some ice cream or frozen baby food, we figured we'd be fine.  If you like to buy in bulk or you want to store large frozen pizzas or something, this is probably not the fridge/freezer for you.
Re: purchase and delivery, we didn't really hear much from the sellers once we purchased the fridge and I did a bit of calling/tracking to try to figure out when it was going to be delivered (obviously, the freight company they use requires you to be at home to accept the delivery), but in the end it was mostly an easy and stress-free process.  I think the biggest take-away was the question mark of not really knowing where it was or when it would arrive for a few weeks until the local delivery company had received it from the long-distance shippers.  All in all, it took about a month or more to get this puppy, though that included the December holidays so things might have been extra slow.
Set up was a cinch and the thing is on wheels so it was easy to roll into our kitchen and plug in!  There are instructions for switching the swing of the door which we plan to do sometime soon, but it doesn't look like a quick process (you need to unload the fridge, tip it back, and mess with the wheels and feet as well as taking the doors and handles off).
Last: I remember reading some stuff about noise problems with this or similar fridges, and for the record, I don't notice a noise problem at all.  Really, I love everything about this fridge so far!


We recently had to replace a dryer that was 9 years old. The motor on it finally burned up. After doing hours of internet research we decided on this Maytag. We are so happy with our choice. We got a great deal via price matching and rebates. There are plenty of features and options for getting all your laundry dried just the way you want.

The first thing I love is how big it is. I can now dry two full loads of laundry from my washer at the same time saving me energy and time. It handles large bulky items with ease. We have a king size bed so all our blankets and comforters are huge. Even my sheets take up tons of space in the wash. This can handle all that without any issues.

The sensor dry cycles took some figuring, but after just a few weeks I have it down. Bulkier items like jeans and towels need the heavy duty and more dry sensor settings. If you pile a lot of laundry in you may want to check the load halfway through and fluff it around to make sure that all pieces of laundry are exposed to the heat. Clothes always get wrapped up with each other as they tumble so the more you put in the more wrapped they get. I get dry clothes every time. Most shirts and slacks will dry fine on the normal settings in the sensor cycle. You might also want to try Dryer Balls, which you can buy at various places. You toss them in with the load and they help keep items from getting all wrapped up together and also help fluff and soften the clothing without having to add dryer sheets. I love them.

The wrinkle prevent option is great for when you are not able to get to the clothes right when the dryer shuts off. It keeps tumbling about every five minutes with or without heat depending on your settings.

The lint trap is huge and I am finding that this dryer is much gentler on my clothes as there is not even half as much as there was in my old dryer per load. It is not cheaply made as some others we looked at.

All the buttons and dials seem sturdy and well made. The door closes solidly and tight. Best of all this dryer is made is the USA!

I love that the drum light can be turned on during a drying cycle while the clothes are drying and you can also shut it off if you need to leave the door open.

The end of cycle signal is loud enough to hear all over my house. You can also adjust it to a softer sound or even turn it off. A bonus is being able to have it beep when clothes are still damp so if there are items you want to remove before they fully dry you do not forget.

This dryer is all I wanted and more. It is plenty large enough for when I finally upgrade my washer. We got an excellent service plan on it and are extremely pleased with our purchase. Laundry is less of a chore now.


I've never written a review on Amazon before, and after reading the reviews for this refrigerator, I was seriously doubting our decision to purchase an Electrolux unit.  But we already had an Electrolux range, wanted things to match, and needed a counter depth unit.  So we held our breath, and found this unit at the Sears Outlet for $2,100.  To date, I've had none of the issues others have made mention of here.  The top unit stays plenty cold, the ice maker makes plenty of ice, doesn't spit it all over the floor, it's not mushy, etc... etc.  The unit does seem to run most if not all of the time, but it honestly just sounds like a small fan running.  It's not loud or very noticeable at all.  All interior lighting is through inset LED's that dim on when you open the door and drawer... a nice feature.  I think there's nine LED's in the refrigerator alone... some inside the drawers so you can easily view their contents.

 The glass shelves have a slight concave edge to them that keeps in spills and are very stylish.  The only small problem we had initially was hat the seal on the freezer drawer wasn't sealing completely.  We'd get some patches of frost in the freezer where air seeped in.  Turns out the seal just needed to be massaged a bit to be a bit more flexible, and the problem has gone away. (it most likely got compressed sitting in the outlet warehouse)  One gripe is that if you open the right fridge door, the water and ice maker stops until you close it.  Open it while you're getting ice or water, and an alarm goes off after a few seconds.

FWIW, the ice maker makes ice in a "drink friendly" shape (Electrolux's term, not mine)  The ice looks a bit more like store bought ice, in a bullet shape with a hole in the middle.  Initially it just seemed like marketing fluff, but I have to admit, they do cool drinks rapidly, fit a bit better in bottles, and seem to also freeze faster.  Set to "fast freeze" this unit makes a tray of ice almost twice an hour.

Now, as I said, we got our unit for a pretty steep discount at an outlet center, and at the price we paid, I'd call this a 5-star unit.  I have to admit though, at a list price of $3,500 I could see some having a bit of buyer's remorse.  If you can find a unit marked down a bit, or are comfortable with the price, this is an excellent refrigerator.


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

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

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


After 10 years of never any issues with our SS model DV209AEW dryer...Sandy tells me...our dryer isn't drying clothes...thoughts are...call a service fella....but a recording...leave a message...I look at the dryer...crammed into our laundry room..5 inches left to spare each side...so search about U Tube....checking the assorted methods & hints..choose replacement via the front method. A 1/2 hr.... use a 10 mm socket,a 1/4 Drive ratchet to remove 2 hex/ Philip heads securing top cover...no need to move dryer away from rear wall...slide top cover rearward...slide front cover rearward..remove. Remove front trim with controls..no need to unplug. Remove small Philips screws..a few more as in details on YTube...remove ft panel along with door..un fasten plug. Hint..mark a circle around screw heads with felt tip pen.reason being..many holes not used..to quicken reassembly.
 Remove brace that secures heater housing..3 screws.slide out heater housing...remove from dryer through front opening..remove two thermostats...4 screws. Seperate top of housing..7 screws...looking closely ..notice break in coil resistance curly wire..or Use ohm meter..not required. If break in Curley resistance wire...this is the cause of..no heat.!
Ordered this nifty replacement..Prime..replace heater assembly...carefully not to allow coils ,leads to touch covers.
While was waiting for parts delivery, clean all inner cabinets,housing of lint residue, I also cleaned fan blades..remove 4 screws, a metal stamping...I also removed filter holder assemblys..two sections,wash..reinstalled. Clean moisture sensor...roughing sensor metal bars with fine finger nail Emory  board softly. Reattach brackets to heater housing sides..with  thermostats,,two screws each thermostat plate.. attach red/ blue wires to insulated block tabs..slide in housing, slide in metal frame..attach 3 screws.
 The rest all reversed as when dissembling. Did. I mention..the first most important step....trip house Electrical 240..breakers..OFF..,!
The most problematic problems I occurred...getting myself,up,down, moving about to service the dryer...suggest faithful wife or companion to assist.
Did notic no country of origin stamped on shipping box, or heater bracket... did notice resistance coil of heater diameter coils..seems a bit beefed...larger wire diameter than original...no issue to be concerned about. Possibly coils will last longer than original.
The first time to replace heater coils...if again..easy, quickly. Time will tell of quality part ...but if heater coils opens again...would be able to do as fast and efficiently.
Amazon... a most effective and method to obtain parts .!!


