All the other reviews are accurate. You are paying for one single screw. It's a very long screw. And it strips easily.

That said, it worked perfectly to replace the handle on our Frigidaire oven. The original handle was attached with a too-short screw that failed after just a few years of light use. When I ordered a replacement handle I was told that they no longer make the original screws (no wonder since those failed so easily). So this is what we ordered.

It was too long, which meant that we needed to use a Dremel tool to trim it down by about a half inch. But that meant that we were able to secure the handle well - it definitely shouldn't have the same problem as the original.

It appears to have been made for whatever specialty screwdrivers they have in the factory, because it wasn't really a Phillips head and wasn't a square, but was somewhere in between. My husband happened to have a small Phillips screwdriver on his pocket multi-tool that fit it, so that's what we used, very carefully, because it did start to strip very easily. It almost certainly would have stripped to useless in just a few turns with a larger Phillips screwdriver.

In short, if you have a way to trim it to size and can find a screwdriver that fits well, it works perfectly. But perhaps to be safe, order an extra just in case the first one strips or you accidentally cut one too short...

We spent a good half hour futzing around measuring, trimming, and testing out a few screwdrivers. Once we had all that done, replacing the handle took all of 10 minutes and I'm pretty confident it will last for many years to come.


We love this ice maker!  As a family who likes iced and hot coffee in the morning, this ensures that everyone gets a fresh choice and we can't say enough about this product!  It makes a batch of ice in minutes and will keep making it until it runs out of water (I think we get three batches).  Super easy to use - just plug 'er in, fill water to the fill line, hit a button and let it do it's thing.  The ice maker in our refrigerator isn't hooked up and that's fine with us - we don't like ice that sits out in the air so this little ice making bandit makes it and then we have ziplock bags of ice hardened (that aren't exposed to smells, etc) in our freezer at all times.  Unlike buying bagged ice, our ice is in bags that seal!  When guests are over, we simply run the ice maker for fresh ice while they're here.  The cubes are small and we like that too!

There is some noise to this - especially when the cubes are dropping.  It doesn't bother us at all because the noise lasts such a short time!  It takes up less counter top space than a bread maker!

Sure ice is cheap but we don't doubt that this wonderful little will pay for itself in no time because we put fresh ice in all of our cold drinks!  And bonus that we re-use our sealed ice storage bag aren't filling up landfills with the plastic bags from buying bag of ice!


Use the kit that comes with the Waste King disposal , not this "time saving" adaptor kit.  The product description should have noted that, "This adaptor will put your new disposal's discharge line lower than that of the existing disposal; which may require additional plumbing work than what would be needed if you chose to use the standard kit that comes with your new Waste King disposal."  The product does allow you to use you old Insinkerator sink mount instead of the new sink adaptor kit that already comes with your new Waste King. However, the kit sets the Waste King discharge line lower than where it was in your old disposal. This change in elevation requires additional plumbing work that isn't needed if you would just use the kit that comes with the Waste King disposal. I installed this adaptor and then had to remove it because I didn't want to mess with running to the store to get extra parts to adjust the plumbing. I ended up using the kit that came with the Waste King. The kit that comes with the Waste King disposal is very easy to install and you can see the Waste King logo on it in the bottom of your sink. Why would you want to spend the money for a Waste King and keep the original Insinkerator logo that will remain in your sink if you use this adaptor? That's like buying fine wine and pouring it in the bottle of an old bottle of a $5 wine and serving it to your guests.  I am thankful for Amazon's no-hassle return policy.


When I held up this bathing suit for my 5 yo daughter to see when it arrived her immediate response was oh thank you Mommy, its pretty.  When we got ready for the pool she begged to wear it and pranced around, she said she felt like she was ready to go to dance class with the little skirt.  I purchased the size 128 which translates to US size 5-6.  It was a little big on her so room to grow but not so big that when she wore it in the water it caused her or I any concerns.  She has a lot of bathing suits and wears them ranging in size 4-6 depending on the brand so the fit was about as expected.  So far so good.

-Package arrived on time: Yes the package was on time as promised by seller.

-Box/Packaging Condition: The suit arrived in a little reusable zippered case and a simple drawstring backpack, both of which will come in handy.

-Price of item:  This is priced a little more expensive than the bathing suits I typically by for my daughter but it has room to grow on her and she loves it so all and all a good buy.

-Look of item: Just as described and pictured on amazon.

-Recommend item: I would recommend this item to anyone who is looking for an adorable swim suit for their daughter that doesnt have some sort of Disney character on it, something adorable but less traditional.

-Item Satisfaction: Overall very satisfied with this purchase.

I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. If this review has helped you in any way, please click the YES button. Thank you.


LG French Door Refrigerator is 1.5 years old and cooling system is intermittent, lost entire content of unit.  The ice in the ice machine melted while I was away and ruined my hardwood floor ($450 repair for floor). The local authorized service techs said they have had others LG refrigerators have the same problem.  Called LG and was able to schedule a technician to come out after 4 tries. I canceled before he came out because it was working again but since it was prior to the 24hr period they would not refund me.  The tech said it would be hard to figure out what is wrong if it working.  He suggested that he not come out and wait until or if it has problems again.  He said he thinks it is the compressor which is $250 + 125 service call to fix but no guarantee that is the problem.  Thank God the parts were under warranty. For a $2000 refrigerator I would of expected it to last more than 1.5 year and have no problems. My old 25 year old GE fridge is still working and never been serviced.  LG customer service center is not terribly helpful; called a number of times, each time got a different story, they were only able to follow the script and there was no way to escalate to a supervisor - very frustrating. I usually look at the reviews before I buy.  Did not this time but wish I had as I am not the only one to have this type of problem.  LG not only has problem with their phones catching on fire and the tops of the washing machine coming off but now it looks like there refrigerators are junk also.  Bottom line, will never buy an LG kitchen appliance again.


I was surprised when I used the brush how much lint was in the vent. The brush does a good job of holding onto the lint and pushing the clogs through. Though you have to push a little harder, the rods are flexible enough to work through bends/curves in the duct.

The 12' kit was not enough to go from one side of the duct to the other (I wish that they sold a 6' extension rather than just another 12'), and you want to avoid coming up short and creating a clog. You might want to play it safe and just get the extension kit from the start. Or, if one end of the duct is higher than the other (my outside vent is above my head, while the inside of the dryer duct is ground level), start from the high end and push through to let the lint fall down the last bit of the duct.

The directions encourage you to tape the rods together before placing them in the duct. Though the rods easily twist into each other, the connection is not tight enough to prevent them from coming apart if you accidentally turn counter-clockwise, so the duck tape is necessary. The brush works very well, and if the rods were longer and held together without duck tape, I'd give five stars. Even with needing some duck tape and maybe needed to purchase the extension kit, this brush is much cheaper than having someone clean the dryer duct for you and much cheaper than other home versions available online and in stores.


Author Alan Gregerman, ([...] a business consultant and adjunct professor at Georgetown University offers eight pages of additional resources at the end of his fascinating book, saying, "..these books articles, and websites,,,have formed an essential part of the mix that became 'The Necessity of Strangers.' You might say that I started with a large pot and a simple idea, threw in some water, and a few stones, and then wandered around looking for ideas, insights, and perspectives from a world filled with strangers." As you can tell, he includes the authors of books, articles, and websites, as well as ordinary people he encounters in the course of performing the small and large duties of life, in his definition of stranger inspiration. His business audience (Jossey-Bass) is very familiar with the former. Coming out of MBA programs, they look for help from books and articles all the time. It is the latter source of fresh thinking that they may, apart from surveys and polls. ignore. He also points out the importance of the fact that in many interactions, the parties are strangers. Smart business people take this into consideration and make every effort to establish relevant common ground. This seems obvious, but it is a significantly different way of thinking about customer service, collaboration, personnel relations, technological change, innovation, and leadership. The book is well-written, well-organized, and peppered with interesting examples, but it mainly argues for a change in attitude, and if you are a bottom-line business type looking for a quick, ready-made prescription to solve your problems, you may be disappointed. There are no charts or graphs or results of studies. Instead the author offers a road map and directions to set you off on your own journey. If you accept his challenge, he will be the first of a legion of strangers who will transform the human landscape around you.


This is a completely pointless product.  In all fairness I was expecting something different and should have done more research before purchasing but regardless I can't begin to imagine what possible value this product adds.

First the unit came dirty and required a thorough cleaning before use.  I noticed a large discoloration on the plastic underneath where the lid closes.  It looked like a burn mark but wasn't in an area where it would come in contact with the water so I kept going.

After cleaning and filling up the until with water I started making ice.  Even with the large cube selection in place the cubes that came out were very small.  Every 5-7 minutes or so about 8 very small ice cubes would fall into the cube tray.  Not enough ice to fill up a glass and wet enough that it would most certainly melt within minutes of pouring an liquid over it.  After about 2 hours of ice making the unit had used up almost all the water I added to the max fill line before starting and I had enough ice to fill up a regular sized cereal bowl.

I wouldn't say the ice maker is loud but it is certainly not quiet.  The unit is also awkwardly large and heavy and takes up a lot of space on the counter.

As others have mentioned you're much better off just going out and buying a bag of ice.  For the amount of time, effort and money you'd spend using this product why not just drive up to the gas station and buy a large bag of ice for $3?

