ONE STAR IS MORE THAN THIS DRYER DESERVES!!!

I bought my dryer in mid 2008 along with the matching washer.
It worked great for first year, but after that (about 1 week after the warrenty expired) I came home from work and and the dryer was beeping and all the lights were flashing, there were no error codes.
I thought this was odd since I had not used the dryer in a few days.
I pressed the cancel button and then about 1 hour later it started beeping again, still no error codes. This went on for some time and I finally unplugged the thing.

I called Frigidaire/Electrolux and was told that since the warranty was expired I would be responsible for the repair myself. So I have lived with it for the past year, unplugging it when not in use.

Now, it doesn't work at all. I start a load, it runs for about 20 seconds and shuts off. Beeping and blinking. No error codes. Keep in mind that as I write this, the dryer is only about 2 1/2 years old. It has a manufacture date of 03/08.

A quick search on Google revealed hundreds of people with the same exact issue.
Despite the hundreds of people complaining about this, Frigidaire refuses to fix the problem.

The people who have had this issue resolved have done so by replacing the control board.
The part sells for about $150.00.
It's fairly simple to install but if you hired a repair person the cost would be about $400.00 for parts and labor. Nearly the cost of buying a brand new dryer!
Again, Frigidaire REFUSES to cover the cost of this repair using the expired warranty as their excuse.

I chose Frigidaire because I thought that a company with their longevity would have been a trustworthy company to do business with. Unfortunately, I was wrong.

I am not upset that the dryer stopped working properly. Things like that happen. I understand that.
What upsets me is that Frigidaire REFUSES to take care of the problem, despite the hundreds, perhaps thousands of complaints.

Frigidaire/Electrolux has abused my trust as a customer and they will NEVER get any more of my business! NEVER AGAIN!!!

In fact, I am consulting an attorney about filing a class action lawsuit. When that gets going, I will be searching online for all unsatisfied customers and we will demand a recall, as well as repair/replacement and anything else the attorney thinks we can get!

To make a long story short, DON'T BUY THIS DRYER!


We had an older, "Rigid" duct.  Basically, it was thicker, single layer foil.  You bend it into a shape, and it stays.  So, when we pushed our dryer in, the old duct was crushed, reducing airflow.  It also tore everywhere it bent, leaving pinholes.

Neither a good thing, especially when using a gas dryer.

This duct is what we used for our replacement.  It's 6 layers of superfine foil laminated over a steel coil.  It stretches out to 8', but relaxes back to less.  It's still foil, so handle it less if you can.

This is the brand our appliance repairman recommends, and is pretty much "THE" UL duct.

Clean your ducts as often as necessary to maintain quick drying times.  If your dry times go up by 10%, then a little switch in your dryer is turning off hundreds of times for each load.  It wears out, and you either replace it yourself (an hour if you don't do it for a living, or $150-200 if you pay someone else).

You should use as LITTLE as possible.  Get the dryer as close to the wall as you can while still being able to reach both the back of the dryer and the wall.  Stretch out however much you need to go between the two, plus about 6 inches.  Use wire cutters to cut the steel wire, then scissors or a knife for the foil.  Work the clamps onto each end, about 3 coils in.  Work the end onto the wall, having it touch the wall, and move the clamp forward.  Do the same on the tiny nub hanging off of the back of your dryer.  Then push your dryer back into place.

We were able to use 3 of the 8 feet, so we have enough left that if it's damaged during the next duct cleaning, we'll just replace it.

You cannot use more than 8' of flexible duct to connect your dryer to the in-wall duct.  This is not the duct to use for in-wall or across-the house type stuff.  Ducts must be short to make sure you still have airflow.  Using too much causes more lint buildup, lower airflow (bad for gas dryer which gives CO2 and CO through the vent), and increases fire risk.  Also, if the airflow is too low, you can burn out one of the three safety sensors in the dryer.  Again, time or service call (parts are cheap if you can wait for them to be mailed).  If you bypass the safety sensors, then your house burns down and you end up on Mythbusters or the Darwin Awards.


I bought a GZ25FSRXYY 4 door refrigerator in Sept as a surprise for my wife along with several other appliances. From the beginning it was a nightmare with the selling company delivering incorrect product but I can't blame whirlpool for that.

The unit has no recommended placement of food products and we often freeze our vegetables, our milk has soured in the refrigerator and meat goes bad rapidly.

The controls are not consistent and often lock up when we are trying to use them, water flow if very slow, ice delivery has to be hit several times to get even a half a glass of ice and now our ice maker has gone out completely.

We called the selling company for service and they took a week to get back to us only to tell us that we had go to whirlpool direct under warranty. Then we called whirlpool and they directed us to a contracted service company.

The tech was nice but did not understand the unit and had to call several times to get the icemaker out, He broke the cover for the icemaker and then the icemaker getting it out. So he ordered the new parts while onsite and set an appointment for 10 days later. I gave them my cell as a contact number and we waited on the day of service for them to show up, they never came.... later that day we found they had called our home phone answering service and left a message saying "We" would have to reschedule.

When we called them back we were told the parts were on backorder for possibly a month and gave us the number for whirlpool to call direct. We called whirlpool and where placed on hold for 20 minutes in a 40 minute call only to be told it would be 2-3 weeks for the part, they could escalate it to see if they could get it sooner but we wouldn't know for another 5 days.

I asked if this was the same icemaker they were currently putting in the new units and they said yes, so I asked how they could not have the part for a 5-month-old unit when it was a current part in being put in new units...again they couldn't tell me.

This is not the same company that made and serviced my 15-year-old appliances, they have grown to the point that customer service and customer satisfaction are gone.

I write a technical column for an national magazine in the spa and pool industry and deal with the service side of large manufactures every day but find this very unacceptable!

Do yourself a favor, buy a Bosch or LG...we started to but chose the whirlpool because of past history, our mistake. I'm pretty sure this review won't show up on the whirlpool site but I will place similar reviews on Epinions.com, Google and some appliance forums that I searched while shopping.


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

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

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


6-20-17 Update

No fault found. Repair technician was unable to find anything wrong with the machine. He speculated the tub was 'off balance' when it was making the noise. We don't usually run extra small or extra large loads. Noise lasted about 3 to 4 weeks. Everything seems Ok now.

I still like the machine, and I would recommend it. I don't miss the mildew in the front loader.

6-7-17 Update

The repair technician had to cancel my repair appointment for 6-2 and re-schedule for 6-17. In the meantime, the strange noise during agitation has mysteriously gone away, and the machine is functioning perfectly. I'm inclined to keep the repair appointment, and perhaps the technician can explain why the machine was running noisy for about a month.

5-16-17 Update...

Oops... My top loader has just become very noisy in the drive train function during agitation. Sounds like gears grinding lightly. This is a new sound that never existed previously. There are no abnormal noises during fill or spin. The machine is only 4 months old. I have contacted SpeedQueen service thru their website. Let's see how they will  assist me to fix the problem.

$900 is a lot of money to spend for a machine that is malfunctioning at only 4 months old.

3-9-17 Update...

Best machine ever... Absolutely no regrets abandoning my front loader for this machine. The Speed Queen is a true performer and gets the job done faster and better than my 4-5 yr old failed Samsung/Kenmore front loader. I recommend this machine with no reservations or hesitation.

'he' means 'huge expense'... Our Kenmore/Samsung front loader was less then 5 years old when the "spider bracket" virtually dissolved, sending the machine into shaking fits during the spin cycle. The repair bill would have been greater than $500 after parts and labor. Next, we watched many videos on the web illustrating the various problems with front loaders, the least of which is persistent mildew. Our Kenmore/Samsung had constant odor and mildew in spite of our efforts to leave the door & soap drawer open after each use since day one. Instead of fixing the Kenmore/Samsung, we decided instead to junk it in favor of a more traditional machine. The Speed Queen is a simple, reliable, back-to-basics machine. The clothes smell fresh for the first time in years. The cycle finishes in about 1/2 hour. Price is a bit high - hold your nose when you press "PROCEED TO CHECKOUT", and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

BTW... even the scrap metal guys don't like the Samsung... It sat on the curb for 5 days before someone finally grabbed it.


<input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1QzmyN%2BikS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1cb2sWRkCS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This is RSP Dishwasher Rack Repair - vinyl in a 4 ounce bottle with brush applicator. If you need grey you can buy it online at (www.reliableparts.ca). It made repairing my dishwasher rack easy and effective and it will not dry out in the bottle after only one use. Remove old cracked vinyl. Tip: Wire strippers can cleanly score the old vinyl on the wire tine so you can use a box cutter knife to remove the old vinyl coating. Note: I used a Drumel tool with a small wire brush to get the old rust off. Make sure to use sand paper (Emery Cloth is better) on the bare metal and also sand at least 1/4" of existing vinyl where the vinyl paint overlaps. Keep your thumb over the bottle of RSP vinyl as you are working so it will not harden in the bottle. Keep a small container (Small jar etc.) of Acetone (Finger nail polish remover) to set your brush in while you take a break between applications. DON'T over brush when applying. Use one or two brush strokes then leave it alone as anymore strokes will mess up the smooth coat. Tip: An artist brush that is a little bigger than the supplied applicator brush will apply more vinyl paint when brushing which makes it a lot easier to apply.
The next step is important to prevent the racks from rusting again. Cut tine caps so that they will slide onto the rack where the edge of your plates rest. They are only required for the tines that support the edge of the heavy plates (About 20 tines). If you don't do this, the edges of the plates may sink into the vinyl paint and expose the bare metal again. I have added a video to this tip section to show you how to cut the cap and where it rests to protect the rack. Apply a small amount of vinyl paint to the upright tine before finally pushing the cap into place. That will glue the cap on and prevent the flap of the cap (that you cut in the previous step) from twisting out of place.
This job took me several hours however being able to only spend 20 minutes at a time by using the above method made it easy and enjoyable.
Frank C.


