We remodeled our kitchen and planned a built in beverage refrigerator.  We chose the Summit SCR1536 because of size and the fact that it was made for built in installation.

Because this is a beverage refrigerator it was important to me to find a unit that would provide a cold environment for drinks - I wasn't looking for a wine cooler.  When we first installed the unit (last week in February 2012) we set the thermostate to 34 degrees.  Within a short time the unit did in fact cool to 34 degrees.  Unfortunately its a very noisy unit.

Now, three weeks later, the temperature fluctuates between 38 and 42 degrees.  I called for service and was shocked to find out that this is considered normal.  They said that it's impossible to maintain 34 degrees and that running from 38 to 42 degrees is well within what Summit considers "normal" - even if I've set the thermostate to 34.  Asked what the room temperature was I told them the kitchen was 77 degrees.  I was told that too can be a problem since the unit will work best in a room under 70 degrees.  (I have a junkie old mini-fridge in my garage that keeps drinks at 34 degrees and I live in Texas where the garage can get over 100 degrees during the day!!)

I can live with the noise - although it's very disappointing - but I'm buying a refrigerator to keep my drinks cold.  The marketing material states that the unit has "Electronic controls for precise temperature management."  Controls that run from 34 degrees to 43 degrees.  I can tell you that the temperature controls are anything but "precise" and that this is considered "normal" by Summit.

The bottom line is that as nice as the unit looks, it was not a good choice and I would NOT recommend this product.


I admittedly was quite skeptical about buying these. I have granite countertops in my newer home and didn't want to put some silicone strip in that abyss that is between the stove and the counter. However, I also didn't want food to keep getting down there. We don't spill often but, when we do, it sure is a pain to have to pull the stove out in order to clean the mess so as not to get bugs.  That said, I decided to hop on Amazon and see what was out there. I took a chance and ordered these, based on the reviews. I have to say, I'm glad I did. I initially tried only using one of them, on the side of the stove we use most often. It worked very well but occasionally I do use the other side of the stove. Sauce dripped off the spoon one night while cooking dinner. I immediately took out the other strip and (after cleaning my spill,) placed it on the stove/counter. It's not something that you notice unless you look at it. Unfortunately, the black does show any little speck of anything. However, so does the top of my stove, so it's really a nonissue since I'm already cleaning the stove and counters anyway.
  Overall, I am very glad I made this purchase and would definitely recommend it to you. If you're reading this review, it must mean you're getting sick of spelling things down there as well.
  If you found this review helpful, please click the button below. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them if I can!


These shower heads are amazing.  I first encountered one on a cruise ship around 2009.  It's like a comfortable pressure washer for your shower.  Without going into too many technical details, uses the Venturi Effect and a special turbulence chamber to change the water into thousands of tiny water droplets that kind of explode when they hit.  It's a very pleasant shower and rinses very efficiently.  After enjoying it for a week on the ship (and wondering why I couldn't get a shower this good at home), I took a picture of it, and proceeded to go home to buy a couple for my showers.  Much to my surprise, they don't really sell them much in the US - that is, they are really hard to find.  I ended up ordering two from a private seller in the UK.  There may be cheaper places to obtain them than here, but it is great that they are available. I didn't buy them for the purpose of saving water or electricity, but they do save a lot - and that adds up, especially if you are heating the water.  If you want the best shower ever (while accidentally saving water and energy), this is the shower head for you.  This is a hand held, and is sold as the shower head only, so keep in mind you will need a standard shower hose and standard hand held shower head holder to make these work.  I used flexible metal hoses, and they look very nice.


I woke up a few days ago with an epiphany; I'm tired of spending $80/ month on laundry. Plus, the aggravation of going to the laundry room in my building with the hopes that the machines are clean and won't take my money... NOT about that life! So! I purchased this "Nina" at 3 am, along with the washing wand.  Feeling accomplished I went back to bed.... Then woke up wondering if I'd made a mistake.  Anyhow, I received Wednesday so here it goes.
I started at 7:30 a.m. I did 3 full loads (whites, Colors, darks [mostly jeans]). "Nina" holds quite a bit. Almost all of My daughter's 3T clothes fit in one load (6 or 7 leggings, lots of 3t underwear, and many h&m long sleeve sweaters).
One load also held 6 gap body long sleeve t-shirts along with 1 large towel.
Also read that it only took 2 jeans at a time. Well, if you place the jeans carefully, placing them around like a dome, I got 3 pairs (size 12 leggings and bootcut) and filled the middle with a pair of leggings. It was never over-filled and was very smooth. Just keep in mind that the pink topper MUST sit evenly on top. If not, then Nina will jump around.  I took all 3 loads down to the dryer and paid $1.95 to dry ALL 3 loads in one machine for an hour. Was done by 9:30am.
All in all, I'm quite pleased with my first experience. I hope this is detailed enough!


Our GE Profile microwave oven JVM1870WF06 had a buzzing sound and stopped making heat.  I watched many you-tube videos about how to open the microwave oven and disassemble.  I'm pretty handy and work with microelectronics, but was not experienced with this type of appliance repair.  Once it was open, I found the magnetron ("mag tube") was shorted across the filament which is quite rare (approx 0 ohm cross F and FA terminals, but no short of either terminal to mag chassis) so I was a little skeptical.  The original part was a Samsung 0MP75 (10) (or is it OMP75 ?)  which I found on-line, but after talking with a local repair shop, he recommended the QBP brand saying it last's longer than the original Samsung part.  He wanted $90 for the part, so I chose to buy this one.

The picture is wrong for this part, the terminals are the single oval connector, not two separate ones as shown.  I ordered it with free shipping, which took a few days.  when it arrived it was double packed (box in a box) and was in good condition.  I installed the part in about 30 minutes and tested it, and it works great.  I also replaced the round diode (GE part number WB27X10817 now subst. with WB27X10597) on advice from various you-tube videos, and was hoping that was the problem.  The diode replacement (done first, a week before the mag tube) did not solve the problem, but I'm glad I put a new one in anyway.

I would recommend this part and this seller.  Most of all, my wife is happy to have a working microwave again and is amazed it was this easy to fix.


I bought this last October and finally got around to cleaning our 15-foot dryer duct run. It's just not the type of thing that's at the top of your list... like "Wow, should I go see a movie, or clean our dryer duct?" However, our dryer was drying slower and slower, and I knew it was a task that I needed to tackle, so I read the very long instruction book for this and began my work. The instructions really need to be re-written and simplified. My Sony TV has a smaller instruction manual. But I do appreciate the manufacturer's thoroughness. For those of you with short attention spans here's my quick start guide:

1. Screw the rods together and use electrical or duct tape to reinforce the joints to keep them from unscrewing during your work.
2. Stick one end of rod in your drill and set the clutch pretty close to the lowest or second lowest setting, then increase power if you need it.
3. Attached brush to other end of rod with supplied key wrench / allen wrench and tighten.
4. Make sure your drill is on clockwise - not reverse - mode or else the rods will unscrew inside your duct and you're screwed.
5. Read #4 again.
6. Turn dryer on air mode and then insert the brush in the pipe outside and begin spinning it by activating the drill. Push it in about a foot, then pull it out and watch the lint fly. Then push it in 2 feet and pull it out and watch the lint fly. Then 3 feet... etc.
7. Marvel at how much lint came out.
8. Marvel at how fast your dryer is and come write a review here.
9. Wash the clothes you were wearing when you did this because they are now covered in lint.

Hope this helps. It's a quick job and well worth it the trouble!


Update: after three years and seven knobs it is safe to say this is an unsafe product. Today my knob broke while the burner was on. I Almost panicked as I had to find pliers to turn off the burners. 7 knobs have costed me over $200 already.

After having used it for a couple of years I feel I should offer some input about this product for future buyers to consider. It is a very impressive cooktop and that was the prime reason for our purchase. It is also very easy to clean and mange. There are a few thing to consider though.

1) The middle burner is impressive but unless one does a lot of "Stir frying" which requires that high a heat I find it relatively less useful.
2)To compensate that middle burner the designers seem to have given extra space between the burners and the grill which becomes a problem when using the other burners. It takes quiet a lot of time to bring water to a boil in a saucepan. So much so that I end up pre-boiling water in an electric kettle.
3) The control knobs are made of plastic and are located flush with the level of the grill. If one uses heavy cast-iron utensils and accidentally drag them near the knob, it is likely to break. This can also happen when cleaning the grill if you accidentally touch the knobs. I've had to replace three knobs in two years at about $50 per knob it is not cheap.
4) I love the "Lodge" cast-iron griddle that comes with it but it seems to go only upto medium heat. Perhaps there must be some industry code reason for it.


This appears to be an exact replacement for the GE GXRLQR.  I have always been amazed at the high prices of these types of filters for the refrigerator (the OEM brand ones), so I thought I would shop around a bit to see what else was out there. I found the Aquacrest brand at a significantly lower price and thought - why not give it a try.

I installed it recently and it fit perfectly.  No leaks, no problems.  It is recommended you cycle about 4 gallons of water through the filter once you put it in place just to flush out any carbon "fines" that may be in the filter.  For me that was going to be a real chore, since in this fridge the only thing that the filter is servicing is the ice maker and I didn't really have any way to flush it.  I did try to fill and empty the filter at the kitchen sink a few times to remove any particles (they are harmless by the way), but again didn't meet with much success, so just went ahead and put it in place and will empty the first few loads of ice.  They also include a set of sticker that you can use to mark the date on the filter to help remind you when to change it - they recommend every 6 months (or 300 gallons).

I do believe this will work just as well as the much higher priced OEM filter for the purpose of making ice.

I did receive this product at a discount in return for providing a review of the product, which I have done here.  I am in no way obligated to the seller to provide a positive review.  I do hope that my review is helpful to you in your purchasing decisions and would appreciate your vote of confidence by pressing the YES button below.