I'll give this product an F-


These little rubber feet are a pretty simple item, but they provided exactly what was needed for the grates on our KitchenAid 5-burner gas cooktop.  I installed that cooktop about 12 years back when we built our kitchen, and about two years ago some of the rubber feet on the three grills needed replacement.  We tried the easy route first by sticking little round felt pads on the legs, but the heat from the burners tended to melt the adhesive and that solution didn't work out very well.  I checked the internet for parts and could only find replacement grills for this cooktop, not replacement rubber feet.  So, I decided to try rubber feet intended for a different brand, fairly confident I could make them work with glue or potentially drilling out the holes in the legs if necessary.

Turns out these feet fit a little snugly, but they work great and have a nice pad to sit on the stainless surface of the cooktop.  I cleaned out the twelve grate holes with a drill bit, picked up a small tube of black high temperature RTV gasket maker from Autozone, and set the feet into the holes.  The RTV is good up to 500F, so I'm thinking that should work pretty well.  If you do this, I'd recommend wearing disposable gloves like the Diamond Grip brand sold by Amazon to keep the RTV off your fingers.  Those are really handy gloves, by the way, and a box is very inexpensive.

Bottom line is these little feet are a great product and very cost-effective, and the seller delivered them promptly.


I just got this little washer yesterday. Well not little, it was actually quite big, which was great because I thought it would hold a lot less clothing. Very light and easy to operate. I washed 4 loads right out the box and the spinner was amazing. It pretty much dried out my clothes. DO NOT expect this to heat dry your clothes. Its a spin dryer like the spin cycle on a regular washer. Noise is not bad, It does make some so don't expect it to be silent. Make sure the hose is up and on normal when you are filling it or it would spill out (Learned that the hard way.) Also the hose does not fit my sink. I did not have a problem with that because I just filled it with a bucket as in my opinion, it would take forever with the hose. I also wash in my bathtub because when draining, the hose needs to be leveled and is on the bottom. If anything, that would be the only issue I have with this washer. The hose should've been on top for easy draining. Little bit of soap goes a long way. I washed shirts, socks, undies, hand towels and wash cloths. Tonight I will try jeans and towels and see how that works. Clothes do get tangled so get a mesh bag to prevent it. Overall, This machine gets 5 stars. I wanted to get a Panda, since it seems to be the top of the line twin tub washer but I couldn't afford 200+shipping. I'm hoping this lasts a while. I will check in with another update soon via video so people can see how this beauty works! If you know what to expect using these, I suggest this. If you don't know much about these machines, please YouTube it before buying. Some people expect too much but this is EXACTLY what I expected and I'm satisfied.


I didn't look closely, and the heat rod is NOT a Calrod - it's a glass tube.  So, after I broke it and paid over $50 for a new one to be quick-shipped in (it's not available on Amazon), I carefully enlarged the curved end of this Heat Probe and shaped it to accurately fit over the NEW glass heating rod, and then installed it.  The screw included with the probe wasn't large enough to allow the probe to fit onto the heating rod in our freezer, but a longer screw VERY LIGHTLY tightened and with some Loctite added has held it in place so far.

Also - the included metal insert for the drain tube in the refrigerator or freezer was far too large to fit into ours, and despite the instructions saying to pull out the existing drain tube - it's part of the plastic liner in our model.  Fearing the drain area might overheat, I looked through the house and garage for a suitable piece of thin copper, brass, or aluminum tube to ensure that if the probe touched it, the heat would be spread out and no plastic would melt.  Bingo - a .30-'06 casing is the perfect diameter, though it took a while to shape the bottom end nicely to permit it to be inserted, and flare the top enough to ensure a good seal.  Once completed, I had a custom brass insert.

Now that the probe is in place, it seems to work well.  Sadly, we'd already replaced this freezer before I found this part t solve the prior freeze-up frustrations that had made one too many puddles, so I only repaired the old freezer to either sell or move to the garage.


I have no idea how I happened to have obtained a counterfeit version of this product sometime in the past, but suffice it to say that it was worth it to replace that.  This is the brand name product, and it is definitely superior in many ways.  It does an excellent job of washing, and is great for handwashables.  However, it is not foolproof.  As mentioned by a previous reviewer, pet fur (and lint) will remain on the laundered items.  Also, items washed in the Wonder Wash will come out of it very wet, and can take a long time to dry unless you wring them out extremely well (and not all laundry wrings out effectively), or use a centrifugal dryer (a large salad spinner can help in a pinch, although it is nowhere near as fast or as effective).

There are a few things which could stand improving.  For some reason, the lid doesn't always go on tightly enough or lock, and can come loose or fall off as the barrel is being turned, which results in a mess; so check it carefully, and make the first turn slowly.  The suction cups on the base can be a hazard if you need to move this to drain it:  lifting it with your hands under the barrel, rather than holding the stand, works well.  Also, it can sometimes be easier to drain the barrel from the lid opening.

There is a version of the instructions which gives temperature guidelines.  If you're in the United States, keep in mind that these temperatures (at least on the version I have) are in celsius.  A laser thermometer, if you have one, makes it easy to measure the water temperature.


This is not a very good stove. The burners are way too big and most of the heat goes up the sides of the pot causing scorching. A full pot takes forever to heat up since most of the heat goes up and around the pot; even 10" and 12" pots.
The oven has an annoying fan that blows hot air through vents in the back. Forget trying to use the oven on a summer day; the kitchen heats up beyond what the A/C can keep up with. Don't try to bake bread. Most recipes for rustic bread require steam by throwing water in a hot pan on the bottom. However, the fan blows the steam out of the oven and into the kitchen.
The oven has a temperature indicator which is supposed to tell the oven temperature. It only does this while the oven is heating up. Once the oven reaches the set temperature, only the set temperature is indicated. If the door is opened and the oven cools, the indicator will still only register the set temperature. If the oven cools, the only way to know the temperature is by turning the oven off and then restarting. It will then show the actual temperature until the set temperature is again reached. If you want to lower the temperature, it will only show the new set tempearature.
It has a center burner and a griddle that fits over it. However, even on the highest setting, the griddle will not get hot enough to make pancakes.
The knobs are poorly made and break easily.

Postives:
Easy to clean and it looks nice.


Not an LG OEM part and has failed after a short 6 months after installing in an LG front loader washer. Don't be fooled into thinking this is an OEM part because it is not.  It's a cheap knockoff version of the original pump manufacture that is made overseas in a sub par manufacturing facility no doubt.
Bought this replacement pump back in August 2016 and it gave up in March 2017.  That's what I get for trying to save a few bucks and it only cost me more in the long run, or should I say 'short' run.  Replaced this unit with a genuine factory pump and that one only cost a few dollars more and purchased right here on Amazon.

Photos posted show the crack the white colored impeller suffered from the cheap construction the material is made from.  This is why the pump failed.  The impeller simply fell off and rendered the pump useless. Pump didn't even match up to the original mounting hole locations either but otherwise bolted right up.  Do yourself a favor when researching for a new pump and spend a few dollars more and get the OEM replacement pump.  They can be found here: 2003273 Genuine LG Factory Original Washer Water Drain Pump


We got the Honeywell QuietCare 9-Gallon Output Console Humidifier with Air Washing Technology, HCM-6009 and are really happy with that choice. It's quiet...not hard to maintain...portable...has flexible settings to get the right humidity for the right duration...and easy to fill with water because of 2 tanks. Our cats seem to worship it as they sit in quiet adoration, drawn to the gentle water gurgling.

As I followed all the directions for cleaning including the vinegaring and bleaching, I thought maybe I could get the filter to last for more than the one year specified. But, ew, upon packing it up for the summer, I found black mold at the bottom of the filter. Out it goes. I ordered this replacement filter plus ProTec PC-1 Humidifier Tank Cleaning Cartridge (Pack of 2) to guarantee clean and fresh humidity.

None in our family has problems with asthma or other breathing maladies but it's nice to know this unit is putting out clean air. I urge you to buy this replacement filter every year to do the same.


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The hoses that come with it are short you will most likely need to buy longer high pressure washer hoses and drain hose. If you are in an apartment you will likely need to buy very special valves and water line connectors to hook it up. so plan on spending about 80 to 100 on hoses and valves connectors.  I don't have a normal old faucet. I have a very nice hose handle sprayer kitchen faucet so it doesn't just screw on to my faucet. Be prepared for figuring out how to make it work for your situation. But the washer is definitely worth it!


To be honest, I'd give the product 4.5 stars - it's the customer service that brings it to an overall 5 for me.

They sent it to me promptly.  It worked great for three months, then one day went completely dead for some reason.  I contacted the seller, even though it was months outside of the return window.  They authorized the return anyway, so I sent it back to them to take a look at.

After they got it, I called and they told me they couldn't find a problem, it seemed to work fine.  I could hear it beeping over the phone as they told me, so I figured okay, that's weird, but if it works, great, go ahead and send it back.  They did.

I got it back.  It worked great for about five minutes, then died again.  Evidently it wanted to act like one of those obnoxious electronic defects that never wants to show itself when the repair guy is looking - it happens from time to time, even with otherwise excellent products - nothing is perfect 100% of the time, so no worries .

I called them again and told them what happened.  Without any resistance at all, they told me they would send me a replacement.  They told me not to spend the money shipping the old unit back again, just to provide the serial number so they can contact the manufacturer, and they would pay the freight on the replacement.  It arrived a couple days later from Florida (I'm in Seattle).

The new one is working great, and this seller does not hesitate to correct a customer service issue with the utmost integrity.  Five stars all the way. . .  seller is a credit to the Amazon community.