The Bosch SHE68E15UC is virtually silent in operation. The built-in water softener really works with our hard well water. The fingerprint resistant stainless steel front is great. The display is excellent and informative. The various cycle selections are versatile. The auto-sense wash adjustment time works fine. The half-load works even in the pot scrub mode. The water and energy usage is the lowest on the market. And the 24/7 water protection with automatic shut-off at the water source can prevent a flood even when you're away.

Oh yeah...Our dishes and glassware have never been as sparkling clean as they come out of this dishwasher. The in-line water heater regulates the water temperature as needed for the cycle in use. The dishes are dry after the cycle is complete and we keep the door closed for an hour or so.

The dishware tines in the lower rack might be a little close together for some shaped plates, but not for the old and new style of dinnerware we own. Tall wine glasses fit fine in the height adjustable middle rack. The upper cutlery tray safely holds a full dinner party of silverware and keeps everything separate and easy to unload.

Get it? We love this dishwasher! Really, this is a wonderful dishwasher...the best dishwasher we have ever had.

Update on 1/1/2010: I just re-read my review and came to the conclusion that my enthusiasm for this dishwasher might imply that I work for Bosch. That is not the case. I am in no way connected to the appliance industry. I'm just a happy Bosch SHE68E15UC owner.

Update on 1/14/2010: We originally used Somat (Miele) brand "Dishwasher Salt" for the built-in water softener in our Bosch SHE68E15UC. An entire 2.66 lb. (1.2 Kg) box of Somat salt lasted for about one month. I have the Bosch set for the highest water softening level because our well water has 35 grains of hardness (600 milligrams/gallon). Using a $9 box of Somat salt per month would be too costly, so I decided to switch to the considerably lower cost Morton System Saver II salt sold in a 40 lb bag for only $6. The System Saver II salt is processed 100% pure salt and is supplied in a pellet size that easily flows through the filling funnel provided with the Bosch dishwasher.

Cargill's "Diamond Crystal Pellets with Softener Care(tm) Formula" will work just as well as the Morton System Saver II Salt Pellets.


This AcuRite 01080 Pro is one of the better designs in humidity monitors that are available on the market right now IMO.
It not only has a great set of features but it is also easy to learn to use. It also looks nice and I don't mind it being displayed in the house.

When it comes to deciding where you want to place it you have options. You can magnetically attach the included base for tabletop use, hang it on a wall using the nail hole in the back or magnetically attach it to your refrigerator or similar metal object. It is nice to have options and they have been tastefully implemented into the design. I do appreciate the easy to attach base as well as the magnetic capabilities.

The round puck style is both functional and aesthetically unobtrusive. It measures approximately 3.75" in diameter and I find that to be just the right size for the information that needs to be displayed on its screen to be both legible and decipherable. All the information needed is right on the display. There are no submenus nor dual purpose lines of text. What you see is what there is.

The simplicity of the design is another reason I find this one to be much more likable than other designs. There are only 4 buttons and a switch on the back of the unit. The switch is for selecting between F or C. The UP and DOWN arrow buttons are for setting the alarm high and low points as well as calibration. The ALARM button cycles it on or off. The RECORDS button cycles thru previous readings. You do need to hold the unit in your hand to be able to press the buttons as they are on the rear of the unit. That is why I prefer the base or to magnetically mount it as it allows for easy manipulation of the buttons.

This is a monitor that you will need to hold in your hand and manipulate to use it fully.

It requires 2 AAA batteries that are not included.

I find it to be well constructed and made from quality components.

The LCD screen is highly visible. You can see it completely from side to side. It is only from an up and down angle that it begins to fade and eventually not be visible. I find the screen to be easily read even in lower light conditions. The background behind the LCD screen is reflective and even just a little bit of light in the room will allow you to read it. This is one of the best displays on a small humidity monitor that I have seen.

I would recommend this monitor as you get a lot for the inexpensive price. It is a quality unit.


My husband ordered this washer when our old Whirpool one gave out after 15 years.  We normally do a lot of research when we are making a big purchase but this time we didn't, since we needed a washer immediately, and we had already had the same model dryer, which works very well.  What a mistake that was!  I know that the politically correct thing to do these days is to go Green and use less water, but I don't care what technology the new HG washers have, there is no way that an entire 3.6 cu ft. washer,  filled "almost" to the top with clothes, can properly clean an entire load with only 2 inches of water! I know that my loads only had that amount of water in them because when load after load came out with stains, I finally paused the washer in the middle of the wash cycle to view the water level.  I was rather shocked to see that it was only filled with about 2 inches!  Still, I wanted to give this washer a chance before I returned it, so I gave it one final shot when my daughter spilled chocolate milk all over her bed comforter.  I even used a pre staining treatment on it (which always worked perfectly for tough stains in my old washer), but when the cycle was finished and I took the comforter out, the stain was still clearly visible.  That was the last straw!  I am returning this machine for a GE "old fashioned" model that allows enough water to be filled so that my clothes can be cleaned properly.  Unfortunately Whirlpool only makes HG energy efficient models now.  The other thing that I want to mention is that I DID READ THE INSTRUCTIONS and I used the machine properly.  I did NOT fill it to the very top with clothes. I made sure that my clothes did NOT cover the washer head at the bottom, and that they formed a "ring" around it, AND I made sure I used HG detergent.  So, saying that people who are complaining that their clothes are coming out dirty because they are not using the washer properly, doesn't fly in my case.  I made sure I followed the instructions.  The final comment I want to make about this washer (which is still yet another reason it is getting returned), is that my clothes always come out EXTREMELY wrinkled.  I can never get the wrinkles out in the dryer, no matter how much I tried.  I NEVER had that problem with my old washer.  The bottom line is that if dirty, wrinkled clothes don't bother you, then this is the washer for you.


This was ordered was a gift for my husband's December 12th birthday.  The main item arrived, December 6, in time for his birthday. However, the parts needed to operate the machine did not  arrive until after Christmas.
 The items missing were:
  The dispenser handle, the cord to power the machine and the drip tray, the pressurized connector, cleaning bottle, the cord for the car and the very  important instruction manual.  If we had received the owner's manual with the initial deliver we would have been able to determine what was missing.
As of December 6th delivery we had only received the dispenser handle!!!.  I left messages with Carrie Williams through email and voice mail.  Initially I thought we were unable to connect, due to our time difference and my work schedule and both my husband and daughter called. However, after several voice mails and emails had not been responded to, I realized this was not the case.  On December 26, I called the company again.  I was given a lot of excuses and the blame was placed on the USPS system.  When I asked the to have the items still needed to be sent Priority Mail, I was told only part of the missing items would be sent.  During my conversation with the man this morning, he admited that he didn't know why 3 items were listed on the invoice and only one arrived.  He didn't seem to know where these items were and why they weren't all packaged together.  After that I asked for a supervisor and was given his voice mail.  However this supervisor did call me back immediately.  Rudy, the supervisor promised that I would receive everything by tomorrow.  But when I asked about the items that we initially asked for to be sent with those priority mailed, I was told I would have to wait to see if they arrived as planned through USPS.  So we are once again waiting for the first items.  I was given a lot of excuses as to why this happened.  This company does not want to take responsibility for the actions of their employees.  Compact needs to retrain and monitor their employees in the customer service and warehouse departments.  This is not a good way to do business.
After New Year's Day and help from Yves at Amazon, we received the final part and had the and were told the Owner's Manual only came as a PDF file.  After Yves talked to the supervisor at Compact, we received the final part.  It was thrown in a box unwrapped with another part and a small piece of bubble wrap.  The bottom of the platform was scuffed as if it had been used.
I would not recommend this company to anyone ever!!!


I futz with things....especially if I think I can replace something quickly and easily by myself otherwise I hire the big guns....in this case, the product I bought to replace my Sub-Zero Condenser Fan Motor did not come with all the items pictured....perhaps a quality issue with packaging, perhaps all shipped items come this way....I don't know.

The motor itself will work as a replacement for the OEM version of the Sub-Zero 561 (my model sub-zero) condenser fan, however the specifications on the motor do not exactly match the specs (different amps specs) of the motor I replaced.  That's ok I guess.  Beyond that, little description for this product on Amazon site but had several pictures displayed attached connector pins to motor wiring for the male socket insert which clips to the female power source plug.  That was not the case.  The motor had unfinished exposed wire and was missing some other parts as well....It came with machine screws and accessories to attach the fan to motor (not all  pictured items) BUT missing the male nylon connector(s), ground wire, electrical caps (didn't need it) and finished termination plugs to insert in the male nylon connectors.

The good news is Sub-Zero engineering design made removing the fan and replacing is easy.....I also disassembled the old motor to cannibalize parts (metal connector pins) to use on the new motor.....thank goodness I enjoy the futz...

