This is a really great cooktop that is well designed, laid out, and extremely functional -- also very easy to use and install.

Burners:

The center burner is powerful for quick boiling and the 2 simmer (small) burners are great for long slow cooks like tomato sauce or soups etc.  Unlike our previous cook top, the simmer setting truly is a simmer; it doesn't boil whatever you're cooking on the lowest setting so you can leave sauces and soups on for long periods of time like in a slow cooker.

The two other "medium" burners are great for things that you want to get up to a high temperature quickly: things like grilled cheese, pancakes - or for searing meats or frying eggs (the smaller burners will also do the trick just not as quickly).

Cleaning:

The grates just lift off with very little effort to provide easy access for cleaning the burners and/or the grates.  Also the knobs come off easily for cleaning when you're making a greasy mess.  Other reviewers have mentioned a discoloring of the stainless steel after doing some hot cooking; I have experienced none of that whatsoever -- I think Bosch may have fixed that problem because I've done a lot of cooking over the last few weeks with zero discoloration and no cleaning challenges.

Auto-lighting:

The cooktop lights very quickly automatically and we've had no "misfires".  I did purposely blow out burners a couple of times and it automatically re-lights them.

Deficiency:

One MINOR complaint (minor because I don't think it will ever affect me):  When you're running ALL 5 burners at full throttle, the regulator doesn't have quite enough capacity to allow enough gas through for them to all truly function at 100%: they all turn a bit orange and wavey since there isn't quite enough gas.  I have tried to imagine any and every cooking situation I will be in, and I can't think of a time where all 5 burners will be going full throttle -- there simply isn't enough room behind a cooktop for more than one person - and you'd need at least 2 to tend to 5 boiling or searing pots simultaneously.  It's got plenty of capacity for a few simmer burners, a full throttle main burner, and medium - medium burners.

Luck (Karma?)

Before ordering this cooktop, we went to the appliance store to buy the weekend before we had installers scheduled.  The rude manager ridiculed and laughed at us for not coming weeks earlier; then tried to sell us a lower quality Electrolux display model for over $1300.  I thought we were in a pickle and would have to buy it, but couldn't get over his snottiness and rude comments -- so instead of buying it then and there, we went home to decide whether or not we would be better off rescheduling the installers as opposed to doing business with a jerk.  I decided to piddle around online and look at reviews - and we lucked out.  We found this cooktop for under 900 bucks and had it delivered 2 days later; in plenty of time for the installers.  SCORE!

Extras:

We bought a lodge griddle to go with it, and it sets quite nicely on the grates and works well once you figure out how to get the simmer burner and the medium burner on the same sized flame (since they are different sized burners, it's not as easy as putting both on "medium" heat). Lodge LDP3 Double Play Reversible Grill/Griddle, 9.5" x 16.75"Lodge LDP3 Double Play Reversible Grill/Griddle, 9.5" x 16.75"

No wonder this cooktop continues to show up at the top of nearly every ranked list of gas cooktops.


I am editing this in February 2017.  I bought this washer in June 2014, and it has been working just fine since then.  We do 6 to 8 loads of laundry a week.

My original review.
The Panda machine arrived today. Fast shipping, I ordered Monday, it arrived today.

It is impressive looking, nicely styled, easy to move around.  Nothing in the way of assembly for the washing machine itself. The only tricky thing was figuring out the somewhat terse instructions about installing the quick connect on the faucet. I finally went with "trail and error" on the rubber washers and ended up trying all 3 before one "fit".  I still need to work with the connection a bit because it still leaks just a little bit.  The type in the instruction manual is very tiny, I had to fetch my reading glasses to decipher it.  It is needlessly tiny too, since there is plenty of white space.

It does come with a strong chemical smell.  If I was writing ad copy I would describe it as "that luxurious new car smell" except of course that that smell is outgassing volatile chemicals, lol. And after only a couple hours in my kitchen, the whole place stinks so i turned on the whole house fan. Tomorrow it's going onto the back porch for a few days until the smell goes away.  I ran two "quick" ten minute wash and rinse cycles, with no clothes, and I used dish detergent, in the hopes that the smell in the tub would go away and it did substantially go away after two wash and rinse cycles, no clothes. But the exterior and hoses appear to be the continuing source of of the chemical smells.

The tub seems roomy.

It was amazingly quiet while going through its quick wash and rinse cycles.  it is fully automated, unlike the smaller and older model that is #1 in this small apartment washer category, you can set it and forget it.  You need to make sure the drain hose is secured in the sink. I neglected that detail but fortunately I was in the kitchen when the drain hose hopped out of the sink onto the floor. Oops. So I put it back and tucked it between the water hose and the faucet and it stayed there securely.

It did come with some water in it, which I heard sloshing around as I walked it into the kitchen from the front porch.  It wasn't too heavy for me to do that (and I'm 62).

The promised dolly to move the washer around with is not a Panda product.  It comes in a separate box. and the instructions appear to be in a charming prose consiting of English words in what I bet is Chinese word order, lol. . . I quote. . .

"(1) In the prescribed length (62 x 62 cm) and bearing weight (128 kg) for use. (2) Before installation on the pipe centerline draw, resize to pull out the red line as the center of symmetry support plate, the last screw. (3) If there are 2 directional wheels, directional wheel mounting direction to be consistent. When using 2 directional wheel in the back, brake wheel and regulating towards the front."

Etc.  And all the wheels appear to be "directional", I'm guessing, but each of them rotates 360 degrees, none of them are fixed in a particular direction.

Fortunately, looking at the pieces inside the box, it appears to be fairly straightforward, four sections to put together using 8 heavy screws and four wheels. And there are 8 holes for the screws and 4 holes for the wheels so the instructions notwithstanding, it seems fairly simple to put together.  The final size is adjustable.

So I am going to go ahead and give it a four star rating and maybe eventually five.  It seems to be working as described, I who am a mechanical dunce managed to get it out of the box and hooked up and working and look set to figure out the movable dolly that it comes with.

It is the quietest washer I've ever come across.

Next day. . .
The next day, most of the chemical smell was gone so I didn't exile it to the back porch. instead, I did my first load of laundry, 9 shirts, which loosely filled the tub. Product worked like a charm, and it was still quiet with the clothes in the tub.

Edited 7-31-14 to give it a five star rating.


WE bought the Samsung also from HH Gregg about three weeks ago.  HH Gregg delivered it and it was set up.  As with most refrigerators he made sure it went on (basically the lights came on) then left.  The unit never cooled down.  We went back to the store and looked at their model.  They explained it was in store mode and we learned how to unlock it.  But the store unit did nothing either.

Ours was  unlocked so that was not the problem.  So we called Samsung and they said it was 10 days to get someone out there.
HH Greggsaid this is not acceptable and they brought another unit.  The second unit worked on the bottom and the ice cube maker but the main refrig never worked.  As a result we called and they scheduled a repair.  Again 10 days but since we had called on the first unit they moved us up to what would have been our first service date.  We waited for that.  On the day they were to come out and we had taken time to be home they called and said that since it was new we should take it back to the store and get a new one.

Again HH Gregg said sure and set up another delivery.  We waited for our Sunday afternoon delivery and about an hour before it was to arrive we got a call saying that the truck people did not tie it down properly and it fell over and hit a range and the floor and was destroyed.  Not Samsungs fault other than not giving us a working one first time out.

HH Gregg sent us another one and it arrived and again the technician could not get it to work properly.
we tried programming it and other things then in the instructions it kinda says that the machine does not always work right and to try to unplug and replug it in,  It takes about a half hour to see changes so we did this a number of times and it went down to 43 degrees.  Did it again went up to 50 degrees did it again and it went to 34 and has been working since.

Real Flakey.  I am afraid if the power goes out that it may not work again.  Have the great almighty Samsung tech coming out hopefully although they have not called back yet to schedule a time and we have a repair person to come out hopefully this Tuesday to check all the wires.  I am guessing the problem is in the wiring harnesses at the connectors as wiggling the wires help to make the unit work at least that is how the light on the water filler and ice cube dispense section got fixed by the technician.

I am going to have them go over all connections.  It appears that when they take off the doors to install it is then a crap shoot on whether it will work again or not.

Samsung when I call always says ok I will put it in the notes.  But when asked will they pass this on to anyone the answer is no.
I asked for a supervisor but they were not available.  Asked for the phone number to the office of the president and it took over a half hour to get it.

Also asked for a Local Samsung rep they had no idea if they even had reps.

HH Gregg is to be commended in all they went through on this without any questions and without looking at us as if we were nuts
Also helped that their in store unit also does not work and their Samsung rep could not get it to work either. Their unit says 18 degree C for the upper unit which is probably correct.  -21 degree C for the lower left which is wrong since the unit is not cooling and the lower right at 0 degree C which again is wrong since it is not cooling all compartments are at 18 degrees or so C.

Even had an HH Gregg employee come over and try to get it to work.

HH Gregg I give 5 stars Samsung got one only because I had to click at least one.

Cool refrigerator with all the features but at this point we do not trust it.

The previous person is correct it does hold temperature well the question is if we have a power shortage will it go back to the pre set or will it go back to factory where its not set.  Hope the repair person knows
also having problems finding the sparkling water co2 canister I am sure I will find it on Amazon or somewhere its not at the store.

Samsung you do not know what customer service is.

Most expensive refrigerator they have and no one knows why so many are defective.


I'm so excited about this purchase which is a lifesaver for my family's busy lifestyle. I said goodbye to rewashing loads of clothes because we forgot to move the clothes to the dryer. This is a modern version of a washer/dryer and is what busy families need! I read lots of reviews before making this huge purchase and noted helpful hints many have mentioned.