While I was looking forward to having an extra cooktop, and one that's also portable should the need arise, it really hasn't proved useful. For one, most of my cookware does not work with it, which I couldn't figure out beforehand if my main set would or not. Having never used an induction cooktop, I didn't know about that you need magnetized cookware (if a magnet sticks to the bottom, it'll work. If not, it won't.). Oh well, live and learn. However I have experimented with my pots and pans that can be used with the cooktop and I'm less than impressed. I'd say it boils well, but the heat is too inconsistent to cook anything else properly. Part of the problem is the wide difference between heating options, it would benefit with more than five. Even one is too high for some food I'd like to cook and other times I needed a temperature between two settings and had to either settle for the lower setting or toggle between them. Kind of a pain while cooking. The size is a lot larger than I was expecting, which can be either a good or bad thing depending on what it's needed for. However, a plus is that it's relatively quiet, though since I'm an amateur when it comes to these things, I don't know if it's quieter than others. Basically I'm disappointed at the the poor temperature control and that it's not more useful in my kitchen. At least now I know an induction cooktop is not a good fit for me and I'd wager this one isn't the best choice for a newbie to start out on either.


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.


I bought this combo washer/dryer after a lot of research and with some trepidation since half of the reviews were extremely positive and half of them were negative. Unfortunately, that seems to be the case with all other washer/dryer combos out there, so we took a chance on this one that was somewhere in the middle in terms of price and added a 3-year warranty just in case.

So far it works as advertised. It is energy efficient and uses very little water (to the point that I thought there may be something wrong with the machine) but everything comes up clean as with regular machines I have used in the past.  It is somewhat noisy, but no more than other machines I have owned.

Regarding the dryer, most of the clothes don't come out completely dry, but you hang them a little bit and they are good to go. It is not that they are still wet, it is more like they have been steamed (think with a steam iron). This is what we expected because the way the dryer works (condensation) and because I had been reading the reviews. It may be confusing if you don't expect this

So far we have been happy with the purchase, but still have some uneasiness based on reports from people that the machine breaks after a while. I will update the review (and rating) if that happens, but so far, so good.

Finally, this is a good machine for a couple. If you have a big family it is not going to work out for you (mainly because dryer takes a long time and only in half load).


My Extech 445815 hygrometer is not accurate.  I ran this meter through the standard salt humidity test before I used it.  I tested it along with a few other hygrometers that I had on hand.  The salt test creates a stable known humidity in a sealed container.  An accurate hygrometer should read 75%RH.  My Extech 445815 only reached 68%.  I was surprised by this, so I repeated the test trying to find errors in my test methodology.  Each time, the 445815 read 68%. So, my unit reads 7% low.

The low reading should not be a problem because the 445815 has a multi-turn pot that allows the user to trim the RH adjustment.  The 445815 even includes clear instructions on how to do this, but the procedure proved impossible.  The trim pot was already adjusted to its upper limit.  Turning the trim pot further, did not affect the relative humidity reading.  As another reviewer wrote, there is a soft click sound when the RH trim pot reaches its upper limit. The trim pot did work in the other direction (I could decrease the RH value) but that was not helpful.

Having said all of this, I do like products from Extech.  I have an amazing Extech multimeter on the bench next to me right now.  Other than this hygrometer, Extech instruments have always proven themselves to be high quality and a good value.

Other reviewers report good results with this meter.  I must have received a dud.  You should test your meter before use.


Location: Florida
This worked out well for me. As others noted it came with a plastic flex tube that specifically says in the directions not to use. I needed a much longer one anyway so that was not an issue for me. The remote seems silly to me, its like the remote that came with my car stereo (why?).

My issue with install was: there were no studs that lined up to mount to. I had to cut into the wall and install a piece of wood to span the existing studs to give me something solid to mount to. Florida seems to allow for studs spanning around 20 inches which is odd.  This causes quite a bit of structural vibration on high. Kinda like a whole house fan (a huge fan in the garage that sucks air into the attic). The lights are fantastic. It looks really nice hanging on the wall. I just wish i had mounted it a bit lower because it doesn't suck up stuff as strong as I assume it could. Maybe i need a larger duct, an inline blower (25 foot run) or just lower it a bit.

It works though, clears smoke in no time. Something to note, if there is any question when you mount it, mount it lower than you think you should (closer to the minimum height not the maximum). Also, if it comes down to needing only 2 inches of the other duct sleeve (the extension) you will have a problem because there is some metal in the sleeve that needs to be cut away. Either mount it so it uses one sleeve or mount it low enough that at least 3-4 inches of the second sleeve shows and you will be good (no cuts or aggravation mounting it in place).

Its defiantly a 2 person job. Not because it heavy, you just need an extra set of hands to help in some situations when installing it.


I bought this dishwater 3 years ago thinking it was a higher quality appliance due to the stainless steel interior and Bosch's quality reputation.  Wrong!  I agree with other reviewers about the constant odor unless you remove the filter frequently and clean it. Also, items in the top rack are never completely dry.  There is always water and sediment left, even though I rinse all of my dishes before placing them in the dishwasher (which I should not have to do). However, the biggest problem is with the bendable plate and cup holders that create the rows in the top and bottom rack to hold your dishes in place.  The little plastic parts that attach the flexible plate and cup holders to the top and bottom sliding racks constantly crack, snap and break!!!! When the plastic parts fail, you cannot use the plate and cup holders as they are no longer attached to the dishwasher racks. You just have the flat rack with no upright sections to hold your dishes.  The little replacement parts are expensive as you need several sets to re-attach the flexible cup and plate holders to the racks.  Half of the top rack and half of the bottom rack have these flexible holders and every one of them has broken.  This is not due to excessive use either as this is a one person household.  Also, the exterior panel where you select wash cycle is VERY sensitive.  If you lean against the dishwasher while working at the kitchen counter, the dishwasher will turn on.  This is just a very bad design and I speak from 3 years of aggravation and costly part replacements!  I would swap this Bosch for a good old Maytag, Kenmore or GE model in a heartbeat!


I have been using this set for a few months now. I am so happy I shopped around and found this pair. Great machines for the price range. Very energy efficient. We wash around 10 loads a week and saw no spike in our bills over when we did not have any washer or dryer. Family of four and our utility bill was $38.
Comes with a quick start guide. I still haven't looked at the manual because the guide was very informative. The standard wash cycle takes 57 minutes and for drying 50 minutes or less depending on the load. There are shorter cycles like Speed Wash which I use on towels usually. You can also program your own cycle (time, temp, speed) to save and use for later. I made one I titled sick family cycle (hot water, extra rinse, fast), yuck lol.
These babies are large capacity too. I wash my oversized Queen comforter all the time. And when the cycle is done it plays a joyful tune. The only downside is that if it gets thrown off balance it will stop and give you an error code until you redistribute the weight. But that's no biggie if you load it right to begin with. But expect it if you wash something like a beloved stuffed bear. That will throw it off with a quickness. But still hands down the best machines I have ever had. I don't think I'll be going back to a front loader again with it's finicky seals and high repair costs. This type of top loader is just as good.


My dad and I tried the vent cleaner today.  We were very impressed with how well it worked.  The kit came with just enough extensions to reach the drier.  If you have a fairly large home, you may seriously want to order the 12' extension kit with it.  My De Walt 18V drill had plenty of power to spin the brush effectively.  When we started the first pass, we couldn't believe how much lint and dust came out of the vent!  There was a fire hazard lurking under my home this whole time.  We are very good about emptying the lint trap but it obviously is not enough.  A few points I observed:

1.  There are plenty of instructions included; both paper and a DVD.
2.  My small shop vac hose diameter was smaller than the shop vac attachment and I used duct tape to seal the vacuum hose to the adapter. this proved enough air flow to send all lint and dust through the venting.
3.  Make sure you check under your home to examine the condition of your vent tubing.  I found that mine had disconnected some time ago and lint was collecting under the house.  This was a good time to fix it.
4.  If you are fixing loose or disconnected venting, some aluminum metal tape works extremely well for the job.
5.  Having an extra set of hands to help move the dryer, etc, can really make the job more pleasant!

I highly recommend the cleaning system.


I've got a fairly short dryer vent run with only a couple 90 bends.  Regardless, it was still a consideration that the recent performance drop in my dryer was due to some build-up.

I purchased this kit based on the mostly positive reviews here.  I wasn't disappointed at all with my purchase.  My one concern was a review that stated the brush head they received had a plastic coupling.  I didn't find that the case with the unit I received.  All couplings were metal, and the primary duct brush even included a set screw to ensure it doesn't come loose.  Keep in mind that the flex shafts do not have such a safety mechanism, so be sure to run the power drill only in a clockwise direction as the instructions clearly state.

When cleaning my own duct, I ran the brush into the vent from the outside while using the vacuum adapter with my shop vac at the connection where my dryer would normally be located.  My ducting is all galvanized steel from end to end; no flex duct.  I would highly suggest that when using a two speed drill, speed 1 (low) should be plenty fast enough.  Follow the instructions and take your time.  From the beginning to end, the entire process, including running the brush inside the dryer and vacuuming, took less than 30 minutes.

It's hard to fault anything with this kit considering its price and the amount of money one can save over calling in a "pro" to do the same job.


I want to express my dissatisfaction with your product, and furthermore the support for your products. I had this kegerator purchased as a gift and the product worked great for 22 months before I experienced a total product failure. Upon calling the customer support line I was advised to call a recommended local service technician. The local tech had never heard of this brand. Furthermore upon calling the local repair technician, I was also told that I had to deliver the product for a diagnosis and there would be a $125 charge simply for diagnosis of the problem. I was also told that I could not use your supplied replacement compressor, and that I needed to purchase one from them if they determined the compressor to be the issue. I was able to test and identify the issue was a compressor failure and called back into Kegco where I was still advised that I must spend $125 for diagnostic from a local repair service, and I had to provide an invoice from the repair technician indicating the compressor was the problem.
Overall, I am dissatisfied with the product and lack of support. I understand there is a limited one year warranty, but no product under normal use in a climate controlled location, should have this type of catastrophic failure within 2 years.  I understand that products malfunction and lemons exist, but even after diagnosing the issue and being willing to repair it myself, I still must come out of pocket to verify what I have diagnosed. My group of friends purchases kegerators as wedding gifts for each wedding, and we will be going elsewhere with our business from here on.


