GE 24 in. Gas Range # JGAS02SENSS - GE has refused to repair my brand new range.
 I got this stove from Home Depot 12/10/13. The stove is 30 degrees hotter than it should be and the electronic ignition keeps clicking. I called to have this fixed and got sent to GE to schedule a repair.

I had to wait until 12/27/13 for a repair appointment, and I had to take a day off of work to wait for the repairman. He came and ordered 2 parts, saying they would be delivered to me and a Saturday appointment would be made for the following Saturday between 8-noon. On Saturday shortly before noon they called to cancel my appointment and said they didn't have Saturday appointments; and that I would need to take another (unpaid) day off of work to wait for repair of a brand new product.

After many calls to GE and Home Depot on 1/4/13 , Home depot booked a 3rd repair appointment for repair on 1/20/14 (holiday) (despite my being told by GE this wasn't available). And to days later GE sent me an email which changed the date to Thursday 1/9/14 without even talkng to me. "Service requested for: GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE - GAS Desired Date: Thursday, January 9 Afternoon, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. I had to go through Home Depot again to change it back to 1/20/14.

GE has failed to repair my brand new range. Today was my 3rd repair appointment in a month and the repairman refused to replace the faulty left side electronic ignition with the parts ordered by the guy from the 1st visit. He falsely claimed the problem was a reversed polarity in my outlet. I know its false because my licensed contractor checked that and said there was no issue.  Please be aware that Home Depot cannot repair/fix anything; you must go through GE repair and they won't repair their defective product. Just check the thousands of complaints about GE appliances on the internet.


I did not purchase this range hood through amazon (I ordered it from another vendor online), but it is the exact same range hood.  I wanted a nice under the cabinet range hood, so that I would not have to have a lot of cabinet modifications done.  It was replacing a non functional whirlpool gold range hood.

I had it installed by a general contractor, and one issue with the installation was matching it up to my existing ductwork.  The hood comes with both round and rectangular connections for ductwork, however only the rectangular one has a louvre (flap that prevents air back flow from outside into your home).

My contractor had to go to a specialty store to get ducting to connect to the louvered connector that came with the fan.  He also had to modify my existing ductwork in the cabinet to get everything to fit.  With all of that being said, the hood works GREAT in operation.  I read some online complaints about the nightlight settings, or that the fan was difficult to operate.

I do not feel it is difficult at all to operate, but it does have more features than simply "on and off".  It has nice lighting, and also an ambient light sensor so that, at night, the range hood will have lights on in the kitchen if no other lights are on.  This feature is easy to turn off (but comes defaulted to on, so you have to turn it off if you do not want it).  It has 4 fan speeds, and even at the highest speed is still reasonable on the sound (sones at high are 4.5 I believe).  At the low setting you almost can not hear it at all.  At a normal "medium" setting, something you would use when cooking, it is completely acceptable noise wise.

It does a good job of removing the smells as well, and comes with washable metal filters.

If you are looking for a range hood that is fairly understated in appearance, but great on functions, and will fit in most places you currently have an under the cabinet range hood, this should be on your short list.


After having an ancient Maytag work-horse finally die after more than 30 years of loyal trouble-free service, I assumed that a new eco-friendly Maytag would be fantastic.  How wrong I was! This is the worst washing machine I have ever experienced.  It is a piece of junk!  I can't imagine that Maytag is not ashamed to put its name on a machine that is so bad.  It is unbelievably noisy, downright scary, making very loud sawing, creaking, metallic grinding, clicking, alien noises when it is "sensing" and "locking the lid" and for every other cycle. Although the bin is very large, you can't put much laundry in it since it has to be evenly "placed" around the imaginary non-existent agitator in the center.  It supposedly is eco-friendly and does not need much water, but it sadly does not get the clothes clean. It tangles and can rip the clothes.  It does not spin at all if it has a normal size load as the clothes get wet and become too heavy for it to spin at all. Then you can try to use a special "drain and spin" cycle, but that also does not work and it still does not spin. If you put in anything like a quilt, dog beds, small cushion, etc. it does not spin at all or starts banging the tub inside against the sides of the washing machine making the loudest, scariest sounds you have ever heard. I am returning it immediately and now will never buy a Maytag again, since they obviously do not care what garbage they are making and selling. This is truly a sad story of a formerly quality brand name of appliances that is "Made in America", but is now just awful quality. Calling it a "WASHING MACHINE" is not accurate, since it does not wash or spin clothes. Is it really so hard to design a product that actually works?  PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS TERRIBLE PRODUCT!  I was duped by the brand name.....don't make the same mistake.


I purchased my GE PHS9252STSS 30" slide in Induction Range from Pacific Sales after reading Consumer Reports, Gardenweb forums and other reviews.
I installed it and wired a 4 ft x 4 prong wire so that it could easily fit behind the range (match the colors, black to black, white to white, green to green and pink to red). Also installed the anti-tip bracket to the floor tile.
I went out and purchased a new 13 piece 18/10 Stainless Steel cookware set from Costco for around $180. The induction burners are great, they heat up very quickly. You can boil water in like 90seconds. Very precise and quick heat control, when you turn it down, within seconds, you can see heat change. Since the new cookware is magnetic, once you lift the pan, the burner will turn off after 20 seconds or so (initially it will blink). This way you can never leave them on accidentally as long as no pan remains on top.

Clean up is a snap with Cerama Bryte glass cooktop cleaner once a week, otherwise mild soap and water is enough.
The oven does take time to heat up, if you set it for 325C, temperature starts at 100C, changes 1 degree every 10 seconds or so, so expect to wait 8-10minutes. Then it can maintain the temperature easily. It has an electronic beeping sound when your timer is complete or your bake temperature is reached. I wish it was a little louder. Otherwise the oven works great.

You have to run the self clean cycle the first time for over 3 hours as there is a strange odor from the oven when you use it each time.

I have had the range for a week and both the wife and I love it. The switch from electric to induction was the right move. I did purchase a 5 year extended warranty as the technology is new and did not want to take any chances.
Highly recommended, paid around $2200 for my range.


We have 24 foot of solid dryer vent pipe ending in 3 right-angles before going through the floor into the flexible dryer-vent hose coming from the dryer.  I can't get behind the dryer without moving both the washer and dryer and they are HEAVY.  So being lazy I decided to clean the vent from the outside of the house inward.  I didn't use a vacuum cleaner or a blower or suction of any kind.  I did tighten each section of tubing with pliers and taped them.  I threaded all 24 foot of tubing with the brush on the end into the outside vent and then backed it out.  I got a good amount of lint clods out.  Then I turned on the dryer to blow everything out.  I got no air coming out at all.  My fear had come true, I had forced gobs of lint into the right-angles at the end of the run.  I still didn't want to move that washer and dryer so I figured I'd try one other thing, use the clodbuster attachment.  Now I'm really getting lazy so I tightened each tubing section by hand (no pliers) and didn't use tape.  I pushed all 24 foot of tubing into the vent until I hit some resistance and then turned the tubing by hand (too lazy to hook the drill up).  Then I pulled it all out and there wasn't any lint at all that came out. So now I'm resigned to having to move the washer and dryer, but before I do I figured I might as well turn the dryer on and see what happens.  Lots of lint clods blew out and kept coming out for about 20 seconds.  I've attached pictures of it.  I'm really happy with this product and if it worked for me with all the shortcuts I took it will probably work great for you.  As a point of reference we built this house five years ago and this is the first time I ever cleaned the vent.  A load of ten bath towels used to take 45 minutes to dry, lately it's been taking 3 to 4 hours, so I knew I couldn't put cleaning the pipe off any longer.


The drain pump on mom's ol' 1998 GE Signature washer was shot, so I found this vendor on ebay soliciting a new pump at less than half the price of other e-vendors. The subject part wasn't exactly like the old part it replaced, but it was in some ways, better. It had a case enclosing all moving parts where the other didnt. It fit well, without making alterations to anything, or dramatics in trying to fit it in place. It may have been a blem, which explains the bargain basement price, as it didn't appear to have been used at all but the outside of the outlet neck seemed to have been mis-molded as it seemed scuffed or rough on a couple square inch area. Not a problem, the hose fit on it fine and it doesnt leak. the inlet neck sticks out a bit further than the part it replaced; I had to put the hose back on it before I positioned it back in place and bolted it down. A minor inconvenience. The only real issue is that the mounting bracket was not attached and the two screws supplied with the part were too big for the holes drilled into the part. Rather than risking cracking the unit by forcing these too-large screws in place, I went to the spare screw jar and found a couple that were narrower gauged and would screw into the holes pre-drilled in the unit; and long enough to make me feel confident then would hold the bracket on without vibrating loose. If not for the obviously incorrect screws supplied with this product, I would have given a 5-star rating. So far the part seems to be functioning well, mom's happy!! This part was not the exact replacement part but the book said that subject part was a viable alternative and could be used instead. I don't know what the real differences are except subject part has all inner parts encased. the inlet neck is horizontally positioned rather than at a 45 degree angle as with the OEM part. If you have a GE washer made in the past 15 yrs or so, this pump will probably work fine in it as a replacement part.


First I must comment on the Seller and Shipper
Seller:  1 Stop Camera and Appliances
Shipper:  Carrier: A and M Trucking 718-272-5900

1 Stop is in NY and I am in AZ.  All the way across the country.  So, of course I am a bit nervous about shipping to my home.  But, A and M did a FANTASTIC job of getting the refrigerator to me.  They notified us of when they where coming and where right in the window of time stated.  They where also very helpful in getting the unit inspected and off the truck.  Much better than most shippers I have worked with.  5 Stars to them!

On to the refrigerator:
Likes:  Its big, but does not seem too much deeper in size than my older 25 foot LG that was replaced.  Its about 2-3 inches deeper.  Same width of course.  It was unbelievably well packaged.  Easy to see that LG does not want returns due to shipping issues.

What I like:  Very large freezer.  Love the dual ice makers.  In AZ this is always a plus.  Selection board on the front is easy to handle.  Door space inside is great.  Filter is small and out of the way.  In door Ice and Water work very well...