I love this dishwasher. It's perfect for a one or two person household. I had an older version which was fine for about 6  years but then started leaking through the plastic window panel in the front, and also eventually water supply was slow.  Since it cost me less than $300  it was good value for money spent over the years. Eventually relented and replaced with this new model. This one is a great improvement. Cleans well, can fit medium size pots and pans, larger plates you can get in if you tip them at major angle, but not very water or power efficient to wash that way. Gets glasses, cutlery, crockery very clean. Stainless steel interior. Quiet. The rack is a better design as it has slots for leaning wine glass stems, and space for large objects like pots. I can get a roasting pan in there too. Super easy to snap on and off drain and water feed tubing from kitchen tap. Just make sure you measure the spot you will put it in first as it is quite tall. I have mine on counter-top next to taps under  some cabinets. I've experimented with many different gels , and now I used trader-joes automatic dishwasher detergent packs, which fit perfectly inside the dispenser, and there's no left-over detergent build up in the interior and dishes super clean. One thing: you have to make sure no plates or utensils project below the rack, because that will impede the spray arm. The cycles are quite long about 1.5 to 2hours long. That doesn't bother me because I am not a major cook. I usually do 1-3 loads a day. Suits me!


I wish Amazon had negative ratings....

Let me make it simple for you, DO NOT PURCHASE A MAYTAG product.  Maytag believes it's products should work for 1 year and then become obsolete, at least this is what the Maytag customer service line told me.

I purchased a MVWB950YW (Bravos XL) top loader on September 4th, 2012 for $948.00 plus $99.00 for an extended warranty.  The washer worked marginally well when it was brand new.  June 2014, the washer in spin mode started to sound like a freight train was about to run through my house.  When I called for service the service company immediately signaled it was a bad bearing and offered me $500 to put towards a new or refurbished Maytag!!! They claimed if they were to repair the machine it would VOID the extended service contract????

I wanted the washer fixed, I did not want to spend more money to buy a new machine.  I continued to use the machine as is, with the incredibly  loud noise.  June 2015, the same machine starts to leak water and is even louder.  Again the company in charge of the service contract offers money for me to put towards a new or refurbished machine.

Net is, Maytag engineers it's products based on it's warranty - 1 year.  Anything after that they view as an opportunity to steal more money from you an I "the consumer".  Do yourself a favor and NEVER purchase a Maytag product.  I would like to think American products are superior to it's foreign counterparts, however Maytag is not in this league.  In my opinion, Maytag has lost the privilege to call itself American and should no longer be allowed to do business in this country.


I purchased this as a refurb from a another site that is owned by Amazon with high hopes. I've bought many returned items in the past and never had an issue. I actually trust that when a company sells a refurbished product that they actually refurbish it! Shame on Emerson! My review is strangely just like another recent one on here. The unit came shipped in original box and appeared clean with items taped down like someone actually worked on it. We followed all of the photocopied instructions for pre cleaning and set up and started our first batch. Everything appeared to be working; lights on, water moving, etc. 30 minutes later we still had no ice. 2 hours later still nothing. My husband is great with electronics (he's an electrical/aerospace engineer) and checked to make sure I did everything right.  He had the same results but pointed out that nothing was even get cool on the parts that are supposed to make the ice and upon listening to the cycles noticed that compressor was not coming on. I'm sure this is why is was returned in the first place and it seems obvious that the refurb techs (if they actually exist) didn't even test it long enough to see if it made ice. They just blue lights and called it good. I'm sure the other recent review that had a leaking unit would agree Emerson refurb business is a scam. Oh, the warranty paperwork clearly stated we would have to buy shipping. $$$ I called to see if there were exceptions for items that don't work right outbid the box and the answer was no.
Kudos to the site we bought it from for offering us a full refund with RMA.


This 2 star rating is based on the fact that this unit does not include the blower.  This rating is not performance related.  The description does not clearly state that the blower unit is not included, which is the heart of a hood.  I guess the wording was somewhat on a borderline because it also didn't state it came with one.  Basically this is a stainless steel shell with power controls ready for the blower and light blubs.  An expensive shell in my opinion now that I know the blower is not included.  I feel that the description shouldn't even mention 1500CFM.  That is mainly why I thought the blower was included.  After it arrived, I did more research but this time on external sites and those sites clearly state that you have to by the blower.  Could I have spent more time to understand the wording?  Maybe.  Should I have gone to external sites to see what their descriptions were?  Absolutely!  I don't feel I was cheated I just feel foolish.  Regardless, I'm going to keep it because we can't change the design this far into construction.  I'm sure that when all is said and done with we'll be happy with the hood liner, hood insert, hood blower and whatever else we would've needed to buy.

So now I have to buy the P8 (850CFM) at about $450 and also I have to buy the baffles at about $130.


The lint eater is amazing! We recently bought a house that was built in 2001 and previously owned by an older lady, so I assumed the dryer vent had never been cleaned. Before setting up the dryer, I wanted to give the vent line a thorough cleaning for safety's sake and to help the dryer run as efficiently as possible. Well, I'm glad I did! The exterior cover on the vent had been gone for some time, and the amount of leaves and pine needles plus lint wads that I got out were shocking! It seemed like every time I ran the LintEater through line, it dislodged another fist-sized wad of stuff. When I first hooked up the shop vac inside the house, and went out to the vent exit, there was almost zero air getting sucked in. The wads were so huge that they kept stopping up my shop vac hose and I had to keep going inside to clean it out. After all was said and done, my vent line is free-flowing and working as good as new. Glad I spent the money on this product!

Helpful tip - when I started, I just jammed all of the rods together and tried to work it into the vent line. It's way too unwieldy this way, and every time you hit the power on the drill, the rods get kinked and knotted up because they're so flexible. Start with one, and when that one gets most of the way into the vent line, add another. Repeat as necessary and you'll have a MUCH easier time.


My original motor was manufactured in Mexico and lasted just over 10 years of heavy usage.

I researched this part extensively and "IF" it is actually an OEM replacement ( [...] ) the price from the Whirlpool site on 12/18/13 is $156.18.
I ordered it with Amazon Prime so if there are any issues, I will be able to exchange or return it with no drama.

FYI for anyone considering this repair here is a YouTube link to the process (please note that there may be sight differences due to the model/manufacturing date:

Link to video: [...]

Updates after I receive and install this motor.

**12/23/2013
The motor came this morning after a slight delay with the Christmas insanity that UPS is experiencing.
This is an exact OEM replacement motor for my Whirlpool drier, it even says Genuine Whirlpool Replacement Part on the box and was the exact same Made in Mexico motor that was originally installed.

Why save a few bucks with other motors offered and then end up having to make modifications?
This was a direct replacement, and the drier is now working perfectly.
This motor came with instructions and new electrical connectors for some older model motors it replaces to bring it up to current safety spec.

I did not opt to change the drier belt, pulley or support rollers as the all appeared to be in excellent condition, but if they had needed replacement this would have been the time.

All told this took me about 1.5 hours to replace and much of that was cleaning the dust out of the inside of the motor compartment.

Just watch the video link that I posted 1st and you should not have any issues.


We did a kitchen remodel and for some insane reason, I decided to replace our old black Kitchenaid gas cooktop with a glass smoothtop electric (also Kitchenaid).  While it looked sleek, it was a nightmare to clean (streaked like mad) and the pans slid all over the surface.  Impossible to tell how high the heat was without removing a pan; plus it constantly "cycled".  So after regretting my Kitchenaid purchase for a few months, I bit the bullet & returned the Kitchenaid (at a 30% "restock" fee!) & purchased what I should have to begin with:  the Thermador 36" SGS365FS.  I LOVE THIS COOKTOP.  It looks gorgeous, cooks like a dream, and cleans easily.  It's so elegant and functional, I feel like a pro Chef! Plus, it's a Thermador..what more could you ask for?  I clean the stainless surface with a sudsy sponge and then rinse.  Then apply a spray stainless steel "cleaner" (to protect the surface) and I'm good to go.  I clean the cast-iron racks in the sink with dish detergent & a plastic dish brush...no problem.  This takes all of ten minutes!  The SGSX model is about $400 more, but I can't see spending that much for the addition of a glass surface around the control knobs...that seems to be the only difference.  Go for this one....you won't be sorry!


I don't like a bunch of bells and whistles so pleased with this little manual POD, and was extremely easy to figure it out and use.  My washer was broken, and had delay of two different repairmen in, so was very pleased when POD arrived and saved the day.  It kept me from a desperate situation where I would have been willing to just get any washer to take care of laundry piling up.  Cannot easily leave for Laundromat , and they are highly expensive. I am an off the grid type person, and I do not mind doing things manually. I set the little laundry pod near the sink, and I was able to wash twin sheets, towels, and medium jeans with ease.  I probably saved $20.00 the first day I used the POD, and much easier than the hand washing I had done.
Now for the problems:  The first thing I did was let the light hose flip in floor making a mess.  I would suggest to the manufacturer that they send some sort of prefab weight to hold hose where it is placed.  I solved by tying small wet tea towel around it to weight it in sink.  It does not get the clothes wrung out as well as regular washer, but better than hand wringing causing problem with carpal tunnel.  It was satisfactory, however,  and did not leave dripping as my hand washing did.  You will probably need a clothes line or hangers as they are too damp for dryer.  I just got it, so do not know how it will hold up, but do feel it a wonderful thing to have on hand for camping or power outage.