After all said and done....not a big deal for me because I'm usually resourceful given the lack of proper parts.....but for anyone else expecting what you see in the picture...you may receive all the parts but in my case may not....so as they say with autos.....your mileage may vary....and so was my experience.

The fan motor works very well once installed....I'm just happy I had fun swapping out the old part for new.....you know...sometimes these small projects become unbearable all day propositions but I was happy it was completed.....quickly, around a 2 hours.

One last very important beneficial tip....when you remove the fan motor from its mount (remove the entire bracket with the motor attached) in the refrigerator...make sure you have a vacuum cleaner and compressed air handy, to clean out the condenser...blow from the fan side out...(IMPORTANT TIP) cover the intake partition with a damp cloth to collect any dust blowing out, otherwise you're kitchen will be an especially dusty mess!!!!....it's a great opportunity to blow out and vacuum out years of collected dust w/o interference of the fan....to ensure the condenser  more works more efficiently...perhaps some power savings?

Hope this is helpful.


I have a samsung front load washer/dryer set that I bought about 13-14 months ago. As with anything made now days the timer in the dryer went off that told it that it was out of warranty and to go ahead and break. Little annoyed that the dryer broke in the first place because it really isn't that old and its only my wife and I that use it so usage is quite low.

Now opinion of the dryer out of the way... Our dryer just suddenly stopped working. Power came on control board would light up. You could hit start and it would act like it was going to by chiming and you could hear a slight click from something internal telling it to start but nothing would happen. The drum wouldn't turn and the motor made no noises. I looked it up online and apparently its pretty common for the thermostat and thermistor to overheat and burn up. Getting to these parts is fairly easy if you follow a tutorial but takes a bit of work. So instead of replacing 1 at a time and playing with trial and error I just took it apart and replaced both at same time. The dryer started up just fine and seems to be working well. I am curious to see how long it will last though since the original failed in just over a year.

Why did I choose these parts to replace? When searching online for my issue I found several people with Samsung dryers with similar issues and all of them seemed to replace these parts and their dryer began working. It seems to be a fairly common issue.

Advice
If you are even somewhat handy with a screwdriver this was fairly easy to take apart and replace at least in my front loader. I think it was about 20 screws and it was amazing how much of the dryer you have to remove to get to it but it was all very easy.

The video I watched for taking the dryer apart can be found here http://www.appliancepartspros.com/samsung-dryer-thermistor-dc32-00007a-ap4201716.html . For my specific model it wasn't 100% the same but it was very close and made it very easy.

I was told pulling clothes out of the dryer early before the cycle completes could be a possible cause for this issue. Apparently near the end of the cycle the dryer cools itself down so if you pull something early it is still hot and could be the reason this is happening. I am not positive on this but it made sense so from now on we're going to try and let ours finish their cycles.


I am considering selling my w/d unit separate from the trailer and came here and decided to leave a review.

I had a lot of frustrations about buying a washer/dryer that was so expensive for my RV.  RV manufacturers make the laundry closet so small that it rules out virtually every w/d available in U.S. stores.  These are 23" (or a fraction under) wide by my recollection. They were virtually the only make that would fit in the laundry closet of my Open Range Fifth Wheel RV.

My manuals are in storage with the RV, so I'll go from memory on any specifics.

Like all/most front loaders, this is an HE washer.  You MUST MUST use HE laundry detergent.  This is a low sudsing formula. There are lots of settings, much like on any full machine.  Compartments for detergent, bleach, fabric softener.  I recall the washer uses 14-17 gallons of water.  I had a 42 gallon gray tank for the bathroom/laundry.  I could take a shower and two loads, but the second load risked filling the tank.  Normally I dumped the tank every two loads (also after every two showers).  These are unlike combo units that don't have high speed spin cycle and don't vent the dryer.  The 1200 RPM spin for cottons gets them wrung out well and easier to dry.  The vented dryer is very efficient.  Talk to people with combo units and they complain that the whole wash/dry process takes many ours, 4-6 hours some people complain about.  That's because they don't have the high spin for cottons. Your cottons are wetter at the end of the wash cycle and the condensing dryer is more inefficient and will take even longer due to the wetter clothes. When the 1200RPM spin hits the entire trailer would vibrate.  You always know when the wash is winding down--all the chairs and sofa turn into vibrating seats. LOL

The dryer is great.  I use it to unwrinkle clothes.  I soaked and wrung a clean washcloth, tossed it in their with some wrinkly shirt and let it steam out the worst of the wrinkles.  It dried quickly and quietly.  I'm not an overly sensitive sleeper but I would toss wash into the dryer and go to bed with the dryer 8 feet from the head.

At home we have a new HE washer--it is terrible. I have to pre-treat everything. I find food stains on my clothes that the wash never gets out.  I realized that while living in the RV I never had that issue. Same clothes, same detergent, same sloppy eater--cleaner clothes.  I realize now, the machine machine is much better than the GE we have at home.


This dishwasher is extremely quiet compared to the 12 year dishwasher I replaced.  The "Hybrid Stainless Steel Interior" means that the interior part of the door is stainless steel, but the interior tub is plastic. I knew that when I bought it and I don't have any issues with that being that way, but if all they say in the product description is "Hybrid Stainless Steel Interior" then I can see why it is misleading to someone who hasn't physically seen the dishwasher first.  The issue that I have is the rack design and its component parts.  The metal rack materials seem strong and sturdy and well protected by its coating, but the silverware baskets and flip down racks are extremely flimsy. In one respect I do like the way the basket have lids with holes to insert the handles of the spoons and forks, and the blades of the knives.  I'm assuming that makes it more efficient to clean them.  The problem is that the doors on top of the basket are extremely flimsy, difficult to close, and likely to break in a year's time (although none have broken yet).  The slots for the knives are so close together that the handles get in the way of each other.  We were having problems getting all the dish washer soap to dissolve until we figured out that the soap dispenser is blocked by the silverware baskets.  If you put a lot of silverware directly in front of the soap dispenser, it blocks the water going into the dispenser and it leaves residual soap, even when using the recommended Cascade ActionPacs.  There are flip down racks that are used to hold up wine glass stems.  The are removable and that's the way we keep it 98% of the time otherwise they just get in the way.  But now I have to store this racks somewhere so that when I do want to use them, I can.  I find that really annoying.  I find it really annoying to load the dishwasher because of the rack space.  For dinner plates, the prongs are so far apart laterally that it can really only take large plates and does not work well with the square plates we bought at the same time.  The top rack has a recess for the sprayer that protrudes into the upper rack space, making it almost useless for stacking small bowls and plates.  Don't even think of using the middle of the rack to put glasses.  I feel like the design takes away about 1/3 to 1/2 of the capacity of what the upper rack could hold if it were designed properly.


I purchased two of these hoses to replace two (still good) rubber hoses on my nine year old "Kenmore" washer.  As I purchased these from "Amazon", they are listed and sold as ONE hose each.  If you wish to replace both the hot and cold water hoses on a washing machine, be sure to order TWO of these hoses.  Because these are stainless steel braided (clad) hoses, they should be far safer from bursting for far longer than plain rubber hoses.  I have seen the water damage from burst rubber hoses on washing machines and it is not a pretty sight.

I priced these same hoses at my local "big box" home stores and these are far cheaper for the same listed specifications so I decided to give these a try.  Despite some other reviews, I had absolutely no trouble at all installing these two hoses.  I found them to be very flexible and they both came with rubber washers installed in both ends of the two hoses.  I am rather "handy" so I installed them myself.  They will fit standard water valves and standard (as they are on my "Kenmore" washer) water input spigots.  I installed and tightened them by hand and then gave each end an extra quarter turn with channel lock (pump) pliers.  I have had NO leaks or drips since install or to now, a month later.

I have only had these hoses installed for one month so it is far to early to know how long they may last.  In my experience with being a "handy man", these hoses seem to be of very high quality for the price.  They seem to be of the very same quality as the ones I saw at the "big box" stores that were priced a lot higher than these.  These two hoses that I received from "Amazon" are made in China but so was every other hose of this type I saw anywhere.  I even asked a plumber friend of mine about "American Made" hoses and he laughed and said "Good luck finding any of these made in America".  By the way, this same plumber friend thought these looked to be a great buy too.

Again, it's too early to know how long they may last but these seem to be very good in my opinion and I especially liked the price.  So, as I continue to hope they will last, I would recommend them.

UPDATE: I'm still very pleased with these hoses.  It is now June 6th, 2017 and I have now had these hoses installed for one year and 9 months.  These hoses could of course fail at any time but I'm convinced these hoses are far safer and will probably last a LOT longer than the two rubber hoses they replaced.