The most common complaint I saw during my search was that it doesn't dry the clothes....Solutions to this issue included changing the dry setting to "more dry" and also letting gravity work for you in regards to the drain pipe.

I bought a pedestal to elevate the washer as well as a drain extension hose which sold as a "dish washer drain hose" at any big box hardware store and costs less than $15. It is important to note that the drain hose needs to go from the machine, align the floor a short distance, and then go up to the drainage pipe. Please see manual for a visual. The hose that comes with it is too short in my opinion. But the extension fit like a charm.

My very first test load washed and dried perfectly. Initially upon opening the door the clothes felt damp. But just as others have stated once you remove them and shake/spread them out the clothes are instantly dry. My mouth fell open. It's truly amazing to have an all in one. I despise washing laundry and I'm actually excited to do it now!

The machine has some really cool bells and whistles and even plays a song when the load is complete.

I'm in love with my washer :) my husband is jealous!

UPDATE: 6 weeks later...

I still standby my review this machine is amazing! I no longer have "laundry days". The hampers stay practically empty nowadays. Laundry is no longer a chore. It just gets done!

Example:
After my 12 hr shift and wearing my last set of scrubs... laundry is the last thing I want to do. But with this machine I can pop the clothes in, program the timer and get ready for bed and wake up to warm clean-dry scrubs.

My clothes are cleaner than they've ever been! I now only use the "more dry" setting when drying bulky items or a heavy load. The "normal dry" setting is just fine. If I pull the clothes out immediately after the load ends I have to let the heat escape before touching because the clothes are SO hot.

One downside is jeans (particularly my 8 year old son's) come out wrinkled. I'm carefree and usually just fold or wear straight out of the dryer. Now I have to occasionally use the iron :( but just occasionally ;)

The drum of the machine is VERY large! People may be tempted to fill it all the way. But I only fill it half way using the marker on side. Sometimes I test the limits but just slightly.

*TIP #1*-Buy all purpose cleaning wipes and use between loads to make cleaning the rubber door seal easy. ;)

*TIP #2*-Liquid fabric softener appears to decrease wrinkles (had no idea...but I definitely see a difference)

*TIP #3*-If you don't think you'll be home when the load ends press and hold the "Fresh Care" button at start up and it will tumble the load every few minutes for hours keeping your clothes wrinkle free until you can unload them.

*TIP #4*- Customize and program your favorite load settings apart from the default settings. My 8 yr old can now wash and dry a load of laundry with the push of 1 button!! (Well...2 if you count the power button Lol)

Overall, I would purchase this machine over and over a thousand times. It's like having a personal assistant. Perfectly fits our family's busy lifestyle!

ONE YEAR LATER...1/29/17

I still pat myself on the back for this purchase! We recently bought a house and took this with us and gave away the set that came with the house! It transported well.  NO mechanical issues at all (knock on wood). I have all the hook ups for a regular washer and dryer but I'll NEVER do that again. Way more work than it's worth! Still a VERY happy camper!!

TWO YEARS LATER 7/9/18

No problems with this machine at all...no matainance required! Super convenient...I may not be as motivated as 2 years ago lol but its still nice to put a load of dirty clothes in and get out a load of dry clothes!  Now if only there was a machine that fold as well Id be sold !  I updated the picture to this review about a year ago but I just want to point out that theres a deep freezer next to my washer/dryer. Definite space saver as well!! Still highly recommended


I have a Whirlpool Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer, Model ED2YHGXLQ01. I kept finding the refrigerator door open slightly (~1/4") and thought it was people in a hurry & not bothering to shut the door completely. We made an effort to make sure the door was closed each time; however, I continued to find the door ajar, which caused the refrigerator temperature to be warmer than desired and led to spoiled milk. I also noticed that the top of the refrigerator door was ~1/4" lower than the freezer door. After doing an online search for this problem, I ascertained that I needed to replace the closing door cams on the refrigerator door. I vaguely recalled sweeping up pieces of broken black plastic at some point and wondered where they'd come from. Its easier to replace the closing cams than one might think.

Remove everything from the shelves in the refrigerator door. Unplug the refrigerator. Remove the refrigerator door by first removing the 5/16" hex head screw that holds the white plastic cover over the top door hinge parts on the top of the refrigerator. Next, remove the three screws that secure the silver metal plate under the white plastic cover. Do not remove the center screw. Lift off the metal plate, which has a metal post pointing downward that inserts into a hole at the top right of the refrigerator. The door pivots around this metal post. Lay the refrigerator door on a flat surface like the ice chest that you put the food in from the refrigerator door.

The upper closing cam (P/N W2182179) is located *underneath* the refrigerator door at the bottom right. The black tubular part sticking out of the upper closing cam inserts into a hole at the bottom of the refrigerator door. There is a 5/16" hex head screw that goes through the hole in the flat part of the closing cam to attach it to the refrigerator door. Once you get the part, you'll be able to see that there are plastic "teeth" on the other side of the cam from the black tubular part. The side of the cam with the teeth face downward; these teeth will sit on the teeth of the lower closing cam. I found that there was no longer any upper closing cam on my refrigerator door--mystery of the broken plastic pieces solved. This also explained why the refrigerator door was lower than the freezer door.

The black plastic lower closing cam (P/N W10329686) is attached to a metal bracket at the bottom right of the refrigerator, just below the refrigerator door. The metal bracket is screwed onto the refrigerator frame (not the door). I did not need to remove this bracket since it was accessible by removing the refrigerator door. The hole in the lower closing cam with the teeth around it slips over the metal post sticking up from the metal bracket. (Teeth side facing up.) A 5/16" hex head screw goes through the plain hole in the cam without the "teeth" around it; this secures the lower closing cam to the metal bracket, which has two holes in it. The screw for the lower closing cam goes through the hole on the left of the bracket (when facing the refrigerator). I called Whirlpool to confirm which hole the screw goes into, but they couldn't provide the information. I found out what hole to use by studying how to videos on YouTube. While the lower closing cam wasn't broken, I went ahead and replaced it as well so the two closing cams were of the same age.

The how to videos recommended greasing the cams with silicone lubricant grease, which I didn't have. The rep at my local Home Depot found they didn't have any silicone lubricant grease in stock and said I could use WD-40 Silicone Spray instead. I already had some of this so I sprayed it on the cams. Unfortunately, the silicone spray did not provide enough lubrication to allow the teeth of the two cams to slide smoothly across each other as the refrigerator door opened and closed. The door made a loud clunking noise each time it was opened past 90 degrees. It sounded like something was about to break.

I didn't want to wait for an online order so I got some multi-purpose White Lithium Grease from the local hardware store. It was ~$5 for 8 oz which was the smallest size they had. I removed the refrigerator door again and squirted a big blob of white lithium grease on the teeth of the lower cam. After reattaching the door, I found that it opened and closed smoothly and quietly. Repair finally done!

How-to videos I found helpful on YouTube were:
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I purchased this kit from another amazon listing but I wanted to share this info because it would have saved me some time.

After some research this seems to be the only diy option for repairing your w10377151 ice maker. Like many other victims, my ice maker blew a pin clip within the control board where it hooks to the heater element. Although there is an interesting youtube video of someone making this fix with a bullet casing, I figured I would go the more common route of replacement. Like many other reviewers, I was hoping to find a plug and play ice maker assembly that could just be popped in and done. This isn't the case as I believe the manufacturer has changed its design after realizing the fatal flaw. Be aware because of this design change the new assembly will have the dial on the front and a white water cup instead of the blue one. This is supposedly an upgrade and will work as a replacement. Also, the new part number on the item will say w10300024 which denotes the repair kit. This does not mean you received the wrong part.

Unfortunately, this redesign involves replacing the wiring harness. Two separate wiring harnesses are included but you only need one. You can quickly identify which one is needed by comparing the wire colors and connectors to the one that is currently installed on your ice maker. The new one should almost be identical. Also included are two plastic covers. One has a hole cut in it for the power switch and one does not. This is because some models have the power turned on from the front panel of the refrigerator. If, like me, your ice maker has a power switch, you will have to transfer this over from the old cover to this one.

Also included in this kit is the metal portion of the fill level arm. This arm is a different shape than my original one. My kit did not come with instructions so I was unsure of which one to use. Since it is provided with the kit, I assumed it was the correct one to use. They do not include the plastic flapper piece, so this will have to be transferred over from the old one. After installing the new arm, I realized that it did not allow the arm to be moved up and down like the one on the old ice maker. I put the old arm back on and found that although I was still unable to move the arm down, I was able to click it up into another position. This reminded me of a different style of ice maker where you would lift the lever up to permanently shut it off and click it back down to turn it back on. Since this ice maker has its own power switch, I determined that this may be why this kit includes a new arm that is bent differently and does not allow this movement. This also may be why another reviewer had an issue where he had to reset the ice maker each time it made a full bin of ice. So I put the new arm back on and hoped for the best.

As for the harness transfer, like others have said, as long as you take pictures you should be able to transfer the harness without much difficulty. I have attached the pictures I took in case anyone misses that step and ends up stuck. I also put some automotive style terminal dielectric grease on most of the connector contacts to try to prevent corrosion. I also opened up the front of the control box and applied some grease to those pins as well to further attempt the original issue from repeating itself. This was a fairly new ice maker so not many of the connections were corroded, but I did notice some on the on off switch located on the front cover.