What could be better:  Not much, but a few noted items:  Stainless shows finger prints to easy.  Crisper trays for fruits and veggies are odd.. and seem like they could be bigger.  I personally would prefer a larger frig area and smaller freezer, but I have a stand alone freezer already, so freezer space is not a priority in our home.

In general, the setup was very simple.  Hooking in the water, the filter and getting it all working was minutes.

Very happy with this unit so far and the shipper was great as stated above.


Danby Bottom Mount Refrigerator

We bought one of these refrigerator/freezers for our basement bar area.

Pros:

- attractive.  Its enameled gloss black steel on the outside with stainless steel [look] doors; inside is white.  Danbys web site says this about the door material: Spotless steel finish - looks identical to real stainless steel but without the smudging

- Energy Star rated (uses 20% less electricity than most units)

- The two thermostatic controls are in the refrigerator section against the back wall, out of the way.

- Frost free.

- Set to 3/4 of maximum cold, the freezer gets down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.  We couldn't test how cold it would get on maximum since none of our thermometers read lower than 20 below.  We leave it at about 5 below.

- These units work by directly cooling the freezer at the thermostat setting, and then circulating just enough freezer air through the refrigerator section to maintain its thermostatic setting.

- Reasonably designed storage areas.  Milk, orange juice, soda cans, etc., all seem to have their place.  Gallon jugs even fit in the refrigerator door.

- One of the very few small unit designs with the refrigerator section on top.  That was important to us.

- We bought ours with an extended warranty from the Sears web site and picked it up in our SUV (to avoid a delivery charge) from the local Sears store.  Locally purchased refrigerators are MUCH easer to return if they arrive defective or damaged.

Cons:

- The two plastic slide-in vegetable crispers in the refrigerator section are cheaply constructed and should have been larger to fully use their allotted space.

- Needed a major repair after two years; three stars off for that.  See Comments for details.

Summary:

When new and after the recent repair, this unit is fine.  Due to needing a repair so soon, Id recommend buying an extended warranty or a different brand.


The price of this Thor Kitchen range was attractive enough that we decided to save money on the purchase of a professional style range.  We quickly regretted the purchase of this range as it had all of the following problems:

  Excessive smoke and a burning smell upon start up.  With the oven set to 450 degrees, a repair man sent by Thor Kitchens documented external temperatures at the back of the stovetop as high as 192 degrees Fahrenheit.  At the front of the unit, temperatures reached 152 degrees F (on the bullnose) and 120 degrees F (by the oven door).  Thor Kitchens says these external temperatures are within specifications.  Will your children or pets be safe from burns with this stove in your house?  You decide.
  Two failed stovetop burners  one of which was worse after the repair.  The flawed design prevents oxygen from reaching the burner so the flame goes out.  This, in turn, causes the igniters to click incessantly.  After the repair, flame started leaking out from under one of the burners.
  The igniter for the oven failed and had to be replaced.  Until the igniter was replaced, the oven did not work at all but after it was replaced we ran into the following problem with the oven
  The oven thermostat would not maintain a consistent temperature.  We kept burning food so we bought an oven thermometer and discovered that the temperature was running about 50-75 degrees F too high and, sometimes, too low.  There is no way to cook successfully with such poor temperature control.
  We noticed that the shelves inside the oven were not level and, upon inspection, found that one of the brackets was bent thus making it impossible to level the oven shelves.

Far too many features on this unit failed.  So much so that it essentially became a non-functioning 400-pound paper weight that had to be returned.

Buy this unit at your own peril.


I purchased this dryer along with a Maytag washer in May 2010.  Since that time I have had 4 service calls due to dryer malfunctions with a 5th scheduled for this Thursday.  All components of the dryer (thermostat, thermal fuse, etc.) which control drying operations have been replaced at least 1 time, yet it continues to break down.  The only part left is the computer control module.  I've never been one to purchase extended warranties, but with the problems incurred during the 1st year of operation, I'm glad I did.....

Obviously, this machine is a lemon - I know it, the repairmen know it, yet Maytag informs me that the machine MAY be replaced after the 3rd service call (under my extended warranty), if that is what THEY chose to do.  I am left with a machine which functions for a month or 2, then breaks down, and then takes a week or 2 for repairs.  In retrospect, I wish that I had bought a top of the line LG dryer instead.  My daughter has been using hers constantly for a large family for 2+ years without any mechanical problems whatsoever.

Follow up:  Finally, after a total of 7 service calls over 15 months, Maytag agreed that this machine (model) was a lemon!  So under the extended warranty, I had 2 options: 1) Replacement with a machine of compatible features, or 2) a cash buy out.  They searched around for a replacement and came up with the same machine that has caused me so many headaches.  On top of that, the "new" Maytag would be shipped from the manufacturer directly - I would be responsible for the shipping & haul away charge ($150).  I went for option 2, a $588 buyout.  My $1100 original purchase price was now worth only half!  But I can assure you I will stay far away from replacing my old dryer with a Maytag - it's NOT been a fun experience in any way, shape or form!  In closing, just remember the old Maytag commercial ads on TV - the one where the Maytag repairman is sitting around with nothing to do.  When was the last time you saw that ad??  It was before Maytag was bought out by Whirlpool.  Maytag, as we once knew it, no longer exists!


I installed this unit a couple of weeks ago and am very pleased with the look and performance.  It looks great and performs even better.  The halogen lights are positioned perfectly for cooking, the 4 speeds and "automatic" function work great.  I'm not sure why one would need a remote for a range hood like this, but it's a cool option.  I don't know the grade and gauge of stainless, but it's right up there.  This thing is built like a tank and you'll need another pair of hands to mount it!  Shipping was fast and when I contacted the GV store about a missing remote, they put one in the mail right away.  Some installation tips:
*I asked in the Q&A section about online installation instructions and there were none.  However, the directions that came with the unit are identical to the ones for Caveliere Hoods found at this link: [...] .... so I'd imagine this hood is branded by more than one company.
*It does come pre-wired, so all you need is a 120v outlet in the upper cabinet.
*It is *not* quite 30" wide, so you'll need to center it prior to mounting and there will be small gaps on both sides.
*Just like any non-domestic product, you may need to get some better mounting hardware than what is provided.  Take the time to set it up, figure out what you need and spend $8 on the local hardware store.  I picked up some larger stainless bolts, washers and nuts for the 4 mounting locations under the cabinet, then used the 2 bottom holes in the back with heavy-duty wall anchors - probably overkill on the back, but I did it for piece of mind.  They provide a wall-mount bracket, but it won't work if you're mounting this under an existing cabinet.
*Some people ask about reducing the 8" exhaust to 6" or even smaller.  If you're going to do that, why bother spending the $$ on a 900cfm hood if you're only going to get 400cfm out of it.  Save your $ and get something smaller.  They do provide you with an 8" flex duct, but I tossed that - best to stick with hard pipe to reduce friction and make it easier to clean in the future.


***EDITED REVIEW***

After a successful year of using these two filters I bought another replacement. Remembering the issues I had before (see original review below) I grabbed an old gallon jug and measured TWO gallons of water to absolutely ensure I had cleared out any gunk remaining in the filter from the manufacturing process. After a day or two I filled my water cup and started drinking (first thing in the morning). The water tasted a lot like plastic again. This time it was bad enough that my wife noticed it as well when I had her check it. Refund requested. We'll try a more expensive option and see if we have the same problem.

Seller "Certified Battery" requires me to pay for return shipping and will only refund 80% because the item is damaged. Do not buy from them!

***Original Review Below***
I checked the model number on my refrigerator and searched Amazon for a water filter that would replace it. The description on this filter said it would fit my fridge and the price was way better than the official product replacement. Good shipping, came quick, great price, five stars. One thing to add... I didn't read the directions before installing the filter. It is VERY straight forward, pop the old one out and pop the new one in. There's a little turn involved but that is clearly marked on the bottle. One thing I forgot: you have to clear out or purge the new filter prior to using it. I noticed soon after installation there was a moderately strong plastic-like taste to the water. It didn't get any better the second or third day. Suddenly, I remembered when the guys from the store installed my fridge they ran a bunch of water into a bucket before telling me the water was ready to use. As soon as I remembered that I grabbed a bucket and ran at least 1 gallon out of the system. Plastic taste: gone. Oops. I doubt there were any health repercussions, but I would have preferred not to be drinking weird tasting water for a couple days. By the way, my family did not report noticing the taste, that's how mild it was. So today the water tastes great and I've got a second filter on standby when this one expires in a few months.


I only give a 4 star rating because the spin dryer is incredibly small, but the washer appears larger than advertised. However this leads to spending quite a long time spin drying your wash-load piece by piece. Thus, I'm considering purchasing the Laundry Alternative spin-dryer which seems like it can hold a larger load to spin dry.

I've only used both aspects of the unit once, but the washer seems incredibly powerful and washes clothing really well. I like that it lacks a center pin to tear your clothing or get trapped/ wrapped around. This unit seems much better than their previous model with clear, blue, plastic siding. The previous model looks incredibly flimsy, this newer unit looks and feels very sturdy. I worry about the hosing on the new model, which might need to eventually be replaced. The hosing seems so soft and flimsy.

Warning: The unit gives off a powerful, acrid, plastic, chemical smell. It is incredibly pungent. Hopefully whatever it is will off-gas soon. My apartment smells pretty bad.

UPDATED REVIEW:
March 10, 2013
I have used the machine consistently for the past few months. No complaints, besides the speed of the spin dryer seems to have decreased. I'll probably have to purchase The Laundry Alternative spin dryer which is 2-3x as fast and will leave my clothes pretty dry. I don't use a tumble dryer, just a bamboo folding clothes rack. My clothes dry really well overnight.

Things I have been able to wash:
Separately: Mattress cover (Queen Sized Mattress), Fitted Sheet (Queen Sized Mattress), Non-fitted Sheet (Queen Sized Mattress).
I have also washed 2-3 sweaters at a time (considered a full load). This depends on their thickness and how much water they absorb. As for jeans/ pants, I've been able to wash 2-3 in a load. It all depends on how thick the fabric is and how much water it'll absorb.