<input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/G1V4KYYizyS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81asa8fe8-S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I purchased this twin tub washing machine because I was tired of having to go to the laundry mat or hand wash and wring out clothes to hang to dry.  I knew about twin tub washing machines and had been trying to find one locally and online.  When I saw this machine appear on Amazon with free shipping at a great price I ordered it right away!  The shipping was very fast, as well.  When I received the package there was a tiny piece of plastic that had broke off on the curved bracket that holds the drain hose and rests the hose onto the side of the machine.  I'm going to have to superglue that but it in no way takes away from the functionality of the machine.  The machine stunk something fierce when taken out of the package.  The smell gradually decreases over time.  It holds a decent amount of clothes and cleans well.  The spinner is very powerful as well.  This is NOT a turn it on and walk away washing machine, but no twin tub machine is.  The drain pump does a good job at draining the water, however sometimes you need to turn it back to regular and back to drain again for it to kick in.  When you are all done using the machine you do want to keep the drain hose over the washing machine side and lift the machine over the tub and let the drain hose fall into the tub and tilt the machine side to side to get that last little bit of water out.  You will absolutely need a small faucet adapter for the fill hose because it's quite small.  The drain hose is shorter than I'd like but it's not a big deal.  There are some things you will want to make sure to buy when you order this machine.  You will need a floating lint trap because the built in lint traps of all twin tub machines just don't work.  The low agitator is prone to lead to tangling of delicates and anything with long sleeves.  Use mesh laundry bags.  I would get a set of several and use them, they do prevent items from tangling.  The video review includes a demonstration of how the machine works.


Folks, we've had this ice maker for over two years. I'd give it 5 stars if it hadn't broken last summer. More on that later.

This item is made in China. It is sold under various appliance brand names and sports differing features and skins. It's the same product overall.

It is as advertised. Makes hard, dry ice that will last longer in your drinks. With ice retailing for $4.00 per bag these days, it will pay for itself in a year or so. If you let it run all day and bag your ice for later use, it will keep you stocked.

It's fully self-contained with a water reservoir that's filled by hand. It doesn't have to be connected to a mains water source.

My reasoning for four stars: Last summer, the plastic evaporator pan broke. I did some research and found that this is a common issue with these ice makers. Took it apart this morning and repaired the cracked pan. Test-ran it with the covers removed and observed it working.

I found what caused the broken pan. The cause isn't inferior plastic as has been presumed. A part that has given good service for over a year in this scenario isn't suddenly inferior. Something had to break it.

My observations: The servo gearmotor that shifts the pan starts moving in the wrong direction at times, even though the limit switches are already made for that direction. The pan is deadheaded (at physical movement limit) and can only move in the opposite direction. The motor tries to move the pan where it can't go and the pan cracks at the collar where the motor shaft connects.

I suspect the servo motor is going goofy. The limit switches work so that isn't the cause.

Placed a Ty-Wrap around the collar where the pan fits to the drive motor shaft and powered up again. The drive motor started in the wrong direction but the Ty-Wrap prevented the  motor shaft from turning inside the pan collar and breaking it. The motor now stalls and reverses itself to complete the cycle as it should.

A hillbilly fix to be sure. But it's been running for several days and seems to be working well. How long it will work, I can't say. I'm not laying any heavy wagers on how long it will last.

>Update on the hillbilly fix, 28 Jan 12: The Ty-Wrap repair held and the icemaker continues to work well. Hope it helps.


I have owned the Wonder Washer for more than a year.  Thru trial and error, this is what I find works best:

1) Load clothes in a separate 3.5 gallon bucket. About 2/3 full, loose and not packed down.

2) Place in bathtub and use shower to fill bucket.  I add a small amount of detergent, diluted with water on top of the clothes as the hot shower is running (I have a watersaver hi-pressure shower head) This adds some extra cleaning time to the clothes

3) Transfer clothes and water (the proper fill level is trial and error- the minimum as long as the clothes turn and without splashing over)to the Wonderwasher bucket.  I have the WW sitting on top of 3 foam exercise square mats with a plastic serving tray that the WW sits in.  This helps with noise and contains splashes.  I also wipe the WW bucket, motor base and the tray so I can monitor if water is splashing out

4) Adjust time and cycle.  I've been using 9 minutes and gentle cycle (I think the gentle spins for 7 seconds- 3 second rest- 7 sec. spin- repeat. The Standard cycle is 14 sec spin- but was beating up and stretching socks and long sleeves)  I add fabric softener when I am starting the machine so the clothes are less wrinkled.

5) Then I take the WW lid off, walk the bucket to the tub and pour off the water and clothes into a plastic dish rack (that has raised legs) and lets the water drain off.

6) then I quickly hand wring out clothes and place them in the bathroom sink, fill with water, drain.  I do a quick hand wring again (not overdoing it) and place them in a spin dryer for 5 minutes (similar size to the WW) which spins at 1500 RPM.  Then I put the clothes on a folding rack and they are usually dry by the morning.

7)  This is an example of the spin dryer (not sure if link is allowed)
I spent $[...] on this item.  Hand wringing wasn't working well for me.

[...]
 If you do use this it is very sensitive to being loaded with the heaviest cotton items first on the bottom.  Again there is trial and error learning this.

8) I think the WW can do a great job cleaning clothes.  The above steps are a little labor intensive, but to me gives the best cleaning, rinse, wringing without using too much water.

The grey/black water some reviewers complained about is color coming out of the clothes because the WW does agitate and spin the clothes very well.  I'm amazed how many items aren't colorfast.

Hope this helps


FISHER & PAYKEL FIRE HAZARD BEWARE
NO CUSTOMER SERVICE

In 2004, we purchased a two drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher. By 2009, we had six service calls and had invested enough in repair costs to purchase a second machine.  I asked FP to declare the machine a "lemon" and replace it.  There position was "wait to see what happens next".  So, earlier this year, my wife and I were sitting in the kitchen at our breakfast table and started to smell smoke.  The dishwasher had turned itself on, then off, then on and the kitchen filled with smoke.  My wife was yelling about sparks flying out of the bottom of the machine as I was racing for the circuit breaker panel to shut the electrical source off.  By the time I returned, the bottom floor in our 5,000 sq.ft. home was full of smoke and my wife was opening doors and windows to vent the place.

 I immediately called FP customer service and was asked to send pictures of what caught on fire [shorted out].  I pulled out the bottom drawer to find that water had accumulated in the bottom of the machine.  Apparently, one of the lids on one of the tubs did not close fully and water had escaped.  There is no fault switch in the FP design that prevents the machine from running if the lid is not secure. After pulling the tub, I took pictures of the central electrical union box in the rear of the machine that was burned with ash having contaminated the standing water.

I advised FP that there was at least a design defect, the machine was a hazard and, at a minimum we were entitled to a new machine.  You ask why I would ask for another one of these hazards?  Well, my wife loved the two draws and I vowed not to leave the house without turning off the circuit breaker.  FP said "NO" to my request.  If we wanted another machine we would simply pay retail.  FP had a three year warranty special running and I "negotiated" a $650 purchase price for their latest model.  Big, deal.  We could have purchased a reliable standard American machine for less. BUT, it would not have two drawers.  So, if I did not have a wife in love with the two drawers I would boycott Fisher & Paykel dishwashers.  Oh yes, for those who think that other manufacturer's two drawer dishwashers are an option you need to check out the uniformly negative reviews for the other manufacturers.  My recommendation is to stick with the standard one drawer model of KitchenAid.


Needed a refrigerator to replace my 20 cf ft Amana which died.  It stuck out 3 inches into the entry way into my little kitchen.  Had a small opening to fit it in new frig.  Most units are too wide at 36 in or too tall for my space.  Thought I'd try this one because it is white, fir the space limits, has 3 doors, I didn't want and ice maker, and my positive experiences with other F&P appliances.  This unit is designed for European sensibilities and tastes.  It's small inside - really tight.  The glass shelves go all the way across so you can't have a partial adjustment for tall items without making one shelf space REALLY short.  That leaves only the door bins.  The French doors look cool, but they are really a pain. You usually have to open both to access most things, so one side of where you're working is always blocked with a door.  There is no meat keeper and only a single hydrator (with two compartments) which goes all the way across the unit.  It came with one (!) very tiny ice cube tray.  Had to go buy more trays for all the cold drinks in SoFlo.  The door bins are really small, a problem compounded in the lower ones which feature a built-in divider which can't be removed.  It's nice and quite, however,  and my power bill has dropped significantly compared to what it cost to run the Amana.  Wish the handles were white too.  My biggest gripe is that the unit comes with a very thin plastic skin which covers everything.  It's nearly impossible to remove completely without tweezers because it won't pull cleanly out of all the corners. gaskets and seams.  I hated having to get down on hands and knees to remove the remnants of the plastic skin.  Delivery guys say they don't do that - and they didn't.  In sum, it fits in a small space well, is an energy miser, runs quietly, and appears to be very well made.  It is very small on the inside, the glass shelves and hydrator bin go all the way across the interior so the range of adjustments is very limited.  The shelves don't even go all the way to the back of the refrigerator compartment.  French doors means that you're working around one door all the time.  Very limited storage space on the doors and even more restrictive options there for adjustments.  Maybe non US containers are just shorter, but it's pretty frustrating when I can get a container the size of Wondra flour only on the top shelf because it's too tall for every other place in the unit.  I like parts of it, and I don't like others.


We finally had to replace our 25+ year old GE washer (we have a great local appliance repair guy - but parts are no longer available). I have been researching replacements occasionally over the past few years because I knew this day would come.

This is a new model, and I wanted to post a review because there were very few reviews to guide me, and I knew that some of the negative reviews posted on other sites could not be right because the units referred to were purchased long before this model was came on the market in September 2015.  We have experience none of the issues that have been complained about (allegedly) as to this model, and about other HE top loaders generally (white or gray streaks, some of the clothes never being wetted, etc.)