I slid the ice maker back in, gave it an extra push to get it past the water line, reconnected the connector, turned it on, pressed the door closed button and heard the wonderful sound of the ice maker filling. A little over an hour later the machine dropped its first batch of ice. Success!

In case you were wondering, after powering the unit up, the fill arm dropped to the expected position and all is well.

Also, the hardest part for me in the whole evolution was trying to figure out how to disconnect the main connector prior to removing the maker from the fridge. All you need to do is press on the center of the ice maker side of the connector where the tab is and the connector will pop right off. I will not disclose everything I tried before figuring this out.

Another note, don't get discouraged if after completing the transplant and flipping the power switch to no avail, remember that, at least in my case, the door needs to be closed in order for the magic to happen. You can bypass this by pressing in the button that tells the fridge the door is closed.


"LG" means "Life's Good" and trust me when I say that this washer and dryer has just made my life much easier. Life really is good when you have pedestals to raise the washer and dryer to a Laundromat type level. It is so much easier to get wash in and out of the washer and dryer. Before I was really having trouble with my old washer and dryer, mostly because the buttons were not working right and it was difficult to get clothes out of the washer and into the dryer.

Now as far as research goes I read all about this set before I bought it. It had all the fun features I knew I'd love. But it was a surprise when I heard all the cute sounds this washer and dryer make. There are little tunes that are played at the end of the cycles which makes me happy. It is so much better than an annoying beeping sound.

I would have to say that "user friendly" is an understatement when talking about how easy this set is to use. With just a few turns of a knob and the pressing of a few buttons you can customize your experience. I have tried about ten options on the washer so far but there are even more to try. You can do regular cycles like cotton or perma press or delicates. There are also cycles for towels and whites. If you have allergies you will love the allergiene cycle which does take about an hour and a half but leaves sheets very, very clean. There is also a sanitary cycle a heavy duty cycle and speed wash cycle. I tried the speed wash cycle and it was only fifteen minutes. This was handy as I just needed to wash a few items. Now I don't have to wait for my favorite clothes. I can wash and dry them very quickly.

The only cycle I had issues with on the washer was the perma press cycle with cold water. I tried washing my husband's and my clothes together and with cold water the scent of his deodorant got on all my clothes. So next I did a prewash (with Clorox 2) and extra rinse and used warm water. That turned out great and my clothes were fresh and clean. So I don't think I'll be using cold water as much with this machine. The washer also has a rinse and spin cycle but not a simple spin cycle.

The only thing I had trouble washing so far was a very heavy flannel duvet/comforter cover. It simply would not spin. So I had to wring it out in the bathtub and finally got enough water out of it so I could put it in the dryer. So when they say "bulky" items not everything heavy is going to work. But small blankets came out great. Like the kind you use on a baby's bed or cat bed.

The washer also has a child lock option for if you have small kids. There is also an option to customize a cycle. So if you do a similar kind of laundry all the time this will save you some time as it saves your cycle and remembers it.

The dryer is also very easy to use. You can turn a knob to select steam, small load, heavy duty, bulky/large, perm press, delicates, towels, speed dry and air dry. There is also a way to download another cycle of your choice. Both the washer and dryer work with cell phones. You can select a cycle and then change the dry level, temperature, time and signal. The dryer comes with a rack so you can dry shoes or delicates that you have to lay flat. There is an easy iron option if you don't want clothes you want to iron to dry completely before ironing. And there is a cool wrinkle care option that will tumble clothes longer until you get the chance to get them out of the dryer.

What I really like about both the washer and dryer is the indicator symbol lights. You always know how much time is left and you can see a little symbol that tells you how far along the cycle is. There is also a child lock feature on the dryer. The dryer also has a custom setting for your favorite cycle. For safety there is a little "flow sense duct blockage sensing system."

Really this washer and dryer have it all. Just make sure to really read the manuals before using. There are some safety issues like you want to disconnect the power when cleaning the filter on the washer, etc. The dryer filter is also very easy to clean.

If housekeeping seems like drudgery to you trust me when I say that once you get this washer and dryer laundry will become fun again. What was the most fun was fluffing up my feather pillows on air dry. That only took a few minutes.

~The Rebecca Review


Along lasting reliable water filter. I love the date labels that easily reminds me when to replace it.

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GE MWF SmartWater Compatible Water Filter For Refrigerator Pack of 9
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I wish I could no star or zero star.  Do not buy any LG refrigerators AT ALL.  Go and buy either Whirpool or Kenmore.  I spend $2300 in 2011 and I am still paying on it.  The door hinge in the middle was showing problem on day 1.  I eventually called a few days after a year one and I had go through hoops to get that fixed for free as they kept on telling me about 1 year warranty.  Then February this month, the refrigerator and freezer stopped cooling.  Even if it is worldwide company, they are of course close on Sat-Sun which meant my food started rotting.  I was lucky enough to have a small refrigerator in the garage which came to use.  I called the 1-800 number and it gave me 5 - so called authorized local repair houses.  When they heard that may be condenser or any of the cooling HW was bad - all except one REFUSED to repair the refrigerators.  And by the way this is LP authorized person!!  One guy came out charged $130 for a visit and told me that these refrigerators are extremely hard to repair.  LG uses to foam to cover everything and finding leaks is a major hassle.  This Portland OR guy who is LG authorized dealer tells me that it could 2-3 trips if the parts are not available or if he cannot find the problem and has to keep on testing.  Mind you the condenser and other parts have a 7 year warranty with labor extra.  BUT, even if that is true, no one - and I tried repair shops in OR and WA, would every want to repair LG refrigerators.  So, there is warranty but no repairman wants to come and repair.  The only shop that wanted to come told me that repairs would run $1000-$1200 on top of his first visit charge.  That is half of the cost of the refrigerator.  I called LG 7-8 times.  I was always on hold.  When I could talk to a person, they told me that they could not do anything.  I told them about the episodes with repair shops and requested that they send LG representative and they would not.  I told them I wanted to talk to the supervisor, and they would tell me that I could not to them (they were busy).  When I insisted, they put me (90-120 min hold each time) and the supervisor gave the same - this is our policy and we cannot help.  I told her that my last refrigerator worked (Kenmore) for 22 years and the only reason I bought a new one was for energy efficiency and because the some of shelves were broken and damaged and spares were hard to come by.  In total, I must have spent close 15-18 hours on the phone mostly on hold.  it is quite irritating that when the phone was answered they say LG - LIfe is Good and life has not been good.  LG is Korean company and they do not give two hoots about satisfying the customer.  If spares + labor takes half of refrigerator, there is something wrong with the car.  LG DOES NOT STAND BY ITS CUSTOMERS.  There is no intention of helping.  They have no authorized LG refrigerator repair people and if there are none of the OR and WA people wanted to come.  They told me these refrigerator are piece of garbage.  They told me even they have problems working with LG to get parts which takes for ever and that's the reason for 2-3 visits because first part does not fix it they have come again and again as their computer does not even pin point where the cause is.  It has to be serial process one by one - process of cause elimination.  In Summary, I wasted $2300 on LG 3 door French refrigerator.  If you want to be in the same situation, go ahead and spend your money.  My suggestion is get an American built - Frigidaire, or Kenmore, and Whirlpool and not even entertain the idea of LG.  I am not pissed and I am just sad when a company that says "life is Good" treats it customers so poorly.  They will throw some policy in your face while the real policy should be to delight customers.  I will never go again near LG and will strongly suggest any of my friends to do the same.


I'm sure the other reviewers received a working product. I did too, for the first few days. However, I had to have a service guy come out within the first week the fridge was delivered because the CustomChill door temperature selector buttons stopped working and the freezer drawer light doesn't work. The issue appears to be with the electronics or wiring. The technician has been out 3 times, and the problem still isn't fixed. To note, it's been a month and a half since the first visit. He has to contact LG directly while here because they haven't released the specs to technicians. After 2 part swaps, the issue remains. He said I should be getting a call from LG soon. I hope it's to replace the fridge.
We bought the fridge to replace a 14 year old 26cu ft KitchenAid side-by-side because we wanted something more energy efficient. I was hesitant because the new models (from any manufacturer) have a lot of plastic pieces and metal-on-plastic pieces. This means those parts will wear out quicker and you (the consumer) will have to pay to fix them or buy a new fridge. Since it was on all similar models, we decided to go with LG because of overall reviews. The compressor probably will last since it's mechanical and LG puts a long warranty on it. We were a little disappointed with all the plastic because of the high price.
The door-in-door is nice, but you have to really push on it to get it to stay closed instead of just swinging it closed. As annoying as it is, keep the door alarm activated. This has saved us from leaving the door-in-door open because it didn't close. Plan on two hand use for the ice and water dispensers. The water dispenser symbol will inevitably get scratched off soon because it's only painted on instead of etched in. The paint on ours already has some chips on it - again, cost savings for LG. The ice machine is small, and cubes have a tendency to build up in front of the sensor. This causes the machine to stop making ice because it senses the bucket is full, but it is not. This happens 2-3 times a week and always on the side closest to the door hinges. I recommend checking it often and knocking the ice down. The ice machine makes the left door stick out farther, so be sure to have plenty of room to open it fully. Otherwise, you can't reach in to grab items in the back of the fridge. Inside the fridge, there's plenty of room, and the space is configurable. The shelves are sturdy and can handle heavy items without flexing. The fridge compartment is also deep. My wife is 5'3" and can't reach to the back of the top shelves.
I can't comment on the CustomChill drawer because we can't change the temperature, and we have no idea what the temperature is because the lights don't work. The sliding dividers are a nice option though to keep meats and other products separated.
The freezer has 2 other drawers in there. However, this results in only a 10-inch clearance in the main compartment. I can't stand bottles up because of this. We spend a lot more time digging around for things too because the main compartment is deep and extend underneath the other drawers. Also, there is nothing filtering out the moisture in the air. Everything has ice crystals on the outside.
The enormous size of the fridge presented problems when the delivery guys were trying to get it into my house. They had to pull out the drawers and take off the front door handles. Then, they had to open the doors and pivot the fridge through 34" wide doorway openings. Something to remember if you ever plan on getting it OUT of your house.
Overall, we still have mix feelings about the fridge since we haven't noticed any decrease in this month's electric bill. The broken CustomChill drawer also colors our opinion of the fridge. Couple that with the liberal use of plastic-on-plastic and plastic-on-metal parts, and it's only a matter of time before new parts are needed (or a new fridge). The cost of the fridge is too much for this fact. However, I do want to reiterate again, that all the other fridges from other manufacturers did the exact same thing. Hopefully, this review provides some insight for those searching for a new fridge. If you want this one, then buy it on sale.