First of all, the "Instruction" booklet is TOTALLY useless! Glance at it, if you must, but don't expect to find out how to actually use machine....
SIZE: this is small enough to tuck in corner or even closet. We live in small NYC apt & I keep in next to small bakers trolley we've used to divide the "kitchen" area from living room.
MOVING IT isn't as easy as hoped...the wheels seem a bit useless; we'll probably get the stand w 4 wheels eventually.
HOOK-UP: have to remove water filter faucet attachment, then washing machine adaptor goes straight on. Make sure to tightly screw metal adaptor on first (w/o hose), then attach hose w collar to machine & faucet. VERY TIGHTLY! The 1st couple times I got soaked from spray b/c I didn't follow my own instructions! We still could not stop a certain amt of leakage from faucet into sink so we'll get some silicon tape to rap around leaky piece. Lastly don't forget to hook drainage pipe over sink. This seemed a little flimsy, like it might flip out of sink so I used an elastic band to attach it to intake hose. Then, plug it in!
YOU'RE NOW READY TO DO A LOAD OF LAUNDRY!
I put in my clothes, added detergent and turned it on, leaving it on reg wash. I did hit water level to increase from 5 to 6...a small but useful adjustment for a full load. B/c I was doing "whites" I paused after it had started to add bleach solution; you could do same w softener.(Remember to hit pause if you're opening lid.)
HOW MUCH IT WILL HOLD? You can fill it, but I wouldn't pack it down. Also bare in mind the WEIGHT of the items when they're wet & don't fill as much.
I washed: 2 men's long sleeved cotton shirts, 5 women's T-shirts, 1 long sleeved cotton sweater, 2 pairs of cotton underwear and a pair of socks. Everything can came out beautifully clean & almost dry...
One word about spin cycle: if it starts making thumping noise, etc, it means the load is unbalanced so Pause machine and rearrange clothes. This wasn't a very balanced load, the sweater was much heavier...when I washed towels I put two in so they were better balanced.
NOISE LEVEL: it's as close to silent as possible! No worries about neighbors, you can talk or watch tv a few feet away.... only time you'll here noise is if spin cycle gets unbalanced.
LOVE THIS LITTLE MACHINE -- IT'S CHANGED OUR LIVES! NO MORE LAUNDROMAT!!


This is a great little counter top Ice Maker! Makes enough ice for average home use and if you get started a day or two ahead you can make enough ice to fill your cooler and use for parties for clean tasting ice.
The photos I'm adding are an example of how much ice you should have in under 15 minutes after starting your machine.
It does not take up much space and can easily be put away and taken out only when needed or you can just leave it out if you have the space and intend to use it often.

I washed it out before use with dawn dish soap and warm water and in doing this never got a plastic taste to my ice as I had read on another review. I also used bottled water as recommended for clean great tasting ice.
I used the machine for about 6 hours straight the first time I used it and ended up with a little more than 8 full 1 gallon ziplock bags of ice.
This machine is not for storing ice meaning it is not a freezer.
I use it while doing chores, crafting or cooking that way when I hear a new batch dropping I can bag it up and freeze it without forgetting about it. You can let several batches fall into the tray without it melting however if you don't empty the basket it will eventually melt back into the water reservoir and just make a new batch.  If the machine runs out of water it will beep then just shut itself down.

I don't notice much difference in the cube size though there are 3 sizes Sm Med and Large.

Other than just needing a good washing as any new appliance should have the machine came completely ready to use mine came with an extra plug that goes in the back of the unit to drain the water reservoir and was just an extra piece that I didn't see in the manual so I did look for a minute to figure out it was just a spare, the manual didn't explain much about the very basics of using the unit but more the what not to do's and how to use the control panel. So I think the manual could use a little update like specifying the fill line or at least the amount of water to add but realistically it was very self explanatory just looking at the unit there is a fill line which are the notches under the basket that hold it up you don't want water going above those but just below them or your ice will just melt in it.
Very very pleased with this Ice maker!

I did receive this unit at a discount during a special promotion for my true unbiased review. This in no way sways my views about this product and I hope to help others in making the right decision when making a purchase.


This has got to be the best 23 bucks I've spent in a long time.  Our dryer had been taking forever to dry large loads.  90-120 mins on average.  It didn't used to take this long so I thought I would attempt to clean the vent and see if it helped any.  I didn't have high expectations but figured it would help a little.  I had never cleaned the vent before and I bought the house over four years ago.  I had never seen anyone clean one before so it never really occured to me that this is something I should be doing.  The kit came in two days thanks to Amazon prime.  Directions were very easy to follow.  There was also a DVD in the kit but I didn't look at that.  I didn't know how long my vent was so I just ordered the regular kit.  After starting the process I realized my vent was longer then the rods included.  However I worked from the outside then the inside and it worked out just fine.  I did about 80% of the cleaning without my husband.  I was a little leary since I'm not handy with repairs but decided to give it a try.  At one point during cleaning the vent was totally clogged.  Using the clog remover and the leaf blower (its in the directions) I got it unclogged.  Here is where the second person is handy.  If one person is inside cleaning and using blower then its nice to have a second person outside saying if the debris is still coming out etc.  I could not even imagine how much stuff came out.  The lint didn't really surprise me.  The twigs, wood chips, straw and feathers did!  Luckily I didn't find a bird or any other animals.  It was pretty scary removing the debris from end of vent outside not knowing what I might find.  How there was not a fire I still can't believe.  I had chills seeing how much came out of there.  The whole process took a couple hours because of the amount of debris and some learning on my part.  Hint leaf blower works better then shop vac.  I am so relieved I bought this kit.  Now the best part is I feel safer.  Also our drying time is down to 40 mins for a large load of sheets and towels!!!  This has cut the dryer time by more then half!!!!  I am excited for the energy and time savings.


Too bad I didn't learn about this a few years ago.  This part was the reason my KitchenAid/Whirlpool refrigerator's water dispenser leaked constantly.  The problem started several years ago.  We'd get a glass of water & instead of cutting off the flow of water promptly, the water dispenser would keep dripping.  At first it was just a drop or two, but gradually the problem got so bad I finally turned the ice maker off and turned off the water supply at the wall.
Thankfully, our appliances have been very good.  We've had about 5 appliance service calls in the past 20 years. The only down-side of that is that I don't have a repair service I know I can trust.  So each time I try someone out, I swing a dead cat around my head 3 times after soaking it in stump water.
This time I went to the Whirlpool web site, downloaded the parts manual for my fridge and started checking into the cost of buying parts.  That way at least I'd know whether the repair man's price was reasonable.  I scheduled a service call.  But I kept looking into this parts situation online, and somehow got a brain-wave: try Amazon!  Sure enough, as I looked at the various water system parts, I found that this sucker was probably the cause of my water dispenser leak.
I canceled the service call, bought the part, looked at "Steve's" video on how to replace it on YouTube (find it by part number), and did the job myself for less than the price of a basic service call (To be fair, the service technician would've applied the service call fee to the repair).  It took me about 40 minutes to complete the job.  One of the supply hoses was too short to bring the part out from under the fridge.  I traced that hose to the back of the fridge and saw a place where I could unscrew it by hand (a plastic fitting with ridges).  I replaced the part, hooked the hose back up, then started running a bunch of water through the dispenser to get all the air bubbles out.  As I did that, I noticed the sound of water squirting out of one of the connections I had just made, so I pushed the hose in a little harder; that did the trick.  After clearing all the air bubbles out (takes several gallons of water), the job was done.  Just 1 or 2 air bubbles in the line will make the dispenser drip.


My 2 1/2 year old dual fuel convection range with steam assist (48 in) caught fire and was non-repairable.  I was baking in the smaller oven when I heard a pop.  Black smoke started pouring from the front  of both ovens.  Upon opening the smaller oven door, I saw flames up around the broil elements (I was NOT broiling at the time).  My husband commented that it smelled like an electrical fire.  We proceeded to cut off the power to the range.  Smoke still poured out.  We then heard the sound of gas burning off inside the oven (I was NOT using our gas stove top at the time).  The stainless steel outside top and sides of the oven were burning hot to the touch.  The control knobs were so hot they had become gummy/tacky to the touch.  With no end in sight to the black smoke pouring out and the extreme heat OUTSIDE of the oven, we called the fire department.  They cut the gas off to the house.  The firemans hand-held temperature reading gun (Bullard Thermal Camera) measured over 250 degrees atop the range and along the back wall behind the range.  Firemen said had we not been home, the back wall would have caught fire and this would have become a rescue call.
 Kitchenaid sent a repair person to look at the oven.  Deemed not safe enough to repair, the spark ignitor box inside was melted, wires crystallized, touch screen displays melted, wall plug charred and melted.  After many lengthy calls and emailed pictures, we were given 2 options: get a replacement unit only by paying a participation fee of $2500 or get a prorated refunded due to age of unit (2 1/2 years old).
 We opted for the partial refund, as this unit is a FIRE HAZARD.  To get a different brand, we still were out several thousand dollars, since we were not offered a full refund on a faultily designed range.  Funny, because 8 WEEKS later when I finally had a different brand installed, the installer noticed my old unit had steam assist.  He said he had replaced 3-4 other Kitchenaid models that had burned up-all with steam assist.  No one at Kitchenaid could tell me anything.  There has been no recall.  BEWARE: this unit is poorly designed and is a fire hazard!


I ordered this on a Friday morning and got it Saturday night. Turn around was excellent. I only recently learned that portable washers existed! So I had to get one. Ok now about the machine.