Noise and vibration are excellent. This unit is in our main living area about 4 feet from our TV/entertainment center separated only by a set of folding doors. The old washer was definitely loud and the spin cycle would shake the TV dramatically. This new model is barely noticeable regardless of cycle. Clothes are cleaned and spun very well. In fact, my lightweight gym shorts were so dry I didn't even have to put them in the dryer. The quicker drying time (still using old dryer) is dramatic.

There's no agitator for clothes to get tangled up in. I have watched it work a lot, and it is impressive how it uses so little water (with most cycles) but makes sure all of the clothes are wetted and washed. We had a week's worth of laundry to catch up on, and it's done great with all kinds of loads, including sheets, a comforter, and the dog beds.

We really like the ability to load it up with almost a gallon of detergent and forget about it.

Far from being gimmicky, the network connected feature is a real bonus - my wife and I get notifications when the load is done, and again if nobody comes and tends to it. Sometimes we would forget when we put a load in at night and, in the past, wet clothes would sometimes sit 'till morning.

The only area so far that could be improved would be the functionality of the app (we both have Android phones), as it is finicky sometimes to pull up and get status, but even then the notifications always seem to work.

All in all, we are very pleased. The only thing left to wonder about is long term reliability, but only time will tell.


This hood is replacing another ventless hood we had for a while. While I was unpacking it, I scratched the bottom because the box is stapled shut... The folded cardboard is really stiff and didn't want to open completely and the huge staples protrude enough to scrape the hood as you pull the unit out of the box. I noticed this as I was unpacking it and still scratched the thing. FOLD THE FLAPS OUT ALL THE WAY and you will be good. Anyway, If I used this hood as a vented unit, I would have to drill or cut through 4 shelves in the cabinet above it (mine are not removable) plus the top and the plaster ceiling (avoiding my roof joists in the attic). Then the roof vent and piping required in the attic. This unit uses two types of ducts (for vented operation) a huge 7" round or a box type that is about 4" by 11" (not exact but close).
Because of all that work, I decided to stay ventless. This hood is replacing my previous ventless hood. Compared to my old hood, this thing kicks butt!!! The two lights are just amazing, they added more light to the countertop on both sides of the range... Like under cabinet lighting on the sides of the range now. I bought 50W light output LED bulbs. They fit right in and don't flicker on the lower setting. The dimmer setting on the hood does lower brightness but with the LED bulbs not much. Dim setting is about 20% less bright and I would like it a bit dimmer because we tend to leave this light on all the time, day or night. Since they pull very little power, it isn't a big deal at all. I REALLY like the lighting.
Now the fan, the motor does hum when in operation and you can hear the air flow especially on high... This thing can move a lot of air. It does make noise but no where near as loud as the one it replaced (bought off the shelf at Home Depot). Even on high, it is easy to hold a conversation near it... Not possible before. The low setting is much quieter and the motor hum is more prevalent but not even annoying. It is just there. I know that if there are a lot of strong cooking odors or something burnt, this setup won't pull it out of the house (which sucks) but I feel that on the high setting with the nonvented type filter I bought installed, it may clear the air visibly and help with the smell. We haven't tested this yet but it is what it is. All in all a good vent hood and a definite upgrade from the $45 hood it has replaced.


Range hoods can be bought at almost any price, from under $100 to more than $2,000.  We chose this one to replace an old hood that did not have enough airflow, so any serious grilling was accompanied by smoke detector beeping.  The gold standards for hoods are cubic-feet-per-minute (CFM) and noise.  A well-made unit will run more smoothly, creating less mechanical noise than a cruder one.  This one is very quiet.  If offers infinite speed-control range.  At full speed, it exhausts 460 CFM, a good, but not astonishing rate.  Even a good hood still makes more noise if it moves more air, and there's no way around that.  We found that this unit operates quietly and exhausts a great deal more air than the old unit it replaced.

We noted an earlier review that mentioned that the box was somewhat inadequate.  We agree, but our unit did arrive undamaged, despite some dings in the cardboard.

To make installation easier, you remove the blower and motor assembly, so only the sheet-metal shell needs to be supported.  After mounting is complete, the blower re-attaches easily and plugs in with a single connector.  It does take two people, at least briefly, so one can support the unit while the other installs the first couple of screws.

The 893004 can exhaust from the top or the back.  You remove a metal knockout for the one you want to use.  It's intended to be hard-wired, with a knockout for a clamp to hold the electrical cable.  When installed, the electrical connection is near the right end of the top rear of the unit.  You supply the clamp for the knockout, depending what kind of cable is used in your home.

The installation took an hour or so.  Replacing an existing vented hood, as we were, is relatively easy.  If you must do the duct work to outside through the wall or ceiling, that's a considerably larger job.  As with any task, planning and doing is easier, as they say, than doing and then planning and then doing!

The lamp sockets accept two regular bulbs (not supplied) of up to 75 watts.  A three-position switch lets you turn on one or both lamps, but they are not dimmable beyond that.  We used two 60-watt equivalent LED bulbs, which work well and save money over time.

If you're considering this hood, we recommend it.  You can review  the installation instructions beforehand, which I recommend, at the company website, [...] . While the Broan name is less-well-known than its sister brand, NuTone, it is a company that has been around a long time, and is likely to continue to be.


Only have had the washer for a couple of days but I'm very excited  and happy to not have to go to the laundromat. The clothes came out clean and the machine is easy to figure out and use right away - I even did it without my husband. I had read a ton of reviews on other similar products and I'm glad I did - a lot of those suggestions helped a lot. By the way the washer is quiet but the spin makes a little noise. It is actually quiet If the load is small. If the load is heavier, it's not too much that I'm afraid my nosy neighbors will hear  but it gets loud if the load is uneven or heavy. Good news is it is easy to stop and rebalance. Hints I used from other products 1 -  it is faster to fill washer with  a pitcher or bucket or large bowl, or shower  than to use the tiny hose that came with it and 2 -the  washer needs to be higher than the area to which the drain dumps. I put it on a shower bench to drain in my tub - although the washer cannot be stored in the bathroom or it could mildew according to Instructions.  I tried it in my kitchen at first but the cord is short and after I thought the water pump had finished draining, I placed  the hose on the floor and it slightly flooded my kitchen floor with all the water that was still in the hose.  Happened twice.  Overall very happy with the quality and excellent value.  When the washer is delivered,  it will say it is a washer on the delivery box.  I have a very bad back but it is light and easy to move or carry. It must be on an even surface when washing, so if you put it on a bench make sure it is level. It holds lot more clothes than I expected but I wouldn't put too much in at once - better to do two loads than a heavy load just because I don't like the spinner noise. Also the options for gentle or normal and timer options from 3 minutes to 15 minutes on the wash cycle is great. The spin cycle also gives multiple timer options. Hope this helps. I washed my delicates & dresses and they came out great. I did a load with my husband's sweatshirt, an outfit of mine, some underwear, tshirts and there was plenty of room for more but I don't want to overload it. The clothes come out pretty dry from spin cycle. There is a white plastic plate thingy that you place on top of the clothes when they spin. The washer is attractive and if it lasts I will update to 5 stars.  But the power cord really needs to be just a wee bit longer.


At first, I was thrilled when I found this item on Amazon at such a great price.  Most of the time I find great prices on Amazon, so I wasn't surprised.  However, in this case, you only get what you pay for.

The Amazon.com listing for this part sold by APPLIANCE TECH PARTS is described as "Whirlpool Agitator Cam Repair Kit 285811 285746 3351001, by Whirlpool".  In addition, it again uses the Whirlpool name in other areas of the listing.  Further, it contains a photograph of the GENUINE Whirlpool Cam Repair Kit in its FSP (Factory Service Parts) bag just as you would receive it if you bought it from Whirlpool.

In fact, however, IT IS NOT A GENUINE WHIRLPOOL (FSP) PART!!!  What they are actually selling you is a Supco (Sealed Unit Parts Company) item that is a knock-off of the genuine item.  I have no idea of the quality of this Supco item, but I definitely didn't want to take a chance on it.  Besides, it's only a great price if it's for the factory item... knock-offs always cost substantially less.  What makes this even worse is that, when I went through Amazon's online process to return the item, since it wasn't sold by Amazon the seller requires that you pay for the return shipping.  I guarantee you that's not gonna' happen with me.

I contacted Amazon customer service and they resolved the matter to my complete satisfaction immediately.  Ya' know, I really love Amazon's customer service... they're the best!

Perhaps you won't mind buying this cheaper part because you just want the cheapest possible repair, but even if that's true, you have a right to know what you're actually buying.  APPLIANCE TECH PARTS has an obligation to correctly identify what they are selling, including stating very clearly that it is a "generic" part.  On my receipt, which was in the package, it states, "Comments: Quality Generic Part", but they need to clearly state that in their description!

Whirlpool sells the genuine item on their website for $21.61 plus tax and shipping, and my local appliance service and repair company sells it for $18.90 plus tax.  I wound up buying the genuine part from my local appliance service and repair company because I wanted only the factory parts (the original parts lasted 12 years).

Hopefully my review will serve as a "heads up" for any potential purchaser so that at least they will know what they're buying.