When I bought my new house, I got a new refrigerator to go with it. That was three years ago. The freezer is on the bottom with two pull out baskets. It had an ice maker kit that I could add but I did not have the lines installed, and figured I would not use it. Plus, the freezer started having issues less than a year of owning it; it would not defrost and leaked weekly. I repaired that but still was using ice cube trays.

With pull out baskets, if you lay the ice cube tray flat, it might not be flat when you shut the drawer due to clearance or the tray moving when closing. I got used to never really having ice cubes and they were like gold if I needed them. If someone came over and used one and did not fill up the tray, I thought it was the most selfish thing in the world. How can they not see I have just a handful of ice cubes and not fill out the ones that they took? Yes, it was the bad. Plus, the ice cube in the trays are so big, they did not fit in drinks, only glasses. But I became used to it after awhile. Didnt like it, just accepted it.

When I was offered the chance to review this ice maker, I felt like I won the lottery! With the end of a really hot spring and summer around the corner, I could have my own endless supply of ice cubes! No way, it seemed to be to be true. I feared it was going to be too heavy, take up too much room, I figured I was out of luck with ice cubes so I was thinking the worse.

The day it was delivered, I watched it like a hawk arrive. My UPS guy carried it to the door on his front arm only. So the too heavy part was gone. Well, sort of. He is a muscle head. I picked it up and started to open it. I was not that heavy. I already found a place on the counter for my new favorite accessory. I cleaned out the inside with a warm soapy sponge and wiped it out. I then filled it up to the water level line and my daughter and I sat in chairs waiting to see what was going to happen. It does not make that much noise; we were able to talk as it was running, when the first scoop went up to get the first batch of ice cubes, we look like we never saw ice before. As it scooped it in the basket, we both wanted to try one. Not being patient we took them out with the included scooper and placed them in our drinks. We both love the size of them. We used the large ice cube setting. My daughter loved that her straw would go into the underside of the ice cube and was eating them. You would have thought we never saw an ice cube before. When they were done, we placed them in a small white bowl and placed the bowl in the freezer with the scoop. It was sitting flat on the basket. The ice tray was too long and short to lie down but the bowel was tall and had a small footprint, it fit. The next few days we were able to add them to our drinks. I like adding a few to my already bottled cold coffee. Because of the cylinder shape, they go right into the bottle. My daughter does the same with her Vitamin water, adds them into her drink at the top of the bottle.

I have now owned this for several weeks and I run it once I week and it is enough ice for two people. I have noticed the first ice cubes that come out are not as big and cold so I usually scoop them out. I then wait until the others are done, place them in the bowl and put them in the freezer so we can grab them when we need them.

A few things to note: When running the machine, pull it out from the wall and make sure the fan part has great ventilation. I also make sure I don't have a lot running on the same circuit but it has not been an issue. I used to unplug it shortly after use but notice water was still on the bottom. That is to be expected. However, if I leave it plugged in longer, the water recedes and there is not as much.

I don't know how I lived without this thing. It is my favorite gadget in the kitchen now and my daughter always looks forward to making ice cubes now. I have since moved it off the counter and placed it on a kitchen rack I recently added. It looks gorgeous and does not take up much room. If you have owned a bread machine, it is about the same size but more pleasant to look at.

I could not live without this now. It is used weekly and we are so spoiled by having ice cubes we can ice in our bottled drinks and cups.

*I received a sample unit in for reviewing purposes


We bought this Panda Tumble Dryer (8.8lbs version) a few weeks ago.
Ordered it very shortly after we received the Panda Twin Tub 10lb washer/spinner.

And we love it.

My wife and I live in Manhattan, and set up our Panda Washer/Spinner in the closet next to our bathroom.
After cleaning out the closet, we managed to make space for the dryer as well, and it has officially become our personal laundry room.

I was initially concerned that this 8.8lbs capacity dryer would be too small, since we have the 10lb washer... and we all know that if you stuff a dryer over full, it will take forever to dry. But that isn't the case. We use the washer's built-in spinner for both a rinse cycle (~3 mins) and a spin cycle (~3 mins)... which effectively 'wrings out' a vast majority of the water leaving everything damp. The dryer does it's job very well, drying a normal load in about an hour. Sure when it's stuffed full with jeans and heavy clothes it'll takes two hours... but it's our dryer, and just sits there chugging along. As long as we actually follow the instructions and don't over-stuff the washer, we never have to worry about over-stuffing the dryer. (Note: I fill the dryer tub up to the top, but don't squish anything down. As long as it fits comfortably, the load never takes more than an hour and a half.)

Some sample laundry loads that fit:
-- About 5-7 days of clothes for two people, as long as we don't change through too many pairs of jeans, including work clothes
-- Two king size sheets plus sundries (some socks, underwear, tshirts, pillow cases, etc)
-- Two bath towels, four hand towels, and a bathroom rug (it fits, but takes a bit longer, maybe 2 hours tops).

Our setup, it's actually very simple to get started...
1) A standard outlet (we have an extension chord so both the washer/spinner & dryer can stay plugged in all the time)
2) We also got the 'Amazon recommended' indoor venting kit... which (as far as I can tell, and others have mentioned) is probably unnecessary, the built-in lint filter is incredible at it's job.
3) I also ordered the "Whitmor 6754-3655 Dryer Balls (Set of 4)". I never had dryer balls before, but since we prefer not to use fabric sheets, I gave them a try. They're actually pretty awesome. There are mixed reviews for them here on Amazon... but paired with the Panda dryer, 4 of these balls in the dryer seems to be the perfect number.

Other Notes:
1) Ordering the dryer was simple, of course, right here on Amazon. I'm always wary of non-Prime orders, but the delivery date for the shipment was spot on.
2) Our dryer is in the closet, with the indoor venting kit. As mentioned, the built in lint catcher and the venting kit mean we have zero problems with dust flying around. However, the moisture of the laundry has to go somewhere. If we keep the closet door open, we don't notice the humidity at all. But if we close the closet door (don't recommend this), the entire closet fills with steam -- fogging up mirrors and wreaking havoc on anything else in the closet that was previously dry.
3) The lint filter is the round circle in the back of the dryer tub. It does generally need to be cleaned after every load, though we've gone two back-to-back loads before without a problem. It's a very good three-part filter, with the second mesh part doing most of the work and making it trivial to clean. I listened to the other commenters, who suggested taking our vacuum hose and sucking out the dust. Works like a charm every time, no issues at all.
4) I noticed that it definitely dries faster (gets hotter) when set to a higher time. I always set the dryer to the 220 minutes mark, and just turn it off when it's done. I've never had to let it go all the way, so I'm actually not even sure if there's a 'finished' buzzer.

Overall, we are very happy with our purchase, and would highly recommend to friends and family who need something for their apartment.

Enjoy.


I do love MOST things about this washer.  I previously had a Kenmore Elite Calypso Top Loading HE for 12 years.  I wanted to get back to an agitator/fill-with-water type washer because I didn't feel my clothes were getting as clean.  Odd thing about this Speed Queen though, is in the User's Manual, it directs you to use a low-sudsing HE detergent (see picture!)  Of course I read this after I'd gone out just to buy regular detergent and used it in the four loads I've done so far with fine results.  I even ran an extra rinse cycle on this last load just to see if there was any remaining soap, but none of note.  I will try it with the HE detergent that I have on hand to see if it still cleans well.

Pros for this washer:
- Will fill to the top on Extra Large setting.
- The lid does not lock.  You can open the lid at any time during the entire wash/rinse/spin cycle.
- Very short wash times.
- CLEAN laundry! Can actually smell the clean.  Didn't notice the absence of that clean smell until I got it back with this washer.
- End of wash signal.
- Delayed start for up to 24 hours (haven't used this yet but looking forward to setting for early morning so laundry doesn't sit wet overnight.)
- Extended, 5 year warranty on parts and labor comes with the washer.  I've read that some people say you're paying for it in the cost of the washer, as the price used to be $300 less than current selling price.
- Can set up to 9 different Favorite settings.
- Different wash cycles have different spin speeds (e.g. delicate spins slower than permanent press).