When I got it, I was excited to use it. And use it I did. I did many loads of laundry that night, and even the extra work of filling the tub manually didn't really bother me. I felt accomplished.

I watched many videos of use for this unit (as well as others in the Panda line) and I knew that I should take it easy on loading the tub up. I keep loads small and I don't overload the spin dry side. You must treat this unit with care. Don't slam the lids down, especially the spin dry side. There is a clamp attached to a spring that will act as a break for the spin dry tub, and slamming the lid down could cause damage to that spring and clamp.

As for the spin dry side, I did encounter a problem that worried me. I heard an odd noise and I stopped the spin. I took the clothes out and then... The spin dry tub didn't spin anymore. Panic ensued. I've had this for one night, it can't be broken! Luckily, it wasn't broken. I had simply spin dried multiple clothes for too long and the motor overheated. I let it cool down and it works again. So, please do not use the spin dry side longer than is necessary! The spin tub is efficient and a couple minutes is fine. This was the only negative part about this machine, and why I decided on a four star rating

If the agitator fails to agitate, you've put too much in. Take clothes out until it works. I could easily see that part failing quite easily. Again, keep loads small. Don't fill the tub past the H mark, keep it to the L or M mark.

Filling the tub is kind of a pain in the butt. It comes with this hose that you can connect to a faucet, but in my case the post doesn't really fit over the faucet, so instead I use a 13 gallon wastebin that I just fill up for the bathroom tub and pour in the washing tub. It's infinitely faster, but very heavy. It's not really an issue for me however.

The lint trap in the washing tub is a joke. It does nothing. If you hang dry, I would suggest looking into a sort of in tub lint filter (there are items like this on Amazon), otherwise, dryer sheets and a traditional dryer will be fine for lint removal. That's how I dry.

In closing, it's a great machine for apartments or small living quarters. Treat it gently because it's nothing like a traditional washer, and the bit of extra work that goes into doing a load of laundry is even kind of satisfying


Low fan is very quiet, just loud enough to be heard (which is actually good, so you won't accidentally leave it on forever).  High fan is fairly noisy, as I believe all fans are when they move lots of air.  Perfect -- I use the low setting when cooking smelly food, high if I really need to move a lot of air.  The four lights are veeeery slightly angled inward, so this doesn't quite work to illuminate the counter on either side as well as I might have hoped, even if you pick lights that are "floods" not "spots".  The cabinet's slope in front seems to minimize the possibility of bashing your head as you cook... mine is installed just above my eye level, and I have not hit my head. (A friend has a different hood, is always hitting his head...)  (specifically, top of hood is at 5'10", I am a bit taller than that, never banged my head!) The rocker switches are fine, I like them. The "off" positions are with the rockers pushed in at left, not the "even" rocker position; thus it is easy to turn them off with a single finger jab e.g. when holding a hot pot in your other hand.  Pushed in at right, the rockers are high-fan or high-light.  Pretty easy to take down the screens for cleaning (dishwasher safe)

I called the company to ask about LED options for the four lights (which are GU10 format, btw., you must buy the specific halogen types called for, not hard to find at Lowes or Home Dep)  Cust Srvice seemed very competent and on the ball, not someone reading a script from overseas. They explained that as of yet they know of no LED whose ballast portion can survive the heat of a typical stovetop for long, and therefore they do not use electronics that will support LED GU10 bulbs.  So with this hood, you are stuck with halogen bulbs (I bought 50w ones rather than 35w ones, find low setting fine. High setting quite bright but not too bright).  Broan said they are actively searching for LEDs that are designed to withstand stovetop heat for extended periods, but they know of none.

My contractor said it was an easy install.

I've updated this review -- had the hood for about a year now with no problems.  Stylistically it's great, matches any kitchen I could think of, does not have a cheap look at all.  Greatly appreciate that I have a cupboard over this hood rather than the ridiculous hoods that preclude cupboards.  Glad I spent the time looking at every hood in the big stores, didn't like any, and took a chance on this one.


Update:

So I have owned the Kucht for over a year now. Overall I'd say you get what you pay for with this unit. It has some issues, mostly with build quality. For example, my knobs did melt from heat and had to be replaced. I had to contact Kucht support by phone 6 or 7 times before they finally sent replacements. The knob markings on the front panel have faded away with cleaning. The grates are rusting. The oven racks stick, they are not easy glide. I burned myself once thanks to the sticking oven rack and they are so bad I don't even bother pulling on them anymore. The stainless steel shell is thin. It pops as the oven heats and cools. It's not a terrible range but for the price I expected better build quality. I doubt I'll keep it much longer. If you are willing to spend 2500 for this I'd maybe consider spending another 1 or 2K and buy a BlueStar.

I have owned the stove about a month. Overall, I'm pleased. I think the range is a good value for the money. The range looks amazing w/o the cost associated with a professional style range. No electronics. It's a barebones unit that just cooks, exactly what I wanted. Good cooking performance. I really like the dual simmer burner and I've had no issues with baking. My biggest gripe is the range is not well insulated. It gets hot when using the oven and that's a definite concern. I also have some minor quality concerns. To produce a professional style range at such a low cost I have no doubt they had to cut some corners. Another reviewer noted the finish on his knobs melted from all the radiant heat put off by this range. My knobs are on the front away from where the heat is vented so I don't expect to have that problem, but I had some black paint wear off the cap of the dual simmer burner after only 3 weeks. I contacted Kucht and they sent me a replacement at no cost and asked me for a picture so they could investigate if they have a quality issue in their manufacturing process. All these issues are cosmetic and don't impact performance of the range. I can't speak to reliability yet, I've only had the range a short time. Appliances fail, that's a fact of life, but I'm hopeful with such a simple unit, it will hold up well. Only time will tell.


I spent over two years debating this machine.  Based on previous customer reviews and the sad state of my building's "laundry facilities", I became nearly forced into the purchase & what a wonderful outcome!  My only regret is not having enough confidence to spend the money for a larger model.

Despite what other less-than-favorable reviews say, this machine *IS* a gem.  It takes longer to go over the manual than it does to hook it up.  What has to be done?  Put a panel on the bottom of the machine, make sure the machine is level (no rocking), screw in the water inlet hose.  Wow.  That was tough.  NOT.

My biggest concern was that my sink faucet seemed larger than the connector.  Guess what?  I unscrewed the hose's connector, removed one of the washers (leaving one remaining) and the connector screwed to the outside of my kitchen sink faucet.

I haven't experienced *any* leaks.  My thoughts are that it's from overloading the washer & putting in too much soap.  People who have a tendancy to stuff commercial washers most likely have a tendency to add too much soap to make up for their "habits".  This machine has done about 25 loads of laundry within 3 days.  I pushed this thing to the max.  Stuffing clothes in like it's a commercial front loader will not do the job.  However, an adult washing their daily "outfit" will find this machine not only capable, but a real money saver.

Don't freak out when you put the machine on "Heavy" or "Normal" and it seems to do nothing.  These are pre-washes that include long soaks each as well as filling the washer repeatedly.  The most common was would be the "Light" wash, which is your 21 minute start-to-finish cycle.

*IF* you have an overload of suds, add a liquid fabric softener to the water and it will nullify the soap.  Even though one ought to put no more than one ounce of soap into a load, fabric softener will not effect your wash (other than to make it softer), so you needn't worry about that.

Anyone who's considering this machine should feel confident in making the purchase.  When and if this machine dies on me, I will replace it with another Haier.  Except next time, I'll get a bigger one.


The packaging is a joke, it was 6 flat pieces of cardboard taped together to make a box. I picked it up at a FedEx location and it was already falling apart. Opened up the packaging and the product was damaged in multiple areas but not enough to go through the return/exchange process, but was still upsetting. The product is made of high quality stainless steel. I'd call description of this product false advertising, the interior sticker of the product clearly states maximum air moved by this unit to be 1000 CFM, not the advertised 1800 CFM. The unit came with 2 IR heat lamps, however the advertised LED lighting is also false, they are 3 G9 based halogen bulbs, which is another disappointment. The unit does a decent job venting as a 1000 CFM hood. Baffles are stainless like in the restaurant kitchen hoods. The control panel is touch sensitive which controls the lighting, fan speed, kitchen timer, and timed shut off of the fan. The panel displays a clock with is comical to see when you set it, an hour later it goes 5 hours forward, this did not effect the kitchen timer however, that beeps for a minute after going off. On the right side of the unit are two manual switches that operate the heat lamps, which work good if you have a shelf on the back-splash of the range like in a professional kitchen, keeping pans and dishes warm. The heat-lamp switch placement seems like it was an after-though and should have been integrated into the touch panel.