I needed to replace my 30" Kenmore range hood. I didn't want to spend a lot of money and wanted to buy a medium priced hood. I suspected that Broan might have manufactured my Kenmore hood which I think was the case.  The mounting screws and duct placement were exactly the same  as my old one which was a plus. The hood is not bad looking. I am a home improvement contractor and these are the circumstances that I encountered. As stated in other reviews I too needed to bend the support housing that holds the fan in place to make it spin quietly. With a little tweaking it spun freely. The par 20 bulbs Broan recommended are a joke. They protrude out of the unit and basically look like you bought the wrong bulbs. I ended up buying I believe par 16 bulbs. They are interior exterior and have a short length so they don't project past the hood unit. The bulbs are also flat which makes them sit flush. Why they recommend the par 20 is beyond me (some money wasted on  the purchase of those bulbs). I would recommend aluminun tape ( brown paper back that peels off to uncover adhesive) over duct tape to make connections on your exhaust. I tested the damper above my range hood after I mounted the unit to the bottom of the cabinets. I noticed that the damper opened beautifully but did not close when the fan was turned off. I tried to adjust the stop, I lubricated the pivot points but nothing seemed to help. Gravity will only work if they make the stop longer so the damper does not sit in a perfectly vertical position when open. Fortunately I have a wall damper on my exterior wall which will cut down draft. The low fan setting is whisper quiet but does not pull much of anything out of your kitchen. The high setting is loud but effective. A plus with the unit is the bottom is sealed so the two filters will catch everything. My other unit used to trap grease like crazy. You do need to reconfigure the duct work depending on your exhaust to the outside. Mine was an up through rectangular duct work. What I did was I did the proper knock out for rectangular ducting. I installed the damper flange. I slipped the unit in place and checked the function of the damper and then took it back down and used aluminum tape around the damper flange. I also tightened up the round duct knock out which was a little loose with tape. With all that said I guess I got my $139.00 worth. And as always Amazon Prime shipping is awesome.


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

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

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


We bought this dishwasher to replace a decades old model that required hand washing first to get the job done, needless to say any dishwasher would have been any upgrade for us. I was a bit apprehensive to get this (or any) Bosch model since at least half the reviews I read talked about a "terrible smell" that never goes away. When I read that I kept imagining a rotten food smell or a baby's diaper when she starts eating solid foods, well it's far from that but it does have a bit of an odor. This is random but if you want to know what it smells like head to the house slipper section at REI, open a box of KEEN Howser II moccasins and smell the sole, that's exactly what it smells like, not terrible at all, you can't smell it when it's closed and after about 10 washes ours has disappeared. As a professionally trained chef I have a very strong nose and I just have to say, really.... what's all the fuss about?

Now on to the good stuff!
-This thing is quiet, so quiet that there's a red light that shines on the ground so you know it's on.
-It has three racks, all of which are adjustable in some way.
-The Finish tabs get thrown in the basket on the front of the middle rack, a lot easier than bending down and opening the little door.
-It'll clean just about anything you put it in. I put a lasagna casserole dish in without pre-soaking it and the thing came out spotless.
-The controls are on the top spine so your kids can't mess with them and they're out of sight.
-The middle rack is removable for large sheet trays, platters or hood filters, also comes with a special spray attachment for this purpose.
-Has a heating element, unlike some of the other Bosch dishwashers that just drip dry.
-It was a breeze to install, I got it in under half hour.
-It's a perfect match to our 800 series stainless steel Bosch fridge.
-Also it'll hold a magnet (like our fridge)!

Not so good..
-No grinder so if there are heavy food chunks they're saved in a little basket which must be emptied, never had one so not really missing anything here, personally I don't need to put a whole cake in the dishwasher just because I can.
-Has a new car tire like odor to it in the beginning, it goes away. I suspect this smell comes from what looks like a recycled rubber layer around the outside of the dishwasher, that's what keeps your dishwasher so quiet. Even if the smell never went away I would definitely trade that for a dishwasher I can't hear at all.


I have to admit I bought this All-sun hygrometer simply because of its price...I have never had any use for the humidity reading on one of these.  I got it for its unique dew point feature...For some odd reason, weather people, stations, and even weather sites online tend to ignore the all important dew point which more than anything else relates what it really feels like outside, (or in) as to it being comfortable...Unlike a humidity reading, the dew point is never wrong, or misleading as to comfort.  No matter what the temperature is, or humidity, if the dew point is high, its muggy and crappy out.  If it's low, its dry and comfortable.  Unfortunately, even the instrument manufacturers haven't caught on to the significance and importance of the dew point.  This piece like all others displays the humidity as the prominent reading, with the temp and dew point being smaller.  But as long as I can see it clearly which I can on this I am very satisfied...This was a cinch to set up with the enclosed instructions.  In fact the only thing I had to do was put the batteries in it and then switch it from C to F which you have to do on everything these days.  The readout is big, very clear, and has excellent contrast.  Although it includes a sensor that can be detached and remotely set, like outside a window for example, I have this right on the unit for I like knowing the dew point in my home.  Fortunately this mounts easily on the wall, (not all of them do, and some not at all), and I had the perfect location for it...

In conclusion, I can well understand depending on some peoples needs and circumstances why a humidity reading is very important.  Humidors, wine cellars, etc...But for me I am interested in the dew point reading, and this unit does that for much cheaper than any one I could find on Amazon at the time of this writing.  It's big, user friendly, and the cost can't be beat.  It's too early to tell if this will be as durable as I hope.  So far it's doing its job flawlessly.  But if it up and quits for any reason in what I consider an unreasonable amount of time, I will certainly be back to update this review.  For now, it is so far so good, and I give it a solid 5 stars, and recommended it...


Update April, 2016.  This has been in service for 18 months with no problems, other that its gradual tendency for the readings to "drift."  This is a nice way of saying they don't always stay accurate, but I've only had to re-calibrate it about every 8 months or so, and it's easy to do.

This is quite possibly the best weather station I've ever owned, and I've owned MANY during my lifetime.  The digits are large, easy to read, and can be seen from across the room.  The backlighting can be adjusted to levels of brightness and it changes color at various temperature levels, i.e. from dark red at the hottest, 100+ to light violet at the lowest, 10-.  The warmer colors will indicate more comfortable temperatures, while the cooler temps will be indicated by progressively cooler colors.  You get an actual barometer reading, the graph is fairly useless because the blocks are too big and look clumsy.  This is an initial review, I will update as needed.

Smiles:

Fairly easy to set up.
Has calibration feature to fine tune the unit.
Records highs & lows, can be set to clear manually at midnight or within what ever time parameter you choose.
Accuracy specified to +/- 1 degree, unusual for a consumer weather station, seems spot on so far.
Instruction manual is neatly presented and laid out, just English.
Dew point can be displayed, this is more "telling" than the actual humidity metric.
An uncluttered bezel with large buttons and clear labels.
Entire unit is LARGE making it easy to work with, the display is 5" H x 4.5" W.
An excellent price point.  There's a lot of junk out there costing more with fewer features.  LaCrosse is a great example.

Frowns:

I found the instruction manual a bit confusing.  This may be due to the fact this unit has so many parameters and configurable settings.  Customer service answered an email question in just a few minutes though.
The forecast is based solely on a barometer's rise or fall.  Some units claim a forecast based on algorithms taken from a 14-day sampling period.  No big deal, just don't plan a picnic around the forecast icon.
I did not find an outdoor battery power indicator as described, perhaps it turns on only when the power is low.
Temperature/barometer graph is so blocky it's hard to read.  It occupies too much space for too little value.
These are my initial impressions, I will report back with an update after this has been in use for a few weeks.


Bought this unit to replace a double burner propane stove on our sailboat which is no longer made.  It was a close fit, and I liked the fact that the ignition piezo is battery operated and doesn't need 110v, which means I don't need to use a lighter to light the burners.  Because this unit is a little smaller, I cut a 1/8" black plexiglass frame about .25" larger on all sides to serve as a base.  The unit looks very handsome installed.

Because I am using propane, I swapped the installed burner orifices (or "jets") with the alternate propane orifices included with the stove per the instructions, using a socket screwdriver.  It was no big deal.

 I inserted the battery.  The piezo igniter didn't work.  Turned the battery around and they worked fine.

Installed without major incident, though I had to buy an adapter to fit my propane (3/8") hose fitting from the propane tank.  I used the included washers with the included gas elbow fitting, and also sealed all fittings with yellow gas tape (not white teflon plumbers tape).  I checked for leaks with smell and soapy water at fittings.  All good.

Flipped on the propane and fired it up.  The larger burner is very powerful, and boils coffee considerably faster than my old stove.  No problems with both burners ignited at the same time.

The major problem I'm having, and hence the four stars, is adjusting the low burner setting.  There is almost no decrease in flame from full to lowest setting, most probably because it was set up for natural gas and I'm using propane, which burns hotter.  The instructions say the low flame adjustment is a tiny screw inside the shaft that the burner adjustment knob slides onto.

And therein lies the problem.  To reach that screw, you need a *very* thin, very long shaft flathead screwdriver.  The standard cheapo 5 tiny screwdriver set you bought at Walmart or Radio Shack won't work, because the screwdriver shafts are not long enough to reach the screw.  So I bought another set on Amazon that seemed to have longer shafts, only to find the screwdriver shafts are just a tad too thick to fit inside the hole of the shaft.  Grrrrr.

So now once again, I have to hunt around for a screwdriver that will work.