The Laundry Alternative works exactly as advertised. I do not work for Amazon, but I recommend you buy this product from Amazon, because it costs over $35, which is the minimum you have to purchase here to get free shipping. If you buy it on the Laundry Alternative site, you may pay a few dollars less for the item than on Amazon, but then you will have to pay $12.99 for shipping. I paid $42 for mine. As for the product, itself, it's great for people who live in apartments, a dorm, a trailer, or other small environment, but anyone can use this item for small, mostly hand washables. My dad is 85 and he has no problem hand-cranking it, which is only for about two minutes. In fact, he thinks it's fun, and it sure beats having to lug clothing over to the pay-washers. We still do large loads and heavy items at that facility, but only about once a month now that we can wash our clothing in the LA. A typical load is six pairs of underwear, a few pairs of socks and a couple of t-shirts. We have also washed a pair of his khakis and two button-up shirts in one load, or a pair of my slacks and two to three shirts at the same time. Because of its design, clothes get cleaner than if you were hand washing them, though you will have to wring them out. We still have a dryer, but I also hang up a lot of my things to dry. You save on detergent, too. Great buy, reliable product. Easy to assemble, and mine never leaks. I could use it up on a counter, but I put mine in the bathtub, making it easier to dump the water out. :)


This freezer does the job reasonably well - it doesn't get things down to 0 degrees farenheit, but it gets close and that's good enough for my purposes.  Things are very safely frozen in this thing.  It also isn't very noisy, though you can tell when the compressor kick in.

One thing to note is that the shelves are not removable (without disconnecting the "quick freeze" mechanism, which I'm not sure you can and which I don't think they'd recommend) or adjustable.

Also, keep in mind this is not a freezer for storing items you want to get to regularly (e.g. don't put ice pops in there on a hot summer day and go running in to retrieve one every few minutes).  This is a freezer designed for storing food, not regularly accessing it.  It will frost over quickly if you open and close the door a lot and defrosting it means emptying it and letting the ice melt and cleaning up the water.  It doesn't have a drain.

I would have preferred a chest freezer since it would have been less expensive, easier to defrost, and more efficient, but I needed something for a space that wouldn't allow me to have an open top and this Danby does the trick.  If you can fit a chest freezer in your space and don't have a reason for needing an upright, then get one, but if a chest freezer isn't an option, this is a great choice.

All-in-all, I'm very happy with this freezer.  I could have paid a lot more and gotten a better freezer, but this suited my needs.


Background: There are plenty of comments on the products specs, and suffice to say it is an attractive stainless-steel front under-the-counter refrigerator, with a blue LED light inside and a constant digital temp reading. So, the only other factor I cared about related to temperature.

Temperature Test: For the last two weeks I ran tests, recording temperature variances. I first put in a case of soda cans to simulate how Id use it and to help maintain the temperature. What I found was the temperature deviated between 33 and 42 degrees. I checked it with a digital thermometer to verify the readings. The unit I set at its lowest setting, 38 degrees, and recorded a variance of 4-5 degrees in either direction. This all makes sense and Im not surprised  that is how refrigerators work.

Compressor Run Time: the best way to mitigate temperature variance is to run the compressor more. Yet that is what bothered a number of reviewers writing about this refrigerator. I wonder if the manufacturer possibly changed the temperature logic to have the compressor come on less often and as a result increased the temperature variance. No idea but a simply a consideration.

Bottom line: This refrigerator works fine, is a good value, and it is doing a simple task keeping cans of soda cold. Even when the temperature inside the fridge changes those 9 degrees, the sodas themselves vary in temperature much less (likely a third of that amount). Think in terms of the ambient air temperature versus water temperature if you live on the coast. One changes much faster than the other. Hope this helps.


I didn't believe that this unit could make as much ice as the description says.  I bought it because my 6 month old side by side can only make 8 cubes every 3-4 hours (It actually says that in the owners manual).

This little thing filled my side by side's ice tray, itself, a couple of water glasses, then we turned it off.  Nowhere to put all that ice.  It is unbelievable how quickly this little machine makes ice.  Plus,  all the comments about how quiet it is are right.  It makes noise, but it is not an issue at all!

I haven't owned it long, so I can't comment on longevity, but even if it lasts a year, it would be worth it to stop running out of ice.

07/04/2014 - Averaging 80 cubes of big ice per hour.  I put so much of this ice into my Kenmore that 95% of the ice coming our of the Kenmore was made by this NewAir.

Loving it so far!

07/26/2014

This sucker is making all the ice I thought my Kenmore should make.  Love the ice size, but it does have a LOT of surface for warming.  I am now taking all the ice it makes and put it into the ice bin in my Kenmore.

This machine is un-freaking-believable.  When it dies, I'm buying another one.

10/25/2014
Having a gathering on Sunday.  We take the ice from the Newair, bag it, and put it in the freezer so I don't have to buy any.  We are still loving this ice maker.


I ordered this water pump in December 2010 for my sebring jxi 2.5L.  Great price, but you get what you pay for.  When I received it, I realized only half the water pump was provided.  The shipment included metal gaskets and a new o-ring, but only the impeller half of the pump.  I had to re-use the inside half of the pump housing off my old one.  Granted, gaskets were provided to put the two halves together, but still, a whole pump would have been preferred.  If that had been the end of it, I would have given this 3-4 stars, based on price alone.  But here it is Sept. of 2011, 9 months later, and I'm replacing the pump again.  The sebring developed a whine about a month ago, and started overheating last week.  I considered contacting the seller, but I needed the car fixed now, not after waiting for emailed correspondence and shipping.  At least I've had some practice now, I replaced the pump with an Aisin pump from Merles automotive supply (Parts +Plus) over a saturday.  It cost me 96.99 before tax, but the car immediately sounded way better when I fired her back up.  I idled her, drove her on the freeway, and idled again.  No longer overheating at all, and the car ran hot and boiled before with a casual 2 mile surface street drive at night.  This might have been a fluke, maybe I just got a bad part.  For the price, and a brand name like Bosch, this seems like a good deal, but the headache of changing a pump out twice definately overrides the savings, even if you can get the seller to provide a free replacement...


I read other reviews about people having a really tough time installing it, and then getting all of the air bubbles out of it.  I've done my fair share of wallpapering and using contact paper to recover tables, so I thought it would be easier.  I also removed the panel from the dishwasher so I could work at a table which I think is infinitely easier than trying to attach to a panel in a dishwasher.

Despite this, it was an epic failure.  I cut a piece slightly larger than the panel I was working on.  And I tried to put it on the top edge and work my way down.  Immediately I was getting air bubbles.  Just just a couple like I've gotten w/ contact paper but a ton.  I installed about half of it and it looked horrible and extremely amateurish.  So I decided to remove the portion I had affixed and use the other side of the panel (which is black).

Be forewarned:  once it is smoothed into place (or once you try to smooth into place), that little sucker does not want to come off.  So even if I had wanted to peel the adhered portion back to try to remove air bubbles, it would have been in vain.

I ended up with the piece in crumbles.  In hindsight, probably the best thing to do would be to 1) remove the panel from the dishwasher, 2) cut the piece to size (or slightly larger) and get a can of that light adhesive (3M makes it, it's the same adhesive that's on a post it) and spray the panel and use that to adhere the stainless piece in place. That way, you can more easily reposition it and it was enough of a "stick" that it will adhere to the panel.

I think I'll be OK having black panels (an improvement over the almond color) and anyone who tries this:  good luck.


I have this same stove but in the regular stainless steel. It's a great stove. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it.  I've read reviews and there's some debate about cleaning the stove top. I found how to do it: Let it cool. Use a wet paper-towel to wipe it off (not soaking, just wet) and then dry with a paper towel. If there's a good amount of food or heavier spills, use wet paper towels with a drop of hand dish washing soap. Then rinse and dry with a paper towel. Every week or if there are 'stains' left over after cleaning, use the "cerama bright" (that comes with the stove) and put a large drop at all four corners and one in the middle. Use a new, just damp paper towel and lightly rub to get the stains off and then rub the whole stove top. Then rinse with a towel with plain water and dry. If a bit of food is burnt on after all of this, us the razor blade that comes in the "cerama bright" kit you can buy on Amazon. Just wet the stain a bit, and slowly and lightly push the blade across the burned food at various angles (I've only had to do this once). The ONLY time to clean the stove top when it's hot or warm is if sugary stuff is spilled - quickly get a paper towel wet and get rid of it, it can do permanent damage (also plastic, like Tupperware containers).


UPDATE: If you buy this, prepare to replace literally every piece of it.  I've upgraded the regulator, tower cooling, hose clamps, shanks, lines, all connectors, hell even the drip tray had to be upgraded in an effort to deal with all these foaming issues I've been experiencing.

I've spent hundreds on it, wasted more than that in beer tasting bad, I wish I would've spent an extra $500 on a better model rather than spending that on the parts to upgrade it.

END OF UPDATE

I'd give it a 4.5 star rating, but that's not an option.  Need to buy a tower cooler or the beer is super foamy, picked one up at a local homebrew store for $40.  Took an entire 1/6th barrel as the trial and error period trying to balance out the system, but I got it worked out finally

Had issues with CO2 leaks, luickily, since I was looking for them, I picked up on it early.  Picking up nicer hose clamps fixed it.