I emailed and messaged (through Amazon site) the company multiple times with out a reply. I called in to speak to a rep (the Amazon "guy") who knew nothing about the product and he said he would provide me with a manual that came with the product. No reply thereafter, and got no information. I should have gone with my gut and got another highly reviewed and rated product instead of taking a chance on a product with no reviews and no customer service by Web Direct Brands. Fail. I should have returned the product when it was returnable due to product damage and  the false information in the description. I still own the product, and it works for what its worth (not much and definitely not at this price), since we were in a rush to get a working kitchen. I feel like we have compromised our quality and standards by owning this product.

I do not recommend this product, it is not as advertised, company has no customer service and knowledge of this product. Caveat emptor.


This repair kit fits a Kenmore 90 series Dryer, Model # 110.66902691  PROBLEM:  Dryer started to squeal (high pitch)...like a little piggy!

When I took apart dryer I noted the following:

ORIGINAL PART NUMBERS and their corresponding REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS:
1) Dryer Idler Pulley > stamped on original pulley> FSP WM 697 691
 Replaced with P/N 279640 came with tri-ring retainer clip and flat washer
2) Dryer Drum Support Rollers (front green in color) > stamped on original roller > FSP GRN 3396801
 Replaced with P/N 8536974 came with (4) tri-ring retainer clips and (2) rear rollers
3) Dryer Drum Support Rollers (rear red in color) > stamped on original roller > FSP 8536973
 Replaced with P/N 8536974 came with (4) tri-ring retainer clips and (2) front rollers
4) Dryer Belt > stamped on original belt > 3387610 EB made in USA > (size 93.5, 1/4W, 4ribs, 3grooves)
 Replaced with 40111201 (size 93 3/8, 3/8W, 5ribs, 4 grooves)

This kit came with instructions and all parts needed to replace (4) support rollers, Idler pulley and belt.  GREAT PRICE TOO!  Did an extensive search, this was the best price!  Even if you only have to replace one drum support roller. The price for 1 drum support roller almost cost as much as this kit. Might as well replace all the support rollers, idler pulley and belt too!  In addition, Express Parts Direct shipped these parts to me in (3) days!

Go to online video Dryer Repair - Replacing the Multi Rib Belt (Whirpool Part # 661570) for instructions for dissembling your dryer (110.66902691)
Install takes about (1) hour start to finish, time is needed to vacuum out bottom of dryer once drum is removed.  Great time to grab the kids to help.  Had my 13 year old son follow in my footsteps, I did one side, he copied me and did other side.  Had him install the belt over the idler pulley too.

Great time to clean out the lint trap, vacuum the inside of unit, vacuum under the dryer and wipe down top panel, bottom panel and remove and clean all knobs.

My dryer runs like a charm and no more piggy squeals!  I am a mom, if I can do it, so can you, grab the kids so they can help too!

Hope this helps!  Behappy doing your next repair!!


Overview:
Con(?): Ever so slightly teenier dimensions than listed here (which benefited me)
Pro: Keeps things that should stay out of the disposal, out of the disposal - like rings, spoons, and cats.  Kitty's lack of opposable thumbs render him unable to out-muscle and out-smart the tool!

In order to keep our cat (sigh) from having his two front legs perpetually damp and covered with whoknowswhat kind of bacteria or microbes or invisible food bits (not to mention, keeping him away from the dangers of a disposal anyhow), I researched all the options for disposal stoppers.  Honestly, there was one different company's that I wanted more (better reviews, in my opinion), but after measuring our disposal opening and reading the measurements on my options, this is the only one that *might* fit.

Actually, according to the dimensions here, even it might not fit, but hoping that the rubber rings would be flexible enough, I figured it was worth the few dollars to give it a shot.

Well, this disposer tool is ever so slightly teenier in diameter than it mentions here, and in fact, it's slightly too tiny to be a snug fit for our sink.  The only downside of that is that it cannot ever work as a stopper, which is referenced here in the description and in some reviews.  It fits in perfectly, without slipping down past the rubber flanking in my own disposal, but even if I push it down "snug" - as far down as it will go - water still passes right on through.  I'm OK with that though - it is a better "problem" than what I was afraid would be the case.

So, I can keep it in the sink most of the time, including to run the disposal itself.  Yay!  Kitty is safe and my rings or forks or whatever will not fall into the depths of yikes.  I take it out when I am washing dishes to put a stopper in that actually works to hold water (a flat one that the cat has no problem removing, which is why I needed an item like this), or when I'm washing stuff down the drain.  Otherwise, food bits lay all over this, and that is just gnarly.  No one wants to have that.

I knocked a star off, not even so much for the size being ever so slightly off, but because I feel like surely another design would be even better.  The Stuffer, for instance, looks more right and less likely to get gross to me (I'm concerned with stuff growing around and in the rubber rings if not religiously washed and cared for), but, hey, even The Stuffer had some reviews indicating some design flaws.


This Whirlpool Portable Air Conditioner is great for small to midsized rooms and has some very nice features that separate this from other comparable units. Like another review, I also have a Whynter, but a different model (Whynter 12,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, Frost White (ARC-12SD)), that will be used for comparison. We have an older Victorian house that does not have central air and we had been cooling with standard in window units but, with the rough winters we get, we were getting tired of moving them in and out twice a year. The portable units do a great job and generally more than meet my needs. Here are my observations:

Pros -
+ Cooling Ability; this unit easily chills my 15' x 20' (300 square feet) family room
+ Features; Rapid Cool (lets you quickly bring the room temp down), Dehumidifying ability, Programmable Timer
+ Compressor Noise; this is surprisingly quite, even at the highest setting
+ Size; not too intrusively large, about the size of the old upright radio we have it setting near
+ Portable; unit is fairly heavy but it is on wheels (note that the window vent needs to move with the unit)
+ Remote Control; a handy addition with a digital display that lets you change the temperature, fan speed, and timer from across the room
+ Easy Setup; my son and I had this unboxed and running within 15 minutes of opening the box

Cons -
- Ugly Vent Hoses; while it can't be helped as they are needed, the hoses (look like dryer vent hoses) are an eyesore when extended out and totally incongruous with any decor (we keep ours retracted as much as possible except when needing to aim the Air Conditioning output to a different room)
- One vent hose on this unit but, while adding some additional bulk, I prefer the Whynter's dual hose

Misc -
*Fan Noise; this can move a lot of air and makes the expected amount of fan noise when on the highest settings

This portable unit is a very good solution for my needs.

Highly Recommended!

CFH


Becareful with this product's review on GE's website and Home Depot - they are very biased. Twice They've failed to publish my review. What's the point of publishing reviews?? Bought this dishwasher from my local Home Depot back in December 2014. Our decision to purchase this product was mainly based on quietness (based on reviews) and quality attributes (that GE is known for) - but so far disappointed! Loved everything about it until some black pliable material started falling from it after every use within 90days. It's truely quiet and dishes really gets clean and dry. Apparently, the broken material is part of the sound proof system that makes it quiet. It is now very noisy and feels like it's raining in my house when in use. It's been a frustrating experience trying to have it fixed. I'm going to have my 5th technician visit to diagnose the issue this Monday 3/16. Will share more updates and provide more details on what the 4 technicians thought the problem was.

UPDATE: 04/01/2015
GE's technician never showed up as they promised. In all honesty, I don't know why anyone will buy a GE product. They have the worst Customer Service in the industry. Their consumer advocate is a joke seriously. I still have 4 different parts they shipped into my house that they don't want them anymore (see pictures). What kind of company spends money on parts for nothing? These 4 different parts are based on the different assessment their technicians made on their low quality product. I took the issue to my local HD and they decided to replace the dish washer. I'm gave them the benefit of the doubt and thought maybe I was unlucky and got a bad one so I agreed to a replacement. I was supposed to get the new dishwasher yesterday but no one called or showed up. I called GE delivery today and they told me the found product damage while they were loading the product for delivery. As a result, they ordered a new one and it will arrive on 04/07. I just laughed and said bye. You will think they will have the decency to call to let me know. Nope! Geniuses... they didn't. They don't care about the customer waiting. Like I said GE Customer Service is point blank USELESS!! I was never surprised! I'm sure they will have another lousy excuse on 04/07. I feel sorry for HD for being the middle-guy here. Next is to take them to national/Fed consumer complaints. Don't waste your hard earned money on GE products. As a veteran, the last thing I want to do is to play these stupid games with companies. I feel like I'm dealing with a Mom n Pop type of company. Stay tuned for more updates.