How this company stays in business is beyond me, far beyond. Our never-very-reliable-they-came-with-the-house washer and dryer finally collapsed under the weight of our laundry, it was time for a new set. My wife researched every option on the net, from Kenmore to a washboard and tub, before deciding on the Duet series by Whirlpool. We waited 2 weeks for delivery (we were quoted 1). The washer arrived without its better half, the dryer. No one at Whirlpool knew why. Washer is not much use without its sidekick, dryer. Two weeks later Whirlpool delivered a dryer with a shattered door and a dent. Oops. Backorder, 2 more weeks and the glorious dryer sans broken door arrives! We installed it according to Whirlpools specs, admired how beautiful the pair looked side by side, and triumphantly shoved our first batch of accumulating dirty clothes in for a ride. And then, nothing. The dryer switched on, buzzed, whirred, the lights blinked on and off several times and, nothing. After my wife and I spent several hours bickering about the manual and 'you must of done something wrong' I called Whirlpool. The service tech agreed that something was indeed wrong, and dispatched service. Two weeks later service arrives and detirmines that we need 3 new parts for the never-been-used new Duet dryer. "I'll order these parts and be back on Tuesday". Did I mention the pile of dirty clothes threatening to crush my wife and I? This morning we received a call from service, one of the new parts we need for the never-been-used new dryer is on backorder until mid-August. Does anyone even sell clothespins anymore? The neighbors will be thrilled to see that hillbillies have moved into our yard when the clothesline goes up. Don't do it, don't drown in the Whirlpool, save yourself, save your money. If you purchase a Whirlpool dryer, don't forget to stop at the bank on your way home and pick up some rolls of quarters. Your going to need them for the local laundrymat. Bring a book to read and avoid eye contact with strangers. Thanks Whirlpool.


This washing machine is a great example of penny-wise, pound-foolish.  You might purchase it because you want to save a few bucks, or because you cannot afford anything else.  You might think you're getting a great deal, and you don't need one of those new-fangled, fancy, expensive washing machine.  Let me ask you two questions:

1.  Do you want a washing machine that washes clothes?
2.  Do you want a washing machine that destroys your laundry?

If you answered YES to 1 and NO to 2, then the Estate is not the machine for you.  (If however you answered the other way, I just might have a wonderful deal to offer you....)

This washing machine is a hunk of junk.  It goes through the motions of washing (loudly) but doesn't actually clean anything.  I'm not certain how it manages to do that.  Our repairman bypassed the water sensor that used to keep the washer from getting more than its preferred few inches of water, which helped at least rinse off obvious hunks of grit and grime.  (Before that, everything came out actually dirtier than when it went in -- wow.)  So now the clothes at least do get sort of rinsed off, and our detergent has a chance to work, but somehow, nothing gets clean.  It's not the detergent, as we're still using the same brand we had before with our old washer (which died after many years of good service).

The latest problem is that every few loads, things come out with small holes in them.  The problem is not bleach, an obvious culprit in laundry holes, or a sharp object lodged inside the washing machine (we checked).  Next, large chunks started ripping out of various laundry items.  It's time to get a new washer -- only four months after wasting money on this one.

I strongly urge anyone contemplating a purchase of the Estate washing machine to wait until another, better model goes on sale.  Don't try to save money by buying this -- you won't.  We have wasted countless dollars on our water bill by having to wash loads multiple times, not to mention the linens and clothing we now need to replace.  Do yourself a favor and bypass the Estate.  It is a time and money pit.


I like the Large Stainless Steel Basin.  I read reviews where it was greasy, but just read directions when you install it and it wipes out really easy.  No stains on my clothes.  The basin is deep so if you are shorter than me at 5'2" then it might be hard to reach the bottom. I can wash much bigger loads than before, even 9 to 10 towels in one load.  It gets my clothes clean.  The reason I gave 4 stars is because it is a little noisy.  That isn't a big deal for me since my washer is in the basement, but I wouldn't want it near my kitchen.  It is still quieter than my previous washer that this is replacing.  Also a plus,  MADE IN USA.  Great quality for great price!

7/21/14- I had to edit my previous review.  I would drop it one star because of the delicate cycle.  I wash lots of delicates and this washer does NOT drain out all of the water on the delicate cycle.  I would try 3 times in a row spinning it on delicate cycle with no luck.  If I do delicates in this washer, then I have to spin it again with a different cycle.

Fall 2014-January 2015- I again had to edit previous review and lower this to 2 stars now.  WHY YOU ASK?  Because, it started squeaking and then had a burning rubber smell.  I called the company and it was still under the 2 year warranty. They had me call a local certified service agent.  The technician came to my house about 4 times to try to fix it.  At first he put on a new belt and then tried other things.  He ended up replacing everything except the motor itself.  It works now and I am lucky it was under warranty still. I don't know if others have this problem also or if I got a lemon.  I like it for regular and permanent press cycles and it still leaves less lint on clothes than my other washer.  GOOD LUCK!


I was worried that this wouldn't perform as well as that other model they discontinued. I'm glad other people reviewed it because I finally bit the bullet and ordered a mini washer and spin dryer (this one). I washed a pair of boxers and wrung them as much as humanly possible... and then put them in this thing.

First thing to note: this thing is really really quiet, aside from the initial startup which is 100% fine, coming from a picky person like myself. Once it starts you just have to stand with it for 5 seconds until it stabilizes.

Secondly, I was worried about the RPM but they address on their site that this is as efficient as the one no longer in stock, even with lower RPM. And not that I've ever tried the other one, but I'm totally satisfied with this... after wringing my boxers out, the Spin dryer still got out like the equivalent of the top of a peanut butter jar filled with water, which is pretty good for how well I wrung that thing out. I can imagine it would get out more with general usage, more clothes, etc. I was able to put those boxers on within an hour or 2.

So, yeah. Portable, quiet, efficient. The electric cord is pretty small... I don't know how safe it is to be using extension cords with things like these, but make sure wherever you want to operate this has a cord near it (or if you can safely use an extension cord, not sure but if you can then do that). The handle is very nice and makes moving it very easy. Drainage with this one IMO is better than the previous model... instead of having some cheap pipe, you can just put a larger bowl or container in front of the unit and it will catch the water, then you can just dump it out in the sink (or just run it in the sink, or run it next to the sink and have it drain out directly in there.

I'm satisfied with my purchase. No more trips to the laundromat, and I think spin drying your clothes is more gentle on them, which is a plus for me.


We bought this washer 15 months ago thinking we were getting a quality product as it was a "Whirlpool".  I admit we should have done more research but our 15 year old Kenmore had finally died so we were in a bind and bought quickly.  The washer has never been abused (it still looks brand new) and has been used in a normal fashion.  Two months ago it became very loud while spinning.  We called service and the bad news is it needs new bearings and a new tub assembly - price $364! We called Whirlpool hoping they would help us out but they told us there was "nothing they could do for us" - thanks for nothing Whirlpool.
  There is no way this washer should need these repairs after only 15 months of normal usage.  This thing is a piece of crap - I so wish I could go back in time and NOT buy it.  Lesson learned - do your research before buying!
  Too further compound this sad affair, we have been waiting for the parts to be successfully delivered.  The tub assembly is shipped in a thin cardboard box with NO packing material.  We have had two assemblies delivered (UPS) and both have arrived damaged and unusable.  We are patiently waiting for the third to arrive this coming week.  I realize that it is mostly UPS's fault but really Whirlpool, no packing material, just a thin box???  Gee, what could go wrong while being shipped across country?
  If the tub assembly again arrives damaged, I'm ready to chuck this piece of crap out.  It infuriates me that a practically new machine is built so poorly that it can't make it past 15 months without a major repair.  This time I'll do a ton of research - started looking around already and Speed Queen seems like a good option.
  In conclusion, don't buy this product - you WILL be sorry.  I will NEVER buy another Whirlpool product again.  My old Kenmore lasted 15 years - Whirlpool couldn't even make 2 years.  Complete garbage.


The Caribbean Appliance Frigidaire Door Latch & Switch Assembly (for Front Loading washers) is 100% as good as advertised. It completely fixed our Frigidaire Affinity washing machine and saved us from a $90 service call + $75 part.

Pros:
This product is advertised at a substantially better price point (here) than most other retailers, appliance shops, or from the manufacturer.  We purchased the product to resolve "Error Code 41" or "E41" service code and it did exactly that.  The washing machine originally stopped functioning during its spin cycle -- initial troubleshooting revealed the E41 code on the display.

Steps I followed to replace the original unit:
Step 1 - Unplug the washing machine (also remove any access water that might splash)
Step 2 - Open the washer door and use needle-nose pliers to remove the thin, metal wire clamp & spring from the boot seal
Step 3 - Peel back the boot seal near the latch assembly area
Step 4 - Remove the two (2) screws holding the door latch in place
Step 5 - Insert hand behind the boot seal area, grab the door latch assembly, pull it out, and disconnect the wires (3 sets)
Step 6 - Insert your new latch assembly (might be a slightly different color than the original -- this is OK) and reattach the wires
Step 7 - Insert the original two (2) screws to hold the new latch in place, replace boot seal, replace wire clamp & spring
Step 8 - Plug washer back-in and test it out on Spin Cycle

Cons:
None -- keep in mind that this replacement product might be colored a little different than the original manufacturer's latch kit. This is completely OK and does not affect the functionality of the product.

Overall:
The E41 error is often caused by corrosive build-up on the internal soldering joints of the original Door Latch & Switch Assembly mechanism. You can absolutely remove the unit, open it up, and use small wire brushes or picks to scrape off the joints in an attempt to repair it without purchasing this product.  That being said, this price point is to good to pass up for a guaranteed long-lasting fix that comes with an optional extended warranty -- I highly recommend it. Do-it-yourself fix. No Service Call required. 5 Stars.


I have nothing new to offer in this review, because other reviewers have already said it all. My goal is to further drive down the rating for the Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher which I will be replacing after 11 months because it fails to clean my dishes. When I say it fails, I mean it fails in every possible way. The cycle runs forever, it makes loud LOUD noises while it runs, and almost invariably my glasses are filled with scuzzy detritus that is caked on to the inside of them after the cycle.