Cons for this washer:
- The most annoying thing is that this washer will not fill, agitate or spin when lid is open.  I can understand agitate and spin, but fill?  Directions tell you to pour detergent in bottom of washer, then add clothes, THEN close the lid to add the water.  That means some clothes are just sitting right on top of non-diluted detergent.  This is a very annoying feature, and I would love to figure out how to override for at least the fill time.  I even watched a video on YouTube before I bought, which showed a guy doing a load with the lid open.  He doesn't state he's tweaked it in any way.  He is using the AWNE82, and I have the AWNE92, but I can't imagine that Speed Queen changed that feature between their two electronic models.
***EDITED: I used the instructions and photos I found on the discussion forum of www.automaticwasher.org to bypass this feature - easy to do and works great now!. (http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?39369)  I'm leaving this as a CON, however, because of the need to bypass it.***
- Size of tub is only 3.3 cubic ft. - however, I still was able to fit one queen sheet set and one twin sheet set and 5 bath towels in one load.
- When delivered, the tub had a black film on it.  You can't see it with the naked eye, but rub a white towel in the tub and you'll see it. I had read about this and was prepared, but it did take two no-clothes wash cycles, one rubdown with Goo Gone and FOUR rubdowns with Windex and a white towel before it was all cleaned off.
- The only cycle for NORMAL is combined with the ECO setting, which starts with warm, then switches to cold water, regardless of your settings.  Also, the directions say to not use the fabric softener dispenser on the ECO setting.  This is annoying.  So, instead I will set up a Favorite for my "normal".

I've only had this machine for one day, so these are all initial impressions.  I will update if anything of note happens.  Even though it looks like I've listed many cons, these are minor, and overall I'm very pleased with the machine.  One thing I realized, however, is if you don't use HE detergent, it may become hard to find regular detergent in the stores!  Also, at the time of this writing, there were three pictures on Amazon for this unit.  The main picture it is showing is NOT the AWNE92 with 9 cycle settings.  It is showing the AWNE82 with 3 settings.  I've attached a picture of my AWNE92 panel.
***EDIT: Update 1/2016 - still loving this machine, definitely worth the money!


First, I do not write many reviews.  I am just a buyer, not affiliated with any companies or organizations.  I feel so many reviews are fake and misleading.
I have never really thought much about the tap water as the official city water reports make it sound like the water is safe - and I'm sure it ...
So, I have an older Kenmore refrigerator - a Coldspot model.  This water filter seems to fit well.  I live in Phoenix, AZ in the city.  I have never really thought much about the tap water as the official city water reports make it sound like the water is safe - and I'm sure it is according to official "government" approved levels - whatever those are.  So I purchased this filter wanting to see and taste the difference.  I also bought a water PPM tester  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073713G5F/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (it says Amazons choice with very good reviews).
So, here is my initial testing results, some really shocked me.
Costco (Kirkland brand) bottled water PPM = 23
Phoenix Tap water - PPM = 498
Water on the refrigerator AFTER flushing well over 4 gallons of water through this new filter - but installed same day as testing.  PPM = 476

I have not tried drinking it yet so cannot attest to the flavor of the water, only the readings from the PPM tester.  All water tested was at room temperature, I tested each water immediately after opening or pouring, and also filled 3 separate bowls with each respective water and let sit for 2 hours to eliminate any temperature differential, same results for each of the waters. I can also confirm the packaging my water filter came in DOES say NSF 42, 51, and 401 (I think I have those numbers correct).
So my review so far is waste of money.  I will update this review in about 2 weeks, after the filter has had time to really get set in.  I also emptied my ice bucket so all ice will have been filtered through the filter.  I plan to melt some ice in a bowl and test that water also since that's probably the biggest reason I bought this filter, living in Phoenix we use ice all day everyday.  Hope this review helps.  I do highly suggest the water PPM tester referenced above, it's not expensive and gives a good accurate (as far as I can tell) reading.  If you care enough about water filters, a good tester should help you know what you are paying for.

Update:  5/14/2018.  I am dropping my review of this filter to a 1 star.  I have flushed over 30 gallons (using 5 gallon water bottles) through the filter, using my tester on each bottle.  It has slightly improved over the tap water results.  Tap water is still 498ppm.  Now the filtered water is 462ppm.  So I read the data sheets for the filter, and it's level of certification and filtration.  I still had questions, so I spent the last 3 hours on the phone with EveryDrop by Whirlpool.  I was transferred to 5 different people, because they are all just sales people.  I asked to speak to someone with manufacturing, product quality, etc..  There is no one available or that I can leave a message for or anything.  They do not have anyone the consumer can speak to that can ask any questions beyond what is written on the package.  I asked what is a realistic ppm reduction performance of the filter - they do not know.  I asked when was the filter design last tested by NSF for certification - they do not know.  I asked for any material to show it's testing status to be certified NSF, they do not have it.  I think the filter is not certified, or even tested.  They could not show any evidence of any kind their filters are certified.  They also only referred to their own in house documentation to convey it's performance.
So after spending almost $50 for this filter, I see very little reduction in ppm (parts per million), and even the company cannot answer any questions aside from typical sales questions.  Ask them anything more detailed, they are lost.  Highly disappointed.  I will stick to the $10 filters, at least with those I have a very low expectation.


I bought this a year ago to have it on hand when my current PUR filter wore out. The old filter is losing its flow, so I tried to put this one in. It will not snap into place. I pushed very hard on it, and it simply will not snap in. To make sure I was doing it right, I put the old filter back in, and that one snapped right in, no problem. The new white filter looks the same as the old blue filter with some minor differences that were pointed out by other reviewers. It looks like those minor differences are keeping this filter from working properly.

I called the Whirlpool help line, and after 15 minutes on hold I finally connected to a customer support agent, who talked me through the installation procedure. It was the same procedure I was already doing, so I was not doing it incorrectly before. The filter would not snap in. He thought that it might be the wrong filter, but I have triple checked everything. I have the correct filter model for my fridge.

The service agent thought that there might be something wrong with this filter since I did not buy it from Whirlpool. He told me to order one from them and it will fit. I placed the order, but I have not received it yet, so I cannot report on whether or not a filter from Whirlpool (actually, Every Drop) will fit better than the one sold by Amazon. I will update this if/when I receive the new filter and try it out.

BTW, the new filter cannot be returned to Whirlpool for a refund if I open the packaging. Without opening the packaging, I will not be able to tell if the new filter will snap in to place or not. So there really is no return policy.  I am gambling my own 50 bucks on their hunch that the same filter from Whirlpool will fit while this one will not.

The bottom line on this is that this filter does not fit in the Maytag MSD2559XEM refrigerator. Caveat.

UPDATE:
I ordered a filter directly from Whirlpool as recommended by their help line. The cost was $49.99 plus sales tax. I received the filter in about a week.

The packaging of both the Whirlpool filter and the Amazon filter are identical, and the part numbers on the packaging, EDR3RXD1, are identical. The filters themselves are NOT identical. When placed side by side, you can see that on the Amazon filter, the body of the filter flares out as it goes into the end cap. On the filter from Whirlpool, the body flares out only a tiny bit, and meets the end cap mostly at a 90 degree angle. Other than that, they look identical. But that small difference seems to be key. The old blue PUR filter also does not flare out where the body goes into the end cap.

The first time I tried to put the Whirlpool filter into the fridge, it did not snap in. However, I gave it one more try and replaced the old one to see exactly how much force is needed to get it to snap in. Even with the old filter, I had to give it one last nudge in order to get it to snap in, so I tried that on the Whirlpool filter, and it worked. So, the Whirlpool filter DOES fit, and the Amazon filter DOES NOT fit. I did not try to remove the new filter to see if it will come out. That would be tempting fate a bit too much.

The bottom line is that there are at least two versions of this filter out there. One fits and the other does not, even though they carry the same part number. Caveat Emptor when buying third party filters.

I ran water through the filter until it stopped spitting air (about two gallons). The water smells and tastes OK. I cannot detect any of the off odors or tastes that other reviewers have reported. The flow is fine. It will take a while to see how long the filter lasts.

I am leaving this rating at one star because I am reviewing the filter that I bought from Amazon, not the filter that I bought from Whirlpool. They claim to be the same filter, but they are not. Because of the misrepresentation of the Amazon filter, I would remove my one star and give it a zero if I could. Caveat Emptor.


This ice maker is simple to run, simple to fill, plus easy to access the ice.  It makes a hollow tube cube that is great for drinks. It is a great asset for people with small ice makers in their refrigerators and for entertaining--inside the home or out on the patio*.  It has a relatively small footprint, not too loud or cumbersome.  And it has a nice looking simple design.  It's well-constructed, too.
 *Out of the weather and out of direct sunlight.

We have a french door refrigerator.  Never mind that it is the largest cubic foot model they make, the ice maker in the door is still inadequate for a thirsty small family during the summer months.  For the past two summers--since we bought that darn frig--we have been running to the local corner store (five miles away is our closest...) for a bag of ice on the days that we are at home and working or playing in the yard.  We vowed:  Never again.  This Ivation Portable Household Ice Maker is going to save us!

I had a few concerns about getting a portable ice maker:  How loud would it be?  How far away from a water source could it be placed before losing the element of "convenience"?  Would it have to run constantly?  Would it make enough ice quickly?  To answer briefly, and elaborate below:  It is not too loud.  It can be filled with a pitcher of water.  You turn it on when you need it--you can have a glass of ice in a few minutes; with advance planning, you can have a bin of ice in two hours.  It is not so easy to drain--and the instructions suggest that it be emptied and refilled every day you use it.

While it is running, the noise it makes is not offensive:  You can hear the water running/trickling into the ice making compartment; you can hear the motor fan; you can hear the ice shovel-er moving.  After a few cycles, I hardly noticed it.  I positioned it knee-high on a kitchen window seat.  If it was up in my face on a kitchen counter, I might notice the noise more, but even then, the sound is not excessive.  (The sound of the water moving in the machine is kinda' pleasant, actually.  And watching the movement of the shovel is kinda' fun.)