Note that if your old setup simply has the outdoor vent pipe sticking out into the house, you will need to cut it to length.  You will have to measure fairly close as usually the outdoor vent plate (the louvered thing) relies on several tabs that snap into square holes on the pipe.  The inside end just fits over the flange on the dryer doc.  A pair of tin snips will do the job nicely.  Also, if the inside hole is sloppy large, you will have to put in a new piece of drywall or plywood to attach the dock to the wall.  Mine had a huge hole so I just used a piece of plywood, measured to reach the wall studs.  Cut a hole in the plywood and mount the dock to it.  So, depending on your situation, you may have a little work to do.  If your drywall is in good shape you could use some mollies.  I paired this with the "Snap to Vent 90" on the dryer end.  The Snap to Vent worked well for that application but I did not want to use it (straight end version) for the wall end because I felt the Dryer Dock was a neater and more solid option on the wall end of things.  Also, you will need to clamp the hose to the dock plastic.  I used a regular clamp but I also drilled a hole through the clamp into the plastic of the dock collar and put in a zip screw to keep it nice and secure.  Use a nut driver to secure the zip screw.  I am really happy to have this setup nice and secure and easy to maintain.


We bought three Electrolux appliances at the same time ---believing the salesman---who said that these were "top of the line, quality products.  That has not turned out to be the case. All of the appliances look nice--even when they aren't working  The Dishwasher has given us nothing but problems.  It is 'down' as much as it is working.  Most of the time the 'touch' module just quits working--then, for no reason--it will start working again.  It has been sporatic from the beginning.  The Serviceman has no idea ---each time he gets it working again without replacing parts and doesn't know why or what he done--  something different each time.  We have been less than impressed with Customer Service-Now that the warranty has expired  so has their interest in us.  I suppose they are inundated with calls from irate customers and there is nothing about us to cause them to worry about our problems ---but of course they are happy to sell us parts.  Finally, I've come to the realization that I'm better off just applying the cost of parts towards a new replacement---but you can bet your bippy it won't be another Electrolux---not now---not ever.  On the Pro side I can admit that they are very impressive looking.  I can also tell you that 'good looks' probably aren't that high on my list anymore though----I'm going to be happy to put this problem dishwasher in the city trash.


Somehow, someway, a whole lot of chicken broth spilled on my stove. No comment. Some of it managed to drip behind the front panel, there was an electric burning smell, and one of the burners stopped working. I can only imagine how expensive it would have been to call someone out to look at it. So I turned to my old friend Google.

Cut power to stove. Removed the stove knobs, exposing the bolts underneath that held the plate on. Removed those, which allowed the front plate cover to slide off. And there they were, the four switch controls for each of the individual burners. Simple troubleshooting determined that some of the broth had gotten inside one of those switch controls. I confirmed this by simply swapping two of them around, and look at that! Now it's a different burner that doesn't work.

So I ordered this switch control for amazon, after confirming the model number printed on the one that was bad. It was deceptively easy to replace. Just a little screw holding it down and some wires that snapped into it. If you take the wires off one at a time and snap them into the corresponding slot on the new switch control, it's super easy and you don't have to take a bunch of pics of where all the wires go. After all the wires are moved over (I think there were about six of them) you just put the new switch control in place, reattach the screw that holds it, replace the front cover panel and the knobs. All the burners are back in action, and everybody is happy.


This AcuRite product is not AccuRate (pun intended) and the company support is non- existent.

I went through 2 of these units in the span of 2 months.  The first unit would show an outdoor reading of 91-98% RH, even though true RH was in the 35-45% range.  After bringing the remote sensor inside and placing it next to the base unit and allowing it to adjust for a day, it would register a difference of more than 10% to the base unit's RH.  I felt positive it wasn't anything I had done wrong upon setup: new batteries (lithium's for the remote sensor), placed in a protected location away from the ground and out of the sun, well within the stated working range.

That unit was returned and replaced with a second one.  Same problems with the added excitement of watching the outdoor RH reading vary wildly in a 24 hour time span.  Seriously, anywhere from 61% to 98%.  Really?  In a Wisconsin winter with the local stations showing a consistent level of 35-40% over a few days?

While the temperature readings were accurate - within 2 degrees both indoors and outdoors, this unit does not perform accurately at all in reporting humidity levels.  The layout of the readout is also not intuitive.  The plastic trim separates the outdoor temperature from the outdoor humidity number - foolish.  No response from customer service after two attempts, terrible.  The second unit was sent back too.

In my opinion this model is garbage at any price and I would recommend something else (I'm still looking myself).

UPDATE 2/10/2013: I attempted to post this review on the AcuRite website. They only display favorable reviews. No surprise there!  I recommend spending your hard earned money elsewhere!


JB Hunt has provided terrible service. I could have installed this washer/dryer set myself a week and a half ago, with fewer problems and no days off work.

1. They scheduled a delivery, but they were unable to confirm a time window in time for me to schedule an 8 hour leave. I lost half a day of work, and they had to reschedule.
2. They rescheduled the delivery for a week later, and never showed. I lost a second day of work.
3. We called and they were unaware that the re-delivery was missed. They required another week to deliver, and I had to take a third full day off work.
4. The delivery was finally completed, but they did not install the washer/dryer correctly. They reused my old clogged vent hose, connected hot and cold backward, and ran the drain line to the sink when I have a dedicated floor drain for it.
They refuse to return the same day, which means I have to take another day off work for them to finish the job. I'm just doing the rest myself.

Most calls to their office leads to a half hour on-hold time, with an eventual dump to voice mail. I have never received a call back from these messages. When I eventually get through direct, the receptionist has hung up on me for complaining. I asked for a manager, and had to leave a message. I never got a call back from that manager.

After filing the above information through Amazon, they did at least refund my money promptly.


Maytag MVWB300WQ 28 4.7 cu. Ft. Top-Loader Washer - White The machine seems to be decorative rather than functional. The latest problem is a rubbery plastic gray substance which has attached itself around the gasket near the top hatch and I cannot seem to pull off without endangering the whole gasket. This blobbery hard substance  may have come from using non-chlorine bleach, so watch out. It's another feature of the washing machine that makes it a nightmare. Who knows where else this gray rubbery substance has formed in the innards of the machine. In general, I agree with the many complaints on this and other posts that the water doesn't fill to the top of clothes. You will have to add water manually to the machine with several pitchers of water or a garden hose or modify the circuit board yourself with a potentiometer, as one engineer did. Most people know that clothing needs water to get clean. I just don't understand why these companies are building infernal machines like this. The tried and true is often the best.  Water is not that expensive.  See what your local Laundromat uses. This post is the absolute truth and I stand by it.


I recently bought and installed a Zephyr Essentials Typhoon.  While it is an effective ventilation hood, the reason I am writing this review is to share that the self-cleaning feature did not work well enough for me.

I prepared some stir fry shortly after it was installed.  The grease in my pan was smoking and going into the hood.  The next day, I cleaned it per the directions.  Spray 409 into the blades while running on low and wait for it to return to the drain cups. Then empty the drain cups.  I did this four times that day and then three times the following day.  No matter how often I cleaned it, I could still smell the grease inside the hood.  Even weeks later, I could still smell the grease in the hood.

I am sensitive to smell.  This was the main reason I replaced my over-the-range microwave with a range hood - so my house wouldn't smell like what I had just cooked.  However, smelling grease every time I walk by the range hood is not acceptable to me.  I am replacing this range hood with one that has mesh filters that you can clean and run through the dishwasher.

Depending on your sensitivity to smell, this range hood may or may not work for you.  If you are NOT sensitive to smell like I am (my husband couldn't smell the grease after I'd cleaned it several times but I could smell it from across my kitchen) this range hood might work for you.  But if are sensitive to smell, you might want to consider a mesh or baffle filtered hood instead.


Purchased this dishwasher in 2009 from the the Home Depot. The dishwasher has done a good job washing and dying the dishes so we have not experienced the issues other people have commented about.

My main gripes about the dishwasher:
We intermittently received the OE error that corresponded to dishwasher not emptying water. After lots of troubleshooting I discovered the problem was with gunk getting stuck on a float that detects the water level in the tub. The dishwasher was draining fine but the float was not moving giving a wrong reading to the computer. The fix requires that you disassemble the plastic levels on the left side of the unit and clean them well.
We had an incident were significant amount of water started dripping from the dryer vent on the door. Looked online for help and identified the issue as having a clogged drain hose on the drying sistem. I fixed the issue by blowing an air can through the hose.  A ball of paper gunk came out (I guess we washed something with the labels on).
The mounting brackets are flimsy and I have had to replace them because they failed (bended and cracked) with regular use. I finally decided to reinforce them with a thin metal plate.
The washing racks are severely corroded after 6 years of use. The corners and other parts are just falling apart.

These are all issues that I would consider unacceptable for a $500 dishwasher with 6 years of use. Based on my bad experience with my cooking range (bad knobs) and the issues with the dishwasher I will not buy LG appliances again.


I bought this last October and finally got around to cleaning our 15-foot dryer duct run. It's just not the type of thing that's at the top of your list... like "Wow, should I go see a movie, or clean our dryer duct?" However, our dryer was drying slower and slower, and I knew it was a task that I needed to tackle, so I read the very long instruction book for this and began my work. The instructions really need to be re-written and simplified. My Sony TV has a smaller instruction manual. But I do appreciate the manufacturer's thoroughness. For those of you with short attention spans here's my quick start guide:

1. Screw the rods together and use electrical or duct tape to reinforce the joints to keep them from unscrewing during your work.
2. Stick one end of rod in your drill and set the clutch pretty close to the lowest or second lowest setting, then increase power if you need it.
3. Attached brush to other end of rod with supplied key wrench / allen wrench and tighten.
4. Make sure your drill is on clockwise - not reverse - mode or else the rods will unscrew inside your duct and you're screwed.
5. Read #4 again.
6. Turn dryer on air mode and then insert the brush in the pipe outside and begin spinning it by activating the drill. Push it in about a foot, then pull it out and watch the lint fly. Then push it in 2 feet and pull it out and watch the lint fly. Then 3 feet... etc.
7. Marvel at how much lint came out.
8. Marvel at how fast your dryer is and come write a review here.
9. Wash the clothes you were wearing when you did this because they are now covered in lint.