As a general word of warning to other potential Frigidaire buyers... I bought the entire "Gallery" set (fridge, dishwasher, oven ,and built in microwave). They are gorgeous to look at, but I have complaints with the entire line. As these are midrange appliances, I was really expecting for general engineering problems (that should have been solved since the 1960's) to not exist. But as I said before, the dishwasher fails to function in even the most basic ways (actually making the dishes dirtier). The ice and water dispenser on the fridge is either too slow  in the case of the water) or too fast (in the case of the ice) which means that if anyone uses it there ends up being water dripped and splashed all around.

The oven has a gap and vent in the door that allows in drips or spills to end up INSIDE the oven window in an uncleanable location. After the kids cookie baking led to a drip inside the oven window I had to disassemble the entire oven door to clean it. The oven also takes an incredibly long time to heat up to its target temperature.

The microwave is (like the rest of the set) beautiful, but from an engineering standpoint there are just poorly considered design elements. It should not take going through three menu options to reach the clock set function. A minor thing granted, but my overall disappointment has driven me to scrutinizing why the whole set fails.

This was my first complete matching set of appliances and I am hugely disappointed. I will avoid Frigidaire on principle forever.


So, I looked at a bunch of other ice makers. I really wanted one that made clear ice because the aerated ice in most makers melts too quickly and I don't like the texture. Since I didn't like what I was seeing in many of the other reviews, I took a shot on this one with no reviews and figured I would return it if I didn't like it. Luckily that was not the case. This one really did the job, the ice is perfect in little cubes with rounded indents (like many hotel ice makers). I liked is so much I ordered a second one.

Three things to be aware of:
1. When you first plug it in and turn the power button on, if you hold the power button down for 5 seconds it will allow the water to run longer making thicker cubes that melt slower. It takes about 3 minutes more per tray, but worth it in my opinion.

2. The reason I did not give it 5 stars - Occasionally the ice will fail to fallout of the freezing tray and make one giant block of ice. It happens more than I would like, but it is easy to fix. Hold the power button for 5 seconds and it will heat the freezing tray so the blocks will start to melt and slide out. This would probably happen less if I wasn't making the more solid ice, but I prefer the trade off.

3. It is fairly loud (as are all of these ice makers). Good news is, once the tray is full it maybe only runs for 10 minutes every two hours to replenish the ice that has melted. Just don't put it anywhere that the whirring fan for that time will be a problem.

Two other things you might find interesting, I have been using 12 oz plastic bottles of spring water to fill it. It took about 6 bottles to fill the reservoir the first time and few more bottles after it started making ice.

It comes with a little white, plastic ice scooper that is fine for the job but feels kind of cheap so I ordered an aluminum one from amazon for about 4 bucks.


So I bought this with mixed expectations, even with all of the positive reviews. Little did I know what a HUGE difference it would make. First, I watched the video and looked over the manual (realistically its simple enough you almost don't need to, but I'm not to big on home repair so it was a good thing I checked it out). Simple process explained - attach cleaning thing to end, keep feeding in rods connected to drill and having it rotate clockwise (I'm guessing so those rods don't unscrew halfway to your dryer). Now I have the hard dryer vent duct stuff or whatever you call it (although the last 2 feet to the dryer is aluminum - used to be vinyl - big hazard) so I didn't worry too much about being a little rough. Also, I don't have any short run from the outside to the dryer, it's about 30 feet or more of snaking tube going from the back of my house to the front of the basement. So, I did buy the extra extension kit thing for a total of 8 rods. I don't own a shop vac, so I had to go with the plan that ends with the dryer blowing the lint out of the back of my house. Messy, but my fault for not planning, whatever, should have gotten the lint trap bag thing they sell (actually I did get it, but forgot). Well anyways, as I started lint just started SHOOTING out of the exhaust in clumps. I had no idea, the lady who owned the place before me must have never cleaned it. Piles and piles of clumped up lint. Finished from the outside, disconnected the dryer, went downstairs and did it from the basement, reconnected the dryer, way more lint comes flying out.

As a test I did a load of sheets. Now these were taking 3+ hours to dry before and still coming out a little damp. I watched how long they took to dry... 1 hour, 15 minutes!!!! I was so surprised. I didn't expect a difference like that. Needless to say - this thing is AWESOME. I have no idea how much money that will save me in gas, but the time savings alone is amazing.

So my recommendation - if you're dryer is taking too long - BUY THIS!


I purchased this to avoid having to go the laundromat and have been very pleased.

Good Things
-It's small and convenient
-It's light enough to move alone when empty
-It's surprisingly effective

Bad Things
-The "Lint Trap" isn't great. If you want to launder an item that has a large amount of lint and don't intend to run it through a dryer with a good lint filter then you should prepare to find another way to remove lint.

Other things
-A buzzer would be a nice addition to this unit.

Tips
-Find out how long it takes to fill your device with hot cold and warm water (yes, test each one individually. Odds are your flow rate is dependent on temperature of water). Use those times as a guidline for filling times so you do not have to watch it patiently.
-Weight matters more than size. Heavy items can weigh the agitator at the bottom down and if the clothes aren't spinning somewhat aggressively they won't get clean. If you are unsure of how much to load, fill the tub and add your soap and start the wash cycle. Keeping the lid open begin slowly feeding in clothing items one at a time allowing for the agitator to reverse directions and assuring that the clothes are still moving aggressively before each new addition. If the movement slows and doesn't return after 2 or 3 agitator reversals then you have put in too much and should take something out (you can pop it into the spin dryer tub while it waits)
-When the spin dryer is on the unit wobble a bit and can be noisy depending on the surface the unit is on. I have this unit on a metal shelf and have taken to keeping a folded towel underneath it to lessen noise and help prevent the unit from wandering when it wobbles.
-For people concerned about the size of the unit, some loads I wash often look like: My sheets (both fitted and flat) and pillowcases in one load; 3-4 pairs of khakis at once; 1-2 pairs of jeans at once ; 4-6 button down shirts at a time; 2-4 polos at once(weight dependent); 1-2 bath towels at once (if washing a bath sheet it can only handle one)


Update to below: [I can now attest to the longevity of the dishwasher. I ended up buying that extra dishwasher for my cousins. They used it more than myself, and soon their window began to leak, and completely soaked their countertop and floor. So, they called in to the manufacturer and let's just say they totally gave them the run around. They bought a regular portable dishwasher, and tried to hide it from me because it was a gift. Just several months after theirs leaked, ours did also. They recommended we give up on it, and not try to fix it. I kept it and put it away, I might buy some epoxy sealant to fix it later. I think it's a cool machine. I was surprised at how well it cleaned, but these things are just ridiculous to leak so soon and consistantly. If I could I would change the star to a 1, because this money could have been spent on a good dishwasher from the get-go.]

I cannot attest to the longevity of this dishwasher, but I have had one for almost a month. It makes my life easier, I didn't have to fool with anything major. I needed something quick, easy, convenient, and something that was small. I didn't want to be wasteful and have a full sized dishwasher, because I really only need a small one. This has worked perfectly. I basically use the "Rapid" cycle which is the shortest wash cycle available. I haven't had any problems with the dishes being unclean. I also believe it does not use much power if you use rapid cycle. It doesn't really heat the water up much until you select a more intense cycle. I did however put in a cast iron skillet and used the ultra-hot intense wash cycle, and that sucker came clean! I have a family member wanting one, so I am about to order a second one for them.

It seems like some dude in China built a million of these things, and then put them into circulation and closed up. I mean, they put out this crap item, EVERYONE has experienced problems with, then there is no customer support. Such a shame.


I had a non-working switch in my newly purchased condo.  It was terribly annoying to walk into the room, hit the switch and have nothing happen.  And before you think of telling me to check the outlets - I did.  No outlets worked with the switch either.  It simply was there for show only - no wires were connected.  After asking some home repair people, I learned that adding wiring after the fact was a large project.  This switch solved the problem very inexpensively and with no workmen - only a screwdriver, a wire cutter and about 10 minutes of my time.  I did get a friend with a voltage-tester to make sure there was nothing live in the wires.  Then I removed the old switch by unscrewing the switch plate and cutting the dead wires.  This little switch fit right where the bad one was.

A note to GE: 5 minutes of the 10 was spent opening the very hard plastic these products were packaged in.  Whoever invented that stronger-than-steel, environmentally unfriendly plastic should be taken out to the woodshed and SHOT!

The second part of this was even easier.  I plugged the receptor into an open outlet, plugged a lamp into that and made sure the numbers agreed on the two devices (so they could talk).  And Voila!  It worked the very first time!  I also found the directions easy to follow, which is rare these days.

This was so much fun, I started getting ideas.  I now have a switch upstairs that turns on a light in the kitchen, so I can turn it on at night if I decide to go down for a snack and don't want to turn on the hall light.  I have a list of other things I want to switch from unusual places.  It works even if there is a chair in the way - totally cool!!!

I'm always showing it off, because I feel so smart for solving the problem myself for practically no money.  I can't think of anything (other than the package) I didn't absolutely love! It was the perfect solution!


Purchased this item and 8 months later it is useless.

Was very excited to get this and hopeful that the days of buying ice would be over!  For the first week it was so neat - a little noisy, and the ice cubes melted incredibly fast - but then, what do expect when they all have holes in them...  So there are these rods, and they get super cold, enough to freeze the water around them - so you have these little playing dice sized cubes with a hole in the middle, where the rod was.

Melted REALLY fast, and always kind of watery - the bin wasn't cold enough to keep them frozen for long at all, but it was okay for what we needed... for a bit...

The bin and all the parts inside started getting moldy SUPER fast.  We figured with constant use we could go maybe a week without shutting it down and doing a thorough cleaning - but no, we ended up just using the ice to keep the sodas cold.  I wouldn't put ice from this machine inside my drink now for anything - there are too many tiny areas that are too difficult to get to and I could never get it completely clean.

But still - it kept our drinks cold, we were okay.

Then today - the red light indicating the bin was full went on, and the bin wasn't full.  We've tried everything, gone online and researched it, and basically what we're being told is to just call it dead.  While we might be able to get the manufacturer to repair/replace, we would have to pay the shipping and some kind of co-pay that would make it much more worthwhile to put the money towards a better one and call the bit we paid for this one - a valuable learning experience.