Ok I have this and a laundry alternative spin dryer. I can wash a pair of pants, 2 workshirts, some under wear and socks in 1 load. Washes in about 15 mins- tho you can set it for less time. The spin dryer goes for 5 minutes  I and boom your done,, just hang stuff up and it's  a dry in a couple hours :) synthetic dries faster, like just  under an hour. I find that my clothes are still kinda dirty after laundry mat wash and this lil machine frankly gets stuff cleaner...like, here's a great example:
I had a white t-shirt with graphics on it that I washed at laundry mat. All I did was sleep in it, so didn't really get it dirty. But I had some white socks and underwear to wash, too, so I threw them in with just this shirt...was just 2 pairs of socks and 1 pair of under wear...again, all stuff I slept in only once. When I washed them, all this gross grey colored water came out of these clothes...has not used any soap, just a touch of oxiclean in the wonder washer. I rinsed my clothes 3 times, cuz apparently the oxi clean broke loose laundry soap dinge and build up. Stuff came out noticeably whiter once the water ran clear, and I am a believer in this lil machine!
I constantly use it now to stay ahead of the laundry piling up,and save laundry mat trips now for doing towels and bigger things at won't fit.
A good note is to not overfill this machine, cuz it rinses clothes better if you don't. I run it on a wash cycle, then put my shower head in and rinse a couple times til the water runs clear :) I love that I'm done in 20 mins between a wash and a spin dryer and only have to hang things up. It's a lot faster than waiting an hour and plus for the washer at the laundry mat. No line no waiting no quarters. I figure this and the spin dryer paid for themselves in under 6 months with just 2 of us :)
I did crack the lid near where the handle is on the bucket, but it doesn't seem to be a big deal, everything is still working great and not leaking :)
If you over fill it, it will splash a little on the floor so don't over fill past the line. Also, I put mine in a corner to make sure it doesn't tip or spill, cuz if you get it out of balance a little, it splashes a little bit too.i run mine in the bathroom of our RV and if the one breaks I'm buying another one cuz it's such a great help!


Ok.....I have a single story house (six years old) with the laundry room in the center of the house. The dryer vents straight up about 9 to 10 feet, then a 45 degree turn, then another 5 to 6 feet to an elbow which exits through the exhaust cap out the roof. About twice per year I have always used an electric leaf blower to blow it out. It worked decently but lint would always catch on the exhaust cap and my roof pitch is so steep that I will not go up there again. (tried once, not again)..What I do is get on a ladder to the edge of the roof and use a long pole with a brush attached to the end of it and work it around the roof cap until the lint is broken free. That being said, I never knew how much lint was remaining in the 16 to 18 foot vent run..Today I received this, read instructions. Used a cordless drill (but going from the laundry room out the top (I had no other choice) Nothing came loose at all (not even close to lose) thanks to the items screwing on clockwise and running the drill clockwise made everything stay on tight.

After using six of the eight extension wands I finally couldn't get it to go any further.....I stopped/went out to see if I could see the brush attachment in the roof cap at all (I didn't) but it must have been very close because lint was being pushed out of the cap (with no airflow because nothing was on other than the brush itself). I went back in, ran the brush a little more then started pulling it back out and a bunch of lint came with it (a plastic shopping bag full).....I then got a leaf blower to blow out what additional lint I had loosened...(OH MY G**) the amount of lint that came out onto the roof was staggering! I ran it up through the roof once more and got zero lint out! It's all clean now.......So for those of you who think a leaf blower works (it does) but you're not getting all the lint with a leaf blower (like I thought I was).....I had to purchase this item but I had to purchase the extensions from another seller which I thought was odd. I had to get 2 different packages shipped instead of buying everything from one seller..But it's worth it in the end. This thing can be reused over and over and it took NO TIME to do the job. Thanks


Searching for a range hood is a frustrating process. None of them seem to be built as well as their high price would suggest.  Features are bundled together, so that it is difficult to get, for example, a strong, high capacity hood without a lot of bells and whistles that you might not want.  One of the features that I wanted to avoid was an electronic circuit board in the hood.  I have unreliable power where I live and have had to replace circuit boards in other appliances.  The price of replacement circuit boards seems outrageous given that they are sensitive components prone to failure, particularly in a high heat environment.  Like the auto industry, the range hood industry makes a lot of profit on replacement parts.  As an exercise, I added up the cost of purchasing separately all of the components of a common $400 range hood.  The cost of replacing all components was over $1700.

After much frustrating searching I called Broan technical service to ask if they could suggest a minimum 450 cfm hood without a circuit board.  A knowledgeable gentleman directed me to several hoods, one of which was the model 893004. This stainless, 30 inch under cabinet hood is old school in character, with only two on/off switches for the fan and light, and a rheostat (slider) to control fan speed.  On high speed it will completely exhaust smoke from pans on the front burner.  My unit is vented directly through the wall.  I removed the internal damper and rely solely on the wall vent external damper as the internal damper catches more grease and can eventually begin to stick.  In a cold climate you might want to retain the internal damper.  It will accommodate two 75 watt bulbs and illuminates the cook surface very well.  The noise is acceptable, and the design, while not modern, is attractive.

When initially installed I noticed that the blower unit wobbled slightly and created vibration in the hood.  I called Broan service  and they quickly sent me a replacement blower- five stars for customer service.  Minus one star because this range hood, and I suspect all range hoods, could be built better for a couple nickels more.  For example, one part of the metal blower unit simply rests on a metal ledge in the hood- no screws.  This seems like a likely source of vibration so I cut a small strip of rubber and placed in on the ledge between the two metal surfaces.  In a perfect world, where quality was paramount, this would be done at the factory.


First, this video is your friend: [...]

Watch it before you follow my directions below, and watch it all the way through before starting. That was all I needed to do the removal and install, though here are a couple points which apply to replacing IceMagic Plus units.

IceMagic Plus is just a fan, a switch, some wiring, and some plastic, which connects as a module in place of the normal white cover on the front of the icemaker. Do yourself a favor and use a long large flatblade screwdriver to release the two black metal clips which hold the IceMagic Plus module to the rest of the icemaker *before* you remove the old icemaker from your freezer, but after unplugging power and turning off water, of course. You have to get this module off in order to remove the plug on the wiring harness from the icemaker during removal, and you may find the other end of the harness is permanently attached to inside of freezer, unlike what you see in the above video. You'll also need to remove these clips from the old unit after it is out (pivot to one side then use needlenose pliers to pull clips out) and reinstall these clips before installing the new icemaker *without* front cover installed. Once it is in place, with the clips installed, just push the whole IceMagic Plus unit onto the front of the icemaker module you installed (without the front cover) and you should be good to go. Of course you can leave the IceMagic Plus module off and just use the cover, but why give up the bonus functionality which makes ice faster when you might need it later?

Unit can take up to several hours before it does anything while it waits for thermostat to detect the whole unit is cold enough. I didn't have to level my unit (it uses the stock slide-on mounts and not the ones in the plastic bag) or adjust water level. I did move the white plastic mounting bracket from the bottom of my failed original icemaker instead of using the one provided with the new unit. Also, it is a little tricky to cut out the rear water opening with a razor knife, but can be done if you are patient and BE VERY CAREFUL. If anyone has a better way to remove it, please add a comment to my review.

If this was helpful to you, please click that it was useful to help it be higher in review listings, so others can save big money on this fairly easy DIY repair. I am sure the labor would have been more than $75 to have someone come out, and even then they'd probably insist on selling me a much more expensive unit as well!


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

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

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


I wanted to wait and use the ice maker for a while before writing a review, as quite often things that start out great end up disappointing. I can now give a pretty solid endorsement. Aside from a couple of small quibbles (which I will get to) I am suitably impressed.
Our last countertop ice maker died peacefully in its' sleep after a long and chilling life.  It was a manual fill, manual empty model, and we had just gotten used to all of its faults (slow, poorly insulated; we manually emptied the ice into a bin in the freezer and kept an ice pick handy to break it all up...) After a couple of months buying bags of ice we decided it was time to look into a replacement.
To answer a few of the questions/complaints I have seen in other reviews:
*A user manual was included with  mine, but the instructions could have been better. I didn't have any trouble at all though.
*DO follow the advice to leave it on the counter with all the doors open for a couple of hours before using it
*DO plan on tossing out most of the ice made the first day you have it. (allow lots of fresh clean water to cycle through)
*I do wish it had a slightly larger capacity ice storage bin.
*I have not had any trouble with the dispenser being unable to dispense the ice because of it freezing together. It isn't the fastest dispenser I've seen, but it works fine
*The water supply line you need is "standard" for ice makers and many water filters: 1/4-inch OD, and uses a quick-fit (push in type) connector on the back of the machine. I also ran an inline water filter I picked up at home depot for a few bucks. (be sure to pre-flush the filter if you add one, the first bit of water run through new filters is usually black as it washes the carbon dust off...)
*The water is dispensed from the reservoir. For the occasional glass this is nice because it means the water is probably well chilled already (runoff from the ice making process and melt from the ice storage bin both go into the water reservoir) But this does mean it might be a bit slow to fill more than one or two glasses back to back.
*I do wish there were a way to adjust the volume, or mute the ding tones, but I haven't found them obnoxious and they don't wake me at night.