Hope this helps. It's a quick job and well worth it the trouble!


Steer clear of Maytag, they have a VERY POOR product, and zero customer service. This is a company that DOES NOT stand behind their product, they use loop holes and play games with their customers. We purchased our Maytag dishwasher delivered and installed on 12-3. On 12-6 in the afternoon it stopped working, after looking in the user manual it was determined that service was needed on it...after 2  days and 3 wash loads. My husband called the store we purchased from and they tried bending over backward to get us a replacement but called back and told us that here hands were tied by Maytag's policies, we were informed that Maytag has a 48 hour return window and that we were just HOURS outside of that and were told to call and explain to Maytag that we were UNABLE to call last night. We called Maytag and they did not care. I was passed to 3 different people including a supervisor who would only say that they could send out a technician on FRIDAY. We purchased a $500 dishwasher that worked for 2 days and now we are stuck without one. I had to hold my ground very stubbornly and DEMAND that she call the technicians in our area to get us fit in so that we were not without this much needed appliance for 3 days. She finally got a hold of someone who said he will be out tomorrow. We are EXTREMELY angered, disappointed and frustrated with the pure lack of customer service on Maytag behalf.  Think twice before purchasing Whirlpool or Maytag!


Very high-quality hood. Basically a PRO-LINE for about 1/2 the price. I have had it for 5 mos now. We're a packed Asian family, so we cook ALL the time and 3 times a day. And our food stinks (well actually it's quite good just stinks to cook). I have used and replaced the venthood in our old home w/ a big box store product (their top of the line) and it was not nearly as effective as this hood.

The 900 CFM allows me to use a WOK inside the house and not smell like dinner for the next couple of weeks. You do have to crack a window open given the high air volume being removed from the inside of the house (else you can backdraft your furnace's CO2... not good). Haven't gotten around to installing a makeup air system yet.

Install was fairly easy for me, but I have all the tools and a lot of experience doing house repairs.
1. Small jack to lift the thing up and hold it in place
2. 12 inch extension w/ a power drill w/ LED lights to mount it
3. 3/4 plywood scraps (3/4 x 2in x 10in) to level out the bottom of the cabinet

DO NOT use duct reducers. Basically limiting the effectiveness of the unit and not getting the max 900 CFM (which is why you would buy this in the first place). Relatively quieter than most other vents. Very easy to clean and keep clean (I use my power washer to clean the fans and grills).


This beverage cooler is exactly what it says it is and does exactly what it says it will do.  Some reviewers and purchasers are confusing this product with a refrigerator.  If you want something to get your beverages below 40 degrees fahrenheit then this is not the product for you.  It is not meant to be used outside.  If you use this in the way it is intended it is a 4 star product.  The reason I only give it 4 stars and not 5 is I wish it had an easier to access thermostat knob.  To be clear it is not difficult to access it, it is just difficult in my setup.
This beverage cooler holds everything I need it to and more.  It does not jack up the electric bill.  It provides cool beverages every time I open the door.  For someone looking for a really cold, almost ice, beverage, this is not for you.  This is akin to a wine cooler that you would use to get things between 38-45 degrees Fahrenheit.  This will get your canned drinks cooler than bottled, which is exactly how conduction works.  This will get your bottles to a pleasant 37-40 degrees.
One word of caution, do not overfill and do not put anything against the back wall.  This will do two things for you.  One, it will allow for air flow throughout the cooler at a normal rate, causing the cooler to get cooler faster.  Two, it will allow the compressor to work smarter and not come on as often, which will make this cooler last longer.  As I have only had mine for a month at the time of posting I can not speak to its longevity, but I can speak to it doing exactly what it says it will do.


I got this because I was too depressed to go to the laundromat. The fuse blew. I called them and they sent me another. I put the fuse in. It worked for a little while then blew again. I called them and ordered two fuses in anticipation of future blowouts. They had real trouble sending two. Apparently sending two fuses instead of one was a major trial that they were completely unequipped to handle. Finally after two customer service calls to ask them why I had not received the fuses yet, I got the fuses six weeks after I ordered them. I unscrewed the 15 screws on the back of the thing and installed one of the new fuses. The dryer ran for about 15 minutes and stopped working. It was the middle of winter and the room where I had the dryer was freezing cold, and I was depressed, and I bought a drying rack to dry laundry in my kitchen. The idea of getting a dryer was so that in the middle of winter I would not have to haul my depressed ass through the snow to the laundromat. Spring came and I installed the second of the fuses. It didn't work at all. What a waste of time, money, etc. Please, if you know of a reliable electric dryer, please post the name of it in the comments so that I can have this modern convenience in my apartment.

Also, cleaning the lint filters on this thing really blows. I resorted to vacuuming them with a vacuum cleaner because the method they recommend, brushing the lint off, is ridiculously ineffective. And it just blows to unscrew all of those screws, put the fuse in, screw them all back on, and have the fuse blow again after a few minutes.


It's a great refrigerator, I had to switch the doors' side from left opening to right-hand opening, and had a good friend do it for me, and between the two of us we managed to solve that problem on our own. The refrigerator is keeping items in the freezer perfectly cold, and after leaving the adjustment on high for 24 hours, as the directions said to do, it was freezing ice just fine in trays.
The delivery company was a problem, as it was six days late after the first delivery date was passed by with no explanation. I kept having to make calls to the trucking company to find out what was going on. They got it to me within ten days after I first ordered it from NYC to near the panhandle of Florida. Not too bad! The delivery men could not get the refrigerator through the door and insisted on leaving it outside, as they were getting behind on their delivery schedules. Within five minutes on my own, I took down a rail on my steps, then the door opened wide enough. I had to get the same friend to help me get it up my back steps with his dolly, which presented it's own problems when one of the steps broke. However, we managed to get it into the house, plugged it in and within five minutes my new refrigerator started the compressor. I love this Frigidaire, and it was the delivery company with the issues.
This new refrigerator is quite a bit larger than my old refrigerator, which I am very glad for, and it as easy to set up, after we got it in the house. Thank you Amazon!


The lint eater is amazing! We recently bought a house that was built in 2001 and previously owned by an older lady, so I assumed the dryer vent had never been cleaned. Before setting up the dryer, I wanted to give the vent line a thorough cleaning for safety's sake and to help the dryer run as efficiently as possible. Well, I'm glad I did! The exterior cover on the vent had been gone for some time, and the amount of leaves and pine needles plus lint wads that I got out were shocking! It seemed like every time I ran the LintEater through line, it dislodged another fist-sized wad of stuff. When I first hooked up the shop vac inside the house, and went out to the vent exit, there was almost zero air getting sucked in. The wads were so huge that they kept stopping up my shop vac hose and I had to keep going inside to clean it out. After all was said and done, my vent line is free-flowing and working as good as new. Glad I spent the money on this product!

Helpful tip - when I started, I just jammed all of the rods together and tried to work it into the vent line. It's way too unwieldy this way, and every time you hit the power on the drill, the rods get kinked and knotted up because they're so flexible. Start with one, and when that one gets most of the way into the vent line, add another. Repeat as necessary and you'll have a MUCH easier time.


The design on our model is just plain stupid. The latch is designed to be tight, but their is no latch release mechanism. The designed way to open the latch is to pull hard. How hard? According to my fish scale, it takes 23 pounds (!) of pull to open the door.

On top of that, the handle on which you're pulling is held on by two plastic tabs which are each 1 inch wide and no more than 1/16th of an inch thick. They're bound to break, and when they do, all of the buttons (which are only held in by the facia) fall out.

So of course we're just barely out of warranty, but after I explain the major design flaw (and learn that they've apparently changed the latch part for that model since then), they offer to replace the handle only, not the latch which might prevent the problem from recurring.

To make things worse, they agree its a problem and agree to cover only the parts. That's fine because it would take me 10 minutes to change it (I've already had to disassemble and reassemble twice -- once to diagnose and try to reglue and once to take pictures to send to customer service agent) as opposed to all the time involved in waiting for a repairman. BUT WAIT, they'll only pay for the parts if I pay to have them installed by an authorized service provider. Yes, they'll send me the $45 part if I pay $85+ to have it installed.


This is a great basic range.  Produces more heat than others in its price range. Available for $339 and up. Oven racks are lovely heavier weight steel which glide smoothly.

Careful of the double hinge double spring tensions doors.  It will snap shut and hurt fingers so beware.  Some complain about cleaning porcelain ranges of this type well do I have help for you. Use FORMULA 420.  Non toxic.  No sickening perfume.  Gentle on hands and WORKS.  Shake well.  Squeeze on the pretty sea blue gritty liquid and leave to set while you do your nails or place dishes in dishwasher and with a cloth, non scratch tuffy kind of pad or even BRILLO (if burnt on is that bad) everything comes off easily.  I bought Formula 420 for Pyrex and just had it sitting here.  It didn't do diddly for burnt up Pyrex but does wonders on a stove top and you can't hide a thing with a white range.

Nice graphics by each knob tell you which are FRONT  BACK and believe you me that matters since manufacturers are not standardizing on placement, you can get quite the arm burn if you came from a stove where the leftmost knob is for the front.  You arm is OVER the front burner as you reach to put a pot on the back as you turn the second left most knob and WHOOSH, it is *that* knob that is for the FRONT and you've lit a big fire under your arm!  So PAY ATTENTION TO THAT GRAPHIC until you have placement memorized (to care for elderly or children REMOVE THE KNOBS that operate the front burners altogether).

I'll add photos of this range front graphic soon.  Don't know why sellers have no close ups.