Learn from our mistakes. :)  Also, I encourage everyone to wait a year before reviewing appliance-type purchases.  Lots of things that work great for the first while end up as doorstops, and I think a year is a fair trial to see if the item you bought possesses true quality or not.  Just a thought. :)


We have 24 foot of solid dryer vent pipe ending in 3 right-angles before going through the floor into the flexible dryer-vent hose coming from the dryer.  I can't get behind the dryer without moving both the washer and dryer and they are HEAVY.  So being lazy I decided to clean the vent from the outside of the house inward.  I didn't use a vacuum cleaner or a blower or suction of any kind.  I did tighten each section of tubing with pliers and taped them.  I threaded all 24 foot of tubing with the brush on the end into the outside vent and then backed it out.  I got a good amount of lint clods out.  Then I turned on the dryer to blow everything out.  I got no air coming out at all.  My fear had come true, I had forced gobs of lint into the right-angles at the end of the run.  I still didn't want to move that washer and dryer so I figured I'd try one other thing, use the clodbuster attachment.  Now I'm really getting lazy so I tightened each tubing section by hand (no pliers) and didn't use tape.  I pushed all 24 foot of tubing into the vent until I hit some resistance and then turned the tubing by hand (too lazy to hook the drill up).  Then I pulled it all out and there wasn't any lint at all that came out. So now I'm resigned to having to move the washer and dryer, but before I do I figured I might as well turn the dryer on and see what happens.  Lots of lint clods blew out and kept coming out for about 20 seconds.  I've attached pictures of it.  I'm really happy with this product and if it worked for me with all the shortcuts I took it will probably work great for you.  As a point of reference we built this house five years ago and this is the first time I ever cleaned the vent.  A load of ten bath towels used to take 45 minutes to dry, lately it's been taking 3 to 4 hours, so I knew I couldn't put cleaning the pipe off any longer.


Finding a good/adequate wine cooler/fridge is so frustrating. This is the 2nd product I've tried. I first tried the Danby wine cooler and it could not cool down far enough for proper storage of wine. So then I elected to try this AKDY. I have tried to turn it ALL the way down to "46" which is its lowest setting, however, after 5 days it still just shows "49" on the controls, despite the fact I have selected "46" several times now.

As far as what temperature it ACTUALLY cools down to, that's disappointing as well. I have 3 thermometers inside the fridge - at top, middle, and bottom. The coolest it's gotten is at the bottom where it's measured at 54 degrees, which is actually an acceptable temperature. However, the middle of the fridge comes in at 59 degrees and the top of the fridge cannot cool beyond 61 degrees. Not only is that high of a temp unacceptable for my wine storage (storing both whites and reds), but one would expect that *such* a small fridge could maintain a reasonably similar temperature throughout the fridge, right? Well, it cannot. There is always a 6-7 degree in temperature variance from the top to the bottom of the fridge. Really disappointing.

If anyone knows of a wine fridge/cooler that can actually maintain around 49-54 degrees throughout, please let me know! I've ordered a 3rd unit to try and will see how it goes - the next one I'm trying is a thermo-electric unit by Titan: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U0XBN5I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

The only pros to this item is that it has a small footprint, is clean-looking / attractive / simple, is quiet, and uses thermo-electric cooling (which is good for cooling wines bc it doesn't cause the vibrations that normal compressor-cooled fridges cause, which can ruin your wine!).

So if you do try this unit - be *sure* to get some fridge thermometers so you can see where actual temps are reading!


We've been buying from Amazon for years: our first review, a rave. Definite buy.
  We live and work in an old New England farmhouse. My wife's acupuncture practice is on the first floor, our apartment on the second. Our second-floor dryer is vented through the ceiling into the attic, then along joists, and finally out the side wall. It's a run of 19 feet! Too long by far, but this 1850's house wasn't designed for a dryer on any floor.
  When we got the LintEater we also bought the 12' extension kit, so we have 24' of rods. The LintEater and extensions worked well together. If you have a long run, buy the extensions at the outset.
  We last had our piping cleaned by a chimney sweep company in summer 2012. That cost $159. We paid a little less than $50 for both. We were way overdue for cleaning, so we figure we saved almost $320 (minus their cost).
  User notes: The printed instructions are clear. There is video instruction too. Our piping is all PVC. The rotary brush and rods had to turn two 90 degree corners; they did so without a hitch.  Note: make sure to ONLY spin the rods clockwise even when withdrawing them, otherwise they'll decouple and you'll have rods in your piping.  (For non-instruction followers, they also sell a rod extraction tool. ;-)
  Also, we used a slightly different method. We fed the rotary cleaner in and out, then put our narrow vac wand into the pipe opening, vacuumed what we could, then withdrew the wand, added the next rod, connected the drill and fed the whole thing back in. Repeated. Using this sort of back-and-forth "sawing" system we gradually added enough rods to clear the entire 19 feet.
  BTW, while we knew we had waited too long to do this, we were still amazed at the amount of slightly damp, condensed, lint goo we extracted. We just did a test wash and dry: drying time was almost half what it had been. Sweet!
  As an amateur carpenter, I appreciate good tools. This is a good tool. Buy it, use it, take care of it...save money.


I looked at the reviews on Amazon; people either love or hate this washer, and now I think I know why. If you load it according to the instructions, it works beautifully. It's just as I suspected: The people who hate it, are, I think, loading it wrong or overloading it. Even when I load it properly--which doesn't SEEM to be as many clothes as my old washer would take--I find that I'm actually getting more clothes into it than I got into my old "super-capacity" washer. It's just that you have to load it so that there's some room left down the center.

Also, the other reviews talk about clothes getting all twisted together, ripping buttons off, etc. Same thing: they must be loading it wrong/overloading. Not a single problem here.

It sounds different, but I got used to that in a day. And my Arm&Hammer detergent is good for it. The heavy settings take a little longer to wash than my old one, but the light settings are actually quicker. Which is all meaningless to me. I don't sit around and wait for it to finish anyway.

Oh, yes: it's very important that it be leveled properly: not just sit without rocking, level. But I've always done that with washers anyway. It has a hyper-speed spin setting that needs a level washer; but for most wash modes you can turn the hyper-speed down to regular speed anyway, and it doesn't seem to make much difference in how well it spins out the water.

Drawbacks are that it still shakes a little at the hyper-speed spin setting, though it doesn't "walk" at all; and the "your load's done" beeps at the end can't be turned off. The annoying beeps when you press the setting-buttons can be turned off, but the beeps at the end can't. (The saving grace is that they're not very loud. I just don't like being nagged.) Also you have to load a little more carefully and evenly; you can't just dump stuff in.


My wife had been complaining (and probably running up our electric bill significantly) for the last few months about it taking 3 cycles to dry towels.

We've got the most bizarre dryer vent around.  It goes down in the laundry room floor for 3 feet, then under the slab foundation for 18 feet, then back up in the exterior wall for 4 feet where it exits in the brick outside.  She called around and was quoted $150-200 for a duct company to come out and clean our dryer vent.  I immediately started searching for a better way and discovered this product and ordered it, along with the extensions.

Following the instructions, I hooked up my vacuum inside while trying to go outside with the brush, extension and drill.  The unit made the first 90degree turn easily to go down 4 feet, but unfortunately, could not make the second 90degree turn to continue under the slab.  I actually twisted up my second rod and ruined one segment.  Regrouping, I instead took my leaf blower/vac and duct taped the vacuum side of it to the vent outside.  Going inside, I inserted the rod and brush and stretched down with my arm to make the first 90degree turn below the laundry room with my arm.  From there I continued adding segments cleaning towards the outside until I reached that last 90 turn in the exterior wall.  I knew I could go no further so accepted it as done.  I also used the thinner brush to clean inside the dryer itself as far as it would reach and pulled out a lot...a lot of lint.

My shop vac did not have the same hose size as the attachment that came with the unit so I had to re-engineer the connection using duct tape to get a tight fit, but then found that my leaf vac had much more suction power and opted to use it instead, in my own configuration, not exactly matching anything they suggested in their book or DVD.  The DVD accompanying the product is actually very clear with recommended alternatives.

Irregardless of my difficulties due to the insane duct design, my wife did a huge load of towels and wow, it made all the difference.  One cycle and dry!  And you wouldn't believe what was sucked out of the duct!!!

It's amazing what can make a wife happy these days!


Hood looks beautiful and the double lights are great.  The black plastic on the sides looks good and makes this a lot easier to clean than a hood that's all stainless steel surface.  Having the underside fully enclosed by the filters is also a great feature - very little surface that has to be cleaned underneath.  It's also extremely nice having the extra several inches of space since the hood is so slim.

The fan is barely audible on the normal setting.  It's loud on the high setting, but nothing like the old one we replaced so no an issue.  Normal usually is enough keep the steam and any smoke clear so I've only used the highest setting once.  There doesn't seem to be much difference between the two light settings.  The two lights are bright enough that I don't have to use my overhead lighting when these are on.

It is a heavy unit - you'll probably need two people to install it.  We had a hard time getting a piece of the fan to fit in correctly, but eventually figured it out.  One of the light bulbs was shattered and we couldn't tell if the other one worked because both have to be installed in order for the light to function.  Amazon refunded the replacement cost immediately (you can find the bulbs on Amazon for a great price and the replacements arrived in perfect condition).  There are little metal rings in the filters that you put your finger in and push to pop the filter in and out.  One of the rings came out but my husband was able to flatten the little tabs out and get it back in place and working.

If you're replacing an old hood that is taller, make sure your backsplash will still cover the exposed area.  Mine is about an inch short after removing an old 6 inch tall hood (but the whole thing is being replaced so I didn't care).

I'm giving it four because it wasn't perfect out of the box, but I would definitely buy this on again.