Overall, this ice machine does what I expect from it, and it does it without any trouble.


This is truly one of the most horrific products I have ever used.

This washer and dryer combo is so incredible slow to wash and dry your clothes that you will be spitting mad. The intelligent washer wastes more time analyzing your load than washing your load.

When it does finally get around to washing your clothes, the agitation is anemic and whimpy and you will wonder if it does anything at all. This is a horrendous washer. The "timer" that tells you how much time remains actually ADDS time....so if you think it will be 59 minutes to wash your clothes and then you look 10 minutes later...it will say 56 minutes.

This thing is such an amazing piece of junk that LG should get out of the appliance business.

I don't write many reviews, but I wrote this to warn others.

DO NOT BUY this.

The electronics and smart features slow your wash down to a crawl...it is just junk.

Stink to a tried and true brand like Kenmore or Whirlpool -- and skip the ridiculous electronics.

I literally despise this product. IF YOU WASH YOUR CLOTHES WITH this even once, you will be full of anger.

It truly stinks that bad.

...and they dryer can't handle the load that you might put in the dryer....and the dryer is as slow as molasses.

These LG products absolutely stink.

They LOOK cool...and the nice bells and whistles are fun and interesting for about 1 day....and then when you are left with a slow as molasses washer that does a horrendous job -- a "load" balance system that takes forever and forever to analyze, re-analyze, analyze again....before it does a half-a**ed job of attempting to wash your clothes....OH MY GOD.

YOU WILL DEEPLY REGRET THIS PURCHASE.

What you want in a washer is speed, capacity, vigorous washing and not endless whirring about doing nothing.

...and a dryer needs at least as large a capacity as the wash....a large enough tumble space to aerate the clothes (so they don't just end up in a damp heap) and speed.

THESE PRODUCTS ARE TRULY HORRENDOUS.

Stick to simple, powerful, heavy duty and fast....

The electronic locking lid on the Washer will drive you absolutely insane.

If you think this experience is a unique one, be sure to do you own research.

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/lg_washing_machine.html

There are even videos describing how bad these machines are.

I have no axe to grind with LG, but these products are truly terrible.

I grew up with Kenmore, Maytag and Whirlpool. They were built like tanks, were fast and got out all the dirt without fuss or muss....

These "modern" applicances are so aggravating, I'd rather a stone and a puddle.


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Now for something different than the other reviews. My home was wired with a 30 amp circuit to the cook top and research will say that you will need 40 amps. This particular top will only let you have two burners on "Boost" at the same time. To max out the rated amperage you must have all the burners on high at the same time. When you see how hot and fast that really is... I SERIOUSLY doubt you will ever need that. Induction is so efficient, that most of our cooking is done on #3 to #5. The scale is 1-10. The higher settings are for frying and boiling. I don't have the need to have 4 skillets frying or 4 pots of water boiling at the same time and I don't think I ever will. Anyway.... before considering calling the electrician, I decided to try it awhile first and see if we trip the breaker. If we do, and it becomes a problem, then we can deal with increasing the wire size and changing the breaker to a 40 amp. So far we have NEVER tripped any breakers and the top works absolutely flawless. DO NOT let the fact that you have a 30 amp service steer you away from considering an induction top. I suggest trying it first, THEN see if you need to increase your breaker size.


The Spektrum DX8 Radio (8 Channel) was my first real RC radio.  I am still quite new to this hobby and some items are expensive such as radios, so I can only compare the DX8 with my DX4e which is not really a comparison.  It was a bit intimidating stepping up to this radio from the DX4e.  There are way more switches and settings, settings, and settings.  Overall I LOVE THIS RADIO!  Take some time and read the manual.  Take your time learning it, you will not be able to just go as soon as you pull it out of the box if this is your first real radio.  Go here and watch Finless Bobs Videos.  This radio introduces you to how complicated this hobby is, so my biggest piece of advice is to take your time learning it.  Despite all of the negative feedback when the radio was first introduced, Spektrum did fix all of the kinks and this radio is a beauty to use.  I am glad this was my first.  I will compare all of my future radios to this one.  I am truly grateful for everything that this radio as taught me and how it still operates like a dream.

I was skeptical at the price of this radio, but new that I was hooked on this hobby and that I am here to stay so I went all in.  It was a good investment and I have yet to regret this purchase.  It works with all my helis:  Blade MSR, Blade mCP X, Blade mCP X BL, Blade Nano CP X, Blade Nano QX, Blade 130 X, Align Trex 250, and even my Parkzone F-27Q Stryker 180 airplane.  The radio even works flawlessly with my flight simulator Phoenix RC.  There is not much else to say other than this radio is AWESOME!  It completely ROCKS!  It is all that I hoped it would be and then some, so if you are on the fence about it don't worry.  The Spektrum DX8 is worth the dough and will keep you flying time and time again.  My only complaint so far is the stock battery that comes with it.  I will get into that below and what you will need to take care of the issue, which really isn't an issue.  Just a bit of BS.  Ive put off this page due to the amount of information.  There is a lot so keep coming back for updates.  If you would like to request specific information feel free to email me and I will get it up here as soon as I can.

More detailed information at:  diysoup.com/do-it-yourself/hobby/remote-control-helicopters/spektrum-dx8-radio-8-channel/


In terms of doing its basic job of displaying information about CO2 level, humidity and temperature of the air in the immediate area, it seems to do its job.  I must, of course, add the caveat that I don't have another device around that I can compare its readings to, but I can say that the CO2 level, humidity and temperature indications on this device do seem to track with actions in a room that you would expect to raise or lower these numbers in the way that it indicates.

However, its user interface was crafted with no care or concern for making it easy or even remotely understandable to operate.  It was clearly created by people who were afraid of spending a few more pennies to put a few more buttons with labels that make sense or to put the kind of all-points-addressible LCD display on this thing that would allow it to spell out its menu options and various air quality conditions with REAL WORDS.

Instead, it displays codes like "E02" to indicate that the humidity is too low for it to measure, and menus are organized in a weird nested system numbered "P10" through "P30" with submenus numbered even more weirdly -- you wouldn't believe what you have to do just to set the time or adjust it for daylight savings time!  What fool came up this?  This is actually worse than setting the clock on even the most inconsiderately designed VCR!

Also, returning to the buttons, although the positioning of the buttons along the bottom edge may add a certain bit to its "cuteness" in terms of how it looks, the visual appeal quickly fades when you realize how all-too-easy it is to pick this silly thing up in a way that causes one of those buttons to accidentally be pressed.  When you do that, things start changing on the display, and unless you're someone who regularly works with the controls so that you have the crazy array of options memorized so that you understand what the weird not-real-words indications are telling you, you have to pull out the manual to figure out how to undo whatever you accidentally did by accidentally pressing one of the very poorly placed buttons.

To top all of this off, and almost as if to confirm that someone went out of their way to design this thing to be especially annoying to use, they printed the user manual in tiny print on tiny pages (pages roughly about 1/3 the size of standard letter-sized pages) making it especially annoying to find the operating instructions you're looking for to do something like set the time (of course, it's under menu P30, submenu P33 -- naturally! -- I should have known!).

To sum this up, it seems to actually do its job -- that's a good thing.  But it's so horrible to interact with that I will happily part with it for a different CO2 meter with a user interface that someone actually tried to make user friendly, or at least not user hostile!!!


I purchased this fridge because if was finally time to give up my dorm fridge
which has lasted well over 30 years since graduating college.  I have been
using it all this time as a beer fridge at various places and although it still
works, I was concerned that it was using up way too much electricity.  I was
looking for a replacement that would be more energy efficient and was
glad to find this one.

The unit came well packaged in a big box for the fridge and then placed
inside a shipping box.  It was held together by fiberglass (i think, or maybe
nylon) packing bands / straps that were easy to remove, and once the straps
were cut the box lifted right over the top of the fridge.  The fridge didn't need
to be lifted out.