Picture this:  When we have a gathering, we will place it on a stainless steel cart on the porch where there is a convenient wall outlet.  This model has a small enough footprint that it can sit on the cart, along with glasses and napkins and a pitcher or two, for a very convenient drink station, with a cooler of canned and bottled drinks sitting next to it.  This ice maker comes with a perfectly-sized ice scoop.  (It surprised me how well it works.  So many don't.)  Under the safety instructions, it says this ice maker is not for outdoor use.  I don't know why it says that, unless they are suggesting it should not be left out in the elements.  I think putting it out of harms way, away from water, and away from direct sunlight, is adequate--but what do I know.....

The ice compartment is not refrigerated, and the lid is not insulated, but the sides are. The ice compartment in the machine acts as an ice bucket, as the hinged lid lifts easily and the scoop fits inside.  As the machine keeps cranking out ice, it is not a problem if you've got people grabbing ice almost constantly.  (It says you only need to pause the machine if you are adding water.)  It is interesting to note:  The tube ice takes up more room in a glass than cube ice does, so you actually use less ice over time.

I can fill it with a pitcher of water.  But you cannot completely empty it of water unless you get it to the sink, and it is heavy. Even if I let it make ice until the water in the reservoir empties, the machine still holds water in hidden places (like the trough where ice is made).  The machine needs to be taken to the sink, the plug removed, the machine tilted back and forth several times before all the water runs out.  Then you need to dry it out with a soft, absorbent cloth.  I leave the lid up until the inside is completely dry.  (It condenses under the lid if you don't.)  Then it is ready for the next use--whether the next day or the next week.

I am really happy with this simple-to-use, very efficient and convenient ice maker.  Maybe not so happy with the chore of draining it....

*I received a sample product from Ivation.


I've had it for a few days now and have put most of my laundry through it and it's still working fine with no leaks.  I started with the unit elevated and draining into my tub after reading reviews about the pump being weak and it drains just fine like this.  It is somewhat inconvenient not having it on the ground as now my dryer has to be an extra foot or so higher too.  I don't have space for side-by-side.  Also, if I'm washing jeans or something heavy, the wash bucket will shake the unit and I'm somewhat worried that if I'm not in there with it, it might rock itself from the shelf it's sitting on.  I tried a load on the ground, and it drained fine the first time with the hose elevated from the outlet.  However, the second time I tried to drain, it would not pump water.  I immediately shut the pump off, raised the unit again so the drain hose had no elevation and it drained just fine.  Also, I've found that if you turn the knob about half-way between the wash and drain settings, it opens the drain without activating the pump.  So if the pump does fail, you should still be able to drain the unit as long as the hose is lower than the outlet.

It is also not so convenient having to transfer clothes from one side and back several times throughout the wash, especially if you use fabric softener.  It wouldn't be quite as bad if the spin drum was the same size as the wash tub so you can spin the full load.  It's a little cumbersome having to find something to do with the first half of the wash after it's spun dry so you can load the other half of the wash into the spin drum.  And messy.  So minus points for an obvious design flaw.  I also tried using the water inlet on the spin drum to speed things up and rinse while the clothes spin.  Not only does this add stress to the machine as becomes apparent when you hear the drum react to the water, but the way the inlet is designed, the rinse water spins out before it gets to the clothes on the bottom.  Also, the inlet hose under the panel on that side was kinked and I had to remove the panel and fix it.  On the first use, the inlet hose immediately shot off and sprayed water everywhere.  I think I was more worried about the opening in the back and water shorting out the machine more than anything.  Luckily, no damage done.  I think it's obvious to say that at least not every unit is inspected when they're built, so it's a crap shoot and you should know that.

It's also important to go easy with the soap, or you'll have to run several rinse cycles.  A little goes a long way and will save you wasted time.

As far as noise is concerned, it's not really any louder than the exhaust fan in my bathroom, but it makes low end rumble that carries.  Might make some angry neighbors if you don't live on the ground floor.  The spin drum is not very loud either as long as you have the load balanced.

With regards to durability, I feel like it would be great for an RV or any type of scenario where its use is limited to a week or two a year.  It's mostly plastic, and I'm not really sure how well it's going to last.  I live in a one bedroom apartment, so it will be used quite a bit.

Overall, it saves having to walk to the laundry room and sit with my clothes so no one steals them.  And it saves having to go out of my way to get quarters every week.  So there's that.  It doesn't leak yet, and it does get my clothes clean.  I'm also not entirely certain that having it doesn't violate my lease, but I didn't care.  The only time maintenance would go in my bathroom is if I have a service order on it, and I fix all my own stuff cuz I don't like people in my house when I'm not here.  I give it four stars because it does what it says it does.  Obviously at this price, not every inch of the machine is free of defect, but that's what you get for being on a budget, so I don't fault the manufacturer for that.  Good for a pinch maybe, but it would have probably been wiser for me to have waited and gotten a name brand, well-built machine.  So this machine gets from me a score of "meh".


This machine requires a little more motivation than a fully automatic model but is worth every penny of the price for our family.

We live in a large city in an area that can be sketchy at night.  In order to use the mini laundry in the building; I have to bring laundry down three flights of stairs, outside the security gate, walk about a fourth of a block to the gangway security gate, swipe in and go down a half flight of stairs to the laundry room.  The machines are $1.75 a wash and $1.50 a dry.  Then I have to carry up everything in reverse order.  When I rush it takes me eleven minutes to get to the laundry room, load the wash, start the machine and get back upstairs.  Other than the inconvenience and high price of using the mini wash, I am unwilling to leave my child alone in our home unsupervised.

We are a small family and this machine may not be the best choice for a family of six who work outdoors on a farm, but for a small family who goes to school and work indoors it is perfect!

We owed the fully automatic Haier washer and it stopped working just about the time it paid for itself.  We have also owned the extreme mini washer with a nina spin dryer.  This compact washer is right in between the two.  It is not as automatic as the Haier, but it is able to wash larger loads of laundry and it is much more efficient than the extreme mini wash and nina spin dryer combo.

The wash tub holds about a half sized load of a normal sized washer.  I typically wash like items together that are color sorted.  It will fit a king sized fitted and flat sheet to wash.  There seems to be space to wash bath towels but the weight of the fabric doesn't allow the fabric to "swish" like it should.  I am able to wash all of my clothing and our child's clothing, all the sheets and pillow cases, and all my husbands work shirts, pants, tee shirts, etc. in this washer.  The bath towels, blankets, and my husbands heavy jeans still entail a trip to the mini laundry in the building or to the full sized laundry mat down the street.

The intake hose will not fit your faucet so you will need a quick trip to the hardware store, it is worth it if you want to use the inlet hose.  However, as others have mentioned, it is faster to fill the wash tub with a bucket.  I also find it faster to rinse with the bucket rather than the inlet hose.

The most efficient wash/rise/dry cycle that works for us:
1 - Fill the wash tub with clothing, drizzle a VERY small amount of HE detergent.  (Really use half the amount you would for a full sized load.  It is a very tiny amount.)
2 - Fill the wash tub with a Home Depot "orange bucket" from the bath tap with water at the temperature of your choice.  I really like being able to choose the temperature for both the wash and rinse cycles.  Set the wash timer to wash and let the machine wash.
3 - When the wash cycle is complete, you can keep the wash water for another load (if it isn't dirty) or drain the wash water.
4 - Lift half of the sopping clothing over to the spinner, load and spin for approx a minute.
5 - Once most of the soapy water is spun out, fill the bucket with rinse water and pour over the clothes in the spinner.  Spin out for about a minute.  You can add splash of vinegar as fabric softener or rinse an additional time if you prefer.
6 - Hang up the barely damp clothing while spinning out & rinsing the other half of the wash load.

I do all of our laundry in much less time than it wold take me to go up and down the stairs to the mini wash.  Additionally, I don't have dirty laundry sitting around in hampers waiting for a full load of whites or darks to wash.  You can do loads as small as one shirt or as large as 4 -5 pieces of clothing since you control the water level.  I save a lot of money on dry cleaning by using the gentle cycle and cold water to wash wool base layers and work blouses.  Silk can also be washed on the gentle cycle without tearing as this uses an impeller rather than a centered agitator in the wash tub.

It is very lightweight and I am able to carry it to the pantry to be stored when not in use.  Overall, it is very apartment friendly!


I've owned the Haier HLP24E portable washing machine for three weekends now, and have used it for 2-3 loads per weekend with zero problems.

Before I was able to use the washer however, I needed to find a 10-ft drain hose. Haier only supplies a 5-ft drain hose. However, there are 15 inches of countertop between the right side of my kitchen sink and the space that I could place the washer, plus the drain port on the washer is on the far side from my sink (on the right side of the washer, at the bottom and near the back). I carefully measured, and determined that I needed a drain hose no less than 10.0 ft.

The drain port on the Haier HLP24E portable washer is 1.0" O.D. (1. inch outer diameter), so the drain hose must have a connector that is 1.0" I.D. (1.0 inch inner diameter). The Frigidaire 154225602 (the "Electrolux 154225602" as per the packaging) Drain Hose has a 1.0" I.D. at both the 90-degree connector and at the straight connector. I connected the 90-degree connector to my washer and routed the hose around the back and then over to my sink.