Seems to be fine. Our old one that came with the fridge didn't seem to be slow when the water was coming out so I never thought it needed changing after the change water sign came out on the control panel. Apparently, it's a timer that measures 6 months time I believe.  Whether you use a lot of water and ice or don't, everyone's change filter alert cones out at The same time. Mine is a Samsung fridge. So I took the filter out to look at it and figure out which to order here online.  I must've not put it back correctly because there was leakage that I thought was just table spoons and contained to the under the crisper area. That was until I noticed my new wood floors getting warped.  After much investigation I found The water had made its way down and then trickled over each one of the front rolling wheels.  I thought the leaking was due to the filter being more than 6 months old but it wasn't. When I replaced it with one of these new ones and followed the directions carefully there was a suction sound I hadn't heard before and that's how I knew I had put it in wrong the first time. Confirmed by the fact that there was no more pools of water. So both my old filter and this new one fit fine. Make sure you insert and lock it correctly. What I'm still baffled about is why both filters had the same water flow speed if one is "too old". I'm ok with the speed but at one point during the cleaning flushing the filter that they recommend it did at one point pour water forecefully.  It may have been that the filter was still filling with water.  I would've preferred if the water continue to flow that way but that's okay, it's not as if it's too slow now, it still fills a small glass in less than 15 seconds.  The only thing that gets me is the different codes on these filters. I made sure, although the labels don't look identical, that they do have the same filtering specs.  Be careful as other filters being offered for less (may have different brand or incorrect spelling) may not be cleaning the same things off the water as the filter that came with your fridge.  I'm going to leave mine in for a year as we don't use it as much as a bigger family would . I still have two left.


I can do a direct comparison with the Cigar Oasis and Hydra LG since I just bought both recently. I initially bought the Cigar Oasis plus and then this.

The Cigar Oasis: No way to run extra fans on the new models as the ribbon cable and power ports have changed and no longer compatible with Hydra fan kits. No audible alarm. Otherwise works well and constructed well (both at China made so not super quality but both comparable)

Hydra-LG: I wanted the Hydra small but it was not available from Amazon directly and I like buying directly from amazon so I bought the large. Glad I did. Its pretty big so I have to take out a bottom shelf. You need minimum 5" height. I bought the Hydra as I wanted to run two extra fans to circulate the air, humidity rises and I had quite a difference from top to bottom. I love the fact that you have a choice to run the fans continuously or only when the Hydra Humi fans come on. I opted for the second option for now. I love the remote with display also the fact that there is a on/off button which Cigar Oasis does not. Its very sensitive and comes on quickly and silently. I did have to calibrate it a little it was showing 3% higher humidity and it was easy to calibrate. I just put it next to my Extect Calibrated Pshycrometer and adjusted after a while.
I placed the two extra fans on the second top shelf in the back at an 45deg angle one pushing air down and other up for now. They are working well. I will adjust things as needed. So my vote is for the Hydra and don't waste your money on Cigar Oasis for a large Humidor, lets hope it lasts.

Lastly the cigar oasis build quality seems slightly better than Hydra and the sensor is easily recognized on the CO, on the Hydra no idea where the sensor is. I called support and they didn't know either. At least Hydra has a support number to call CO has no support number to call.


This product was supposed to take advantage of using less water and at the same time be a top-loading washer. Front loading washers use gravity to assist in washing and circulating the water through the clothing. The engineers of this product "hoped" that their use of a small center "agitator" would "swish" the soapy water through the clothing, and also allow the clothes basket to "wobble" thereby assisting in water movement.

Nice try.

It didn't work. No even close. The water is engineered not to even cover the clothes. The clothing sits in a basket of barely moving water, and only the bottom of the clothing gets wet. They tried to mask this defect by an extreme spin cycle, which squeezed every last bit of water out of the clothing. Most of the very long process is spinning.

It is true that the clothing comes out very well spun, but still dirty. According to Whirlpool, you are not supposed to wash sheets at the same time as other clothing. That is correct. If you try, the sheets gather up the clothing into a snug cocoon, and the agitator  batters the cocoon on the side of the agitator for 50 minutes. When it starts to spin, as you guessed, it is an unbalanced load, and must be dissected apart.

If you try to wash a comforter or blanket, they will sit, not even covered with water, almost unmoving in the tub. You might just as well put your laundry into a large tub in the back yard and just let it sit. Oh yes, and don't cover it with water, either. On the plus side, it uses very little water. But it doesn't wash your clothes either.

Obviously I don't like this machine. I kept it a week and paid a restocking fee of 90 dollars (gladly) to get rid of it. I am still buying a Whirlpool front loader. I guess I am crazy, but it is labeled a "Maytag."

I guess you could say that this was a disaster. I wish I had read more reviews before I bought it. Don't buy this machine, unless you just want to soak your unmoving clothes in a tub of water that doesn't even cover a half of it. If it were possible to not give this even one star, I would do it.

Garbage.


I bought this model to replace a prior bosch dishwasher that lasted 13 years of everyday use. This model does everything my last model did and more. I rarely do any pre-wash on the dishes and I have yet to have one come out dirty (same with my last bosch). To say this is quiet is an understatement. If there is any other noise in the room like a refrigerator or talking you will not hear this unit run (be sure to install the two bottom covers along with the noise insulation thats provided). Its very quiet. Lots of adjustments in the rack as well as height and many wash options. The front controls are a big plus and something I was looking for rather than the hidden. Most of the time I use the quick wash (approx 30 mins) and that is all thats needed. Plastics don't dry but that was the case with my old unit as well, everything else dries fine though. This was also the #1 ranked unit in CR beating out some much more expensive models. I am quite shocked by the poor reviews here as virtually every review on other sites are excellent. Not sure whats up with that but mine has performed exactly as I expected. If something changes I always update reviews and will answer any questions if someone adds a comment that needs a response.

One of the other reviewers stated the bottom rack will not hold heavy dishes. Makes me wonder if they have their models mixed up. The bottom rack actually does not have rails but rides atop molded runners pressed into the stainless steel sides. I am not sure what kind of weight it would take to have the rack come off but surely the rack would bend before the sides give out. I can push down on it will a lot of force and its solid. I would think you could safely load 50 pounds of weight in the lower rack without any issues at all.

Update 5/23/2012

I am close to a year owning this and have had no issues. Still quiet and cleans like it did on the first wash. Use it 3 to 4 times a week. I use the powerball tablets as suggested in the manual. No negatives to report.

Update 3/16/2013

Still running like new. No issues !

Update 12/5/2013

Still going strong. No problems or issues.


We have used this in our 2 Air-O-Swiss humidifiers, models 7147 Air-O-Swiss AOS 7147 Ultrasonic Humidifier - Warm and Cool Mist & 7145 Air-O-Swiss AOS 7145 Ultrasonic Humidifier - Cool Mist for the past 1 and 2 years, respectively. Even though we have a water softening system, it doesn't remove all the hard mineral content from the water; these complete the task. Without these installed in the humidifiers, white mineral dust (including the sodium in softened water) ends up on and about the humidifiers, cleaning of the humidifiers is needed more often and it stands to reason that the life of the humidifier is shortened. These excellent units are expensive, so it makes sense to maintain them properly.

In a normal Wisconsin winter season, a single cartridge has done fine (although the AOS company, of course, recommends changing them more frequently). During a 120-day season, I run these in our bedrooms 70 to 80 days for 8-16 hrs/day. Frequency & runtime depends on outside humidity (or lack thereof) and how often our furnace runs. The only downside I find to using these (cost not considered) is that they reduce, by about a pint, the amount of water you can get into the reservoir, requiring more frequent filling. I just set a morning & evening fill schedule, and all is good.

There are refill packs available (one of which I have), but I haven't yet been able to open a cartridge by season's end. From the reviews I've read on the refill packs, it's worth it to just buy a whole new cartridge. Highly recommended!


The Broan E6430SS is a good range hood, but not perfect. However, after quite a bit of tweaking, the installed hood works well and looks good. I've only used it a couple of weeks but so far I'd recommend it.

Pros:

1. Low fan setting isn't loud and seems adequate for most cooking.
2. This hoods baffle filters appear better than mesh filters; a previous Broan hoods mesh filters dripped grease, even when washed frequently.
3. Clean and minimalist industrial design.
4. Reasonable cost, but do comparison shopping.

Cons:

1. Halogen lights are extremely hot; its very easy to get burned.
2. Broan tech support is useless.
3. Screwing in halogens or LEDs seems a no-brainer, but the GU10 bulb's base is a pain to screw in the hood upside down. Might have been better to install the bulbs before installing the hood.
4. Hood mounting hole locations don't match spec sheet dimensions; measure actual hole locations on the hood.

Other:

1. Installation isn't as simple as it looks, although it can be done by a reasonably adept homeowner with the right tools. A power screwdriver and a stubby Phillips are helpful.
2. I recommend not using halogens. Despite what Broan tech support says, LEDs appear to work OK although they may not last as long as halogens because the rated max operating temperature for LEDs is lower than halogens.
3. LEDs I used: Philips 465054 LED GU10 Dimmable 35-Degree Spot Light Bulb; 400-Lumen, 3000-Kelvin, 6-Watt (50-Watt Equivalent), 3-Pack from Amazon. Dimming works (no guarantee these bulbs will dim when installed in other makes of hoods as their dimmer circuitry may be different.).
4.  Hood is intended to be hard-wired; no power cable is supplied. I used a 3-wire cable from a previous Broan hood installation, plus a 3-wire plug to plug the unit into a wall socket.


I got this for my husband as a birthday present.  He was very excited to receive but started having doubts as he put it together.  The directions were less the awesome and took a bit of creativity to figure which of the pieces and parts were actually going to be used.  After assembly there is a bag of random o-rings in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Once together, we plugged it in and seem to work just fine.  It was a bit louder than most mini-fridges, but not horrible.  We got the CO2 tank filled and our first keg just in time to have some friends over for a tall glass of foam.  At first we figured this was due to either the keg being a bit shaken up and the need to dial in the CO2 pressure just right.  After a couple weeks of fiddling, it did not get much better.  In order to not foam up, we had to set the pressure so low that it barely trickled out. Then the tap started sticking... The entire tap tower was always a bit wobbly, but now with the faucet itself was sticking and the instability was more noticeable.  We tried to keep the faucet clean, but it was a losing battle and the tap kept sticking.  At one point it became stuck on...we filled up several large mugs, wasting beer, before we were able to force back to the off position.  Unfortunately, it forcing it off, it sheared the tap right off.  This was the final straw.