I read the directions but didn't really follow them.  It says to plug it in and
wait 24 hours before loading and not to fill it up too much. Well... I already
had a fridge full of cold beer and wasn't going to let it get warm, so I just
plugged it in and loaded in the beer.  I also use it to keep bait in for
fishing (worms) so I put those in as well.  I set it for a little under Max
Temp then checked it 2 hours later and everything was cold / nothing
was frozen.  I checked it the next morning and results were the same...
lot's of cold drinks.

There is a lot of room in this fridge as you can see from the pictures I've
included.  I was able to fit plenty of beer (both bottles and cans), 2 bottles
of wine on the door some water and some worms.  There is also a useful
rack on the door to hold cans.

I really like the size of the freezer.  It is great to keep dry ice in so I can
easily load a cooler.  I keep this in a downstairs hallway right near the front
door and my main fridge is upstairs, so with this freezer I never have to bring
the ice upstairs. There is plenty of room for ice cube trays, a bag of ice or
even some frozen food.

This is a really nice fridge.  Roomy, convenient and I hope more energy
efficient than my old dorm one (-:

I've included some pics so you can see how packed it really is.  The great
part is that everything is cold!!

I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.


SHP1700W Refrigerator
May 16, 2011

I have had this mini refrig. for approx. 2 months.  I was looking for a lightweight mini refrig, that cooled well and would hold a bottle of wine (upright) and soft drinks.  This is it!  I like my drinks to be very cold so I keep this on the coolest setting.  According to my refrig. thermometer, the temp stays between 34 & 38 degrees F.  I have noticed no discernable difference in my electric bill.  The 2 shelves are adjustable or removable as needed.  The door has the usual built in shelf for holding the upright, large wine or 3 liter soft drink bottle.  There is a bar which holds the items on the shelf.  Only one upright bottle fits here.  Smaller items (cans, condiment bottles such as mustard, ketsup, pickles, etc) can fit next to the upright bottle on this shelf.  There is a smaller built in shelf which fits above the condiments which might hold butter or other small items.  It also has a bar across it.  I place 12 oz. cans, in a row of 5 on top and 5 on bottom, on each shelf in the main body of the refrig. (that's a total of 3 shelves counting the bottom of the refrig.).  I will try to remember to update this again around the 1 year mark.  I am very pleased with this so far.

UPDATE:
MAY 9, 2012

I have owned this mine refrig. for 1 year and 2 months.  The fan is now making the most gawd-awful noise ever!  It will wake me for a sound sleep it is so loud.  For the time being, I can turn the unit off for 1 hour and then restart it and it runs silently for awhile.  I can see that I will, soon, have to get rid of this.  I will have a shop look at it but suspect that the Labor charges will end up making it almost as cheap to replace & how long will it run before it goes again?  It cost approx. $117.00 (with shipping) last year.  I am not happy about the probability of replacing it so soon.  I will not buy this brand again.  Hope others are faring better with theirs.  I will say that it cooled very well before this problem with the fan.


So at first, this thing was very difficult to understand how to REALLY work it. The instructions are vague at best so here's what I found out about it:

  1)  Pounds per load is based on WET clothes... now that I say it, I'm thinking "Duh!"

  2)  If you don't make sure the lid actually LOCKED, chances are you're going to get a waterfall (found that out the hard way). The screw thinger holding the lid in place can actually get in the way of turning it to the locked position so make sure you loosen it a bit more then just to take the lid off.

  3)  Put water amount in first with detergent and then add your WET clothes and its perfect. You'll hear the swish swash swish swash of a normal wash instead of fwop flop fwop flop... if you hear the secondary, you need more water. I would hear the flop fwop all the time until I realized, "Hey, soggy clothes are better." lol

  4)  When the instructions say "2 minute load" its literally 160 revolutions at a second a piece. Count it out and do it slower then you think and you'll get better results.

  5)  Use WARM water, please... WAAAAAY better results.

  6)  Remove the lid BEFORE attaching the drain... I've annoyed myself pretty bad by forgetting that lol

  7)  I've heard of people complaining about rinsing. "I had to rinse 3-4 times before the water came out clear!!!" Honestly, a normally washer doesn't rinse out ALL of the detergent or color bleed, so get over it. What I do is start off with the 2 minute wash, once drained I'll add more water and do a 30 second rinse. After draining that, I'll add more water (each time I'll replace the water with the recommended amount per instructions...) and a little of my fabric softener and do another 30 revolutions/seconds. Drain and VIOLA! Done and clean!

  All in all, I love this machine. It can get messy at times, but so can the dishes so I am totally okay with it. I'm so glad I bought it considering buying cost me about half of what it costs me a month to do my household of 4's laundry. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.

I hope all that helps!!!


I cant believe how easy it was to do this repair!! My old tray had snapped, and we were tired of using manual ice trays so decided to go for it. Im SO glad we did!!

It actually took longer to figure out how to replace the tray than actually replace it  literally only about 1 minute to complete the actual repair.

Here are the steps I used for my RF265 model.

1) Check Ytb for a video about replacing the tray  NOTE  you do NOT have to remove the unit from the freezer like he does in the video. Its great that he does so you can see the parts, but it is NOT necessary. I literally just snapped the front motor housing piece out (starting at minute 6:01), put the new tray in, and snapped it back in place.

Note  External links are not allowed in reviews, but if you search for How to Fix the Ice cube Tray in the Ice Maker in a Samsung RF 266 Refrigerator by Tony Veroeven, you will have exactly what you need.

2) Also by Tony Veroeven, watch the video about replacing the sensor so you know how to put it back together.

Note  Search for How to Fix a Samsung Refrigerator Ice Maker - Large ice chunks not breaking apart (Read description) to find what you need.

3) Take everything out of your freezer, and squeeze down in the empty drawer space. (Note  this part is easier if the refrigerator doors above you are open.)

4) If you have a cover on the front of your ice maker, remove it. (The cover just snaps on and off.) See pictures below for reference if you aren't sure.

Note  Search the Samsung dot com site for a PDF called How_To_Reset_The_Ice_Makers_In_Samsung_Fench_Door_Refrigerators and you will have the reference you need.

5) Snap the front motor housing piece out (starting at minute 6:01 in video 1), put the new ice tray in, and snap the front motor housing piece back in place.

6) Reinstall the temperature sensor in the foam piece, and snap it back in place.

7) Put everything back in the freezer, and then turn the ice maker back on (using the button on the front control display panel in the top of the refrigerator).

8) Press and hold the reset button on the bottom of the front motor housing piece for a few seconds until you hear the ice maker start to move. The safe pdf from item 4 above has the instructions for this.

9) If you have a cover for your ice maker, put it back on.

10) In a few hours, you should start seeing ice again. Enjoy!


Update (11-24-2015)  I have returned to upgrade my earlier review of these filters after having used my Wemo Humidifier for over a year now. Here's what I've discovered.  If you keep the filters moist they will indeed last 3 to 4 months.  And Holmes is now offering the filters here on Amazon for six or seven dollars less than they had been priced ($24.99 or 95 I forget which now down to $17.99 as of this writing) and with 4 months service that is a reasonable price for a set of whole house filters.  I also recommend bacteriotstat to keep contamination out of the water itself and you're good to go.

I love the programmable aspect of the humidifier and the Wemo app works great on my smart phone and on my tablet.  It keeps me informed of water levels and the 7 day timer works great.  So I am here to eat crow and recommend these filters now.  Hope this helps you decide.

Original Review:

Two filters you need for the new Wemo WiFi humidifier, about every sixty days.  Way...Way...Way...Overpriced.  Figure on around $150.00 a year.

Nice game.  The humidifier itself is amazing but of course you're tied to these expensive cheaply made paper/plastic filters for life.

Update:  03-04-2015  Have now experienced the drying out problem others have written about and it's true.  Once the filters are dry they never give 100% output again.  About 70 to 75% output after the first drying and exponentially decreasing thereafter.  I soaked them for thirty minutes as Holmes suggests and they were literally falling apart.  The black plastic grid was just breaking into little pieces.  What a mess!

I whole heartedly agree that a machine that works as effortlessly as this should have filters that work and function just as effortlessly.  That would be worth the $24.95 or whatever replacement cost, but since the drying problem is inevitable unless your obsessive compulsive they are not worth the outlay...and that means that this wonderful piece of technology becomes frustrating to use and useless in the long run.