A dual regulator would be nice, I recommend it, the one that came with the kegerator doesn't have a monitor for the CO2 tank itself.

Fits 2 1/6th barrels perfectly, definitely won't fit 2 1/4th barrels or larger though, I'm enjoying a nice pumpkinhead from shipyard brewery and conchtoberfest from florida beer company :)


This kit is a much better alternative to the original part. It was easy to install and I did it with the provided instructions in about 20 minutes open to close. There are some reviews on this product that mention a YouTube video to use because of the poor instructions. I feel the instructions were written more for a professional serviceman to install rather than for the average homeowner. However, they were adequate and honestly there is just not that many parts to figure out. I have struggled more with Lego instructions than these. I initially thought this product should get 3 stars because the didn't address the real problem of the initial design. The axle on the rollers should be made of metal, I don't know that it was necessary to make the whole armature metal. After closer inspection, I was pleasantly surprised to see that they have made it so that the axle/roller part can be replaced with just a single screw. I don't know that the part is available by itself or if you would still need to buy the whole kit again. For this reason, I am going to add a star to my review for the product. I am going to give the Whirlpool/Kitchenaid/Maytag engineers 2 stars for making such a poor mechanism to start with.
My biggest frustration with this product is probably the same one that most people that are searching for this kit have. Why do I need to buy this item at all. I should have been able to call Sears and tell them what was wrong, then they say "Sorry sir, that was a poor decision to put a part like that on one of our dishwashers. I will be happy to send a replacement to you at no charge." What I did hear when I called is "Sorry sir, you seem frustrated. I can give you a 10% discount but, it will still be cheaper on Amazon."


I really wanted to enjoy this wine cooler.  There were a couple of less severe issues upon delivery - the plastic molding on the bottom, right hand part of the door was broken (cosmetic), and one of the wooden shelves was cracked.  But I was willing to ignore those issues.  But the killer issue was that it just didn't maintain the cool temperature.

I set it up, let it sit for 24 hours, plugged it in, then set the temperature to 64.  The display blinks as you set the temperature, then stays on to show the actual temperature.  It gradually cooled the inside from the room temperature down to my desired 64 degrees.  But then the compressor never came back on to maintain the 64 degree temp.  The thermometer display continued to show 64, but the inside gradually warmed back up to room temperature (70+), measured by a separate thermometer I had placed in the cooler. If I push a few buttons, it wakes up, the temperature display rises to show the correct temperature, and the compressor comes on to cool it back down again.  But then the cycle repeats, with the temperature display showing the desired temp even as the insides warm back up to room temperature.

In the attached picture, you can see the temperature display is showing 64, but the thermometer on the inside shows it is 70.2.  The compressor is not running to cool things down.  If I push even the left button to switch between Fahrenheit and Centigrade, the compressor will come on, although only for a single cooling cycle.

Called AKDY, they didn't have any suggestions for me other than to return it.  So, I'm returning my unit back to Amazon.

If you have one of these, I STRONGLY suggest you confirm the temperature with a separate thermometer.


The Lambro dryer Vent is a wonderful device.

When you are replacing a dryer vent with the Lambro dryer vent you must make some arrangement for securing your flexible vent pipe coming from the dryer onto the outside of the house.

The directions on the box leave something to be desired.
The directions (Step 1) ASSUME that the existing dryer vent pipe is secured to the outside of the house before installing the elbow section.

My former metal dryer vent was something like this with the flexible pipe stretched over the inside end of the metal pipe and clamped over it.
When I removed clamp holding the flexible pipe and pulled the flexible pipe off from the metal vent I realized that there was nothing to secure the flexible pipe to the outer house wall!
  So I cut off the metal hood on my old vent to leave a flat, square outer surface. Next, I reattached the flexible pipe and clamp and pushed it back into the outer house wall. Then I caulked around the metal pipe where it goes through the clapboards. I also caulked the outside face of the old metal dryer vent (now missing its hood).

(Step 2) I placed the elbow section the metal surface (covered with caulk) and screwed them into the outside wall. This way I had a sealed, secure way of connecting the flexible pipe and the new elbow section.

(Step 3) I completed  installing the upper section and it worked like a charm. The cold dryer and room around it are now cozy!

When you are replacing a dryer vent with the Lambro dryer vent you must make some arrangement for securing your flexible vent pipe coming from the dryer onto the outside of the house.


As I type, this model sits brand new at Lowe's.  I know this because I saw it this morning as I chose its replacement.  I so wish I'd read these reviews 18 months ago before we purchased this lemon.

Straight out of Lowe's, brand new, I never liked this unit.  It's quiet, but that's where the pros stop.  Our panel blew out yesterday and judging from the other reviewers, we're better off going with a different brand (We chose Whirlpool Gold).  The machine never cleaned well, not even with a rinse aid and Finish Powerballs.  I basically used it for the high heat sanitizing because thorough hand-washing was the only way to ensure clean dishes.

The fact that you can turn it on reaching for your coffee pot or up to the cabinet is an annoyance I share with too many others here.  Picky things?  The silverware holder design lends to everyone stuffing their forks in the more easily acceptable front quarter section and the door is stiff and bad on the back.  Also, the indicator light will show "Clean" yet you open the door to find it is still drying and there is no way to continue the drying cycle. So, now you're stuck with drippy dishes and when you call from the sofa for your children to unload the dishes, well, their 'ewww, it's still wet' complaints make your bon bons go down the wrong way.

None of that matters.  The thing is dead.  Should have bought the extended warranty, but then I'd still have this horrible machine.  Please do yourself a favor and skip this model.


If I had a chance to give Bosch NO star for their low quality products and horrible customer service, I would gladly do it.

After much debate between choosing Bosch or Thermador, I reluctantly purchased this product to be the showcase of my newly-updated kitchen. My wife and I were very excited to finally use a "semi high-end" brand name cooktop. The installation of our cooktop took too long due to issues finding an gas plumber. We purchased the product in June and it sat in a box until September.
After the second use, I attempted to clean the product by following the manufacturer's exact recommended care guidelines. I used a plastic sponge for washing dishes and dish washing liquid. The surface of the unit immediately discolored and got ruined.
I contacted Bosch's support to complain about the quality of this appliance. They told me that there was nothing they could do for me because the "cosmetic period" had ended.  Bosch has a 30-day cosmetic warranty period. Also they told me that they would not honor the warranty because I did clean the cooktop surface in the direction of the "finished grain" of the metallic surface!!!!! They made up with all sorts of nonsense reasons why they couldn't accommodate my request to exchange the product.
The best they could offer me was to have the top replaced and I would have to pay for the labor cost. Replacing the top would require a town permit,  hiring a gas plumber at $250-$500 an hour and a final inspection.
I am so disappointed in Bosch and its products. I will never buy another product from them. Total rip-off......


These are 36 x 12.5 x 5 mm carbon motor brushes made by Bosch. Chances are that any brushes of those dimensions will work for you, as long as they are motor brushes, but these are the real thing. At minimum, you will want the correct terminals on top so that these can be put in the motor easily. Once you feed the spring through the hole, it's just a matter of pushing the tab through, pushing down on the other end when the two notched parts are lined up, and pulling the tab forward. If you get a really off brand, you'd have to resolder the connectors.

There are non-OEM versions that should work fine and you can get them for as little as $6 if you don't mind taking your chances on something sent from China. If you look at the photos of those, you can see that they aren't of the same quality. That doesn't mean that they won't work, but chances are you are looking for these because you want to fix your motor ASAP. If I had a month or more to spare before my motor was scheduled to fail, I'd probably go for generic ones. But ordering these gave me the peace of mind to know that they would work, and they work perfectly. The brushes are smooth coated, and are angled exactly for my motor.

These have lasted me about six years in the past, but that will vary based on how much laundry you do, what spin speed you use, etc. I might end up getting a cheap off brand pair just to have spares in the house, but if you need brushes right away, get these.

Note: There are several different sellers for these and all of them are required to stock the exact OEM item. If you don't get what you were expecting, it's probably the seller and not the item that's the problem.


Note: this is a review on the discontinued AI130S purchased from Amazon from NewAir, who's exclusive distributor is Air-n-water.  Since I cannot place a review of that unit, I thought this might be helpful for purchasers of other NewAir units.

In general, the NewAir icemakers do the job and crank out ice.  The basic mechanics, compressors, etc. are fairly sound.  However... 1) the magnet used in the sensor for 'full ice' fell out, and we had to figure out how to reinstall it correctly and glue it in place.  2) It worked for the first year, but now although the resivour in back is 'full', it does not put sufficient water into the lower/front chamber.  So, it gurgles and rah-rah-rah's as it pumps some water and some air, causing terrible ice and noise.  Pouring a cup or two of water into the font solves the problem.  The 1 year warranty just does not cut it.  The manufacturer refuses to give me any troubleshooting advise other than "we'll send you a RMA form, and if you submit it we MAY allow you to return it to us to be repaired on a time-and-materials basis".

My recommendation:  I'm sure the AI100K uses similar sensors and construction...Buy an extended warranty from Squaretrade, you may need it.  Or just budget for a new one every few years.


Like most other reviewers here the product worked perfectly for us.  Completely eliminated cloudy and spotted dish issue.

Like many reviewers here, we were given the run-around when ordering replacement filters.  Order was supposed to have been shipped only later to find out it didn't, but will for sure next week, and the week after, and the week after.