Since this is a required tool for this stove that I doubt many folks will have in their toolbox, I feel the manufacturer or seller should have included a tool you can make this necessary adjustment with in the package.


I noticed in the morning our ice was a bit slimy and when I returned from work later that night I realized the freezer and refrigerator were thawing. I also notice every so often I would hear a click. I unplugged the refrigerator from the wall, took off the backing and touched the top of the compressor.....wow it was so hot to the touch I couldn't keep my hand on it. With my technical abilities and a bit of research on-line I was able to figure out the culprit was more than likely the white overload/starter relay unit that slides onto the 3 straight terminals of the compressor. I disconnected the jumper from the capacitor making sure I didn't touch the terminals and properly discharged the capacitor to ground so I didn't get shocked. I didn't realize at first the overload/starter relay pulled away (to the left of the compressor) since it was on there pretty good so it took a little muscle. As soon as I got the unit off I shook it and heard a rattle. Yes, after 13 years of service this relay unit disintegrated internally. Keep in mind the original overload and starter relays were in the same plastic unit. The replacement kit comes with 1 overload relay and 2 different start relays depending on the type of compressor you have (so one does get thrown away). I was a bit nervous before I ordered because it was clear the parts were all seperate. Rest assured they slip onto the compressor terminals just like the old all in one unit did. Besides the extra starter relay that I didn't use I also tossed the safety cover because it didn't fit my setup. I did throw a cable tie across the overload/starter relays once I popped all of the wires back on to make sure the relays didn't popup off over time due to vibration. As a preventive measure I also replaced the little black capacitor as well although it wasn't neccessary since the overload/starter relay was the culprit. The whole repair took me about 30 minutes, 15 minutes to blow the dust out of the bottom of the refrigerator and about 3.5 hours to thoroughly clean the inside of the refrigerator and freezer (may as well when the whole thing is thawed). The capacitor and this relay kit cost me $69 with shipping. If you have a reasonable level of handiness you will be able to do this repair.....just have a healthy respect for power. I included pictures of the disintegrated overload/starter relay and of the new kit wired onto my compressor


My apartment complex doesn't allow traditional washing machines so I've been looking for alternatives for a while because the complex laundromat is disgusting and it takes too much time and effort to constantly run to my mother's house to do laundry. I spent a significant amount of time searching for portable washing machines and settled on this one because of the price and the reviews. I've been using this thing for a week now and I really like it. It's a little louder than I expected it to be, considering it's small size but it's about the same as a regular washing machine would be. I did find that placing it on level flooring and using a rubber mat helps with the noise from the spin vibration. Since the cycles are separate, this machine does involve more work than a fully automatic machine would. The wash cycle is powerful and I recommend using a delicates bag for underwear and delicate fabrics. So far, I've learned to plan my loads out so that I'm not overfilling the machine. If the load is too heavy then you can hear the motor struggling to move and if the water level is too high, the lid will leak. The spin cycle will only take about half of the max capacity for the wash cycle at a time but both cycles can run at the same time, which helps to save a bit of time. Delicate items and thin fabrics come out of the spin cycle ready to hang for drying. I'm not impressed with the hosing that comes with the machine. The faucet linking that came with the machine doesn't fit any of the faucets in my house and the hose provided is made of incredibly thin plastic that seems fragile. I just stick my shower hose into the tank and fill it that way. I'm sure you could find hosing to replace the originals but it wasn't worth the time and effort to me. The drain hose is also thin plastic but so far I haven't had any problems with leaks. I drain directly into my bath tub and I have to clean my bathtub more often now but that's a small price to pay for the ability to wash clothes at home. Overall, I'm really pleased with this machine and I'm enough of a nerd to admit that I really enjoy using this machine, although the extra steps sometimes get a little tedious.

**UPDATE** I've had this washer for about four months and the spin cycle stopped working last night. Going back through other reviews, I've noticed that this is a common theme and there doesn't seem to be a resolution to the problem. I was really pleased with this machine up until this point. I'm going to dismantle it and see if I can trick it into working but I'm not optimistic about it. Looks like I should have spent the extra money upfront to buy a more durable machine.


The GE MWF filters for my GE fridge are $52 each. I'm not the kind of person who tries to buy the cheapest possible thing - branded, OEM products have value when they offer assurances of quality, better warranties and better chances of an ethical supply chain. With that said, MWF filters are just some carbon in a plastic tub and $52 is a complete rip-off. These replacement filters work just fine, my taste buds can detect no appreciable difference with the original GE filters (or another excellent replacement filter I've reviewed previously) but my wallet sure can - these will have saved me $120+ over the next 18 months. I got a review sample at a discount as you'll read below, but that calculation is based on their retail price and it's still a no-brainer - I'll be buying them at full retail when I need more.

Couple the above with the fact that GE is notorious for not only paying 0 tax in the USA but actually receiving money back (how can you get money back if you didn't pay any in the first place? scandalous!) from our government, I feel they've ripped me (and you) off enough already. Buy these filters and support a company that makes money the old-fashioned way - making products that work and charging a fair price for them.

To address the issues raised in another review, you absolutely *must* make sure that these filters match with the model you need. The list of compatible filters is in the listing. Buying them and then complaining that they don't work in a fridge they're not designed for is a bit silly in my opinion.

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Nota Bene: I received this product at a discount in exchange for agreeing to review it. While the discount is an incentive to review the product, I am under no obligation to leave a positive review nor would I ever accept such an inducement if it were offered. If you see a 4- or 5-star review from me it means I liked the product, period. I *never* do reviews for products I don't need and wouldn't have bought anyway nor do I review products I don't know enough about to leave a useful, detailed review. I take seriously both my reviews and the implied obligation to other Amazon community members to be objective and truthful when leaving them. While my own tastes, standards, requirements or perspectives might not match your own - as is the natural order of things in our wonderfully diverse world - you can rest assured that I took the time to thoroughly examine the product in question, formulate my views on its merits and demerits and express them in as straightforward and frank a manner as I would hope for in reviews I read myself when shopping on Amazon.


First, full disclosure. I am a professional remodeler and have had a very successful company for 30 yrs. We do 6 - 8 kitchens a yr, from 20k to 150k. So I know appliances quite well, and what my clients are happy with, and not happy with. I have the range now for about 3 months and have used all of the features. First the good
Good - Quality seems to be quite high as far as materials used. The burners are tremendous and the oven spot on accurate. I verified with a separate professional oven thermometer. The racks in the oven are very heavy duty and adjust easily. The SS is nice quality and all of the materials have a nice "heft" to them.
The Bad - A few minor glitches. The guides that hold the oven racks were not in their correct position, and the end result was the racks were a half inch out of level. I was able to fix that by reinstalling the sidewall guides on one side and putting them in the correct position. Certainly not a big deal to correct, and could possibly have happened during shipping.
The back right burners igniter, would only work intermittently. I could tell that the igniter was actually working, but for some reason, the gas would would not ignite every time as it should. Usually that means that the burner hardware is not seated correctly on the burner, and by redoing it, you can solve the problem. I checked it out and it seemed fine, but then all of the sudden, it started working correctly, and has ever since. So my guess is, it was probably off just enough to make it malfunction.
Every once in awhile, the igniters will come on after you turn off the burners. It just started doing this about 2 weeks ago. Weird. I can get them to turn off, if I turn the burner controls off and on a couple of times. Obviously you should not have to do that, and I will keep and eye on them and see if the problem goes away, or if I have to a service call.
And last, a minor annoyance with the oven that should correct itself with a little more use. It pops because of expanding metal while in use. My thinking is that the metal just needs seasoning, and it will quit after that.

With all of that said, take it from a pro, these are minor issues with an otherwise great range/oven. Nothing else comes close at it's price point, and I've seen ranges costing 5x as much, with many more problems and less quality. Very happy with the product.


I love this refrigerator. I have owned it for a year and a half (with no problems). Below is my opinion based on each feature:

1. French Doors. I love them. THe left door has a flap that sort of flattens out as you close the door to seal against the right door.  Because of the little flap, the right crisper drawer does not pull all the way out if the left door is closed. Alternatively, you CAN keep the right door closed and pull the left crisper drawer all the way out. Anyhow I usually end up opening both doors when i go to the fridge, so it will take 2 hands, but i still love the french door look.

2. Inside water dispenser. Love that too. THe only bad design is the button to get the water is a few inches above the actual dispenser. it is difficult for me to get a glass of water with one hand; i usually hold the glass with one hand and press the button with the other. But i do like this design much better than the 'outside of the door' water dispenser; i think this fridge has a cleaner look. I didn't even notice the inside water dispenser at first, it takes up VERY LITTLE room which is great!

3. Drawer freezer. I like it enough for what I have (bachelorette food like hot pockets and lean cuisines). I expected it to hold a bit more than it really does. I do like the fact that it's wire baskets that hold my food rather than a solid surface; sorta eliminates cleaning.  THe reason i don't TOTALLY love this freezer is simply because if I had a bowl of liquid, i would have to be VERY CAREFUL to freeze it (such as an extra water bowl for my dog). Anything you want to be in the freezer will need to move/slide to get it in there - i have to only fill the bowl 1/2 full of water or else it will spill when i close the freezer door.

4. Adjustable "no spill" shelves. These are great. Everything is adjustable which is perfect for me. I adjust them quite a bit actually. Also there is a small lip on each shelf so if something leaks, it won't drip down the back wall of the fridge. I like this idea. Also the shelves pull out a few inches in case you have something in the back you need to reach.