<input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1eeWzFLVgS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71yowBg9OtS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I absolutely love the idea of this machine and purchased it as a gift for an elderly family member. It worked fabulously for a short time and then the ice machine started shutting itself off. If I powered down the water cooler and then plug it back in, the ice machine would start up again  and work for a while. This happened several times and then it stopped working except for one cycle after turning the machine off and then back on. At this point, it will do one cycle of ice which equals one cup, And then stop making the ice again.  I attached a video  of what keeps happening. I have restarted the cycle again and will hopefully get one more cup of ice until it stops and just let it melt again also. And when I say it is allowing it to melt, I do not mean in the normal fashion in which it reuses the water to make new ice. It simply will not make another round of ice after the one.

 The idea behind this is great and I almost purchased a second for myself, but now I'm glad I didn't. Please be aware

 update, the machine now powers itself on and off and will be off for days. Everything about this machine and it's functioning appears to be random and I have yet to find a resolution.


Who do I contact about the 1 year warranty?  I purchased this on September 1, 2016, for my mother that lives in assisted living, so she'd have ice handy in her apartment at anytime since she drinks ice water all day long. About a month ago, she told me it was getting mold and/or rust in it, so I checked it out and the little filter cover (inside the machine on the bottom right) was turning black. I removed the cover and cleaned it as well as possible. However, I noticed that the metal pieces up top in the back seem to be discolored and possibly rusting. I emailed Onebigoutlet to find out about the warranty because the link for the warranty info on their product page does not work; however, I have not received a response. I have attached a photo of the back metal pieces. Unfortunately, I forgot to take one of the mildew before I cleaned it.

UPDATE: Still no response from Onebigoutlet. Shame on you and your customer service, Onebigoutlet!  Last and only time I will ever order anything from them!!  I looked on the Della.com website and was attempting to find a manual in hopes of finding out how to resolve the mildew and rust problems. I click on the manual for model 048-GM-48183 and a hot air fryer manual comes up. ???  I call Della at 909-595-5901, and they tell me if the item is bought on Amazon they only give a THREE MONTH warranty and not the typical 1 year!! I ask about the manual and they pull it up and to their surprise, they get the air fryer warranty as well....  They say they will call or email me when they find the correct manual.  We shall see, I guess.  I'll update more if/when I hear back from them!


Our Whirlpool Duet washer was constantly leaking, so I ordered this part on the assumption the bellow was leaking.  And actually, there were a couple of holes punched in the old bellow but I had previously sealed those up with 100% silicone and it appeared to still be holding tight.  Still, I went ahead and replaced the bellows.

It wasn't until after I had replaced bellow, that I noticed the drain clean-out access cover inside the lower panel.  I opened the drain catch and was surprised to learn it was completely filled with junk (shoestrings, pencils, pens, several dollars in change, lint, you-name-it).  It is very likely the leak was due to the drain pump not being able to completely empty the washer because of all the debris.  We had never cleaned this out in 8 years of heavy use.

So, before ordering a new bellows, I would highly recommend you clean out your drain catch first and see if that fixes your leak problem; just search "Whirlpool Duet drain catch" on YouTube should give you a nice demonstration of how to access, remove and clean out the drain catch.

Additional Note (11/24/2016):  Another possible cause of leaking, independent of the bellow, is having a sock get  down below bellow edge  and blocking drain holes; you can check by flexing the front bottom of the existing bellow towards the outside of washer, there you will see 3-4 small pencil-diameter drain holes; make sure these aren't blocked.


I purchased this assembly from Amazon because my old one wouldn't attach to the faucet very well anymore, and the faucet connection leaked.  The old one had lasted for many years, so I saw this as normal maintenance.  I was not disappointed with the old one, which was the factory original.

I'm not disappointed with this new one, either.  It came in the box exactly as advertised.  The Amazon price was slightly higher than some other prices I had found on line, but I'd rather deal with a known vendor with a great reputation, great return policy, and free shipping.  All I had to do was place the order, and my credit card account was already set up to make the payment.

It was challenging to find the right way to open up my dishwasher to install the new unit, but it wasn't difficult.  I just kept trying.  When I finally got access to the right area, it was very simple to take out the old unit and install the new one.  I made sure my connections were tight but not too tight so as to damage the connections.  When the new unit was installed it connected easily to the faucet.  I pressure tested the new assembly and found no leaks.  Putting the dishwasher panels back in place was difficult, and I finally got a neighbor to help.  He provided an extra pair of hands and I was able to finish the reassembly without too much difficulty.

I ran the dishwasher through a regular washing cycle, and the new unit performed perfectly.  There were no leaks at the time, and there have been no leaks since then.  I am very pleased with my purchase, and would recommend buying this assembly from Amazon to anybody who needs one.


My 5 month old washing machine was making terrible noise and drum not spinning.  Called customer service and had repair service set up.  Not only was the time they gave me incorrect, but a completely different company came out than what I was told.  Upon looking at the unit, the technician found that the pulley had come loose allowing the belt to BURN HOLES through the back of the drum.  The unit was actually leaking water out the back without us knowing.  Needs the pulley, belt, bolt, drum, and basket all replaced.  Basically everything except the motor.  Total cost of repair is $880.  Now it is under warranty and only 5 months old, so you would think they would just replace the 5 month old unit.  Called customer service back, and nope, they are going to do the the repair instead.  Talked to corporate customer service and they said they will not replace anything that can be repaired.  When I told them I would be posting my experience on Social Media and review sites, they said, "we don't care".  Now I have to wait 2 weeks for them to get the parts to the technician and be stuck with my "unusable" expensive 5 month old washing machine.  I will never purchase this brand again based on their lack of customer service and poor workmanship of the product.

So even though the company "doesn't care" about the negative reviews, I am strongly urging everyone to stay aware from this product and the brand name in general due to my customer service experience.  Those of you who are still feeling excited about how this product looks and works while it's new, keep your fingers crossed.  That feeling sinks very quickly when you have to call for warranty service...


We purchased the Whirlpool Sport Duet,3 years ago, having been satisfied with other Whirlpool appliances. We installed the combo in an infrequently used vacation home. We noticed immediately that it took much longer for clothes to wash and that the capacity was diminished compared to our home Whirlpool Cabrio top loader but adequate for its location.  Then 3 mos ago the washer suddenly stopped doing the fast spin cycle at the end.  We got the dealer repairman to come an fix it..He called in for assistance and then ran a diagnostic on the machine and suddenly the computer board "short circuited" or burned out and the machine went dead.  The repairman called for assistance again and reported that the complete repair would cost $580.00. The current unsuccessful service call cost $110 paid immediately. He did suggest that I call Whirlpool customer service to see if I could get a better deal on the electronic component that could cut the cost by 20%. He stated that the customer complaining could sometime result in a cost saving that the dealer repair department could not get.  So I called Whirlpool customer service and asked if there might a manufacturing defect with this model that they were aware of a might provide some extended warranty to cover such a costly repair. The customer service rep informed me that they could only deal with the dealer repair service dept and might provide up to 20% discount on parts. So there we are, a relatively mediocre new machine with nearly $700.00 repair needed. Never ever consider a front loader machine again.  This machine will most likely have to be junked.


After watching a demo of this thing on youtube, I had to have one. It seemed too good to be true. All I've ever wanted it to be able to blow dry with a round brush and not wind up with carpal tunnel and quivering trapezius muscles in my shoulder region. I just don't have the patience for it. My fine straight hair is usually cut into a chin length bob for this reason. Styling long hair seems to be a full time job and I already have one of those.

So as I said, I got me one of these things and I am here to say it is the Beginning and the End of hair styling tools. Minimal effort for maximum results. You barely have to do anything. Just hold the thing in the general direction of your hair and it does the rest. Not only does it make the hair behave like it just returned from an extended stay at West Point, but it makes it SUPERSHINY too. And the way the hair MOVES--it's just indescribable.

I've discovered that if you pair it with mousse, like put the mousse on your wet hair and then use the Tool, it gets even better. The results last several days. Like, I WAKE UP WITH PERFECT HAIR. No exaggeration.

So that's my two cents, but keep in mind my hair is fine and straight. The bristles on this thing are a bit soft. Which is ideal for me, but if your hair is very course I'm not sure it would work as well.

I can't wait to grow my hair long now that I have the Tool. Seriously.


These filters replace my Whirlpool 4396701 filter just fine, note when I installed this filter into the bottom front of my Refrigerator, I took the round handle on to the end of the old filter off, then slid the cap onto this new one. Inserted the filter into the bottom location. When I turned the knob clockwise the filter was in and seated properly but the handle does not line up horizontally with the front grill, you do not want to force or tighten it further as this would damage the connection inside the refrigerator.  The coupling on the front of these filters are not lined up the same as my original Whirlpool filter, the caps on the back end are off by a few degrees. The filters do work and for the price I payed $20.99 for a three pack plus free shipping this is more than the price of just One Whirlpool 4396701 filter, I am satisfied.
I am adding a picture so you can see what I mean by not being lined up with the grill. Icepure RWF2000A-3 Pack Refrigerator Water Filter Compatible With Whirlpool 4396701 4396702 KENMORE 469915 If you just care about filtered water and Ice and don't care what it looks like this is for you.


Talk about the persistence of advertising, I recalled the old "Maytag man" commercials that caused me to start looking at Maytags... Bought this with a Maytag MVWC300XW washer to replace a 30 year old Whirlpool set, the washer having died inconveniently with a tub full of water.

LIKE:  Good reviews.  It is very quiet, simple to operate, large capacity, lightweight and nicely styled.  It is a bit deeper than the unit it replaced, so am researching alternate venting methods to be able to close the doors on the washer/dryer closet.