Since the filters can be opened, I took a peek inside and discovered that they were filled with the same ion exchange resin that whole house water softeners use.  These resins are DESIGNED to be re-charged.  Re-charging is simple.  Fill a 2 Litre pitcher or juice container with warm water.  Add in a cup of table salt and stir to dissolve.  Dump in the resin ( they are tiny beads ) from the filter into the pitcher and stir.  I leave the resin in the saline liquid for about an hour, giving it a stir every 10 minutes or so.  Now, put the empty filter container in the sink and slowly pour the pitcher into the filter.  The water will drain out at the bottom.  Finally make sure the threads at the top of the filter body are completely clean, pop the fibre filter back on the top, and then screw the top back on.

The added bonus is that this re-charge lasts twice as long as an original filter.  We needed to change new filters monthly, but we usually go well over two months with a re-charged filter.

You lose a bit of resin each time you go through this process, but if you bought a couple of filters ( we have eight ) you can always top it up.  Replacement water softener ion exchange resin is easy to source.  You can even find it here on amazon.


Replaced ignitor in my Amana Big Oven Model ACF3325A, a Model no longer found.  It is now Maytag ACF3325AC.  I crossed my fingers and ordered it.  I is not an "Exact" replacement, as the attaching bracket for the original is at a right angle to the ignitor instead of perpendicular. What this means is the stock ignitor element faces the tube where the gas flows in to the oven and is parallel to it,  Just for fun. I bolted the replacement to the oven which placed the ignitor facing up beside the supply tube.  The sides of the ignitor have openings, so I reasoned the gas could be exposed to the ignitor element regardless of its orientation.  Plugged in the oven turned it on and viola!  The gas truly doesn't care.  It hits that red hot element and ignites.

There was no way I could have fished the plug in connector out of the back of the oven, had I ordered that style, as it was, I just cut and stripped the stock ignitor wires, used the enclosed ceramic wire nuts, shortened the lead on the "Exact Replacement", and was in business.  Not to mention, the price for the Maytag replacement part # 0110142305 was over 60 bucks and this one was under 15, as well as they sent it in two days, was really happy.  I deducted one star because it was not an "exact" replacement and some anxiety was created, thinking I might have to fabricate an L bracket in order for it to be properly positioned.


Many of the reviews on this product are not very detailed so I hope this helps to clear things up. First I bought this filter for a GE profile fridge to replace a GSWF filter and it fits and works.  At half of the cost of a GE filter I thought it was worth the risk since Amazon has a great return policy.

Second it is important to note that this filter and any aftermarket GSWF compatible filter I have seen does not meet the same filtration standards as the GE brand. Specifically the GE brand filter meets NSF standards 42 (taste) and 53  (health) and aftermarket filters only meet standard 42 (taste).  Please do your own research on these topics and the quality of your tap water and decide yourself.  If I had any doubt's about my tap water I would use the GE filter.

Third many  of these reviews mentioned that instructions recommended to presoak the filter, my instructions did not say this on the box or insert.  I did rinse the filter so any loose carbon did not enter my fridge water piping and I suggest this for all water filters in fridge and pitchers.

Finally the installation was a little tricky. When I unboxed the filter I was happy to see the seal but unhappy to see the rubber gasket stuck to the seal when I peeled it off. This gasket is necessary to prevent leakage so look out for this gasket and put it back in place.  After installation my filter did leak immediately so I had to remove the gasket and realign it and the leaking stopped.

Bottom line this filter seems to be a great replacement for GE.  The water flow seems to be the same and taste is fine. I would like to see a better quality gasket so I give it 4 stars but I will buy another in 6 months if there are no issues.


Good freezer, extremely quiet, definitely keeps things frozen. I followEd the advice of some other reviewer's and moved the freezer into position and let it sit for a couple of days before I plugged it in. When I did plug it in I thought it wasn't working. I heard the click of the thermostat but couldn't hear the compressor running unless I put my ear right down next to the freezer! I followed the directions and set the thermostat at 6 for about four hours and then loaded some already frozen food into the freezer. I left the thermostat at 6 until the following day and then I changed the setting to somewhere between 4 and 5 (can't see it clearly). I have a digital thermometer that I put in the freezer and every time I have checked it since adjusting the thermostat it has read LL.L, which means the temperature inside the freezer is below the low range limit of the thermometer (-4F). I didn't find the baskets that useful, they kept falling out when I would slide them out to add food so I just removed them. That's one reason for the four star review, the others are that the shelves are not adjustable and because it's made in China. Given all the hazardous and toxic substances that are being found in products coming from China I'm really not comfortable with Chinese products having any contact with food or liquid I intend to consume. In this case I'm taking SOME comfort in the fact that there will always be at least one protective layer of packaging between my food and the freezer.


I've owned my Maytag Bravos 600x washer and dryer for four months now.  I read instructions closely since this is the first time I've used a fancy HE washing machine.  We chose a top loader because of all the bad reviews on front loaders.  Oh how I long for my old time traditional agitator-style machine!  I'm not impressed with this washer.  There is no way I'm saving energy on my laundry because I have re-wash my exercise clothes because they still smell after one wash.  Washing anything heavy like blankets or sheets results in sopping wet loads, which requires I rearrange the blanket and run "drain and spin" cycle.  Today I washed a twin size cotton blanket and I had to re-spin it three times before the water was removed!  I have to re-arrange sheets to get it perfectly balanced for the spin cycle or else they are dripping wet.  All my clothes appear to get really beaten up by this washer.  The clothes are all twisted and each garment needs to be shaken straight before placing in the dryer, even then most things still have the wrinkles fresh from hot dryer.  I have to iron my clothes a LOT more often now.  Also, the soap dispenser stays wet.  You can pull it out to wipe it dry but it's not easy to re-install.  Water sits under the soap dispenser so you have to push a paper towel back there before installing the dispenser back in.  Maytag recommends using Affresh brand cleaner to sanitize the washer once a month ($7 at Wal-Mart.)  What a PAIN.  I would not recommend this washer.


When our trusty KitchenAid dishwasher died, we decided to "upgrade" and got this one.  Bad decision.  We made it, unfortunately, based on the brand-name.  First, it doesn't hold as many items, not because of the layout of the racks, but because if you utilize all the slots and tines, you will have a dishwasher full of dirty dishes.  You have to skip slots between items and spread everything out in order to have a chance of clean dishes.  Of course, that means 1) higher cost for water, detergent; 2) having to run the dishwasher more often; and 3) water waste.) Two, the powder detergent always gets stuck in the compartment so that dishes don't get clean, i.e., re-run again and spend more money on pellet/pouch dishwasher detergents, waste more water and energy.  Three, we have to regularly run the cycle on high heat or else no chance at clean dishes, which means longer cycles, more water, more energy waste, etc.  Four, the three times (after the warranty period, of course) we tried to run it on heavy, error message is followed by an accumulation of water on the drip tray underneath the unit which can only be reset after pulling the entire unit out of the cabinet, flipping it on its back, unscrewing the pan, emptying the pan, and drying the sensor.  Don't buy this.  I shoulda, coulda, woulda gotten the KitchenAid that I was also looking at.


I purchased this filter for my Graco home humidifier.  I regularly performed operational maintenance on my humidifier, including washing the filter.  Despite the maintenance the filter slowly became discolored from the natural pollutants and minerals contained in my water.  This Graco Filter helped solve my problem.

I carefully care for the filter.  To avoid frequently replacing the filter,  I use a procedure that can extend the life of the filter.  When the filter forms a crust, I soak it for awhile in vinegar water (usually 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water).  After soaking I carefully rinse the filter several times in fresh water.

The Graco humidifier that I use is an evaporation style machine.  To work properly, the "filter" must be free of pollutants, as the machine adds moisture to the air by having a fan blow air through the sponge type filter (exactly like the "swamp coolers" so popular in arid climates).  Clogs decrease effectiveness and add pollutants to the air in the room being used.  Accordingly, in addition to carefully maintaining the filter, I add  KAZ Humidifier Bacteriostatic Treatment to the reservoir to prevent the growth of bacterial agents. (KAZ Humidifier Bacteriostatic Treatment

When properly maintained, the Graco Humidifier Replacement filter is an excellent product.  I recommend this filter for evaporation humidifiers.


I thought I was re-ordering one like those two I had ordered previously. It looked the same, was priced the same and those two are still functioning as expected.
Unlike those, this one arrived without the two little button batteries to power it. Those same type declared dangerous to children, due to being a swallowing hazard. Perhaps this is why they were not shipped direct mail from China, I don't know.
Perhaps that is why they are not available here in my area, I don't know that either.

 I DO know it would save time, money and hassle to simply go back and buy the one I originally purchased, instead of fooling with locating those batteries and having them sent instead.
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Thermometer-Temperature-Freezer-Outdoor/dp/B00GT4XI9G/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A2SWYF88E9FWPA

 I see now I failed to review that product and will now do so, as it has had some unwarranted (I feel) reviews. After 7 months of stellar performance from both of them I feel I can give them five stars with some degree of accuracy..
Unlike this one, those you just place where you desire and they begin working. I don't know what to do with this one. It is not heavy enough for a door stop, too thick for a bookmark and not enough of a big deal to worry about.. So I'll just chalk it up to "Live and learn" while you benefit from the sideline, hopefully. .


Purchased Whirlpool belt 8181670 through Amazon but received belt W10388414. Thought I had been shipped the wrong belt, especially after comparing with my 10 year old belt* (see bottom of post).