The hardest part of finding a drain hose that would work for my new washer and kitchen layout was that every website that I was able to find that sells drain hoses (including Amazon) does not, in the vast majority of cases, list the inner diameter of the hose connections and the overall length of the hose. It took me days of searching until I found that the Frigidaire 154225602 (aka. the "Electrolux 154225602") fits the Haier HLP24E portable washer, and is 10 ft long instead of the OEM hose which was 5 ft long.

One thing that is nice about this hose for portable clothes washers or portable dishwashers is that it is transparent, so you can see the water level inside. That makes disconnecting it from your sink easier to do without spilling any water on the floor, because you can see exactly where the water level is inside the hose while you are relocating the hose after using the washer.

The washer itself is the nicest washer I have used in 36 years. Literally. There is no agitator inside, so there is actually quite a bit of room inside for laundry. I am 6'1" and have a larger-than average frame, so my articles of clothing are larger than average as well. But I can just fit 7 days of my "lights" in one load, and 7 days of my "darks" in a second load. That is similar to the capacity of traditional full-size washers with the agitator.

All of the controls are digital, allowing the engineers to be able to design very intelligent steps in the wash cycles. I use the "Heavy Duty" cycle, because the water in my town is hard (full of minerals) and therefore clothes don't rinse free of detergent very well unless you use warm or hot water to dissolve the soap and then later use a second rinse cycle. One extra-nice feature is that as the washer is filling with water each time, it repeatedly spins the wash basket a little, to get the clothes at the sides equally wet. That wasn't a feature in the previous washers I've used.

The wash basket also contains two lint traps which work very well. I've used too many washers without lint traps; those washers leave debris on your linens, essentially requiring you to then run them through a dryer to remove the lint. In contrast, the lint traps in the Haier HLP24E do such a good job that I don't need to use a dryer to remove lint, allowing me to hang-dry all of my laundry on two laundry racks that I have in my apartment. Just keep at least one or two windows open 1 inch or a half an inch, and the washer gets the clothes so dry that 24 to 36 hours later, all of my laundry is completely dry. That saves me a lot of money by not having to use the dryer each week, it saves me hours of each weekend, and my clothes last a lot longer too and never shrink.


Overall, This is a decent cheap way to wash your clothes efficiently.. as long as your living by yourself.

it really doesnt really hold 11 lb of clothes. It holds maybe 5 or 6 lb before the motor starts straining. One change of clothes should weigh anywhere between 1-4 lb. so you should be able to wash almost 3 changes of clothes.. correct? This thing can barely hold and wash 2 changes of clothes before the motor starts straining.

idk what the other reviews are complaing about with the pump... This thing pumps water like a beast. I can drain the whole tub in no more than 2 minutes, the sink drain has trouble keeping up with it. And it can push it up over the edge of the sink with no issues. It actually blew itself off the sink at one point! luckily i managed to catch it quick enough and not get too much water all over the place. when it is almost fully drained, It cannot push the last bit of water up over into the sink due to it sucking air, So you will have to lower the hose into some sort of bucket. I use a gallon jug that I cut the top off of. The remainder is maybe a quart or so. Not very much. The hose is a bit long. Could be a little shorter. it lays in the sink a little bit if I want the upward pipe to be straight instead of on an angle holding more water weight.

the included clean water tube fit my faucet just fine, And its just a normal plain old boring faucet. was plenty long enough, Again if anything, A little too long.

Agitation in the wash part is very rough if it has the right amount of clothing or less. water whirls around so forcefully it will walk away on you, So you might have to watch it. Ive been washing my clothes at 10 minutes, With normal good ol tide, The non HE stuff, and only use level 1 of 6 on that cap., and it seems to be just the right amount. Ive gotta say, It does seem to clean my clothes very well, But I figure thats due to the rough agitation. Water can sure get dirty! I have not tried the soft setting yet, But I might do that for an upcoming socks and boxers load. the lint catch does seem to be useless. There seems to be some black strips of rubber that are supposed to be wedged in the sides of it to let lint in and not out... but they really don't stay in place. I see the concept of it working, But its parts are garbage So it doesnt work.

spin dryer is eh. Could be better. it gets most of the water out. I spin for 5 minutes. Rinse the first 2 and just spin dry for the remaining 3. It will dry boxers to the point you can put em on right there. Socks are dry to wear in 2 or 3 hrs. Shirts can come out and be dry in roughly 3 or 5 hrs, And pants can take up to 10 hrs if they are thicker material or have alot of pockets.to do a change of clothes a day in advance is no problem at all. It is however, VERY noisy. when I apply water like the clothes were in a rinse cycle it sounds EXACTLY like I am cutting studs out of a wall with a reciprocating saw. and I mean exactly. probably the exact volume too. When I stop applying water, It tones down quite a bit but it is a little noisier than It probably should be. It actually seems to balance quite well. There have been a time or two where I would have to move stuff to get it to spin right but it spins fast and works. I wouldnt recommend putting more than a pair of pants and a few changes of socks in there, Or 2 or 3 shirts in there at a time.

knobs seem to be nice and tight. Egg timers are a little noisy, You can hear them clicking as they are counting down, But its covered up by the wash and spin. plastic body is very cheap. will crack if dropped. amazon said this package weighs 25 or so lb but the ups tracking page said the whole thing including the box was 16.2 lb.. so idk whats right.

instead of coughing up quarters and having to either use the laundrymat in your apartment building or have to actually drive to a laundrymat, this seems to be a decent investment.

I will update in the future on longevity of this washer.


I was dubious at best.  I have worked residential construction most of my life and know that there is a big difference between a good dishwasher and a bad one.  I also know that difference is not always based on "brand" or "price", it is based on how well it was designed.
The first thing I noticed when I got the box was that it was really light, usually not a sign of "quality" in my book.  I did notice though that it was very well packed.  Double boxed with a lot of foam.  I pulled it out of the box and set it on the counter for my first real look.
1. Finish looked pretty good, the door was a little off from being straight, but in reality it was less than a 16th of an inch off.  As a finish carpenter we get a little too picky sometimes.
2. Opening the door I saw there was a good amount of tape and reinforcement to hold everything in place while shipping, nice!
3. Set-up was probably the easiest for an appliance I have ever done.  There is a nice sink faucet adapter that replaces your sink screen that should easily fit most newer faucets. (This is the only real flaw I see in the whole machine)  The adapter that the hoses hook to replaces the screen on your faucet and just leaves a hole about 1/4" for the water to come out when not using the dishwasher.  Well you know what happens when you restrict your garden hose down to a small size.  That's right the pressure goes way high.  The first time I turned on the water to wash something by hand the water hit the bottom of the sink and rebounded from the sink bottom and sprayed a good deal of the surrounding area.  I am not sure how this can be fixed short of changing out the adapter every time and replacing the screen. But that would be a pain.  Just use a little caution the first few uses.
3. The hoses both connect to the sink using a fitting not unlike a typical "shop air tool quick release fitting.  The hoses have very different threaded ends on the appliance end making it vitually impossible to mix them up.
4. Plug in the power cord and you are installed.
The instructions call for a dish detergent as well as a liquid water drop residue remover.
For the first run I thought I might as well give it a good run for it's money.  I packed it with glasses some with dried milk in the bottom, plastic containers used for spaghetti sauce, a Pyrex dish that had been used for lasagna and a handful of silverware.  I had only barely scraped the containers and Pyrex the night before so there was a fair amount of dried food on them.
I picked the heavy duty setting to be fair and waited.  When I opened the door I will have to say I was no less than astonished!  Everything was spotless. The wine glasses were well, spotless and totally dry.  The milk glasses, the same.  I pulled out the Pyrex last knowing that was the big test. TOTALLY CLEAN!

I have owned some really high end washers in my life and this washer despite its diminutive size produces right up there with them.

REALITY:
1. It is very small. I would say 5 place settings and a few serving utensils about max it out.
2. I have had a few things come out with a small amount of dried food on them, but I rarely pre-rinse.
3. My hot water heater is set pretty high so the water coming in is already very hot.  Does this make  difference, I don't have any idea.
4. I always run the hot tap water before hooking up the machine  so I know it starts with good hot water.
5. When not in use the 5' of double hose need a home, and be sure to drain the water out of the hoses into the sink after letting off the pressure with the little button because there will be more and it will end up soaking your countertop.

Conclusion:  A great machine!  I would buy it again.  I would recommend it to anyone.

I am actually going to be installing mine permanently into the wall which I can already see is going to be a chore.  From what I can tell none of the fittings on the hoses are standard size and thread, so Mr. Creative is going to have to go to work.  I called the factory and they won't even discuss the possibility of permanent mounting so no help there, but it's not supposed to be permanently mounted so I can see their point.

If you are short on space and tired of washing dishes by hand, this is the washer for you.


This thing is the Toyota Camry of washing machines.  The style is certainly not going to impress anyone, but this thing is solid, reliable engineering goodness that will run for decades. If you want to impress people with the looks of your washing machine, buy a Samsung or and LG.  If you want to, I don't know, CLEAN YOUR CLOTHES, then this washer right here is the thing that you want.  Add to cart is this-a-way -->

First and foremost, this is *not* a "high efficiency" or "HE" washer.  "Oh noes!  But the environments!" you say.  Here's the deal:  the standards to which High Efficiency washers are held are extremely tough.  Meaning it has to wash your cloths with very little water, and very little warm water to boot.  So the Samsungs and LG's of the world use a bunch of complicated methods to try to clean your clothes using a very limited amount of water and heat.  These methods include:

* Flinging your clothes around in all manner of directions, speeding up, slowing down, stuttering and flitting about, all in an attempt to dislodge that pasta sauce you dropped on your power tie right after telling Charise in accounting how you can never eat pasta without dumping it on yourself.