My recommendation is not to buy until Holmes has addressed the filter issue and offers much better filters at reasonable prices.  I am putting my old humidifier back in because it works and the filters last and don't cost an arm and a leg. (this i didn't wind up doing because I had two filter sets to use up in the Wemo Humidifier and during the process of using them and because the unit would warn me when water was low I discovered that the trick is not to let them dry out).


Update: Almost another year, and it's still working great. Maybe I got lucky, but I have had no problems with it.

1) While the refrigerator is noisier than my old one, the manual does state that it will be a little louder. The only time I hear it is in the morning or late evening when it's quiet in the house, otherwise, I don't even notice it.

2) I still very rarely use the hot water.

3) I still think it's great with lots of room and have had no cooling issues.

4) I still think filters are way over priced :-)

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Update: After about 1 year later, I'm still loving the fridge. It's been working great and I've had no problems since the initial repair for the USB. (Maybe it's time I updated the pictures on it again). The filter cost is way outrageous (but so is every other filter for refrigerators, it's kind of like ink for printers).

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I love the fridge. It's roomy, bright and easy to get to everything. I've had it for two months so far.

Pros:
Easy access to most everything.
Well lit
Nice gadgety front touch screen
GE service was easy to contact and easy to get a repairman out there. (see below about the repair)
The water/ice taste great (my old refrigerator never had good tasting water or ice)
All around, it's a great product and keeps a stable temperature.

Cons:
Can't see the temperature in freezer and fridge unless you act like you're going to change the temperature on the display panel, then it will show the current temperature. I guess they figured it will be at what you set it.

I had a repairman out within two days of getting the fridge because the USB port did not work. (I'm a gadget freak and that's the first thing I tried). It took about a week for the both the parts and the repairman to come out, but I was in no hurry as it wasn't like the fridge was ruining food.

Hot water is kind of a waste. I use it every now and then, but having to wait 5 minutes for hot water is kind of long. Especially for the few ounces that you get each time. I have a full time hot water dispenser next to it, so I guess I'm spoiled.

Water dispenser stops if the door is opened (either side)... not sure why it would stop if the right side is opened, but it does.

It does run somewhat louder than my old fridge, but not enough to complain about. (Maybe a better term is that it has a different sound than my old fridge... not sure if it's louder)

Summary:
I would buy it again. The price I got was incredible so I couldn't refuse ;-)...


I have a Samsung RF267 series French door fridge with two different issues.  It had the common problem in the top compartment where ice blocked the drain hole so water pooled in the bottom of the Cool Select Pantry.  Additionally, the freezer temperature was set to -2 degrees F and the display showed -2 degrees F.  However, two different mercury thermometers showed the freezer temperature to be colder than -10 degrees F.

Abundant videos online show the fix to the ice drain plug problem.  A DA61-06796A Clip Drain Evaporator attached to the heater element keeps the drain hole from freezing.  The older/short Clip Drain Evaporator is held in place by an aluminum pop rivet.  A small flat head screwdriver can be used to remove the old component.  The root cause of the drain hole freeze problem is the defroster thermocouple.

A thermocouple changes resistance as temperature varies and is the component allowing the computer to tell the temperature.  Two thermocouples were bad, one for the defroster and the other for the freezer compartment.

Per other online sites and Amazon's parts checker, there are three different thermocouples for my model: DA32-10105B, DA32-00006S, and DA32-10105X.  Nowhere does anyone mention which thermocouple goes with which function.  Note that the connectors and wire lengths are different for different models.  DA32-00006S is the defroster thermocouple.  A failure in this component causes the coils to ice up.

DA32-10105X is the refrigerator compartment thermocouple.  It is on the plastic cover that must be removed to access the coils from inside the fridge.

DA32-10105B is the freezer compartment thermocouple.  Again, there is no mention online of where this thermocouple is located.  On the roof the freezer compartment, look past the light fixture towards the back of the freezer.  There is a small vented grill.  This grill holds the freezer thermocouple.  Gently pry it out with a small flathead screwdriver.  You might break a few plastic tabs on the grill.  Only a few intact tabs are needed to keep the thermocouple from falling down.

Unless you're very flexible or are willing to work by feel, it might be advisable to remove the freezer door.  First, remove the Sliding Drawer, the Tilting Basket, and the Main Basket.  Next, take off the freezer door by removing the four hex head screws from the sliding brackets using a 10mm socket and ratchet.  With the door out of the way, it is easy to sit on the floor and access the freezer thermocouple grill.

Once you have your fridge defrosted to replace one thermocouple, you might as well go ahead and replace all three.


We were the first owners of the house and had never cleaned the vent in 7 years. We were buying a new dryer so I thought I'd give this a shot since I was going to detach the dryer anyways.

I tried to use my new Bosch cordless drill but the chuck was too small and no adapter was included. My old craftsman drill fit but the battery didn't last long. I figured it was cheaper to buy a corded drill instead since I didn't own one.

There is a reason they recommend cordless drill. The process is very easy and safe with a cordless drill. However, the torque applied by the corded drill caused the cable to whip round and round since the trigger wasn't very sensitive (I got the best drill I could find for ~60$). This caused the metal end of the cable to break and smack me on the arm missing my eye. Did I mention I'm not even close to being handyman?

So here are the steps (follow at your own risk) :

1) You should wear eye protection and mask before you begin. Remove the flap or whichever type of vent cover you have outside. Detach the aluminium tube connecting the dryer to the vent duct at the dryer end. Attached the shop vac attachment to the vacuum and attach it to the tube in the house. Make sure the vac is set to blow the air outside. Turn your vacuum on and go outside to check whether the air is blowing in the right direction. Attach the vent brush (not the lint trap brush) at the end of one rod and make sure you screw in the tiny screw in to the brush. Connect the other end of the brush to the drill and ALWAYS make sure the drill is rotating clockwise even when pulling the rod out. Insert the rod in to the vent outlet outside the house. Once the rod is 2/3 way in attach another one. Repeat for each rod segment. When done pull the rod out and dissemble each section.

2) Turn off and detach the shop vac from inside of the house and move it near the vent outlet outside. Vacuum the lint pieces that were blown out from the vent.

3) Connect the shop vac with the included adapter to the outside vent outlet. Change the setting to suck the air in. Turn the vac on. Repeat the steps mentioned in step one the only change being that you will be inserting the rod in to the vent duct from inside the house.

4) I didn't need to clean the lint trap using the included brush but you may want to.

The amount of lint removed was substantial and the drying time was cut in half. Mission accomplished.

I took 1 star away since the rod doesn't fit smaller chucks and they don't include an adapter with it.


The cooktop arrived in a very timely manner, but we didn't open it until we were just about to finish remodeling our kitchen.  On the day that we scheduled installation of the new countertops and the new cooktop we had purchased from The Price Pros, I opened, and attempted to pull the cooktop from, the box and immediately noticed that the cooktop was damaged in two areas and the color had come of in those two places.  Because of the damaged areas on their cooktop, I cut my fingers in two places while attempting to remove it from its box.

I contacted Amazon (by phone) and they told me to contact The Price Pros by email directly, which I did.  I contacted Amazon and then this company on Wednesday, December 14th and received no response from them, until almost two weeks later, on Monday, December 26th. I don't know why it took so long for someone to respond to me.  I really can not understand the neglect in The Price Pros' customer service procedures.  We really had an emergency situation as we were preparing to host our annual family Christmas dinner in our home.

Since we did not hear back from them in a timely manner, we went on and had the damaged cooktop installed along with the new countertop (otherwise, we would not have had anything to cook on for the dinner).  The installer straightened out the dented areas as much as possible and then my wife attempted to cover it with black paint, all so that we could enjoy a wonderful Christmas.

When The Price Pros finally responded, all they wrote in their email was that they would send us another cooktop AFTER they received the damaged one back.  How ridiculous is that?  This would mean that we will be without a stove for the time that it takes for us to send the damaged one back, for them to receive it, and then for them to send us a replacement.

The Price Pros should be able to stand by their product and do everything in their power to rectify this situation to the satisfaction of the customer.  I had confidence in Amazon enough to purchase from The Price Pros' company and send my money to them trusting that they would send me a working product without flaws or blemishes.  They have not done that, and I feel that some type of consideration should be made on their part.  They should send me a new cooktop and then allow me to send them the damaged one back.  This would assure that we will not be without a way to cook for our family.  Nevertheless, The Price Pros are being VERY inconsiderate!!!

This has really been a disturbing experience and I will NEVER order from The Price Pros again, or even recommend them to anyone either.

So, "Buyer Beware"!!!