Contacted seller, Appliance Care Store, while still thinking that they had shipped the wrong belt. They promptly replied less than 24 hours later stating that the part shipped was a direct replacement for the part I thought I'd ordered, but due to my description of the belts not matching offered a full refund upon receipt of the shipped item and included a Return Authorization. So after reading and double checking online, it is the correct part. When comparing the new belt with the old belt, the new belt was wider and a little shorter than my old belt, which is why I really thought they had shipped the wrong belt. Apparently the old belt had stretched about an inch. The new W10388414 belt did go on very tightly, you just have to loop around motor spindle, then hold belt onto one side of pulley and slowly turn pulley around bringing the belt onto the pulley - like putting a chain on a bike. It makes sense that the belt should be really tight since it only uses friction to transfer from the motor spindle to the pulley.

*The belt had already slipped off once due to a loose nut allowing the wash drum pulley to wobble loosely.. which then wore out the belt on one side. All this time I thought I needed new shocks for my Whirlpool Duet because the washer would make a pretty good racket when spinning on medium and high speeds. Shocks not being cheap to replace, was waiting until they failed more. So needless to say check your large nut that holds the pulley onto the washer drum, it may be loose! Easily accessible from the back panel.


Perfect for small loads in an apartment with no washer. The main reason I give it 4 stars is that the hose that comes with it does is not compatible with my sink or bathtub faucet. My original plan was to put it in my bathtub when in use, however my bathtub is hollow and the vibration from the machine (while not particularly loud by itself) ends up echoing through my bathtub so much that my neighbors are probably able to hear it no problem. I ended up moving the washer out to my patio which works just fine since I'm on the ground floor. I use a 3 gallon bucket to fill it up with usually about 5-6 gallons of water for a couple pairs of underwear, a shirt and shorts. Still experimenting with load size but it seems perfect for the small loads I need it for.

The instructions are in very broken English (some of it is pretty amusing) but thankfully there are plenty of videos on Youtube by other people that have purchased the washer and demonstrate how to use it.

The washer runs in spurts of about 6 seconds which is a little annoying to listen to, but it's not the worst and doesn't run for long (12 minutes max for one cycle). The spin dryer is practically silent and siphons the water out surprisingly well. I still have to air dry what's left, but that was expected. I've only used it a couple times but so far it was well worth my money to not have to go around the outside of my building and down to the basement to pay for my laundry.


This is a very attractive and practical cooler.  I like the lighted dispenser area and the small fridge underneath.  The hot water tank tends to boil when cycling, and that can be a bit noisy, but I have not seen any coolers that do not do this recently.  I do not use the compartment for wine, but for bottled water.  Climate in the compartment is not closely controlled FYI.  There is an interlock on the door that alerts you by light if the door is not closed - a nice touch.  So my only gripe is the hot water tank noise, and it is hard to avoid that if you want to have instant hot water.  This is a very good product.  I will let you know with a later post if the compressor does not last.  Compressor life on some other coolers has become an issue recently.  Never was a problem with the American made Elkay and Cordley-Temprite coolers made up in Lanark Illinois, but with foreign made coolers, probably using compressors made with slightly looser specs, it has been more unpredictable.  I like the 'water-safe' probe feature too.  It prevents spillage when loading a bottle, and it also helps keep the system sanitary.  That was originally an Elkay (Ron Katz) concept, and no one has ever duplicated their plastic spout, which allowed water to flow quickly and evenly. Water flow is slightly slowed for large filling because of the puncture spout interior diameter and the lack of the flow characteristics engineered into the Elkay products, but it works ok.


I thought GE was always on the higher end of appliances. Well, products and reputations change. It was time to get rid of my old GE Filter Flow washer that was 25 years old and ony had one $70.00 repair it's whole life.  So I purchased a Profile top load in 2009.  What garbage this unit is.  The first time in use, it would not drain.  I made a fuss with my selling dealer (Pacific Sales in Pasadena, Ca.) and they replaced it with a new unit as GE said it would take three weeks to get parts and repair.
The new replacement does not clean well at all and I use it on the high water setting with the second rinse set for all uses. There is soil left on the cloths even after a soak cycle.  Junk, junk,junk.
The worst thing is the horrible pounding sound it makes in the spin cycle--I even resort to washing additional cloths to try and balance the load---it just is a poorly engineered machine that can not operate in spin mode without making a fuss.
This washer is JUNK.  Shame on GE for producing and still sellig this product.  I would give anything to have my old Filer Flow washer back.
I am going to have replace my Washer and Dryer with a front load set, once I can afford to do so. I can not stand the noise and thumping any more.  I have replace the dryer which works great because I can not live with a mismatched set--the units are visable and have to match for my satisfaction.
DO NOT BUY THIS WASHER.


My wife's closed to 10 years old mixer started having the issue with loose planetary. I disassembled the gear box and identified a few gears worn out and the planetary shaft being loose from the base. I replaced the planetary with this one, every gear parts, and the lower bearing part so that I could recondition the mixer as her secondary mixer as we bought the "real" Pro Series to replace this mixer. Unfortunately, the replacement part didn't fix it because for some reason its center shaft is a bit too long so that the planetary still comes down as I ran the mixer with a mixing attachment. It is not as bad as the original issue but still bad enough to hit the bowl. I tried everything (probably reassembled it 10 times) to see if I'd made any mistake, but there was still about 1/12" or 1/6" gap, which caused the shaft to drop down. The issue looks like this video at 1 minute mark:

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I have spent enough time with trying to fix the mixer and the mixer is going into the garage today and will be sent to the proper disposal with my wife's approval. I am quite disappointed that OEM part didn't have the precision required. It almost wants me to buy the same, new, mixer and disassemble it see what it really looks like in new.

BTW, people, please buy the real "Pro Series" from KitchenAid. It costs more but with 5 year "full replacement" warranty, which renews itself  if you ever get a replacement while you are being covered, I think it is worth it (plus you get more powerful mixer). Our new "Pro Series" mixer actually got replaced in a year after the purchase because it started making a clicking noise - we were worried that the same could happen to the new mixer. My wife is very happy with the new mixer and the service provided by KitchenAid for "Pro Series".


Best thing ever. I was REALLY worried about getting and using this - I read some horror stories on here about lint going everywhere. I've used this for a few weeks now and have done at least 5 loads of laundry in a row without any lint getting anywhere except in the little water in the plastic cup, just like it is supposed to. There is no lint in the closet at all (where my laundry is). Also I was afraid it was going to be really hot - even though I keep the door to the closet open, I haven't noticed it making my place any hotter. I feel the heat when I walk by, but that's it. And I guess I could shut the door but I don't bother. It's July here in Mass. so it's hot but the dryer doesn't seem to make a difference. I even had it going with my windows closed and my window AC units going and it was totally fine. Also the dryer dries clothes really fast. Faster than a regular dryer - and my dryer is tiny so I think there may be some credence to the idea that this device makes the dryer more efficient, but who knows. This thing cost me less than $20 - a lot cheaper than paying someone to install the venting needed to vent the dryer outside. I would highly recommend this to anyone. I think the guy who was complaining about the lint must not have put water in the bucket. I can't think of any other reason why he would have tons of lint and I don't have any in a confined space...


We remodeled an $800,000 home and put in all Bosch appliances because our builder recommended it since it was going to be on the parade of homes.  The Bosch slide in gas range/oven and the under counter oven have been fine.  The microwave is okay if you don't mind wiping down fingerprints with every touch and the dishwasher has some of its own issues.  However, the refrigerator is a bust!

We had a frigidaire for over 8 years at our other home and I would LOVE to have it back.  We have many children and got the ice in the door for them to easily get water.  The buttons work about 1/2 the time - you have to push them several times to get them to work.  You can't get ice/water one-handed.  The ice spews all over the floor and the water comes out so fast it makes a mess as well.  The inside only has one area large enough to put your milk - so you have to lay juice/coke, etc.. on their sides. If you leave the door open for any length of time - a very high pitched alarm sounds and it's pain to turn it off.

 The only good thing about this refrigerator (which may be available on other brands) is that the storage drawers in the freezer are great.

If you are looking to impress someone with a 'Bosch' - get it.  If you're wanting a good, practical refrigerator - I suggest shopping around.


Although I prefer to install laundry appliances in either a garage or laundry room, my current home unfortunately requires those appliances to be located in an interior closet on the second floor of the structure. My installation is side-by-side, not stacked. This model washer from GE is designed with a "hanging tub" configuration where the motor unit is attached to the bottom of the plastic liner tub.  The steel washing basket is itself surrounded by a plastic liner tub which contains a permanent solution of saline water in which the wash basket spins with very low resistance and does not have the traditional set of gears between the motor and tub. The entire assembly is freely suspended from the inside top of the steel box by four metal rods which allow the entire mass of tub, water, and motor (including its bottom counterweight stone) to dynamically move in all directions throughout the wash cycle. The result is a washing machine which, when clothes and water are included, has quite a significant internal mass in extreme motion, especially during the spin cycle.  It was the high-speed spin cycle which my house could not tolerate.

I admit, this configuration might be specifically designed to be highly reliable over the service life of the appliance due to a lower part count and direct drive arrangement.  However, it is totally unsuitable for my needs due to the amount of large-mass vibration which seems to so easily occur in common everyday usage.  GE Service technicians visited and inspected my installation and verified the correct leveling adjustment of the mounting legs, but they also revealed to me that this model is designed to operate with a very-freely-suspended basket.  In the end, I returned this GE washer and selected a different model from a different manufacturer and I'm very happy with it.  It has a hard-mounted motor and basket, and also spins at a significantly slower speed.  I recommend considering your own installation circumstances when selecting a washer and dryer for your home.


Wow! The packaging and advertising note that these new EveryDrop filters are the newest and best side-by-side filters out there.  But then why do so many people, including my entire family say that the water tastes worse?