Overall this is a great fridge. It also beeps after a few minutes if you accidently don't close a door all the way. Temperature of both the fridge and freezer are displayed at the top inside of the fridge. Very easy/intiutive to adjust. Those small flaws listed above are very easy for me to live with; i would buy this refrigerator again. And, i love the stainless steel look!


This is my first Amazon review ever! And it is because this product is absolutely ingenious. I, too, was a blow drying zombie. I mean I had it down to a science. I had to sit in front of (my wide open) freezer for exactly 8 minutes with my blow dryer in hand. After the 8 minutes, I had to wait another 10 minutes for the whole line to thaw...wait...sigh....ahhh...let there be water!

But not anymore. I received the Ice Surrender after 2 days. And I kid you not, this is exactly how it went after I opened it. I was on the phone and my hubby asked "what are you doing?" I reluctantly answered "heating up a cup of water for this ice thingy" he replied "LOL" (literally) and proceeded to laugh at me. The microwave stopped. I pulled the water out dipped the tube in and proceeded to suction the water. After he had a good laugh he says "you really think that thing is gonna work huh?" I said "I'm pushing the tube in as we speak. I certainly hope it works cause if not, we need a new fridge!"

I got the line in about 2 inches and sure enough, it hit a blockage. I pushed the water in and felt the warm water first then it quickly turned to ice cold water coming out of the spigot. Now mind you I had just completed my sentence as I was thrusting the water in. Then strangely the tube had no more resistance. I pushed it further and nothing...hmmmm...weird. I pulled the tube out pressed the water button and BAM (queue the action movie music here) THERE WAS WATER!! I squealed in excitement! My hubby hadn't even had a chance to respond to my "new fridge" request and it was clear and the water was flowing strongly!!

It took all of 50 seconds and less than 1 tube of warm water to clear what I have spent at least 10 hours, in 8 minute increments over the last year and a half, clearing!

This will save us a TON of money on bottled water, a whole new fridge and not to mention countless hours standing w/blow dryer in hand!! I am so happy I came across this gadget. No more frozen water lines here and we can continue to enjoy our arctic fridge (we like to keep it really cold!). Thank you very much!


Have had the unit over 3 weeks now. I wanted to test it before writing any review. Overall, it works well. Shipping time was VERY fast. Item arrived in great condition (no damage at all). Item was double boxed (box inside box) with foam padding in each box. You remove the item from the outer box and place the inner box on the floor and cut the 2 plastic packing straps. The inner-box can then be lifted up - leaving just the cooler and the bottom of the inner-box (unpacking instructions were not provided- but if you know this info - it will make unpacking much easier). The cooler itself looks great with glass front and chrome. I thought the lack of inside light would be a drawback - but it really doesn't make a difference in functionality. I also thought having the temperature control on the back (rather than inside the unit) would be a problem - but it actually works fine - and allows adjustments to temperature w/o having to open the door. Now the the big question: is it cold enough? Well, for my unit- it is. I'm using my unit inside my house (and away from any direct sunlight/heat). There definitely is a significant temperature difference from the coolest part of the cooler (top shelf, towards back near the cooling unit) and the warmest part of cooler (bottom shelf near the door). On lowest (coolest) setting - temperature is 33-34F by the cooling unit and about 39-40F by front door. Drinks come out cool/refreshing - though not "ice cold". Important to remember that this is a "cooler" and not a "refrigerator" The lack of any fan circulation in the unit does have its drawbacks. There is a very slight frost on the cooling coils (inside the unit) that you can feel to-the-touch. But, otherwise, icing does not seem like it will be an issue. As for noise- it's fairly loud when the compressor is running (not "extremely" loud - but loud enough that you'd notice it in a quiet room - This is not something i'd use in a guestroom/bedroom) and even when compressor isn't running - there is a slight "water running" sound often noticeable. If you need "ice-cold" drinks, are using in a outside/hot area or quiet operation is paramount - you might want to stay away from this model. But, for a rec-room/game room, or similar area when convenience and/or styling is a concern and a little noise from the compressor isn't a big deal - this unit should fit the bill.


Form.
Like other ice makers in this category, this machine requires a fair bit of counter space at about an 18" square footprint, with needed space to the left of the machine for the exhaust fan.  We use this in a travel trailer, and the cabinet gets a bit crowded.
The exhaust hasn't caused any problems heating up the trailer space.
The stainless cabinet is attractive (even if it doesn't match the decor, lol),  and the display is easy to see and understand.
At around 25 lbs, it is heavy enough to stay put on the cabinet while traveling.  The cord is long enough to give you options on where to plug it in.

Fit.
The lid feels more solid than on a previous unit we had, and the tray fits well.  The cabinet is well-made.  (Not a lot to comment on, here.)

Function,
This is my second ice machine.  The other one, from a different maker, failed after a year.
This one is fantastic.  We had ice in mere minutes, and the tray was full in about an hour.
The features on this are limited, but that's a good thing.  The last one had a timer, settable start and stop times, an LCD display and a bunch of other unnecessary and, frankly, annoying crap on it.  Beeped all the damn time.  2 AM seemed to be a favorite.
This one just makes ice in, supposedly 3 different sizes.  It has lights for "Low Water" and "Full of Ice", and for cube size.  OK, "Tube" would be more appropriate than "cube", but you get the idea.
In the matter of ice size, I really couldn't tell the difference between the settings.  I guess it could matter if you had a small container to put it in, but we're using it for ice water in 30 oz tumblers, so...
If you are planning to make this ice to bag up and store, this type of ice maker isn't what you want.  The ice it makes is wet, and will form a solid chunk of ice if hard frozen.  The cubes have a tendency to meld together on the machine if left unattended, but it breaks up easily put it in a glass.

I am very satisfied with this purchase, and have already recommended it to a few people.

I was not solicited to write this review (other than the usual Amazon reminder/request) ,and paid full Amazon price for the ice maker.


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It's very easy to use, and even more simple to set up. All that you have to do is have access to water, it doesn't have to be a water hose or a sink, as long as you were able to put water into the wash part, you're good to go. You can use a bucket if you have to.
You are able to do multiple loads at a time, you can have the spin compartment going while the other side is washing.
If you fill this up with water, you have to add your detergent and what it's been for a few seconds that way the laundry detergent will dissolve. If you don't do that, because it is such a short spin cycle, you're close will have the residue from the laundry detergent. After you were done with the wash cycle, do you turn the dial to drain the water, it's really simple. Transfer your clothes from the wash bin to the spin bin, and put the little plastic top over your clothes so that it does kind of smash your clothes down. The water will start to drain out instantly, so keep your feet a little off to the left so that you don't stand in water.
When you were draining and out the wash side, make sure that the hose is put off to the side, because it does come out very quickly.
My clothes came out smelling more clean and fresh, probably because there isn't that other drains Michael. I absolutely love it! And even though I put more water into the spin side to get the bubbles off of my clothes, it wasn't enough to dull down the fresh scent.
This is a lot easier to use than I thought it was going to be, I absolutely love it. And I have found that all of the clothes that I would line dry anyway, I just want to wash in here. And even The ones that I wouldn't normally line dry, I have been watching it here. It's faster, it uses less electricity, and my clothes, cleaner, I say this just because they smell better.
The spin on the wash side is pretty awesome, I wouldn't say violent, but I am absolutely confident that my clothes are really truly clean and don't just smell good.

Promotional or discounted product provided to review.


I purchased this item, after going to the "Orange" and "Blue" brick and mortar stores, looking to replace my aging Panasonic 9.6V impact driver.  I looked at all the other Lithium-Ion based ones in the same voltage class, disliking the Bosch and Milwaukee due to grip size (width), the Skill for lack of an extra battery, the new 12V Ryobi (no clutch), and wasn't going to wait for the upcoming Makita.  One other factor I looked at in buying a new drill/driver, was the other tools available/upcoming and a heavy sway for me was their new Saw based on the 10.8V system.  It doesn't sound like much, but my job as a computer tech/network engineer, I only need a lighter duty reciprocating saw to cut holes in floor tiles and to cut down telco racks.

So far it has been quite useful in reconfiguring server cabinets, putting a car stereo in my Jeep, and for drilling 1/2" lag bolt holes in some stairs.  It isn't a power house, but wasn't purchased to be one.  I was actually surprised by the quality of the product and have to say that the 1/4" hex adapter has very little slop and what minor drilling I have used it with, was very little "walk" with the bit I used to for the stairs mentioned above.  The length of run time with the Li-Ion packs has been a real bonus.  Where removing and reinstalling the myriad amount of screws and bolt to install server gear,  I used only 1 charged pack for almost the whole day.  The LED ring is pretty useful as well.  Working under the dash of my Jeep, I didn't have to balance a flashlight on my chest or worry about ripping a headlamp off my head.  The hard case is really nice, yet I find that most situations,  I drop the drill, with an attached battery, and a Picquic bit pack, into my notebook case and have a go-to tool available wherever I am working.

My only non-issue really is the 21 torque settings, superfluous in practice, since I have only used 4 (3, 9, 15, and drill) and can't foresee using anymore.

I hope their flashlight and impact driver become available soon (am about to pull the trigger on the saw) and I will have my "whole" set.