The "cycle finished" buzzer sounds like the dive klaxon from a WWII submarine. If a load wrinkles from siting too long, I can't claim "I didn't hear it" ;) Fortunately, it can be selected ON or OFF...  HINT:  If you put a dryer load in just before going to bed, suggest you turn the alarm OFF  :D

DON'T LIKE:  The side opening door (can swap from RH to LH opening in about 15 minutes, but I much prefer a bottom hinged door... from what I could find, that option has been discontinued in mid priced lines (too many extra parts?).

Compared to the old units, it is nicely finished, but seems pretty flimsy; (thin sheet metal, lotsa plastic used - guess that's one way to reduce weight, but plastic parts have this nasty "Murphy's Law" habit of breaking, usually at the worst time).  Having recently bought a 2011 car, light and plastic seem to be the norm...

Overall, I like the unit and hope the Maytag Man will continue to be the loneliest guy in the world....

EDIT - 2 years of weekly use, still working as it was when purchased... no complaints


Overall I like the the cleaning system, but next time I would do it a little slower and sooner. I had not cleaned the dryer vent since it was installed over eight years ago, and should have done it at least once a year. I had about a 20' run with two elbows. Because there was so much lint, apparently the shop vac did not suck all the lint out and caused a big build up at the first elbow, which I did not realize. I used a 19 volt drill and started on the outside with the shop vac inside. When I put some pressure on the drill, the shaft twisted like a pretzel. I was able to stop right away, but had I not, it would have ripped the duct. I was able to slowly untwist the shaft by hand and pull it out. I could not reverse the drill because the shaft would ripped the duct and might have detached at the various extensions even though I had used duct tape. I figured it twisted because I had such a long run to the first elbow. I then started on the inside with the vaccum outside. As soon as I reached that same elbow, the shaft twisted like a pretzel again. I turned on the dryer and noticed no air was going through. I then used a leaf blower from the inside to force the blockage out. The ball of lint was fairly large and compact, and wet too, and that was probably why it didn't get sucked out. After that, I ran the brush thru again and the vent pipe looked spotless. Next time I will clean it at least once a year!


My Samsung washing machine from around 2009 (WF210ANW) had been giving me the ND (no drain) error code intermittently, but finally completely stopped draining. It was making a slight buzz when attempting to drain, but no action. After doing some googling, it looked like I might be able to fix it by swapping out the drain pump. I assume this is why you are here.

- Took about an hour in all. I took it apart while waiting for the part to split the work up into two nights. Make sure you've got towels... there will likely be some water coming out as you get to the drain pump.
- Some reviews state that the existing motor cowling did not fit onto the new motor. At least for my model, it fit perfectly. Perhaps the manufacturer of this particular motor has made some changes to accommodate.
- Some reviews stated that they were able to go in from the back just popping off the two screws and access panel. At least on my model, I did have to take the whole front of the machine off. This is less daunting than it seems, everything aligns back together and is fairly straightforward. Just watch some of the youtube videos.
- Make sure you seat the rubber "peg" on the motor housing/assembly firmly into the slot or your motor might vibrate a bit when it fires.

Definitely recommend trying this if you're getting the ND error code, worth the $20 to avoid having to buy a whole new washer!


After having to replace the microwave hood, we decided to find an alternative that did not obstruct the space above the range as much.  We researched many of the  products available at the big box stores and were not terribly impressed with selection.  We were looking for something with 400 + CFM and that had a relatively low profile.  Until my wife found this product, I had never heard of Zephyr but was drawn to the design of the hood and its advertised capabilities.  After receiving the product I was impressed with the relative construction of the exterior and was quite pleased to see the high quality of the mechanical components within.  I had already primed myself for a tough installation after reading the reviews so rather than trying to perform adjustments and fitting on the wall, I removed the top cabinet (mostly because I had to realign the opening for the duct work) and pre-fitted the two components on a table.  I also changed the installation hardware and went with 2.5" machine screws fitted with the largest washers I could manage in the spaces.  Doing this ahead of time made the actual mounting process a 15 minute chore.  In summary, take you time with the installation but be prepared pull out your extra long screw drivers and definitely secure an extra pair of hands.
Functionality is great but please note that moving that much air also creates some noise at the higher speeds.  The hood is definitely capable of doing the job and I can't see using the higher speeds for the average meal. The controls are very easy to use and they do not feel cheap like some of the others I have sampled at the store.  Overall we are very impressed with the product.


My husband and I live in a tiny 3rd floor apartment with coin op laundry in the basement.  When I bought this, he thought it was absurd, now he loves it as much as I do! We have a tiny bathroom, and this baby fits right in it!

We've had it for a few months, and have done 200+ loads in that time. Still going strong! We routinely stuff it completely full and it amazes me what this thing can handle- queen sized blankets, winter jackets, even a down pillow.  It gets our laundry significantly cleaner than the washer in the basement - I've gotten out so many stains I thought were permanent!  My husband tends to stain his white t shirts, and I love being able to wash something several times in hot water without having to throw in $3 in quarters every time.  I can wash super gross stuff separately,  and I've even tried dying fabrics in this machine- works like a charm, and way easier than a regular machine or hand dying.

Some down sides- we use buckets to fill and empty it, and if you want a rinse cycle, thst means refilling it by hand. It has a tiny hose you can use to fill it, but it takes forever. It also drains via gravity, so the bucket has to be below the machine for it to empty completely.  Our bathroom has a step, so it works for us.

Seriously though,  if this thing died tomorrow,  I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. It's a life changer for an apartment dweller!


I've had it about two months and just love it so far. I have washed king size sheets and comforter with this washer which surprised me that they fit. I am 6'1" and I can do 3 pair of my jeans in it as one load.  You can get a decent amount of whites with a few towels in as a load also. While it is not a full sized washer and you won't be doing large loads I'd say you should be able to wash anything that you need to in it within reason. My personal feeling is that it would take care of two adults and probably two small children well.

notes: I didn't purchase mine through Amazon although I purchase quite a lot through them. Instead I got it at wallyworld in case I had to take it back with minimal hassle. Had it shipped to the store. The unit did arrive with some damage to the plastic near the top of the tub. I had read extensively about this though and expected it. The small bits of cracked plastic has not affected the functionality of the washer, which is all I cared about anyway.

additional: Two years ago I became one of those people that decided to go the tiny home approach. One of the few things I regretted about it was laundry. I just don't like public laundry facilities and the hassle of dragging my clothes there. So after two years I stumbled across this. After much reading about the 1.5 cu ft and 1.0 cu ft units I decided on the 1.5 cu ft washer. No regrets. If you are looking for a small washer that you can hook up to a sink and roll around look no further.


We have had this range for just over 2 years and it has just been declared unsafe to use by the service technician.  This range has been nothing but trouble with the controller unit having been replaced twice and the fans have been replaced 3 times.  It most recently shorted out when the fans jammed and caused some fire, luckily we shut it off before it did any damage to the house, but you can see where the fire was when you take the back off the range.  Also, there was a lot of oil and some grease in the insulation and since we regularly cleaned this oven I can only surmise that the interior of the oven was not well sealed at the factory.  Thee is no other way for oil to have gotten into the insulation.  Avoid this thing at all costs.  Also, the dual oven isn't really a dual oven option.  The plate that you insert to separate the ovens only allows for a 100 degree difference in temperatures between the two "ovens" and the upper "oven" only uses the broiler unit and so burns the tops of things like pies and cakes while the bottom remains underdone.  The bottom oven does have the bottom heat and is an oven but has no broiler unit.  Basically, you can "roast" in the top oven and "bake" in the bottom one.  Don't even try to cook a holiday dinner in this thing using both.  We eventually just tossed the insert and use it only as one large oven.  Well, we did before it caught fire...


Looks are not everything.  Thank God we don't cook on this thing daily..... (Replacement knobs get expensive)

The next time we go looking for a range, believe me I'm taking the time to investigate every review out  there..... Sorry GE this range is not so "hot".
The Oven Temperature is off by about 20 degrees.... Sure easy enough call a service guy !!..... Really ?

Next thing we know the Burner Control Knobs start breaking (GE # 222D1387) Cheaply made ABS Plastic that has been Chrome plated & burnished to look like Brushed Stainless Steel.
These Knobs have the usual "D" in them and the stress point is right where the flat intersects the radius. They crack here and soon become unserviceable.
I have put a couple of pieces of Heat shrink tubing over this "stress spot" and it seems to hold together OK.
Since we are not cooking daily on this thing a patch should suffice (long enough to sell the range along with the house).

Maybe GE has addressed this problem, maybe not...So If you are out there looking at Ranges,  Read the Reviews, and TRY THE KNOBS  !! .....Go ahead .... Try to break one in the show room.... (If it is one of these ranges it won't be hard to do)
You could be doing yourself and someone else a favor by exposing this fault.

You have to believe that GE could come up with a Knob that works for an appliances "life time" (they used to and that often was the customers life time as well).  GE.... Bring back the quality....
Come on GE we really want you to be better than this...

Disappointed Customer / Stockholder / American.


We purchased this dryer in late fall 2009. Within 30 days it no longer worked. We tried to get it replaced, but they stated they neeeded to attempt to fix it first. That seemed reasonable, except that the dryer was a lemon. Lemon laws require that the exact same part be replaced 4 times before they will give a new dryer, so the Maytag people said, "yes, it is likely the part will go bad again, but we don't know that it does, so until it fails 4 times within one 12 month cycle, there's nothing we can do."

At the end of the 12 month cycle, it hadn't failed 4 times, so I purchased the extended warranty plan. I attempted to escalate the issue within Maytag and I probably got as high as a supervisor level when she told me she would not allow me to speak to anyone higher than her and hung up.

I went to Sears where I purchased this item and was told that Sears does not warranty any Maytag products and that attempting to resolve this with Sears would get me nowhere. Further, I was told that in days past of the bored Maytag repairman, Maytag's quality was way down and that is the reason Sears no longer warranties the product.