UNBOXING:
The EveryDrop 2-pack comes in a non-locking plastic clamshell with cardboard overlay.  It's a nice design, easy to open, and professional looking.

REVIEW:
The EveryDrop 2-pack is a great value!  2 filters for approximately $60 that will last the next 12 months--that's $5 a month for unlimited filtered water refills.  However, that's where the goodness stops.  I'm not sure what happened when Whirlpool upgraded from the PUR filters to the EveryDrop versions.  They do NOT make good-tasting water.  I've run over 5 gallons (instructions say to flush at least 4 gallons prior to use) through the filter only to take a sip from a tall glass of cold water to note that it tastes like plastic/metal/contaminant.  Perhaps this is better than water from an old filter, but my tap water from the sink tastes cleaner than what comes out of the filter.  My kids will NOT drink from the fridge anymore.

OVERALL:
If you're looking for a filter that screens up to 66 contaminants, and is relatively inexpensive (compared to the old PUR filters), then these are what you're looking for.  If not, and taste/drinkability is important to you, I seriously ask that you reconsider buying the EveryDrop filters.  PUR filters are still out there, but have been discontinued and will probably disappear soon.  I recommend you skip these and get the PUR versions!


Amazing how this little fuse shuts down the oven.  This was for a Kitchenmaid Double Oven KEBS208SSS00. Every thing, other than heating seemed to work on the oven.  The touch panel, convention fan and checked the heating element and everything seem to be in working condition.  Install was easy.  Some sheetmetal to remove but no big deal.  Hardest part was getting the oven out as it weighs a ton.  May be not a ton.  Make sure you put in the full model number for the part search.  I only put in the kebs208 part and a different fuse came up.  I took the oven out, opened it and that part was no way to be found?  Amazon same day shipping saves the day!

Updated: 1/12/17
Well, i fixed the symptom but not cause.  I hear many people that had this issue after the self cleaning cycle and since it uses higher temperatures than normal use, it over heats and the fuse blows.  This is a "Thermal" fuse and not electrical.  My issue, happen to be a blower or fan that stopped working.  Hide sight 20/20.  I noticed when on, the lower vent, there was significantly more air flow from the vents than from the top.  Needless to say, without the blower going, the upper oven went out again after one use as it was not able to dump the heat from the within the enclosure.  If the fuse keeps blowing, shine a flashlight in to the vent slot and see whether the fan is moving when oven on.  As you all know, taking the oven out to get to the fuse is no fun.


My washer is a LG Tromm model no. WM2677HSM. The door gasket part number stamped on the original gasket is 4986ER0004 No. 2...I could not find this replacement part anywhere, and went with this one (4986ER0001C) as it was cross-referenced to the washer on various sites. This substitute part works fine except for one detail. There is a drain formed into the bottom of the gasket which does not apply to WM2677HSM... Warning: It must be plugged! One just needs to plug it either with silicone, or a small shut-off valve clamped to the one inch long drain.

If you are replacing the gasket and have found that your door hinge is stiff, and doesn't open and close like it used to, the door hinge is probably worn out or corroded and will also cause leaks, and the hinge springs probably have failed. That part number is LG...4775ER2002A. Don't replace it with a used one on Ebay, as it may be half worn out at best, or totally useless at worst.

Edit: If you're going to go through the trouble of replacing the boot gasket, consider replacing the door hinge, as they usually fail simultaneously. Otherwise, you may find yourself doing so a short time later. The hinge is a pressure zinc casting, and when mated to the steel front panel, the two dissimilar metals react as a battery and cause a electrochemical reaction which is known as galvanic corrosion. Eventually the hinge pin, and the mounting screws seize up, contributing further to the boot gasket leaking problem, as the door can longer fully close. It's $30 well-spent...


I bought this to replace an existing range hood.  The previous hood was installed lower (it was a shelf-type) and was ducted using an odd size ducting and was routed inefficiently.  I found this Broan hood to be very easy to install and duct.  It has a plastic piece to block off the ducting if you want to recirculate the air, but my wife and I really wanted to be able to duct the hood out.  The hood has an option on top and on the back for the duct work.  I used the one on the back and it works great.  Got this in white and it matches our white stove perfectly.  You can barely hear the fan at all on low, and on high it is quieter than others I have owned.  It is effective in moving air out, I have about a 6 foot run of 4" rigid duct going out through the wall.  The part my wife and I liked best of all though is the lighting.  It has 2 settings, an energy efficient CFL bulb that is nice and bright and a 4 watt incandescent night light.  We use the night light every night and it is perfect.  I got this all for under two hundred bucks and felt like it was a good investment.  I would buy it again and recommend it to anyone looking for a good looking, quiet white hood with option to duct (or not) and you aren't looking to break the bank.


I read all the threads below before I made my Sentinel purchase of this filter (for less than  the cost of GE Direct). I'm no scientist nor water purity expert, but my guess is that both filters have carbon/charcoal core that are similar and filter the water similarly.

To remind me to purchase a filter for my GE Fridge, I got a mailer via U.S. Mail from GE that offers "Water Filter Savings Direct from GE" with a special discount CODE.  I called the 800#.  After the "discount" the pricing is about the same as here on Amazon btw.... (They did offer free shipping; I have Amazon Prime which provided for free shipping).
For the above promotion, GE sent me a color 1-page brochure with the "Water Filter Savings" special.  A color 1-pager isn't cheap to produce and mass mail.  Also, the associated 1-800# staffed by contact center agents adds a bit more cost.  It's very unlikely that GE would have a Direct Mail campaign for a water filter if there wasn't a a high profit (over priced) item.

What I think we have is that the GE Filter is the equivalent of buying Printer Toner or Printer Cartridges at very high price markup from the printer manufacturers.  GE wouldn't be able to derive strong ROI from their direct marketing if the water filter wasn't a very high margin product.

My guess is Sentinel is providing a like product at lower cost.  (And btw, I'm a marketing guy in Atlanta, never heard of Sentinel before my purchase, not affiliated in any way)


I bought this kit to convert an old smaller apartment style fridge into a dual tap Kegerator. The idea for now is that I can have two store bought 1/6th barrel kegs running simultaneously and enjoy draft beer at home.  Then down the road, I plan to get into home brewing and this kit will accommodate my own brewed beer either along side a store bought keg or if I get real good both will be home brewed beers (NOTE: I will have to replace the Sankey connections provided in this kit with Corny style connections to run a home brew keg, but this is a simple transition and can be converted back and forth to accommodate my needs easily)

The items arrived on time as stated, and everything seems to be of very high quality. I priced out a comparable kit at my local home brew shop and it was nearly $70 more than this kit!  So for the money I don't think you can go wrong.

Finally, I did have an issue with the pressure gauge reading improperly.  I called customer service, and they said it might have been damaged during shipping and promptly sent out a replacement part at no additional cost to me.  Excellent customer service, and they also helped answer some questions regarding which PSI to run the kegs at, etc.  I will be swapping out the pressure gauge once my CO2 tank is empty to see if this fixes the problem, but more research has shown that more times than not, a variety of variables such as tank temp at the time of filling, tank placement (inside vs outside fridge), and temperature of its environment will make pressure gauges improperly read, so more than likely that is what is happening vs. a faulty part.

Overall, I am very happy with this kit, the seller was A+ in shipping time and customer service, and I would HIGHLY recommend this kit!  CHEERS!!


We recently moved into a house with this washing machine, and I can't stand it. It is terrible. It gets out of balance easily, almost half the loads, and if you want to wash a pillow? Forget it! We had to throw out two expensive water logged pillows because it would never balance to go into spin cycle no matter how much we tried! It ripped our mattress pad and we had to replace it, and my 1 year old sons clothes are not cleaned we'll at all, with many many pieces off food still stuck on his clothes that I can literally pick off with my fingernail, and even washing a second time, the food is still there and doesn't come off! Poop stains from leaky diapers? Forget it! They don't come off.

 We had an LG front loader we had purchased at our old house, and guess what? We are having a new LG washer delivered tomorrow to replace this piece of crap Ecosmart machine! The LG we had did such a great job removing food and poop stains from my children's clothes, I didn't even have to pre treat except for berry stains! Ecosmart? Nope! It won't even get food stains off with pre treating, in fact, they looks exactly like they did before even going in the machine! If the Ecosmart machine does such a terrible job cleaning basic food stains, I shudder to think how poorly it is probably cleaning the scrubs I have to wear to work every day at the hospital, where I come I'm regular contact with some pretty nasty contagious germs that are drug resistant! Not exactly what I want to stay on my clothes in a house with a one year old! Looking forward to getting our LG with the sanitize wash setting so I know my scrubs will be clean!


If you use a humidifier--especially one that uses a wick--you need this. After my first winter of using my Holmes Smart Humidifier, I checked the wick/filter, and it was pretty disgusting. Some form of fungi or bacteria had built up, and one assumes the air blown into the room contained those spores or bacteria. My humidifier was running quite a bit last winter, and I found myself refilling the relatively large reservoirs every few days. This means that a very large volume of air was being moved through the wicks, so that toward the end of winter a lot of bacteria was being distributed in my house.  The addition of a small amount of bacteriostat to each refill of the tanks solves this problem.

Being summer as of this writing, I find that I need a dehumidifier instead (I use a humidifier during winter and a dehumidifier during the summer in my finished basement). I had been using BestAir Bacteriostatic Treatment, which has an almost identical ingredients list on the label. If nothing else is different, however, the price of this Sunbeam brand is the better value.

To reiterate, in my experience no one should operate an evaporative humidifier for any length of time without a bacteriostat. Doing so can pose a health hazard, especially for those who already have a respiratory problem.