* Using special detergents that don't get all frothy.  Ever wonder why you have to have that "HE Compatible" detergent?  It's because the washer flings around the water so much, any normal soap would end up looking like a poorly poured bud light.

* Sprays water on your soapy clothes to rinse them, instead of submerging them in clean water.

* Uses cold or "cool" water to save on energy using fancy temperature sensors to mix the water to just the right temperature of "3pm salad bar chicken wings"

* Run for way longer, in an attempt to fatigue the dirt into submission

'Well, all that doesn't sound so bad!' you say.  'What's wrong with that? I want to be environmentally friendly.' Well, I'ma tell you:

* It doesn't clean clothes worth an onion.
* It takes forever and a day to not accomplish its charge
* The machines are so complicated in trying to do the above, they break all the danged time.

The Speed Queen works the same way that washers worked for years before all this "HE" nonsense.  Namely:

* Fill up a tub with a bunch of warm or hot water
* Add some nice frothy soap
* Agitate the snot out of it
* Drain it all out
* Fill it up with clean water
* Agitate the snot out of it
* Spin it all out
* Grab a beer, and reflect on a job well-done in half the time of those new fangled machines

And environmentally, here's the thing:  these new HE washers are so prone to breaking down, they are rarely lasting any longer than 3, 4, 5 years, where a good old-fashioned agitate-the-snot washer could easily last 15 or 20.  So we're dumping these giant plastic and metal machines into landfills at a greatly increased rate.  Which is worse, using some more water and heat energy, or regularly dumping an appliance the size of a small aircraft into the ground to be buried for some sad future archeologist to discover, and incorrectly identify as an "electric salad spinner."

There is one caveat you should know about this washer.  Because everyone is so obsessed with Energy Star ratings, Speed Queen was falling way behind on theirs, and getting terrible ratings in product comparisons.  So they adjusted their "Normal" cycle to be "Eco friendly."  Meaning, it doesn't use hot water, and doesn't do a full rinse.  So, if you want all of the benefits of having this machine, do not use that cycle.  Use any other cycle on the machine.

This thing also has a killer warranty that you will probably never need.  5 years parts AND labor.  If you've ever had one of those name brand washers, and tried to use the warranty, you know how important that "labor" part is.

So, for your next washer, you can buy a plastic, blingy money pit that does a terrible job of cleaning clothes, but might make the random overnight house guest think you really "have your stuff together" or, you can buy this machine, which will clean the everything out of your clothes, and do it for years.


The Whirlpool refrigerator that I own began leaking water on the floor and developing ice in the bottom of the freezer compartment. When I researched the problem on YouTube, I found several videos that identified the source of the problem.

It seems that Whirlpool designed a "duck-billed" grommet attached with a trough to dispell water into the drain pan during defrost cycles. This fitting is easily plugged up by sediment in the water because of its narrowness. This prevents the water from flowing into the trough. Instead it leaks into the freezer compartment and becomes frozen. That ice then melts on defrost cycles and flows directly onto the floor under the freezer compartment.

Whirlpool developed this part which looks like a sink trap to resolve the problem. The "duck-billed" shaped grommet is replaced by a small cylindrical tube like spacer that is connected to solid tubing and allows the water to pass freely to the drain pan. This replacement tube does not get plugged up so it should stop water from leaking into the freezer compartment. Then during the defrost cycle, the absence of that ice assures that no water will be present and thus no leaks onto the floor.

It was VERY EASY to install if you follow the cited video CAREFULLY. I am waiting to see if in fact the problem is resolved in the coming week.

SHAME ON WHIRLPOOL! They knew about the defective part and even created the new part as a replacement. But they NEVER informed their customers or issued a recall and either a free or discounted replacement part. The customer only finds out when the water begins to appear on the floor! The price for this replacement part from Whirlpool directly is double the price offered by Amazon for the same.

It seems Whirlpool was counting on paid service calls and profit from the new replacement part. To me, this is toal disregard for its customers and smudges Whirlpool's reputation.

The part is worth the money but Whirlpool needs to hear from us!

UPDATE:
After I installed this part, I STILL had the original problem of water leaking onto the floor!

Researching further, I learned that the ice build up around the evaporator must be removed as well as the possible ice blockage at the port leading to the drain pan.

I reviewed many solution options to resolve this problem - including a removal of all the shelves in the freezer compartment - to remove the ice. I chose a pretty simple method: perform a full, manual defrost without dismantling the freezer compartment.

Before implementing the fix, I prepped as follows:

  1. I filled  two empty, gallon-sized milk containers with water and froze them overnight. This formed two blocks of ice that last far longer than packaged ice or ice cubes.

  2. The next day, I purchased a five pound bag of dry ice from the local Publix.

  3. I completely emptied the ice maker and then disconnected the refrigerator from its power source.

  4. I then removed all the food, placing frozen items in a large styrofoam container with the dry ice and refrigerated items in two other styrofoam containers with the created block ice.

  5. Next, I removed the ice that accumulated on the bottom of the freezer compartment (which was the source of the leaking).

  6. I allowed the refrigerator to defrost for seven hours and used a hair dryer to melt ice that accumulated on the evaporator and in the drain path, while wiping up any water that made its way to the bottom of the freezer compartment. If the shelving is not removed from the freezer compartment, it's a bit of a tight situation to aim the hair dryer ... but it is possible.

  7. Lastly, I connected the refrigerator back into the power source, set the freezer and refrigerator settings to the RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURES on the digital displays, per the manual, and correctly adjusted the humidifier settings for the fruit and vegetable bins.

The refrigerator has been operating properly, with NO leaks for about two weeks now! There is zero ice accumulating in the freezer and thus no water leaking onto the floor. The installed replacement drain tube gives a wider and direct flow path to the drain pan for the water created during defrost cycles of the refrigerator.

WHAT IS SIGNIFICANT HERE IS that installation of the drain tube itself will probably NOT resolve the leaking problem, since the ice build up will not go away with normal defrost cycles. It's almost certain that the manual defrosting MUST ACCOMPANY the drain tube replacement for full resolution.


I just bought this machine after my old reliable 15 1/2-year old Kenmore extra large capacity washer broke due to an unfortunate imbalance situation.  I never had any problems with that machine, ever.  In terms of functionality, this Speed Queen machine is horrible.  I had a continuous water level option in my old Kenmore washer and wasn't restricted to some preset factory water level as this Speed Queen has.  (I am appreciative of the fact that I have some control over the water level at all, though, given what has happened with other brands.)  In my Kenmore machine, I had both a Delicate and a Handwash setting to select unlike this new machine which only has the Handwash setting.  And, I was able to open the lid during the operation of my Kenmore so that I could view the agitation speed and make necessary adjustments to the wash cycle.  This Speed Queen prevents me from seeing what's going on because the machine stops running when the lid is raised.

Contrary to the description above, there are only three wash settings to choose from.  The Normal ECO setting is a joke.  It's supposed to use less water and it does because there's no rinse cycle though it's listed on the control panel.  What you get in this rinse is two sprays of water along with continuous spinning.  How is that rinsing the soap off of the clothes?  Ironically, the machine has an option for a 2nd rinse on the Heavy Duty and Handwashing setting for those with sensitive skin.  I'm thinking that anyone who uses the Normal ECO setting will develop a new sensitivity to the soapy residue that will inevitably cling to their clothes after not having it rinsed off with a full immersion rinse.  Stupid design.

And the Rinse cycles in the other two wash settings appear to be very brief in duration.  I will have to shut off the machine to allow the clothing to sit in the water longer in the hopes that more soap will be removed than otherwise possible with a short exposure to the rinse water.

The inability to view the wash in progress to ascertain if the agitation speed is too fast, too slow, or just right is a big negative for me.  I will have to blindly select a wash setting and hope that it does the job without destroying my clothes.  I tried the Heavy Duty setting on my old Kenmore once and it was so powerful that I had to abort the cycle and switch to Normal agitation.  I have no good way of determining if this Heavy Duty setting in the Speed Queen will be too fast or not until after I try it out.

Finally, this new machine is so much smaller in capacity than my old Kenmore was.  I will have to do two loads with the Speed Queen just to approximate one load in my extra large capacity Kenmore.  I'm not saving on electricity or water usage.  I suppose if they made them bigger the weight would become an issue.  They weigh 195 lbs.  with the stainless steel drum.

Bottom line is that I will have to monitor the machine during use in order to stop it while in the Normal ECO or Handwash setting and move the dial to another setting to try to achieve the results or performance that I had with my old Kenmore.  There isn't going to be any "automatic" set it and wait for the washing machine to finish anymore.  I'm going to be irritated every time I do laundry.

It's clear that the washing machine industry has been decimated by the water restricting regulations of the Dept. of Energy that will be fully implemented by 2017 and by the fact that too many, if not all, of our appliances are being made in China.  I was looking at the offerings in the space heater sector a few months ago and the extensive list of complaints about shoddy performance and unreliability among all brands is a call to action, in my opinion.  It's great that Speed Queen is made in the U.S.  and that it's a supposedly reliable machine, hopefully.  Now, if other brand manufacturers would heed their customers' complaints and stop importing crap from China and start making their products domestically, things might improve for the consumer.  I can't afford to keep replacing substandard appliances on a regular basis.  Not only that but broken appliances, etc., litter the landfills and that's not good at all.  So, speak up, people if these are issues that concern you too.