So after 2 years and probably 20 visits from repairmen (they come the first time to assess the problem then take about a week or so to get the part and come back and install the part), and with a dryer classified as a fire hazard, I have finally had the same part fail 4 times, and the extended service plan says they will pay me a cash out value of $320, as you can see no where near the amount paid or enable me to get an equivalent replacement. The amount of headache has been at least as great as the purchase value. Good luck with your dryer purchase, just steer clear of this one.


So I have had this about a week, and so far everything is fine.  I keep the ice maker on the "large" setting which makes what I would call a medium chunk of ice.  A bullet shape maybe a little more than an inch long and a little less than an inch in diameter.

The ice comes out pretty quickly, especially if you leave the machine on.  As it cycles water through the machine, the water in the reserve tank gets colder and colder and takes less time to make ice.  So - once up and running it makes ice faster than I need for someone that drinks ice water all day long.

It is pretty loud.  It has a small compressor and a fan, and both are pretty loud.  I use it in my office, and not a lot of noise escapes the door, but I need to turn it off if someone comes in to chat.  It would be impossible to use in a cubicle.

The instructions recommend using either lemon juice or vinegar to clean the machine for several cycles.  I recommend vinegar unless you want to clean a lot of pulp out of the machine.  Maybe if you can strain the pulp it would be better.  That said - the hint of lemon for a few cycles after cleaning is probably more pleasing than a hint of vinegar.

Now - many cycles in the ice tastes like ice should - which is no taste at all.  At no time did it have a chemical taste - but I did throw out the first several cycles during cleaning.

I use filtered tap water from the water dispenser in the office, and the ice is fairly clear and tasteless.


When this was installed in our new kitchen I would have given it 5 stars! It is a thing of beauty. It worked like a dream for almost 3 months then the nightmares began. The burners on the stove top are great, but the oven just won't light. The igniters spark like crazy but no fire. Customer service is horrible. They promise but never return calls, you will be on hold for ever. They don't have their own service team and it is impossible to find a repair team on your own that will service this brand. It took 8 weeks before a technician finally came out then another 2 weeks to get the part from Bertazzoni even tho they "over-nighted it". The oven worked for exactly 2 weeks and then the same part went out again. This time they were willing to send the part directly to the service person and it only took 10 days. The oven worked exactly twice and went out again. Customer service has determined that we are obviously idiots and must be turning the knob incorrectly, so they are sending the repair guy out for the 4th time and he can call them and intelligently diagnose the true issue. I cook for a family of 8. I'm pretty sure I know how to operate a gas stove. We looked up reviews for this unit and there are hundreds of others with this same problem. Nice to look at but you don't want to own one. 60% of the reviews were 1 or 2 stars. Only 23% were 5 stars and they were always people who had just gotten the unit and hadn't used it yet. At this point I want someone to haul this thing off so I can buy a new range and break clean!!! Anyone on here that is thinking about buying this unit, come to Texas and you can HAVE the one we bought in January.


I was excited about this unit as it claims to cool to 30 degrees where as most units this size only cool to 45 or so (like magic chef models). I paid for Saturday shipping so I could have the unit rest and set up for Sunday game day. The unit arrived damaged. The box was not damaged in any way but it had a dent so bad that it formed a crease in the metal in the top top side as well as a dent at the bottom right. Ordered a replacement through Amazon website, a super simple and awesome experience. The UPS guy dropped off the second unit and picked up the first. Box was not damaged however the unit was in the exact same spots (just not as bad as the first). This time I called customer service, they said they would pull the link and conduct an interview and contact me back. I got confirmation that it would take 7 business days for the review only I was never contacted back. I called a second time and the service rep explained that since the link is back on the site, the investigation did not find anything. No explanation for the issue. If UPS caused the damage then how could they do so without damaging the box? The unit is packed in a double box. Black foam guards all corners of the inner box. The unit itself has a thin amount of styro-foam all the way around. IMO not enough packing material but I don't think this is really to blame for my problem since the box was not damaged. I asked for a refund because I didn't like the fact that there is no closure to this. There is clearly a problem, others have reported this. I will not purchase anything NewAir again.


As a few have mentioned, it's not a heavy duty complicated looking apparatus.  It looks like something you would take to the beach and put shells in.  But I just wanted it to work and I was pleasantly surprised.  I just did my first load... some white undergarments.  They came out RESPLENDENTLY white and I could not be happier!  However, here's what I've learned so far:

Tip #1 - The lid REALLY does not fit tightly on top.  With it "locked", you can't get in but water can DEFINITELY get out.

Tip #2 - When the instructions say "fill" the bucket with water...don't you do it!  Make your loads small and do NOT fill water up to the top.  As a matter of fact, I'd say, don't go too much higher than halfway full.  I made the mistake of filling to about three inches from the tip... and TIDAL WAVES OF WATER came gushing out.  Which leads me to my next tip...

Tip #3 - Put towels around the unit to catch any water that leaks from the top during the cycle.

Tip #4 - (For aged, infirmed or just not very strong friends) Whereever you fill the bucket, plan on doing your wash very close by - since the bucket with laundry and liquid is very heavy.

So far this is all I know.  For the price, I feel like I got a nice alternative to hand washing.  It remains to be seen just how much this little machine will keep me from the laundromat (which is why I bought it).  I'm thinking, it will probably depend on me and how often I can make myself do little loads... or else take out a whole day to do several in a row.

But I'll make it work.  For the price, I think it was/is worth it.


What a fantastic idea, just moved into apartment and of coarse fridge does not have ice maker. No problem get one of these pipe it in and voila ice by the pound.  Worked great day one, ice and scotch what more could you want. Day two more ice and a trip to home depot for the ice maker tee to come of my cold water supply. Day three ice as far as the eye can see, must tie down plastic water lines they are banging up a storm (water hammer). Day 4 one big huge ICE BLOCK, won't eject just getting bigger and bigger. E-mailed Whynter got case number day 5, sent them more info. Day 6 Got response, view pdf's to check for loose wires, no pdf attached. Day 7 ask for serial number and Invoice, email immediately pdf and jpeg. Day 8 email received with pdf and instruction to check for loose wires, nothing all is tight, responded that could not find any wire issues. Day 9 Nothing. Day 10 asked to resend serial and invoice. Day 11 Nothing. Day 12, either send back to them (in CA me MA) to repair or send back to Seller. It's going back but guess the first shipment I received was a Cat Scratching Pole, and the replacement shipment is the only one I can print a label from. It also says my credit will be zero. Boy I could use that Cat Scratching Pole right now.


I bought this washing machine a few years back. It started failing right after warranty,
failing with "out of balance" errors. I called a repairman given to me by LG service, and
he told me that he had tried to repair these machines before, and they didn't get better.
I called LG and asked for a factory service repairman this time.

LG sent a LG factory repairman. He kept coming back each week for over a month, each time
replacing something different on the washer, but with no change. They even told me that it
might be my fault, that the floor wasn't "stiff" enough, despite the fact that it had worked
fine for a year, and that I had previously had a front load washer in the same spot without
issue for 10 years. I spent a lot to reinforce the floor, and the machine was no different.

At last, they told me they were giving up, they didn't know how to fix it. I have never had
anyone tell me they didn't know how to fix their own product and were just giving up. They
told me they would "buy it back", for a sum prorated for the life of the washer since it
was out of warranty.

They picked up the unit. I have yet to see a dime from LG. Every week I call them and it is
something else, the machine got shipped to the wrong place, the paperwork got misplaced, etc.
I am convinced they are trying to slow pay it.

I expected better from LG. This is a top of the line washer. It is also the last LG product
I ever buy. Everything points to the machine being an inherent lemon.

Scott Moore
San Jose, CA


This was a complete waste of time and money... we received it today and plugged it in using at first a standard wall socket and then a power strip, and it never started or worked. It just made a buzzing feeling inside the unit that you could hear if you put your ear up to the top  of it, but it never started to spin. We even tried numerous wall sockets and power strips all throughout the house, and nowhere did it work... our washing machine works, but this dryer does not even try to. We tried extension cords, three-pronged adapters, everything we had that would connect the unit to our wall sockets and power strips. Again... nothing. Every other appliance at our house works perfectly, so I have concluded that this unit must have arrived broken and therefore useless to anybody. What makes me so angry about this, is that we paid a LOT of money for this! Almost 300 dollars is not a small amount, and we have already contacted Amazon about seeing to a refund for us. I should HOPE we get a refund for this! There is a lot that we could do with almost 300 dollars, and wasting it on a dyer that arrived to our house broken is not one of those things. I do not know if the broken unit was the seller's fault or Federal Express's fault... I only know that it does not work and we cannot just be out that much money. That would be insane. I am awaiting our refund quite expectantly.


We bought and installed this refrigerator as part of a kitchen remodel and now that our refund is safely in the bank I can write a review on it.  The problems we had were:

1) Design.  This was our first side by side refrigerator and will be our last.  There wasn't as much refrigerated room as our last frig and the layout of the refrigerated space wasn't very good.  The bottom 40% was taken up by 3 large draws when really 2 would have been sufficient.  We would have preferred more shelf space.

2) Reliability.  We installed the refrigerator in late November and 5 months later both the refrigerator and freezer stopped cooling.  The compressor seemed to be running and there were no error lights on.  We tried adjusting the temperature and powering it down and up again but nothing worked.

3) Service.  This was the worst part.  Samsung gave me a total run around even saying that the company I bought it from (Home Care Corporation) wasn't an authorized dealer so it wasn't under warranty.  Eventually Amazon interceded to settle that.  After the repairman they finally sent out couldn't fix the problem they agreed to refund the purchase price. Even then I had to send Samsung a form with pictures showing the cut power cord and the removed interior tags with the model and ID numbers.