We contacted Amazon to return the kegerator.  Not exchange, just return.  We didn't feel the unit was defective, it was just very poor craftsmanship and a new unit would have the same flaws.  In order to make it any good, we would need to change out all of the lines, the regulator, the connections, etc... basically everything but the CO2 tank... At that point you should just build your own from a mini-fridge.  Since this was a birthday present, we were past the return window when the kegerator failed.  Fortunately Amazon was very helpful and let us return for a full refund.  Thank you Amazon and no thank you to Nostalgia.


My Crumb Stop has arrived! Delivered on time... It feels and looks just as expected, a medium hardness black rubbery material that is strong enough to solidly keep the barrier in place inside the gap, but soft enough to allow you to squeeze it into the gap without much effort. It took a second of head-scratching to figure how to do it, but eventually I got it: you start at one end by squeezing and inserting that end into the gap, then continue to squeeze/push in progressively toward the other end, making sure not to push it too deep. Best to leave a bit of it out until you inserted all the way to the other end, then gently push the rest of it in until level with the edge of your counter top. Make sure it's in an upright W position, so it can catch anything that might fall in there...
I love that it is black and it goes completely inside the gap, so you barely notice it. Additionally, you can wipe the counter and the stove tops without fear that stuff will fall inside (well, it may but it will be caught by the crumb stopper), and without any interference from the device, like it is the case with other ones I saw.

While I didn't need to do this, the rubber is soft enough that you can trim it using a pair of scissors, in case it is too long, or if you want to reduce its height (e.g. if you have a very thin counter top edge).

All in all, I like the product and would recommend to anyone who likes to keep things clean around the kitchen.

Update: we just made dinner (we like to cook most of our meals) and I can already see tiny bits of salt and a few drops of oil that jumped out of the pan that were caught by my Crumb Stop! Normally they would have fallen inside the gap and in time would have made a mess in there that would have had to wait weeks or months before the next clean! We have a stove which is very difficult to remove to allow cleaning of that hard to scrape caked mess that forms in there in time. I am thinking to buy another one to cover the vertical gap between the stove and the lower part of the counter, too.


The Graco Humidifier filters as advertised by the Buy-It-Now-Store indicated they were for the Graco 4 gallon Humidifier.  The humidifier filters that I received were packaged as Hamilton Beach for a Hamilton Beach (HB) Humidifier.  As I later learned, the picture that the Seller shows herein is even a picture of a Hamilton Beach Blue Filter which is supposed to be a higher grade filter than the "Standard" HB Filter and is a few cents more than the Graco Filter - but this it is not a Graco Filter.  When I contacted the Seller for a Return Authorization, they responded with an authorization for the filters and a "NON-Pre-Paid" shipping label with the instructions that I had to pay the postage for the return.  Since when do I have to pay postage for an error on their part??  After some back and forth correspondence, they agreed that they would reimburse me for the postage I would have to pay, but they would only refund me a $12.00 partial refund on my total purchase of $46.38.  After a couple of hours searching around the internet, I learned that the 4 gallon Graco model humidifier that I have is no longer produced and it seems that Graco is also no longer producing the filters either.  In addition, I did also find on the internet that the Graco filter and HB Filters are interchangeable in addition to another brand but I don't know if this Store even knows that.  It would behoove the Seller to advertise the filters he is offering as an HB filter (not a Graco Filter) but also add a note citing that they are physically interchangeable with the Graco filters. Although, the HB filters appears to be of a lesser quality in construction and materials, for now I intend to keep the filters received and use them as I do not want to lose the $34.38 difference between the refund and the initial cost - and they are usable.  However, my lesson learned, dealing with a the "Real" Amazon has always worked fine for me with no problems, but this is the last time I will buy from one of the posted "Buy-It-Now-Stores" as they don't seem to stand behind their products.  I may come back at a later date to review this Hamilton Beach Filter with use in the Graco 4 Gallon Humidifier.


I've lived in five different countries in the last ten years in government-provided housing.  Since I love to cook, I've spent an awful lot of time fighting with poor quality stoves that couldn't keep a 6-quart pot of water at a full boil but without a simmer plate, scorched every sauce, and with ovens that heated unevenly, or refused to stay lit.  Out of desperation, I bought a portable induction burner and fell in love with the technology.  Even thought the house we bought had a shiny new gas oven, I splurged on this oven, and am over the moon.

I will be the first to admit the oven controls can be kind of fiddly, and the oven really does take a seriously long time to come up to a full, even temperature and the beep announcing the oven was preheated is never correct.

Despite that irritant, it's still a terrific range.  The slide in model overlaps the counter slightly on each side, which just adds to the ease of cleaning the glass top.  The regular heating elements boil water almost as rapidly as the large one with the 'power boil' feature.  All heat pans extremely evenly.  The slide out oven rack is also a seriously good innovation -- no more wrestling blazing hot oven racks in an out -- even with a 20-pound baking steel resting on it.  The broiler heats rapidly and works extremely well, even at a distance of 6 - 8 inches.  The warming drawer gets constant use.  Haven't used the self-cleaning feature yet, but I'm guessing it operates as effectively as the rest of the oven.

I really wanted to like the oven, so my boyfriend was a lot more objective.  He has a limited repertoire in the kitchen, but has perfected the few things he does make.  He crows with delight at every pan of perfectly baked chocolate chip cookies and ultra-crispy pizza crusts.  That's seriously high praise.


The only thing I love about this range is its appearance.  I purchased it back in 2008 and have been putting up with, and cooking around many, many issues.  Within the first six months I began the service calls, but our service technician was unable to repair our beginning issue with the stove and after spending several hundred dollars for a 'no fix' situation, I had to live with the problem.  (That has pretty much been my stance since then as I did not want to be nickeled and dimed on this range.)  The first issue was when the oven fan comes on, it changes the front right burner flame and makes it unusable for stovetop cooking while the oven fan is on.  The knobs also crinkled due to heat (I can't image how this passed GE inspection, and is not worth replacing at over $50 a knob which will then crinkle again due to heat--what a money maker for them!) Another issue was the front left burner flame was too highly set and was eating away the burner disk and all my pots and pans (that was corrected, thank goodness).  The oven temperature was always off by about 25 degrees. My next issue was the center burner will not ignite all the way around.  The next issue is that the convection stopped working.  Then the top broiler stopped working.  Now the oven takes 15 plus minutes to heat up.  The bottom oven cooks great, but the drawer latch never really latched all the way.  Perhaps I have a lemon, but I just can't keep going with this.  Like I said, I really love the way it looks, but I cook every single day for my family and need an working range.  Unfortunately, it's not going to be easy finding a new one as it sounds from many other reviews you either get lucky, or not.  I would even pay for a Viking, Wolff or Verona because I love the professional look so much, but it doesn't sound like you get away from lemons there either, and pay even more for service and parts.  Uh!


We have Carrier Humidifier model HUMCCLBP 2417 (Large ByPass series 24 at 17 gal per day) This is equivalent to the Aprilaire 600 model, just re-branded for Carrier. Our restrictor orifice seemed to be partially clogged, with only a slow drip of water entering the humidifier. I tried to clean it out with a tiny drill bit, but I made the opening too large and then a slow stream of water was pouring out. Time for a new orifice. I ordered this one after checking the specs to determine that my unit requires the 3 gal/hr orifice, which is the yellow one. This fit the 1/4 inch tube perfectly and my humidifier water flow rate is back to where it should be. This is a two-pack, so I now have a spare orifice handy.

Quoting from the Aprilaire Humidifier Service Manual:
"To clean orifice, gently insert a fine needle through the small opening. As an alternative, use a drill to clean out the opening: use a #77 drill (0.018 dia.) for Models 110, 220, 400, 550, 550A, 558, 560, 560A, 568 & 600; use a #73 drill (0.024 dia.) for Models 112, 224, 330, 350, 360, 440, 760, 760A, 768 & 700. If the opening cannot be cleaned out or is enlarged, replace with new orifice (white for the 110, 220; red for the 112, 224, 330; blue for the 350, 360, 440, 760, 760A, 768, 700; yellow for the 400,550, 550A, 558, 560, 560A, 568, 600). Models 445, 445A & 448 have no orifice."


"After deciding to replace a 20 year old Maytag w&d set with a new Maytag Bravos set, the effect of Whirlpool's aquisition of Maytag became evident quickly. Here is our "Laundry List" of problems with the washer: 1) (MOST IMPORTANT), The electronic circuit board went bad after just 3 weeks. It flashed an F54 code and the cycle would just stop. Upon calling service, I was informed that problems with the Bravos circuit were quite common, 2) loads in it become unbalanced very easily. Even on a textured tile surface, I needed to push the unit back about 1"-2" after just a few loads. When the unit goes unbalanced it really shakes. It senses the unbalanced load then shuts the cycle down and tries to fix it by refilling the drum with water and slowly agitaging the clothes into more balanced positions. This seems to work, but in three short weeks, the shaking of the washer wore off the paint on my dryer (to it's left) and my refrigerator (to it's right). The paint was worn to the bare metal about 1/2" high and about 2-3 inches long. And this was after only 3 weeks. I noticed this when I pulled the units out so I could return them to the store 3) It stinks. It literaly stinks. And Maytag knows it is GOING to stink. That is why they have a sensor (with a light on the panel) to tell you to use a cleaning agent (Affresh) to clean the unit. There is even a special cycle for cleaning the unit with the Affresh logo on the control panel. In 30 years of doing laundry, I have never had a washer just start to stink on its own, nor have I owned a unit that had a need to be flushed out regularly to avoid stinking, 4) you have to put the detergent directly into a small drain (very similar to where chlorine bleach used to go on the old-style units). This means if you have a shelf or cabinet above the washer to hold the liquid detergent (with a spout), you can't just squirt the detergent directly onto the clothes. You need to use the measuring cup and pour it into the little drain (no big deal, but it takes more time)."


THIS DOES NOT WORK THE SAME AS THE MHY62044106 OEM!!!  This is supposed to be the correct part number for my model LFX31925SW. This doesn't work without modification.  When installed as is, the door flap will not lay back flat against the door. It will lay 3/4 of the way and the spring will then bind and keep the flap ajar about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. Unless the flap sits completely against the door, you will drag against the opposite door frame, or catch the flap on the channel guide at the top of the door.  If that happens, the flap can be damaged beyond repair.  Dont get me wrong, the spring looks like it will fit. It has the same number of winds, but the leg bends are not correct. They are not bent in the correct spot and the bends are not sharp enough.  The legs are also too long. They will have to be trimmed and rebent. If you are not handy, do not order this.  Find the OEM part for the extra $3. This item is nonreturnable according to amazon.

UPDATE 10/15/2017: The item is nonreturnable, not nonrefundable.  Amazon C.S. took care of it immediately.  Thanks

These are the models MHY62044106 is supposed to fit
LFX25991ST
LFX31925SB
LMX25986ST
LFX31925ST
LFX31925SW
LMX31985ST
LFX21976ST
LFX25973ST
LFX28968SB
LFX25974ST
LFX28968ST
LFXS24566S
LFX28978ST
LFX28979SW
LMX28988ST/06
LMXS27626S
LFXS27566S
LFX28968SW
LFX28978WH


Honestly one of the best purchases I've ever made. It works 1000x better than coin laundry and it will save you a bundle. You need to keep a few things in mind and I've included my favorite hacks here for super clean clothes:

1. If you are looking for a set it and forget it kind of thing don't buy this. It needs babysitting. This machine is somewhere between hand washing and automatic. It does the work, but you have to do some work too.

2. Use only a tablespoon or two of soap. I suggest Persil or Tide.

3. Load and do not over-stuff. But it will do a lot. I can do a pair of jeans, 2 or 3 t-shirts, some underware and socks all in just one load. Don't overfill the water. Fill about 3/4 of the way up the lint filter inside. I set my wash time for 6 -9 minutes and that's all it really needs.

4. Drain and then refill again with cold water and run it for 3 - 4 minutes. Drain.

5. Now here is the step that really gets it all clean and all of the soap out of the clothes: Put about half of the load into the spin dryer. I have attached a funnel to the intake right next to the spin dryer and I use a hose from the sink to run water into the spin dryer for about one minute while it spins. This way when the water runs clear out of the hose and into the sink or tub you will know the soap is gone. Turn off the water. Let it finish spin drying completely.

Sometimes the machine will require that you hang on or support it while it spins. No big deal. I have mine up on the kitchen counter and just lean against it to keep it from walking.

Your clothes can then be line dried or check out the "Manatee" standing dryer here on Amazon for quicker hang drying. Clothes will be soap-free and not stiff if you follow these steps using the water intake for part of the spin dry to completely remove all soap.


Do not buy this machine.  First of all,  it takes an hour and a half to do one load.  Because of the "high efficiency" rating, cycles are much longer - it takes an hour and a half for one load in the washer.  This is partly due to the new law effective April, 2015 so all machines will take longer and use less water.  This sucks!  The guys who passed this law probably don't do their own laundry.  Clothes come out stinking like mildew.  I wiped a bunch of really gross thick brown sludge from inside the crevices of the large grey rubber gasket and the machine still stinks really bad.  The inside of this rubber gasket  If I use the Tide branch washing machine cleaner, my clothes stink like the Tide cleaner for the first 4 loads.  I have tried running an empty load with just bleach to clean it, and also white vinegar to no avail.  It still smells bad.  It has ruined lots of clothes because when the detergent and water drips into the washer, some of my clothes have bled onto others - even bath towels.  Some clothes do not get cleaned at all and every load after they have been washed stinks like mildew really bad.  I wish I never listened to the repairman when I decided not to repair my old washer and just looked for another repair man.  Now with the new law, all machines have a water sensor, so none of them are like what you used to have.  I am going to buy a 24" GE laundry center, which is very similar to what I used to have.  The GE looks like the old fashioned stack unit but it has a larger drum and smaller agitator than the Whirlpool or Frigidaire 24" laundry center and it's a top loader.  This front loader stuff is for the birds.  Run from them and run from this machine.  DO NOT BUY IT or your clothes will stink bad and get ruined.


We purchased this online after trying in vain to find a refrigerator at a reasonable price locally. We have had this refrigerator for almost four months and have been very happy with it.

It has two icemakers, one in the door and another in the freezer compartment. I haven't figured out how the freezer compartment icemaker knows the container is full, since there is no wire or anything, but it does. The icemaker in the door has smaller cubes and really doesn't have a ton of ice, but it has always been enough for our needs. It did jam up once with compacted ice, but this was quickly remedied.

The refrigerator portion has plenty of room, and for anyone who has never had a "French Fridge" with the freezer on the bottom, all I can say is get one. It is so nice to open the door and have everything at face level rather than having to bend down to get something.

This refrigerator has a little door on the right side that opens up to allow access to several items without having to open the door. We thought this was one of the stupidest features we had ever seen and thought we would never use it. Well, it's turned out that we use it all the time, primarily for our milk, cream, butter, etc. Obviously there are some energy savings involved, but we don't care about that. We just like the convenience of it.

One other feature that we really haven't used much is that the right half of the top shelf has a panel that will slide back, thus allowing very tall items to be placed on the second shelf. Even though this isn't something we've used, at some point it will come in very handy.

We purchased this through a third-party seller rather than Amazon. Shipping took substantially longer than it was supposed to, as in two full weeks. It was delivered in perfect condition, though, at about $1,000 less than it would have cost at any of the local stores. For those savings we were happy to wait a couple of weeks. There is a fear factor in ordering something like this online, but we are very glad we did.


My LMX28988ST /04 broke down (purchased Oct 2012).  According to the owners manual parts are covered for seven years and the compressor for ten but not the labor.  At first, I called several local repair shops, and all declined to work on it because they were not authorized LG repair shops.  I then decided to call LG's 1-800 number.  The lady at LG told me to contact Sears Repair for service.  Sears were booked solid and I had to wait around 10 days for an appointment.  Finally, the day came, and I was told by the Sears repairman that they are not authorized to do LG warranty work.  In any case he did the diagnosis and said my compressor, condenser and dryer were bad.  The estimate came out to over a thousand dollars and Sears would need to contact LG before any work could be done or I could pay the full amount and try to get reimbursed for the parts than came under warranty.  The repairman charged me $99 plus tax for the house call.  He gave me a 10% coupon and told me I could recover my house call bill by buying a new refrigerator from Sears that cost a $1000 and up.

I contacted LG again and Nick at LG told me Air Tech Hawaii does the warranty work in Hawaii.  Why wasn't I told about that in the first place.  Being the frig initially cost me over $2,500 on sale from the NEX (Navy Exchange), I decided to pay the flat rate of $535 plus $25.21 tax to have it fix.  According to Air Tech Hawaii, Sears took a swag (scientific wild ass guess) and diagnose that both the compressor and condenser were at fault.  Air Tech Hawaii added a valve to attach test gauges to determine the problem.  Turns out the condenser was still working.  Unless it was leaking, it would not be covered.

No matter how much I presented my case, LG would not reimburse me for their misdirected service call.  I own a couple large LG TV and an electric range but never again.  Buyer Beware a large corporation like LG would be stingy about 100 bucks.  My beef was all about the principal.


My family just recently moved to a new house. After drying our first load of clothes, we found them to still be almost soaking wet. We noticed that the ventilation from the dryer to the outside of the house was very long and traveled up through the attic and out the roof. Our first attempt at a remedy involved pulling apart the vent pipes and cleaning out what had to be at least a decade of old lint. After seeing how much lint was trapped in the pipes, we figured that would surely fix the issue. Clothes were still damp after running the cycle again. The new step was to buy a new washer and dryer (something we had been planning on anyway) to see if the new dryer would have a better fan to push the hot air out. After running a cycle on the new Maytag Bravos XL dryer, we got a "check vent" notification and any drying cycle other than the Timed Dry would shut off after about a minute. This is when we finally decided to buy the Tjernlund M-49504351. I had a friend, who happens to be an electrician, help me wire the current sensing switch. I, on the other hand, am NOT an electrician so this may or may not make sense - he ran a wire from an outlet we already had in the attic to form a circuit with the current sensing switch and a new outlet box he mounted below the original. We plugged the Tjernlund into the new box. Whenever the dryer comes on, the circuit is completed and the new outlet box provides power to the fan. The test run was a success. Once the dryer came on, the fan came on, and as soon as we turned the dryer off, the fan turned off. After running my first cycle with the fan in place, we now have a "good airflow" notification and our clothes dry in one cycle. Hallelujah! This thing is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone with drying issues due to an excessively long dryer vent.


Bought and installed this in my mom's washer.  We did several loads now, and it works great.  If you follow a youtube video, it's easy to replace, took me about 15 minutes.  You need a pair of pliers (to move 2 fastening clamps), a wrench (not sure of the size though) to remove the front, bottom cover, and a flathead screwdriver (to pry the rubber loose on the base to the left).  We were lucky to save some money on this part, and considerably on the labor costs (it would have been near 200, apparently).

As a suggestion to anyone with this washer, try once or twice a year to take off the bottom washer cover, and loosen the front opening of this unit (it's tight because of a rubber seal) to clean out any debris once in a while, so the pump doesn't jam over time.  This keeps the plastic on the pump wheel from wear-and-tear.

Try to also avoid washing stuff that will shed anything, like larger fibers (some pillows do this, with loose strings on the edge as a design), so it doesn't clog the outlet.  If string wraps around the pump wheel (inside this unit, actually), it causes it to wear faster.  Long hair can do this too, so if you feel motivated, you can loosen the pump part on this unit as it's aging (that's the beige-colored part, careful not to break the lock on the plastic, look carefully on the inner edge, you'll find where it locks, before you attempt to twist off the pump).  If you can clean this once in a while too, you'll find it'll last longer.  This is obviously more info than I needed to share, but I thought maybe someone out there in the same predicament with this pump (as we had with the old one) might find the info useful.  I'll be sure to check and clean this new one often to make sure it lasts.  :)

Blessings.