We got the refund about a month after the frig broke down.  They said they would take it out but have yet to contact us.  We just paid $15 to have Home Depot take it out when they delivered our new one.  I wouldn't take any bets on the chance of getting that money from Samsung but then I also wouldn't take any bets on them getting more of my business.


All three replacement filters from FiltersFast exhibit issues.  Poor water flow and squeal from inside the fridge.  Replaced new filter with old one and all is fine.  New filters are different on the insert - old ones had one large hole with multiple tiny holes around it.  New ones have one large hole and two slotted holes on each side.  All three new ones are lousy.  Takes 45-60 seconds to fill a standard 8oz glass.  Not acceptable.  Called GE directly who said no change has been made to product line.  Bought two more in town, one from Sears, another from HH Gregg.  Both have the same design as the new ones from FiltersFast and are also lousy.

I have resorted to using the filter plug in order to have decent water flow.  The filter design has obviously changed and either GE is not admitting to it or their representatives are ignorant to the change.

I hate my fridge now and currently using a Brita pitcher filter on the counter top.  Neither Filtersfast, Sears or HH Gregg will accept a return.  I'm now a proud owner of six new filters, over $200 in cost, that won't work worth a flip.  Oh, and those of you who want to repeat what GE told me over the phone - yes, both the old filter with the tiny holes and the bypass plug work fine.  There is NO clog in the water line.  It's the lousy new filters that GE is pushing to all the vendors.


We love this range. There's something about the style, the ease of cleaning and the overall operation of this range that feels almost retro and more solid than any gas range I've owned. There are zero electronic panels, which I love because we live in a wooded, rural area and there are tons of power outages here which mess up ANY computerized panels and eventually kill them. This is very basic, electric starters for the burners and a standard "glow coil" for the oven. The entire thing is a joy to clean, no crevices and odd places that don't allow for easy cleaning. I don't know who designed this thing but it's a shame that GE has discontinued it's Artistry series. The only thing I'm taking away a star for is the clock. Two things about it seem a little off. The finish is chrome, but the handles and other accents are brushed steel, so it doesn't really match well. And the other, (which many other reviews elsewhere state) is how loud the clock is. It doesn't bother me and actually I've grown used to it, but there is a slight, low "grinding" noise that comes from it which sounds a little like tiny gears are grinding away which might get on the nerves of some people. Where I live is totally noise-free so it seems louder on a quiet day than normal. The white color has a blue cast to it, which doesn't necessarily match today's white cabinet styles well, so be sure and keep that in mind if you are doing a "white kitchen" look. It's a bit whiter/bluish look, the standard appliance white instead of cream.


Pros: Looks beautiful, left front burner works like a champ.

Cons: Everything else. Seriously. Maybe I received a lemon, but the oven does NOT heat evenly, and I'm always forced to turn pans of cookies or other baked goods 180 degrees to ensure even browning. The right front burner will not light consistently, and I often have to use a lighter in order to get it started. The same burner, which is meant to be high-powered, is reduced to an expensive decorative candle when the oven is running because the air flow from the oven blows right over the burner, causing the flame to be displaced enough so that it doesn't heat whatever is over it. After 2 years, the middle burner stopped lighting all the way around, and now only shoots about 2" of flames out on the right side, while the rest stays completely unlit. The display panel started to give out at around the same time, slowly getting dimmer. When pushed upon, it would light back up briefly, and then go dim again. This continued until the panel went completely black. The buttons still worked though, so I was able to continue using the oven, provided I was very accurate in inputting the temperature I wanted, and listened for all the right audio cues to let me know the oven was on and working. Finally, the buttons stopped responding altogether, and the replacement part was two-hundred bucks. Factor in the $200 in labor, and that's $400 to fix only one part (of several improperly functioning parts) of a $2000 range. We purchased this range because of the good reviews, but I find them difficult to believe based upon my own experiences.


This item does the trick for any appliance needing a dryer plug, which is located in close proximity to the actual dryer outlet.  Sure, you could buy a plug with a longer cord, but why pay extra for more wire if you won't ever need it?  This one cost less than half the price of 6ft cord at my local Home Depot.  I knock off 1 star because of the slightly mis-leading product description.  When I first opened the package, I looked at it and thought I was shipped the wrong product ... it appeared to be a 2ft plug, not a 4ft one.  So, I got out the tape measure and checked.  Sure enough, it was close to the advertised 4ft, but they are measuring from the eyelets to the top prong of the plug (I can't remember exactly, but that might have been measuring out to the tip of the prong).  Since the 4-5" on each of these ends are connected inside of the socket and appliance, this seemed to be a semi-case of false advertising since it subtracts from the "usable" length of the cord.  The product description never made clear from where and to where the 4ft measurement was made.  Just be aware of this, and realize this cord will only give you a little over 3ft usable length from point A to B.  I still had plenty of slack for my application, so it was still fine for me.


Getting your money's worth out of this Kegerator apparently requires two things:

1) knowledge of how Kegerators are put together, because when you want to take it apart for cleaning, the instructions are no help whatsoever, and
2) the intent to pour a beer from the tap at least once every few days.

If you are occasional beer drinkers like we are, you will find that the tap handle sticks easily. Pouring a beer is still possible with some effort, but after a year of infrequent use, the tap handle on our Kegerator broke off. We now have half keg of beer sitting inside the refrigerator, inaccessible until we buy a new faucet.

Assembling the Kegerator when we first received it was not without its challenges. The duck-billed washer that came with it restricted the flow of beer to a trickle. After doing some internet research, I learned that the washer is supposed to have a slit in it. I used a razor blade to cut one--which was not easy because the washer is small and you have little margin for error--and beer was able to flow freely.

Finding the right CO2 pressure is actually rather frustrating. We burned through the first CO2 canister fairly quickly. There may have been a leak somewhere in the connections but I never found it. Our first keg produced very few beers that weren't excessively foamy. The second keg (and second CO2 canister) was better, at least until the handle broke off.

When it worked right, this Kegerator was great...but those times were few and far between.


We bought the Whirlpool Duet Sport on Oct 4, 2010.  It worked fine until (interestingly enough) mid-January when it started making a loud banging noise which also rocked the machine across the laundry room floor.  Since it was more than 90 days after purchase (just barely!), there is reluctance to working with the customer to get a replacement.  So, to the repair department we went.  By the time they showed up, the machine was unusable and a film of grey dust had accumulated around the front of the machine on the floor.  Well, it turns out the front counterweight had broken loose and was banging on the inside of the washer and the pump. (The counterweights are made of a concrete-like substance.) Under a service agreement fortunately, the repair cost would have been well over $400.  Less than 3 weeks later, there is a tell-tale banging noise coming from the machine again.  Well, guess what????  The counterweight bolt was stripped again and was in the process of breaking loose...again.  Now with another service call of over $320 in parts and labor (fortunately, still under service agreement), we are waiting for for the technician to install the parts.  I am SO-O-O-O glad I bought a service agreement or this thing would be at the local landfill by now.  Really too bad because I like the machine when it's working like it should :^P.  It cleans well and we are very careful about wiping out any extra water accumulation in the rubber seal and leaving the door open when not in use so there have been no issues with odor.  I have to admit though, if I'd known all this in October, I would have bought a Kenmore efficient top-loader.  Should have done my research.  Shame on me!


Except for the direction manual, which could have been a little more clear in some places, everything about this kit was wonderful.
-- As long as you follow the directions on tightening the rods and securing with electrical tape you should have no issues with the rods unscrewing and becoming lodged in the duct work.
-- The auger brush did an excellent job at cleaning a duct which looked like someone's clogged arteries--full of lint, leftover bird's nest, and much of this material was soggy and wet in places, as well as part of the duct somewhat rusted.
-- I'll be using this every year to help prevent drier-duct-related fires

Additional Tips:
-- If you have a long stretch of pipe to clean (ours was over 21') and the vent is on the 2nd floor, this is a 2-person job.  Connect as many rods as needed to cover the whole stretch of the duct.  Have one person up on the ladder holding/guiding/stabilizing the rods at the point of entry to the house, while the other person is down on the ground with the drill keeping the extended rod as straight as possible while slowly moving in toward the ladder and then eventually handing the drill over to the person on the ladder.
-- Don't assume a once-and-done cleaning, particularly for a duct which is heavily clogged.  Go over the whole duct numerous times with the auger brush, blowing from the inside with a leaf blower after each time.
-- Once most debris is cleared, go over the duct again (again coming at it from the outside) while at the same time using an electric leaf blower attached at to the inside start of the duct using (of course) duct tape :-)  You'll end up dirty, but you can tell by the amount of debris flying out when you've gotten most of it and it's time to call it quits.


The reason why this product has gotten a good amount of bad reviews is because the product is being used wrong. Reading directions will take you a long way. Now when i first got this product i HATED it because i didn't do certain things to my hair after i applied the pudding. Anyways like the instructions say, after I wash my hair I put a nice amount on three of my fingers and rub it on my little afro while pulling my curls through, and also while my hair is still WET. This products smells so good and I can literally see my curls expanding and the shrinkage dissappearing. After I'm done rubbing it in, I either tightly twist my hair, or put rubbers bands all over to let my hair AIR DRY. While its drying I apply a small amount of Hollywood beauty olive oil to each twist or rubber band puff, simply because my hair requires an oil because of how dry it gets. Once its done drying my hair looks amazing! No shrinkage period, no flakes, and my curls are soft and curly! Of course this product is expensive (although I bought my curly pudding at target for $23.00) It works very good for me because I'm following the directions. I don't recommend blow drying your hair with this because you may definitely see flakes. I also recommend to twist the hair while it air drys with the pudding so that it locks moisture and the pudding in. Overall I like Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding.