First impression is excellent. All measurements are displayed very clear, manual shows how to operate very clearly.  As for accuracy, close enough for my non-professional usage.

Now for a short story..

I've recently been on a mission to figure out why my sleep quality is so bad. I thought I liked to sleep in, but lately I really want to wake up early, but when I do, I just end up falling back to sleep for another couple hours.

My room doesn't have a ventilation system, just door and window. I usually sleep with both closed. But after seeing the readings this morning, I will be changing that!

According to the unit, good air is less than 700 ppm; normal air less than 1000ppm; poor air above 1000 ppm.

CO2 readings before sleeping (closed door/window) were around 600-700ppm @ ~11PM
CO2 readings this morning around 8am-9am.. 1500ppm!!!
CO2 readings as I write this review with the window closed and door wide open and fan circulating air in the room, 537 ppm.

Contradicting my findings, I did wake up feeling fairly well rested. I think due to the Germ Guardian air purifier running all night on low which I recently started doing to keep particulate matter low (only because my newly acquired Dylos air quality monitor displayed high readings ).

Reasons for keeping window closed is dust and external sounds (cars/trains). As a possible solution for dust, I might look into a special window screen that blocks dust and other particulate matter.

Included is a photo of my first reading in the morning waking up with closed door/window (CO2 reading showing ~1500ppm). Dylos air monitor shown with excellent air quality reading (HEPA air purifier was running all night on low).

UPDATE #1: Night Two
When the room is empty with closed door and window, the CO2 levels drop into the 400 ppm range.
With one person sleeping in the room, CO2 increased to 1000ppm in about 3 hours. Opening a window slightly allowed the CO2 level to drop to around 850ppm. To reduce dust, I placed a Cut-to-Fit Carbon Pad for Air Purifiers in the window opening. This has slowed down the dust particles significantly. Will have to see how effective it is during the day.


The unit came with a small dent on the front right side where you can see it. See photo. I would have given it a one star, but my wife didn't notice it after the installation, so I gave it two stars. It wasn't enough damage compared to the hassle of returning something that weighs over fifty pounds. The outside of the box didn't have any visible damage, so I didn't find the damage until I took everything apart.

Pros:
1. Looks good.
2. Good suction. I didn't find the fan noise much different than other hoods.

Cons:
1. No installation instructions in the box. I found lousy installation instructions on their website. Their website has a place for a video, but there is no video.

2. One of the fans didn't work on low. Then it worked on high, but made a noise. Found out it was rubbing the plastic cover. I had to use a longer sheet metal screw to fix it. Its possible I warped it holding it up during installation, because I thought I tested everything before installation. Be careful not to touch the covers when trying to hold it up.

3. You have to drill holes for installation in preset locations (mentioned by others too), but the locations don't give you enough tolerance. I had one screw almost on my front cabinet. Other manufacturers making units one sixth the price have a slot where you put up screws and slide the unit on them. I had to use nuts and bolts, so I have holes in the inside of my upper cabinet. One person had to hold the unit up while another put in the bolts. The manufacturer should have several pre-drilled spots with the wider holes to slide on to screws to easily solve this.

3. Theres a metal box near one of the screw locations making it difficult to work with with almost no room for your hand.

4. I have no idea why they have handles on the upper grease screens. Its a waste of time to install them and they are not necessary. You should have a magnetic screwdriver to put on the handles.

5. The spacers above are painted and do not match the brushed stainless of the other parts. Unless you are short you would not see this or care.


A week or two after I took delivery of the LFX29927ST/01, the freezer door, supposedly stainless steel, began to develop what I can only call rust spots (strike 1). They would mostly rub off with a lot of elbow grease, but would always return, getting worse and worse each time, until virtually the entire freezer door was discolored. I called LG and they sent a technician. He admitted that he had never seen anything like that before, took pictures, wrote a report, and told me to follow up with LG after about a week, as LG would NOT be calling me (strike 2). He also recommended that I ask for executive customer service if I wanted quicker results. I followed his recommendation and ended up speaking with one Sherry Thompson. After trying to blame me for causing the rust stains (strike 3) by not following the owner's manual (untrue), Sherry said she would refer the matter to her supervisor and get back to me. I even emailed her the photos taken by the technician, which she claimed not to have. I waited for 2 months (strike 4) before calling back. The new executive customer service agent looked up my file and told me that all Sherry had written there was that she had told me to read the owner's manual. That was it. No indication that any follow up was ever intended (strike 5). The new agent, who was quite sympathetic, then talked to her manager and reported back to me that I would not be given a new freezer door because the rust was not affecting the functioning of the refrigerator (strike 6). She then offered to send me paint to "cover" the rust spots. When I questioned why I would be painting stainless steel, she admitted that this probably wouldn't work, but that it was all she could offer me and that if it didn't work I should complain again and again until LG took notice. So I said "fine, send me the paint." Well, it never arrived (strike 7), so all I can think to do is write this review and post it wherever I can. Needless to say, when I went to buy a new dishwasher and microwave for my new kitchen, I avoided the LG brand. What a disappointment.


My partner and I LOVE this appliance.  I wanted something to streamline the laundry issue because I really, really, really, really hate doing laundry.  I hate it.  So, when I saw this unit as a viable option as an eco-friendly, money-saving, and time-saving alternative, I knew it had to be mine.  There was a bit of a learning curve, but it wasn't the machine's fault as much as it was my limited knowledge for using it properly.

-Clean the door gaskets once a week.  I just use a kitchen towel and my finger to really get up in there and remove lint build-up.
-Check your filter at the bottom twice a month, especially if you have pets.  Keeping this clean will ensure the water is draining and your clothes are drying.
-Use the proper settings.  If you're washing a comforter (Yes, it's that big!), make sure you have your washer set for the correct load capacity, and the dryer option set for "More Dry".  By doing this, your unit will run super efficiently.
-If your clothes feel slightly damp after taking them out of the dry, flick them in the air once or twice and, voila, the thin layer of moisture just evaporated.  Done.  Dry.
-Don't overload it.  In fact, don't overload any washer or dryer.  Your clothes will come out wrinkly, wet, and not as clean as you'd expect.
-Accept that it's going to take an extra hour for a load of laundry to be done.  You're not using a vented heating element.  The trade-off is, your laundry won't go all mildew and funk on you because you're a human being and you forget things like laundry sitting in the wash from 4 days ago.

A little maintenance with the lint trap and rubber door gasket (I'd say about 10 minutes a month) is asking so little to have more space, a lower energy bill, 1-step laundry completion, and a unit that literally sings to you when your laundry is done.


I waited to write this review because I honestly had low expectations for such a cheap machine, but I was pleasantly surprised.  As others stated it's more work than a regular washer, but so much better than a laundromat. The instructions are horrible,  but heres what works for me and it's truly simple.
  I put the whole washer  inside my tub on top of a 6" high  rectangular plastic container i purchased to keep the washer dry when I drain the water into the tub. I also saved  the Styrofoam base the machine came in and use that between the washer and the plastic container to prevent loud rattling when spinning the water out of the clothes.
  The plastic fill line is a joke,  so I bought an extendable shower sprayer, drop it in the washer and fill it.
  I only fill the washer half way with clothing and fully with water or it won't spin well, I use half a cap of detergent and wash for 10 minutes,  then drain the water.
  Then I refill the washer add a half cap of fabric softener,  wash for 5 minutes,  but DON'T drain the water. You need the weight to balance out the spin cycle or your little washer will sound and bounce like a freight train.
  To spin dry. Remember, don't drain the water, just move half the clothes to the spinner and spin for 30 seconds, remove it and spin the other half.....now you can drain the water.
  I hope this helps, i had a lot of trial and error in the beginning! I tried other peoples suggestions to spin between washes, but it's such a waste of time and adds unnecessary stress on the machine.
  The biggest thing to watch for is don't overload it and don't overdo the detergent.
  I just purchased the panda 2.6 ' dryer, I'll review that in a couple of months, but so far, I'm loving that too.


I purchased the Kegco K309SS-3 kegerator so I could use it for my home brew and commercial beer.  I had been using a converted refrigerator/kegerator for 5+ years and this is an excellent upgrade.  I have had this since May 2015 and waited before writing the review until I had some time using it.  The ordering process was simple and its worth noting that its shipped by a trucking company not UPS/FedEx.  It was shipped on a pallet and moved easily through my doorways on a dolly.  It arrived with no damage.  I let it sit overnight before starting assembly.

It was easy to assemble and I had a Cornelius keg ready to go from my now old kegerator.  So within a couple of hours I was drinking out of this new kegerator.  What might have made it easy for me to build was having converted a fridge to one before, and having read the instructions while I was waiting for it in transit.  A few weeks later I bought a 1/4 slim keg and put it in with the Cornelius keg, and they fit just fine.

Its in my basement and looks nice, and runs quiet.  The controls are nice and easy to use.  When filling a growler I spilled into the drip tray.  The drip tray and the top of the kegerator are easy to clean.  If not used for a few days the tap does stick a little, causing you to either drink more frequently or just work a little harder for the first beer.  I am impressed with this and would recommend it for any home brewer or beer fan.

Rundown of purchase for$ 702.99 + $125 shipping from Beverage Factory
KC K3309SS-3
Polished Stainless Steel Tower
No couplers on original order
Double Gauge Regulator with 3 Way Air Distributor
I used my existing ball lock coupler and later bought a Kegco Stainless Steel D Coupler (KTS97D-W)


UPDATE: Since the item did not include warranty info, or even so much as a customer service number to call, I tried to contact the seller to get the info. My message was sent Jan 15th and I have not received a response to date.  I was forced to contact Amazon customer support THREE SEPARATE TIMES to get my point across.  Apparently, no one else can get a hold of the seller or find manufacturer info on this product, either.  Do not waste your time with this seller or this product.

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Purchased this range hood as part of a kitchen remodel project.  Due to several delays, we were unable to have the range hood installed until about 4 months after purchase.  The professional installers just unboxed and installed the hood today, and only one side of the hood's controls function -- intermittently at best, and only by pressing the full pad of the finger onto the button and holding it there, rather than being able to be operated with a press of a fingertip.  Most of the time, even when we press firmly and with the full pad of the finger, nothing happens.

The unit itself looks nice, it's sleek and trendy.  The lights are bright enough for my purposes and the fan is not too loud -- when we can get it to turn on.  But the unit SHOULD function perfectly straight out of the box, and does not do so.  It is still under warranty, so we'll be contacting the seller in the hopes of getting this issue resolved.  But now I'm going to have to have the installers come back for (and be charged more money for) the installation of a replacement unit.

Additionally, the instructions for the unit were vague, written in very poor English, and seemed to include details for many different models rather than for this model specifically.  The installers managed to set everything up nicely, but it was more due to their experience with kitchen remodels than because the instruction paper gave adequate information.

All in all, I do not recommend ordering from this brand.


The four stars is for the fridge, but NOT for the delivery/customer service.  This is the quietest fridge I've ever owned.  I have to keep checking to see if it's running!  The only thing that makes noise is the ice maker, and that is brief.

I needed a true counter-depth fridge, and this one delivers.  It fits perfectly in my small galley kitchen, where the counters on one side are only 24" deep.  It is tall, though, so make sure you measure.  I knew ahead of time I had to remove the cabinets above the unit before it came.

The refrigerator section is huge.  Plenty of room for everything I need.  Some neat features.  The freezer is small, though, and buyers may want to consider just how badly they want an ice maker, because it does take up considerable space (there is a model without one).  Still, I like the freezer on the bottom, and it suits my needs.  If you buy freezable foods in bulk, though, this won't work for you.

Now, all that said: I would strongly recommend finding a local appliance dealer from which to buy this fridge.  Amazon sells it through a second party, who then contracts to a THIRD party trucking/delivery/installation service...and these guys were absolute jerks.  Horrible experience with them, from scheduling to delivery to installation.  The coup de gras was their assertion that I needed to keep the box and packing material, in case I needed to return the fridge.  Right.  The box was utterly destroyed, and the packing materials demolished and scattered, all left in my condo community courtyard for me to clean up.  No way I could use that stuff even if I did want to return it.  They just didn't want to deal with it, and left it for me.  Oh, and there was suddenly an $80 upcharge (which they wanted IN CASH) for delivering it to my second floor condo unit.  Riiiiighhtttt.

Bottom line: if you really want this fridge, find a local appliance dealer that sells them and will deliver it.  Love you, Amazon, but this experience left a bad taste in my mouth, and I'll be very careful in the future about buying big-ticket items that are peddled through your "marketplace."


Ladies, if your man is a home brewer and stuck fermenting without one of these ... this is your chance to make a very happy man.
Gentleman, if you are considering this little beauty, allow me to confirm, this is in fact what you want.

Yes sir, for right at around $50, you to can own this handy dandy device that will make your man's lagering dreams come true, yes that's right, it will make dreams come true folks.  Now before you say "you have gone to far" allow me to explain.  Without this wonderful device you have a choice about how you are going to ferment your beer, yes you have a choice - you can ferment your beer in a closet, or build a chiller.  Unfortunately, neither of your choices work very well for lagering, that is unless you only brew seasonally and are lucky enough to live in an area that stays at a nice even temperature of between 49 and 56 degrees Fahrenheit for over 30 days, and let me tell you friends, that doesn't happen very often in Texas.  Now this device can not be used alone, let me repeat this device cannot be used alone, you will require either a refrigerator, or a freezer with which to be controlled by this miracle of modern science.  Let me tell you my story folks.

I had an extra refrigerator that was only storing sodas (which I don't drink) and water, when my wife rolls out this beautifully wrapped package, inside of which was this amazing little device.  I already had a batch fermenting, unfortunately this was over 10 degrees warmer than it should have been, which was causing me some consternation.  I plugged this handy dandy device right up to that refrigerator dialed in the temperature I wanted, and inserted a thermometer to ensure that it reached and maintained the temperature that I desired.  With very minor tweaking this is now at the perfect temperature of a very even 53 degrees.

I am very excited to taste my beer, it will be the first time I will have been able to reach the proper lagering temperatures.  I am a very happy man.


These are OEM parts and are identical to the originals.  They fit perfectly.  The problem for people unfamiliar with these type of seals is that the rubber is stiff and must be relaxed to make a good seal.  As other reviewers mention, this is easily done with heat, either by leaving them outside, using a heat gun or what I did, just use a hair dryer on high.

Simple instructions are to push the seal into the channel.  This is straightforward although it can be tricky at the corners.  Skip about 2 or 3 inches at a time then come back and push in the spaces between your first push.  This insures that the seal is centered along the door and that you are not accidently stretching the seal toward the bottom of the door (if you are working down) which will leave the seal too long when you get to the bottom.

Once pushed in, it will be compressed and will not seal at all, unless you presoftened them with heat.  I didn't bother.  Then use your fingers and pull the face of the seal out, the back will stay in the channel until you pull pretty hard.  Pull out the face of the seal to fluff it up a bit.  This is where heat helps.  I used a hair dryer to soften it up.  Then shut the door, and you will find many spots not sealing.  Use your fingers to push the magnetic surface to the fridge body.  Once it looks like it is sticking, use the hair dryer and slowly work around the seal softening it up.  It will take the permanent shape and flatten out against the fridge body.  Sides, top, bottom, between the doors and after a few minutes it will seal.

Open the freezer and check the bottom of the door seals too, if you do these steps, they will seal.  You can use a flashlight aimed at the door edges to double check the seal as you will not really feel cold air flying out or anything if it doesn't seal.

Take your time, it isn't car door weatherstrip, these take some finesse to get installed but work great.


I've now had this dryer for over two years and can safely say that it's the worst dryer I've ever owned. I've had Asko, then LG, now Samsung per the recommendation of the sales guy (based on his customer reviews). Not only does this thing have a terrible sensor for when things are dry (dry means very damp on most cycles), it manages to tie all of my sheets or large blankets into Celtic knots, requiring me to monitor the situation constantly. When I hear the inevitable thump thump thump of the created wad of fabric, I go shake it out again only to hear it wad up again. Woe to me if I am not right there to monitor. I found a mega wad of several items of clothing yesterday, wound so tightly that I could barely get them unwound. And to add insult to injury, the lint trap had managed to catch a strap of a tank top and snap it, along with some other damage. This after the inevitable wad of sheets that I didn't have the time to monitor because, I don't know, I have a life with kids and dogs?? I wish I had thought to look up these issues when the thing was new--others are reporting the same exact thing. I'm not in any way overloading the machine--ONE set of California king sheets, or ONE king sized blanket, folks. Not a log jam. Small loads in the machine that has the largest capacity--yes, I've even tried large loads. I think I made a replica of Saturn on those days... I've tried all kinds of things--balls in with the sheets (yeah, they get swallowed up quickly and then I get the wad). The reports from other customers having these issues were dismaying at best--Samsung will not acknowledge the issue. Here I thought it was ME, only to find out there is some sort of design flaw. I've NEVER had this wadding up issue before, and I feel like a prized idiot for putting up with it for so long; I figured it had to be me, not this marvelous machine. I give up. It's the machine. The washer is great--no issues at all. The dryer--you'd be better off getting the LG.


I was very hesitant to buy an off-brand controller (especially a $7 one) because I hear they don't work as well, but since the official nintendo wii controllers are SO EFFING EXPENSIVE I took a chance on this Nyko one. After all, we just needed a spare in case we happen to have a 3rd player around, which isn't often.

I was pleasantly surprised! It actually works just as well as the official wii remote! Also, it came with batteries, a silicone case and wrist strap to match it, which was a nice surprise since it didn't say in the description that it came with anything. That's a lot for $7!!!!

Key differences between this and the actual nintendo brand wii remote: The Nyko is slightly clunkier and a little heavier, and the buttons are a little bigger. It makes no change in gameplay, though. If anything, the bigger buttons make it a little more user-friendly for certain games. As a side note, some of the sleeves and skins that are designed for the "real" nintendo wii conrollers won't fit on this due to the difference in button size. (But no worries since it comes with a skin and wrist strap already!)

People have said that they had a hard time syncing the remote to the wii, but I haven't had any trouble.

BE ADVISED! THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE BUILT IN MOTION PLUS! But it is compatible with the motion plus adapters.

I really like the bright color, and as far as off brands go, I definitely recommend this one! We've had it for several months now and so far no complaints!

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UPDATE 10/14/14:
I still have my two yellow Nyko controllers over a year later. They are still alive and well even with pretty regular use on both the Wii and Wii U. As a whole, I'm pretty impressed with Nyko products. I've purchased other Nyko products as well and have had no issue.


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


I've been using this drier for a few months now and for the most part I like it, but wanted to share a few pros and cons in my opinion.

Pros:
It's relatively quiet
  When disassembled it takes up very little space
  It can hold a decent amount
  It will take items from spun dry to bone dry in just a couple hours when full. The fewer items, the faster it dries.

Cons:
Personally, I HATE the way the center column attaches. It's very finely and deeply threaded. I find it frustratingly difficult to set it perfectly straight and maintain that position as I turn and turn and turn AND TURN and turn and turn some more until it's fully set. I dread setting it up and I'm sure my neighbors are either entertained or horrified by my fluency in American vulgarity.  Detaching it isn't any easier and I just cut the hell out of my finger doing so because the threads are so close together it very easily gets stuck. In attempting to free it it came out suddenly and now my right pointer finger is bleeding all over the place. I wish to god it had a twist and lock attachment.

There are 2 levels of bars to hang items on. The upper bars are sturdy and have end caps that help keep items from sliding off. The lower bars for some odd reason are very thin and because of their design, the ends are turned downward which means items easily slide off if you're not careful. I wish they just had the same sturdy bar design on both levels.

Finally, and this might sound silly but trust me, it is a pain in the tush, the zipper on the plastic cover is really weird. The part with the tab that you pull up and down is really loose and wobbly, making it difficult to work with. It's like they used one meant for a larger, heavier zipper.

Again, in general this is a handy little appliance and it still beats slogging to the laundromat when it's too cool and damp here in San Francisco to just air dry my stuff after I pull it out of my little Panda washing machine which I LOOOOVE.


We have owned this all-gas range for a little over a year and all in all we are very happy with the way it cooks. I cook 5-6 nights a week for my wife and I so it gets used quite a bit. It does have some quirks that GE could do a better job engineering though.

Pros:
- The front burners are large and can handle big pots with no problem.

- The oven is large and the controls are straighforward. I love the temp controlled cooking which shuts off the oven when the meat gets to the correct temp. No overdone roasts!

- The closed door gas broiler feature is nice. The broiler works well.

- The griddle is convenient and makes grilled cheese and pancakes etc. convenient. Warm up is a little slow with the burner though.

- The bottom oven is OK if you have a casserole in a pyrex dish or something else to cook/keep warm when the top oven is in use. It is slow to come up to temp. Be patient.

- The cook top design is nice with the area around the burners sunken. This makes spills easy to catch. I don't find cleaning a problem. I did scratch the front edge though with the heavy cast iron grates. Be careful. I think you'd find this with any stainless appliance that has cast iron around it. The cast iron will win every time.

Cons:
- The burner controls are not linear. I have to visually see what the flame height is to adjust properly.

- The fan in the back top of the range comes on when the oven temp gets to 375 deg. It's loud and blows directly into the flame on the back burner. I have to put a piece of metal in front of the outlet to divert the air when I am using all the burners and the fan comes on. Otherwise it makes the back burner almost useless. The fan really heats the kitchen up in the summer.

Overall I would buy this range again but only the dual fuel model. The electric oven will work just as well as the gas without the noisy fan that can affect the back burner.


I was able to wire up and try out this controller recently to use with a stand-up freezer for homebrewing.  It allows great temperature control with the dual-stage output (which can be set for any combination of heating and cooling) and ability to set down to 1 degree of differential, a short cycle delay (great for devices with compressors), and more.  The programming of the device is very straight forward and the instruction manual explains the various options well.  However, one area that wasn't clear from the instructions was how the unit was intended to be wired.

The company web site provides a much better diagram.  The key things to note are:

- You are expected to bridge the hot wire to each relay terminal.  I am not an electrical engineer and perhaps this is standard practice, but I had assumed originally that the hot side would have been connected to the relays as part of the PCB design and that all I had to do was connect the hot and common wires from my output plugs to the two terminals for each stage and be done with it.  However, this is not the case.  See the diagram on their site, and also consider the change noted below:

- The diagram on the company's site shows the COMMON (white) wire being bridged to the relays, not the hot wire.  I believe this is less safe and probably not proper and things should be reversed.  The hot (black) wire should be the one going to each relay so that the outputs don't always have a hot wire even when they're turned off, increasing the possibility of an accidental short to ground.

Finally, one other thing I should note is that the lead for the temperature probe is relatively short, only about 2 feet or so.  However, I was told by the company that it can be extended with 18-26AWG wire up to 100 feet without any impact on the calibration of the probe.

Once properly wired and running, the device worked great for me.  It has been holding my set temperature to within a degree and I have not had any problems .  Overall I am very happy with the purchase.


Edit 2: I tried to get a replacement part but no one responded to my calls or emails. Luckily I bought a warranty but I just got a gift certificate. I won't be buying another one. The laundromat costs the same as the large water bill I got by using this machine.

Edit: The machine still works, but the spinner has provided many problems. Sometimes itd take forever to get to a high speed. My fianc would have to take off the back and tighten a loose bolt. Recently the rim of the spin became horribly torn up. I had to take it off. It still spins but it cant be filled fully or else the clothes fly out. I posted a pic of the spinner without the cover

This is a pretty good machine! I had a towel stained with old tomato sauce and it got rid of majority of them without stain remover. I give it 4 stars because it took some rigging to do. Like everyone else, the water hose didn't fit my faucet. I wanted to keep the drain hose by my tub so I got a funnel to put in the water hose so I could hold it up to my shower. The power cord isn't that long either (maybe 4ft). The instruction manual was missing the installation page and was worded weirdly. I had to look it up online. Otherwise I have no issues! The rest of this review is just FYI stuff.

One thing I didn't know about this before I bought it was that you need to switch the clothes from the washing tub to the spin tub and back. A wash will take about 10min then you need to put it to spin for 2min, put it back in the wash tub to rinse after changing the water, put it back to spin, and so forth. It's not hard work but you can't just put the laundry in and go watch TV. (EDIT: I found a tip online that said to rinse right after the wash so you only have to spin once)

I bought this thinking the spin tub was a dryer for some reason, but that's my fault. It actually dries really well though. I was in doubt about how something so small can dry so fast but it does. It can't fit many towels but when it comes to shirts there's plenty room. The spinner is smaller than the wash tub. It can only hold the same amount as a low load


The motor in my Whirlpool dryer (model LGV7858AW0 purchased in 1993) stopped working.  It was taking longer to start the drum turning, especially with heavy loads, and eventually would just hum loudly then shut off.  There seemed to be a lot of negative comments on almost any source of a new motor, but I finally decided on this one, although there are cheaper prices elsewhere, because I trust Amazon to stand behind products sold on their site.  The new motor looked virtually identical to the old one, and appears to be of equal quality.

 I had a little trouble unscrewing the blower fan, but this procedure worked well:
1) leave motor mounts attached
2) use a large adjustable wrench tightened on the flat of the motor shaft in front of the motor (~7/16") and turn the motor CCW so the end of the wrench is resting against the bottom of the dryer.
3) put a 13/16" open end wrench on the blower fan nut making sure it is fully seated, and position the end of the wrench to the left of the motor.
4) rap down hard on the open end wrench and it should pop loose.  Note that a sharp impact on the end of the wrench works much better than just pushing against the wrench, and that the blower fan is a left-handed thread.

I had to rewire things because the new motor was slightly different, but directions were included, although they were a poor copy and a little hard to read.  I needed to change the crimp on terminals on two wires; the new terminals were included, but you also need a crimping tool, which would be annoying if you don't have one.  It would have been nice if they just included some adapters, which is what I made in case I ever need to put in an old-style motor.

I put in a new belt along with the new motor and it works great.  I do not notice any difference at all in performance or noise, but I will post an update if things change.

Update 7/22/17 - 6 months later still working perfectly.
Update 4/27/18 - 15 months - still running perfectly


Not sure I have much to add considering what has already been touched on, but I will share my own experience with these unique skates. First, there is definitely a learning curve and plenty of practice seems necessary to get the most out of these. I still consider myself a bit of a beginner with these even after testing them out a dozen or more times. What I have finally learned through my own trial and error rather than seeking any real tutorials or lessons is that you really must learn to propel yourself with your full body, with special focus on your core. If you twist your torso you can really whip the rest of your body (legs) into getting acceleration.

For the longest time, I tried to create momentum with mostly my legs doing the twisting and S motions but this wore me out and made my legs sore. Using your torso makes it so much more effortless. So, I think it is the combination of the two techniques that really makes the skates go fast and accelerate quickly.

But having said this, you still have to learn to balance and do the proper leg motions if you are just starting out. The rest will come along the more time you spend with them I believe. Also, be sure to use quality skate bearings (bones reds anyone?)

*Update/Addition*>>>

1/2016:

I just wanted to mention that I just purchased a pair of Xgliders caster skates and find them to be a breeze to use and seemingly much easier than freelines, at least for cruising around on in general. The Xgliders don't seem to require the leg rotations specific to freelines which makes sense as the wheels already rotate. It seems that simply shuffling your feet alternating the left and right forward and backward (in and out) gets you going with minimal effort. The faster you do the shuffling motion the faster you go and all of a sudden your going crazy fast while just on flats. Turning is also very easy and traveling at slow speeds is still very stable. So, if you think freelines may be too much of a challenge and just want to get moving around well enough, I would suggest the Xgliders. They can accommodate up to 90mm inline wheels which is also a plus.

Cheers


At first, I loved this item. It worked well, assuming it's actually loaded evenly (which takes practice... I actually discovered that the fuller it is, the better). After a few weeks of use, the plastic knob for the dryer broke. No big deal.. I just used pliers to turn it.

Now, however, after just over 2 months of using it once a week, the lid won't close at all. Whatever mechanism they use to make sure the dryer stops when it's opened broke, and now it won't close at all. I flipped it over to see if I could unscrew it, and the screws are completely rusted.

I am going to contact the manufacture to see if they'll quickly and easily replace it. I'll report back with my results.

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Update: After posting my review, I went to their website and filled out the contact form asking for a replacement. Within an hour, I got a response saying:

"I'm sorry to learn about your MCSD not working.

Please don't worry, it comes with a full 3-year warranty and we will ship you a brand new unit.

In order to activate the warranty, we just need you to inform us the original order number (Amazon) and a shipping address, so we can send you a brand new unit ASAP.

If you have questions or comments, please let us know. We're always glad to assist you!
Have an excellent day! "

So far so good. I'll continue to update.

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Update 3

Customer service was fantastic. They sent me out a new device and I had it in 3 business days with basically no hassle. They emailed me a prepaid fedex label, and I shipped back the broken unit in the box the new unit came in.

With that said, this new device is next to impossible to make the load even. Pretty much no matter what I do, the unit vibrate violently. It does work, but it is beyond frustrating, and I'm doubting it will last longer than the last one.

If this review was based on customer service, it would be 5 stars, but it's based on the product.


We purchased this refrigerator but a larger cubic foot two years ago from Sears. It has a nice look, the exterior and interior design is sleek and well built. Previously we had a bottom freezer model Kenmore Elite. Not a french door but the refer on top and freezer on bottom. I liked the space of the top but the freezer portion was small and hard to organize since it was one big drawer. Plus the freezer door was always getting left open and we had water draining issues and no ice and water in the door. I decided get a side by side to gain the ice and water in the door and it was cheaper than the french door models with ice and water in the door. Consumer reports also rated the Samsung refrigerators as a good buy so I went with it.
I haven't had a single issue with the refrigerator since we purchased it. The ice maker works fine - there was one time that it wasn't making ice and I read the manual and it said the freezer may be too cold and sure enough, I increased the temp 2 degrees and it made ice fine - So I consider that my issue since we had the freezer temp down to low.
Since we have a larger cubic foot refer, ours sticks out from our counter quite a bit but they had to make up the space somewhere and we wanted a larger capacity.
The shelves are glass and easy to clean and move around. The storage in the refrigerator is nice and the temperature is maintained perfectly. no more frozen lettuce. The frame of the shelves is plastic and we did have one crack. We aren't sure what happened but it is in the back and doesn't effect the look or structure of the shelf. I have not looked into replacing it.
The drawers are roomy and fit a lot of produce and what not. I also like the amount of door storage.
The freezers in side by sides do not offer the greatest amount of space but we can fit a frozen pizza box in there and I think it works fine for us but we also have a deep freeze.
Overall I am really happy with the product.


The filter is working well so far in my LG refrigerator. Seems to be doing the job. Nice to know I can order it so easily from Amazon and get it so quickly with Prime. I recommend it highly.
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I just purchased this drier and it works extremely well! Now there are a few things that I think everyone should know when purchasing this unit.

1. If you don't spin dry your clothes it will take MUCH longer for them to dry. Very lightweight fabrics probably do not take a long time to dry, but heavier fabrics will if you don't have them spun dry.

2. Lightweight items, like silks, rayons, thin cotton, etc will dry very quickly. Items that are somewhat bulkier like sweatshirts and sweaters will take longer, especially like around the cuffs and hemlines just because the fabric is usually thicker.

3. Don't over pack it. The unit has a fan/heater at the bottom that circulates air around the unit. If you pack it, it will take longer for your items to dry. In fact, the rod that you hang your hangers on only has notches for 4 hangers. I suppose you can overpack it, but I would not recommend it.

4. Close it and forget it. Stop peeking! When the unit is drying it slightly inflates from the air being circulated around inside. Once you open it, you can see the warm air escapes and the unit deflates, thereby increasing the drying time.

5. If you don't want your clothes 'crispy' use fabric softener in the wash.

Some of my favs:

1. The heater fan is really warm. It's not as warm as say a blow drier, but warm enough that some items will dry in a few minutes, and it definitely takes less time than air drying.

2. Your clothes are not strung out all over the house drying. I used to hate air drying my expensive Victoria Secret bras because it takes FOREVER, and of course ladies, your favorite bra is the one you want to wear immediate after washing.

3. You do have the option of fan only, or low or high heat/fan with timer. Yes you can set it and forget it! Love it!

4. The fact that it packs down is wonderful. I am intending on using this on my boat, and I needed something that was not too huge. We are on our boat for sometimes as much as a week at a time, and using the Laundromat is expensive and dreadful, and sometimes we are not even near one.


I have now had the product for several months and feel I can safely rate the the Infiniti at 4 stars.  My Hair is past the shoulders, thick, with medium curl,  and slightly course. It is highly processed.  I have a full keratin treatment every six months and roots dyed every three weeks with highlights every other or third month.  My greatest concern is damage from heated appliances.  I am pleased to say this product shortened my dry time from full 40 minutes with couple 5 minute breaks to 15-20 minutes with no breaks. Normally, I straighten with flat iron after as well. Using the Infiniti Pro makes that process super easy as well - because I am able to get such a smooth straight finish just from drying. Be warned - there is a big learning curve.  It takes a couple times to get the forward and reverse down - and practice is needed to get the best style.
  I have found 2 negatives: (1) It is heavier than expected.  That being said - it is still easier than trying to hold a dryer and brush. Especially - makes getting back of head more efficient with much better outcome. (2) I get a fuller root than I care for.  The hair, in general, is fuller as well.  This would probably good for someone looking for body - I have plenty to begin with.
  Just a couple tips.  Make sure hair is well conditioned. This makes the hair glide easier through the bristles. Also, slowly and intermittently, advance the brush from root to end - so the hair doesn't wrap around the brush completely.
  The only thing(s) I would change? I would prefer a different bristle - maybe slightly firmer. I think it would smooth the hair more effectively. And I wouldn't mind more heat. Fix these issues and I would give 5 starts.
  Just as a sidebar I have tried the Conair Ionic Styler (with brush and comb attachments).  In comparison - this product is much more effective. The attachments came off the Styler and broke in no time.


Beware, you might not be getting the product you expect. For years, GE sold the MWF filter. Now they offer two similar-sounding products, the MWF filter and the MWFA filter. Even though I have purchased the MWF filter from Amazon since 2010, this time they shipped me model MWFA (I ordered the MWF "three-pack" from a related product page). There is a very significant difference. See the manufacturer's link (shown in the photograph). The old MWF filter is being sold as "Pharmaceutical Filtration" while the new MWFA filter is being sold as "Standard Filtration." The implication is that the only difference is the MWF filter also reduces certain listed pharmaceutical compounds, while the MWFA filter removes everything that the MWF does except for the pharmaceutical compounds. This is NOT the case. The MWF filters that Amazon shipped to me did little or nothing to improve the taste of my water. I was not convinced that I could actually get the old MWF filter from this website, so I went to Home Depot and found the old MWF filter (sold as the "Pharmaceutical Filtration" model) at a price higher than from Amazon. I installed the MWF filter and once again my system supplied water with good taste.

If you want the best tasting water, and likely the highest contamination removal, be sure to use the MWF "Pharmaceutical Filtration" model and avoid the MWFA filter. Unfortunately, I don't know if the MWF filter is available from Amazon, and which filter will be shipped if you order from this product page). If Amazon ships you the MWFA filter and you've ordered the MWF filter, be sure to return it for a refund within 30 days.

Unfortunately, GE jacked up the price of the MWF significantly, so if you've used the MWF filter in the past, expect to pay a lot more for it now.

If you recently ordered this product from this link, let us all know (by commenting to this review) if you got the MWF or the MWFA, as this will be helpful to others. Thanks.


I've been using my WM-3 for a few weeks now and I've been quite impressed with the accuracy of this meter.  The readings were nearly spot on with my full sized calibrated weather station.

The unit itself is compact and very lightweight, it almost seems too light, I weighed it at a mere 51 grams, but it doesn't come across as cheap feeling in the slightest.  It's constructed out of a sturdy plastic, nothing bends or creaks and the buttons have a nice positive click to them.  This thing is solidly put together.

Its small size allows it to fit easily in a pocket or tossed in a bag, it also comes with a nice protective case and lanyard, and the light weight allows it to basically be forgotten about until needed.

Actual operation of the unit could not be easier.  One button and it's alive and taking measurements.  A backlight automatically illuminates for 10 seconds, so even in the dark, it's really easy to operate.  Switching between the various modes and units of measurements is easily accomplished with two other buttons.

I'm not a professional by any means, but I do consider myself to be a weather buff.  The unit allows for calibration, but honestly, unless you have a calibrated reference source to adjust it again or have some need for extremely precise measurements, it's best left alone and is going to be more than accurate enough right out of the box.  Remember, this is a $29 instrument, but even still, I was very impressed with its accuracy.

This is a great gadget and especially so for anyone that spends a lot of time outdoors such as hikers or hunters or boaters, pilots, professional weather spotters or just general weather nerds, or just people who like gadgets.

I suppose if I had one gripe, I would have loved to see this unit do pressure too, but at this price point, that's asking a bit much, and Ambient Weather has an excellent range of higher end handheld weather stations that can perform all sorts of neat additional functions.  For the asking price though, the WM-3 is a fantastic value.


I really loved this ice maker--until the bottom of the water bin filled with a thick layer of black sludge.  I cleaned it out with paper towel, etc., and the unit still makes ice, but I'm not inclined to ingest anything that might have come in contact with whatever the oily, greasy substance is.  But--good warranty, so no problem, right?  Not so right.

First, I was unable to register the unit online because I could find no "submit" button on the registration web page.  So I wrote an e-mail about that, as well as about the black sludge.  Though promised a 24-hr-turnaround on e-mail, no response within 48 hours.  Then I tried a call, leaving the details of the problem and a callback number.  Website also a claimed 24-hr-turnaround on calls, but no response yet to that, either.

Finally I talked to a service rep.  Though I told him that the ice-making process still works, he asked me to run another test batch.  I did so, and called back the next day.  Talked to two different service reps.  The story: because they have never heard of this problem, and I cannot replicate it, they cannot service it.  What a marvel of logic I found *that* to be!!

I can take it to someone in my town, and if this person figures out what the unit needs, they will send me the parts for free.  But I'm beyond the 90-day limit on warranty labor, so I pay the labor.  Or I can send the unit to them and pay $75 for them to look at it.  Truly, I would have thought that the manufacturer would have more curiosity about their own product.

I then called the backup third-party warranty I had purchased.  Since the manufacturer was still offering me parts they could do nothing.  But if I wait out the next six months, they can help me.

So here we are.  I've ordered another brand of ice maker and will now enjoy taking this one apart.  Maybe I can figure it out!

~CC


UPDATE:
I'm updating this review since this piece of junk is even worse than I'd thought.

First, the hot water dispenser was broken the day it was delivered. It just never worked properly. After 6 service calls, GE finally decided to replace the damn thing after they basically replaced all the electronics in the fridge, to no avail.

The new fridge is just as loud as the first one, but sometimes, it's much louder. It's like having a Harley running in your kitchen. It measured it with a decibel meter and the sound level came in at about 75 dB.

Worse, the fridge doesn't keep the temperature. I have all the temperatures set at the "recommended" settings, but the actual temperatures are WAY OFF. In short, EVERYTHING is FROZEN in the fridge. The water line doesn't work because the WATER IS FROZEN. All our vegetables have freezer burn and we had to throw them all away.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:
A lot of people complained about the noise... I didn't think much of it when reading the reviews, but now I regret that I should have. Others have said this already: that it's normal, that it sounds different because of the variable-speed compressor. However, there's no excuse for it to be so loud.

Also worth mentioning is that the hot water dispenser is flaky at best. I've tried to make hot water 3 times, and 2 out of the 3 times, the fridge comes back with the dreaded "Hot Water Disabled" error message. Google this; others have had this problem. So I have to go to the panel and cycle the circuit breaker to get hot water to work.

The stainless steel is also quite cheap for a Cafe--it's something I'd expect on the mainline GE. It's the thin, shiny, with lots of coarse grain, nothing like more polished SS found in higher-end appliances.

And, just after one day, the cover on the touch panel for the temperature-drawer bin has already started peeling off.


To elaborate on my title, I am on here speaking in behalf of my girlfriend who ordered this product for me as a Christmas gift, and is too sweet to call and complain about the experiences shes had with this process. She ordered the Nostalgia Kegorator the Thursday before Christmas and opted for the one-day delivery ($60.00) to ensure the arrival was before Christmas. After calling Amazon a few times she was finally told that the package would arrive two days AFTER Christmas and that her extra delivery fees were to be returned for the late delivery plus she would be awarded a $10 gift card... Upon opening the box there was a large dent in the top back corner from what appeared to be it jamming on a rack or metal beam. The Nostalgia sticker was barely hanging on with a large scratch on the door under it on the front.  I examined everything and there doesn't seem to be any structural damage so due to their lack of punctuality the first time I figured Id hide the blemishes and stick with what I had. So I get my CO2 tank filled and drive to my keg store an hour away to pick up a craft keg then drive back to set it all up.  I get all of the fittings tight and open the valve. Next thing I know my CO2 is rapidly flowing into the air and no beer out the tap.  I fiddled with it for about 2 hours after calling many fellow keg owners but to no avail. I called tech support the next day Jan 4 and after troubleshooting they said it was a faulty dual-regulator and that they would have one to me as soon as their shipping re-opened for the year Jan 14th or 15th.  Needless to say this product would be nice if things worked properly and arrived in due-time. Save yourself the time and money and find a store close to you that sells kegorators and that you can pick up on site.


ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS LITTLE WASHER!  I RECENTLY MOVED AND LEFT MY OLD WASHER BEHIND AS IT WAS OVER TEN YEARS OLD.
AM RETIRED AND LIVING ALONE, SO DON'T REQUIRE A LOT OF LAUNDRY THESE DAYS.  BUT WHEN I DO, I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO GO TO A LAUNDROMAT.
AND THIS LITTLE GUY FILLS THE NEED PERFECTLY.  WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND FOR ANYONE LIVING ALONE WITH NO OTHER WASHER AVAILABLE, WOULD RECOMMEND FOR SINGLE RETIREES, AND DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TO ANYONE HATING LAUDROMATS AS MUCH AS MYSELF.  WASHED THE CLOTHES UNBELEIVABLY CLEAN, SPINNED DRIED MARVELOUSLY SO THAT LITTLE HANG TIME REQUIRED, AND WAS EASY TO SET UP ALONE (AM 73 YRS OLD, DID ALL BY MYSELF). ON TILE FLOORS IS EASY TO MOVE, EVEN WITH A FULL LOAD OF CLOTHES AND WATER.  NOT LIFT, JUST PUSH ALONG.  I FILL MINE AT THE BATHROOM SINK AND EMPTY INTO THE TUB.  THE WORST PART OF UNPACKING IT AND SETTING IT UP, WAS THE PEELING OFF THE CLEAR PROTECTIVE SHEETS ON BOTH LID DOORS.  WOW, THEY DO NEED TO PUT ANOTHER BRAND OF PROTECTIVE COATING ON THE LIDS.  HINTS TO AVOID LEAKAGE:  MAKE SURE DRAIN HOSE IS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WASHER TIGHT; DO NOT OVER FILL THE TUB WITH WATER, WITH CLOTHES, OR WITH BOTH AS THIS LITTLE GUY SLOSHES THE WATER AND CLOTHES AROUND VIGOROUSLY IN AN EFFORT TO GET THE CLOTHES CLEAN; MAKE SURE BOTH HOSES ARE EMPTY BEFORE MOVING MACHINE.  DELIVERY TIME WAS SO QUICK WAS UNPREPARED FOR ITS ARRIVAL.


I purchased this to replace an inline filter installed by my plumber two years ago.  In order to replace the filter he had installed I would have to go down into the crawl space under my condo which is a long trip through three fire doors which starts in a full basement and ends under my place which is a dark crawl space about five feet high where the shut off is.  Then I would have to go back upstairs dissassemble the filter, unscrew the compression fittings and then go back down under to turn the water on and hope nothing was leaking when I went back upstairs.  Needless to say I didn't change the filter until it clogged and the icemaker stopped working.  This gem took less than 10 minutes to install start to finish, including mounting, and I never have to make that trip again to change a filter.  I have copper tubing that comes up about 10 inches out of the floor and from there plastic tubing is joined which ran about two feet to the existing filter and then there was about three feet of plastic tubing running from the filter to the fridge.  I took a chance and did not turn off the water.  Using my garbage can to catch any water I cut the fridge side of the tubing from the existing filter and a bit of water drained out.  I inserted this cut end into fridge side of the new filter housing.  I then (holding it over the garbage can) cut the water source side of the tubing from the existing filter and quickly inserted the tubing into the new filter casing.  The cut wasn't clean, water sprayed out and the tube was not secure, so I removed it made a clean cut and reinserted - perfect.  About a gallon of water ended up in the garbage can between cuts.  I mounted the casing with two self drilling drywall anchors and secured the tubing into a foot diameter circular return with a twisty tie.  It's working perfectly, no leaks, and the icemaker is once again making ice.  I'm thinking of replacing my undersink filter with one of these when I use up my filters, it's a good filter but the housing has to be cleaned with bleach and it takes about a half hour to clean the houseing and change the filters and this is just so much easier, just unscrew the filter and swap it out.  For the price this is terrific!


It is hard to believe the price on this thing from is a bargain - from Amazon, that is.  Our original was decomposing after only a few years.  I am pretty sure the reason for the thing falling apart is that the part of the basket going to the back of the dishwasher is directly over part of the heat coil, close enough to cause damage over time.  I contacted the manufacturer for a goodwill replacement - no dice.  They offered to sell me one - for $55!

EDIT 3/31/17 - I want to spread the word about my experience with KitchenAid (Whirlpool Corp) on this silverware basket.  Before ordering here, I called their contact center to ask for a goodwill replacement (dishwasher is out of warranty),  They said no.  While shopping for the best price, I saw a boatload of posts by people experiencing the same problems with warping and disintegration of the basket.  I am convinced the basket problem is caused by a design defect in all of their dishwashers where the basket goes on the side.  The rear of the basket sits directly over the heat coil.  I believe that proximity to the heat coil causes degradation of the basket over time.  I again contacted KitchenAid with this information and asked for a goodwill reimbursement for the basket I bought here.  They said no - again.  This is very different from my experience with an out of warranty problem on a GE refrigerator.  GE took care of the problem, although they were not obligated to do anything.  KitchenAid's approach is that once out of warranty, the problems belong to the customers.  Consider that when you next shop for major appliances.
EDIT 6/11/17 - I must have caused Whirlpool some embarrassment.  They came thru with a reimbursement check and apology.  Still, my experience with out of warranty situations has been outstanding with GE, not so much with Whirlpool.


Great filters. These are legitimate Samsung filters, so there's no reason they shouldn't be good. Especially for the price! Installation is kind of annoying, took me about 15 minutes from start to finish. I had to use a pair of pliers to grip the old filter and twist to get it unlocked. There was obviously so much gunk built up in there that I couldn't get it untwisted by hand. Then I tried installing the new filter, but the water pressure made it impossible, so I went ahead and shut off the water supply to the house. With the water supply off, installing the new filter was easy. It just popped right in and locked in place. I turned the water supply back on and emptied out about 3 gallons of water as instructed. That part was very boring, I just kept filling and dumping jugs.

I haven't conducted a water quality test of the tap water vs the filtered water, but just from the taste alone, it seems like the filter is working. Or maybe it's a placebo effect, who knows haha. Depending on how often you use your water dispenser, they last up to 6 months. I drink A LOT of water every day, and I let the last filter go the full 6 months before changing. That's probably why it was so hard to remove, because they were totally filled with pollutants at that point. You can also tell when they need to be changed because the water comes out a lot slower.

I've had this fridge for years and we've been through tons of these filters. I took off a star because I honestly think they cost way too much. It's just a water filter! Why does it need to cost almost $50? There was one time these were $35 on Amazon, and I thought that was a great deal...but of course now the price has gone back up. Anyway, these are good and they work, so go ahead and get them if you need new filters. I've read horror stories from people buying the off-brand water filters and it breaking and flooding the house, so I'm gonna stick to the Samsung brand.


I had to replace the fan and insert in my over the range fan setup recently due mice falling into it and dying. I can get into why that was happening here but it isn't really relevant to the review. Lets just say whoever installed the original really half assed it and I'm still living with some of the consequences as a result. I decided to replace everything since the old one had some rust and obviously was gross.

Anyway, I had a really hard time finding any power packs or liners that seemed to fit the hole. I actually passed this one over several times because its listed as 30" and the hole I have is 28.5". I don't understand what nominal means in this context still as my total cabinet width is still less than 30" but regardless, this measures 28 and 7/16 inches wide. I found this out from the spec sheet on Broan website, which actually isn't super easy to find. The depth measurement is 17 1/4 inches from this same spec sheet. Additional information is available on this spec sheet which can be found by searching just for the part number.

The width was perfect for my cabinet but the depth was a tiny bit to short for mine. I solved this by buying a piece of metal plywood edge guard and attaching it to the wall to fill the resulting gap. It isn't perfect but it looks reasonably nice compared to a void or a piece of wood.

The metal looks quite nice and smooth and while its overpriced for what it is at least it isn't also poorly made. And compared to the few other possible options I had it is sadly very affordable. I used it with the cheaper power module of the two that fits. One thing to note is that these modules install flush to the face of this insert. The module I was replacing hung down entirely beneath this with none of the fan or light assembly actually inserting into the liner. I mention this because I had to modify my cabinet with a sawsall, hacksaw and lots of swearing because the power module hit into a useless cross piece of wood inside the cabinet hood facade and I had not anticipated it. Check the measurements on the power pack you use and use the spec sheet to determine whether you have clearance.


I am writing this review to help spare others what we are going through right now.  We bought a DCS grill seven years ago and the customer service was amazing.  We love the grill and the customer service experiences we had during that purchase led us to purchase the DCS 48in gas cooktop with grill and griddle.  I wish we had realized they have been bought by another company!  Our NEW cooktop we paid around $3800.00 for came to use with missing parts and a drip try that was installed so poorly it would not open.  The tray alignment is off and it bent the frame.  We called DCS immediately expecting the same amazing customer service we had gotten several years ago and were stunned at their reaction which was basically "too bad".  They refused to replace the cooktop and were of no help at all.  We went as far up the chain as possible with nothing but the same run around.  They insisted that we get it serviced - OUR BRAND NEW $3800.00 COOKTOP - serviced!  They would not even consider helping us until we had a service company come out and try to fix our new appliance.  They said that the service company would have to deem it irreparable before they would "try to resolve it" - not replace it.  The servicemen worked on the drip tray and although it now pulls out, it has to be forced.  They are ordering the missing parts from DCS and those should be in sometime after Christmas.  When you purchase an appliance that costs that much and claims to be a high-end product, you expect the customer service to match their claims.  This cooktop should have been replaced immediately and we cannot believe the hoops we are having to go through.  Furthermore, we are afraid of the issues we may have to face in the future.  What else is wrong with this thing - how did it get damaged - is the quality control so poor that they marked parts as included yet they weren't?  Did they actually inspect this cooktop before it left their warehouse?  We are so angry and are trying to work through the process but I am strongly urging you to choose something else!!!


A neighbor discarded one of these - brand-new, never been plugged in. It is cute, but the design seemed a bit off. It is not a very good design. Each of the four indents that hold a "pizza" is quite small - about three fairly small bites.

I download the owner's manual online and followed the instruction as best I could. The dough recipe has no leavening and lots of butter. The instructions were a bit vague, but it seems you sort of spread the rolled out dough discs into the indents while the machine is cold(ish). Once the filling is added, you plug it in. There are two lights that aren't particularly useful - power and "ready" (which lights up long before the "pizza" is actually cooked or "ready").

The resulting "pizza" is really more of a topless tart. Even rolling out thin, the crust is doughy inside with the outside a bit crispy. The filling is still quite wet, since it is almost as deep as it is wide and can't get hot enough throughout to cook completely.

Making these "pizzas" is a bit tedious, spraying with oil,  spreading in the dough, spooning in a small bit of filling, plugging in the machine, waiting a few minutes, trying to decide if the dough is crispy on the outside, unplugging the machine, getting each out of its hot indent without scratching the non-stick coating or burning yourself, letting it cool a bit, and then repeating for the next scant serving (actually, I could easily eat eight of these at those times when I would normally chow down on pizza...!).

Cleaning is a bit difficult, as it does not disassemble, so you have to wash the cooking surfaces without getting water inside. The only solution I could find is to prop it up sideways on the edge of the sink and use a brush and sprayer. Too awkward.

It's a cute idea. It is reasonably well built, but flawed design. It was fun doing these with my 4-year-old son (we cook together a lot, he's getting to be a good cook). But it was too much work for mediocre results. They were edible mainly because I seasoned to my taste, but the maker needs to return to the drawing table and design something actually practical.

I'm glad I didn't pay anything for this, and will probably pass it on to a thrift store.


BUYER BEWARE:  We purchased this island hood 3 years ago from the manufacturer on Amazon. It was marked 'new'. We should have known that the price was too good to be true. It arrived with cosmetic damage (specifically, there was a large dent on one side). By the time this was realized, our contractor had already spent time assembling it, so either I was going to send it back for another (and wait additional time and pay for the contractor to come out again) or put up with the dent. We chose the latter. And Amazon actually issued us a partial refund.

Fast forward 3 years and the vent stopped working. At first, it seemed to have a mind of its own. If I selected the 3rd speed (highest), it might randomly go down to the 2nd or 1st before stopping altogether. After some months of this not knowing when it might decide to turn off, it would not work at all at any speed. And the lights also ceased working. The manual that the hood came with was good for nothing- almost comically so. Does not contain a shred of real troubleshooting. Doesn't even seem to contain much information about this product at all aside from a single picture.

So I did what anyone would do: I contacted AKDY, the supplier/manufacturer. They asked for my Amazon order # as well as the model # which I supplied them with promptly. Then, much to my surprise, they sent out a new circuit board and control panel free of charge. But unfortunately, they had their own problems. The control panel was not the same one in our hood (in fact, it appeared much cheaper with actual mechanical buttons that appear like they belong on a child's toy) and the connector was in fact not the correct fit. See my photo of the control panel that was sent and compare it to the sleek digital display control panel which belongs to our vent.

I contacted AKDY's product support via email three times more and never received an answer. Then I placed 2 calls to their California area code that I found on my prior email correspondence, but was not able to reach anyone.

If anyone is considering this unit, STAY AWAY. Yes, it looks like a $2000 hood vent. But sadly, it's not. Now we're stuck having to purchase a brand new vent from a reputable manufacturer and pay once again to have it installed. Terribly disappointed.


I couldn't be happier with this Freezer!  I am disabled have dealt with chronic pain constantly since a child.  Because of this condition I am always looking for ice packs to help ease the pain.  When you are in my situation and this has been going on for decades you find yourself at the mercy of others to help you with many of your daily duties. Pain has no schedule and comes when you least expect it.  My issue is when the pain comes on in the middle of the night that I would find it hard to ask someone to grab me an ice pack from the freezer downstairs.  I never wanted to be a bother and would then just deal with the pain.
Now since my daughter convinced me that a bit more independence would be good for my soul, we searched and found this Whynter CUF-210SS Energy Star Upright Freezer.  Now I was sceptical of the high ratings since I was raised on "if its too good to be true, it usually is".
I ordered it anyway... Best decision ever!
I now have a freezer that sits in my room just a few feet away and it is QUIET as can be.  I had to check it a few times to make sure it was on...and yes it was!  Large inside too.  It holds my 3 ice packs almost perfectly.  The ice pack size I use is..(8"x15").  It curls up on the edges a little but I am greatful it fits like it does. I recommend if you use it for this purpose, keep the ice pack as flat as can be on the very bottom shelf and it will freeze the fastest.  I tend to rotate mine as I use them putting the already firm one from the bottom to the middle shelf and placing the used one on the very bottom.  Having this indepence to care for myself in this way is so liberating.  As much as my family wants to care for me, I am able to do this for myself.
I love this item and would recommend it to all who need ice packs at a moments notice.
PS.  It holds a large box of Popsicles too..and I still have a whole shelf not even used yet.


Right so I've had this machine for quite a while.  First let me say, yes it does make ice, in three different sizes.  That's the good bit.  Now come the not so good bits.

1) The instruction manual seems as if it was written first in another language and then pasted into Google Translate and voila! Non, c'est ne pas bien!  The manual gives the most vague and generalised instructions, not just for operation, but for care and maintenance as well.

2) In spite of my best efforts (i.e. setting the time, not setting the time, setting the timed on/off feature, not setting the timed on/off feature, etc.), the thing beeps at really inconvenient times, say in the  middle of the night.

3) The clock is in 24-hour display only with no option to change to a 12-hour a.m. / p.m. display.

4) CLEANING - This is why I rated it two stars.  I've been wiping out the ice maker receptacle as per the instructions (as useful as they are - not!) regularly. Taking the whole thing (it is heavy for my standard) over to the sink to flush and drain out the back, etc...well recently, and for the first time, (was wearing my reading glasses) I saw the inside to the back, behind the evaporator, and to my absolute horror there was black mold everywhere.  I tried a variety of brushes, different sizes and shapes to get to the area, no joy.  I had to get my tool kit out, find the bit small enough for the screws and take the bloody top off!  Even after all that, it took three more times to get it all out.  There were more screws holding things down in places but I was dubious of going full throttle with dismantling of the machine.

I absolutely DO NOT recommend this machine.  There have got to be much simpler models, much, much easier to clean, with a much better instruction manual.  (For the record, I'm a Technical Writer and writing manuals for the end user is my work for 15 years now.)


I received this unit as a review sample. First, I did make a few test batches of cubes and can confirm that it will  produce the claimed twenty-seven (give or take a few ounces) pounds of ice in a twenty-four hour period. Do note that it will not do so all at once. Each batch cycle will produce a little less than two pounds.

A cycle takes up to twenty plus minutes, depending on the ice size that you select. The smaller ice is made a little faster than the largest of the three different 'cube' sizes. Moreover, this will only store a single cycle's worth of cubes, so if you are using it at a party it will require some management of the completed cubes as well as refilling the maker. Still, it will efficiently product ice on a nearly continuous basis as long as you manually transfer the finished ice to insulated coolers as well as keep the reservoir filled between cycles. In that respect the performance is very impressive, and each load of ice is substantial.

In my title I mentioned that this is economical. It is. The entire unit draws about two hundred Watts (two old style light bulbs), so the refrigeration system inside is pretty efficient. There are some operating requirements that you need to heed. Foremost is ensuring that the side vents are not blocked. Also, it is not designed for outdoors use, so factor that in if you are purchasing this for a pool party or BBQ.

The manual cited that high ambient temperature can also hamper operation, so I am extrapolating that this unit cannot be placed in direct sunlight or in overly hot spaces. I have  not tested those environments, but do need to warn about potential limitations. I do not view this as a design flaw since many appliances have the same restrictions, but, again, want to set expectations.

This unit can can easily keep a party of twenty supplied in ice for drinks. Plus, when you factor in the low energy consumption that I cited above this makes an excellent personal ice maker.


Bought from a local retailer, but love it enough to share a review:

Our house is designed with the kitchen right out in the open, right in the middle. We like it. What we didn't like is the noise our former dishwasher made, a "quiet series" dishwasher. Or the noise from the one before that, also billed as being very quiet. This Bosch? It really is quiet, except for the barest announcement when the cycle changes. Thanks to the light at the base, you know it's on. But you wouldn't know from listening unless you press your ear against the door.

Even though this dishwasher and our previous models shared the same interior size, this one does hold more on two racks thanks to a better layout of the tines.

Our former machines utilized the age old heating element on the floor of the interior to heat the water. And over time, that heating element became calcified or coated with dishwashing soap or something -- who knows. I know that over time, our machine did a poor job of heating the water, ergo, a poor job of washing the dishes. In this machine the water heats at the entry, instant-heat hot water. It seems more efficient. It's hot.

No matter which settings we chose, our former machines ran for ages, only to present barely clean dishes. We scrape the dishes, load this washer and set for "auto clean" and "sanitize," and while I haven't tested with a timer, it seems to operate in about half the time of the other dishwashers we owned. That's efficiency.

The only thing it doesn't have (although some Bosch models do) is a delayed timer. I made good use of that in our other machines so that we weren't disturbed by the noise. It operated in the middle of the night, away from our bedroom, away from us. This machine doesn't have the timer, but it's a moot point since it doesn't make any noise. I turn it on, then we have a conversation, watch television, listen to music, all undisturbed.

Great price for a quality product. Now. If someone would just explain to me why dishwashers need to be cleaned, I'd be happy.


I love this unit.
Easy to use.
Super quiet.
It gets my clothes clean.
I always fill the softener to the max line and my clothes smell awesome.
Sometimes my pants get really wrinkled.
Some users have rated this with only one star simply for that reason. You just have to iron them.
Smartek Steam Iron ST1200G Polder 1232-82 Deluxe Tabletop Ironing Board, Natural
Clothes "seem" damp if I pull them out as soon as they are done but I just set them out for a good 30 seconds and they are in fact dry.
Runs for about three and a half to four hours for a full load on normal settings.

I live in a small guesthouse about the size of a one bedroom apartment. For whatever reason, I had a dishwasher but no washer and dryer. I replaced the dishwasher with this washer dryer.

I ordered this from an external website and that Sunday they were running a 10% everything sale so I paid less. (great start) I figured it would take like a week or two to deliver but it was here on Tuesday at 9am! The delivery guys even helped bring it into the room where it was to live, the kitchen. (very European) After a quick trip to the hardware store and about $30 for two braided hoses and a splitter valve, the installation was simple.

If you're considering buying a washer/dryer combo, this is the one to get. It's the best one available in the U.S.


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


We bought this after our last washer of 20 years broke down on us.
I did a lot of research on washing machines because I did not want to spend all this money on something that I would end up hating or having to replace any time soon. It's odd that this particular machine gets bad reviews on Amazon. This washer is nearly 5 stars everywhere else I look with hundreds of reviews.

This washer does take longer to wash my clothes than my 20 year old machine did. I guess I expected that, as I am using approx. 10 gallons in lieu of the 50-60 gallons I used to use. That's considerable! I went from a 40 minute wash cycle to almost an hour. That's not a deal breaker for me, as there is a short cycle if I was in a hurry for my clothes. Besides, they clothes get spun so dry in the spin cycle that they're barely damp when they come out of the wash saving a SIGNIFICANT amount of drying time. From wash to dry, I spend less time with this than I did with the older top loader, even though the wash cycles are a bit longer.

This machine does a fantastic job of washing clothes. My clothes that used to come out dingy come out remarkably clean now. And like I previously mentioned, they get spun so dry the dryer barely takes any time at all. You only need about 2 TB of soap with the washer too, so you will save a lot of money on detergent.

This washer comes with a pull-out dispenser for your soap (powder or liquid), liquid fabric softener and bleach. It's so convenient. I also really like and really use all of the different settings. I like that if I have a load of towels, I can set it to towels and not have to think about anything else. The washer also automatically senses how big your load is, so no more guessing as to whether it's a small or medium load.

I love how my clothes, and especially my towels and sheets don't come out all twisted up anymore. I used to hate untwisting my sheets before putting them in the dryer. And kiss wrinkles goodbye. Unless you pack this washer completely full (which would be VERY difficult as it holds a LOT of clothes), your clothes have ample room to move which decreases wrinkles.

I love this washing machine and would highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a new washing machine.


Who knew you were supposed to change the splash guard in your sink every few months? Well, I didn't, but when I read it on the web (thank you, Buzzfeed newsletter for grownups) and then pulled mine out - for the first time, after living in my house for six years - I thought I must have had llamas living in my disposal. The upper side was so-so - ok, maybe a little grey-ish - the bottom side had clearly been used by the evil underworld to spit on and never, ever wipe clean. Ever. My house was permanently contaminated by seeing this. That toxic waste splash guard had to go, go, go.

And, who knew you had to make sure you had the right model splash guard? Well, I didn't know that either, so I bought the generic one-size-fits-most at the hardware store to replace the toxic one. The generic one didn't "really" fit. That's a big mistake. Don't do it, you'll never be happy (because your husband will point out daily how the splash guard doesn't guard and the stopper doesn't stop and why did you pull out the old one and what is all this about llamas and toxic waste and make you feel like an idiot. You will end up fishing the toxic one out of the trash with a coat hanger and shoving it in your husband's face. Then no one is happy and you still have a problem).

You MUST match the guard/stopper to the disposal brand. And you MUST replace it regularly (or just NEVER EVER LOOK at the sink stopper, because you'll be so sorry when you see what your disposal spits backatcha, it's SO GROSS). THIS replacement FITS for this disposal. Sign up for buying it again every six months or so, because otherwise, your disposal will spit like a llama.

I should note that it is so sturdy, water is slow to pass through - it's a bit damming, so to speak. Whatever - I'm just happy the damn thing (sorry about the pun) is clean, and fits my disposal's drain, without calling in a professional.


This machine (Not the Black Ascenta, BTW) and Bosch service have been disappointing. It cleans very sparkly as long as the dishes are basically clean before they're put in. Otherwise, not so good.
  I hooked it up as instructed to existing plumbing. Frequently, but not always, it did not drain. I contacted Bosch who provided the names of local service people. The first guy said there was a piece of something stuck in the drain tube. There had never been a problem with several previous makes. A week later, it again failed to drain. After hand-draining several times, I called for service again. This guy rerouted the drain tube under the sink, saying it needed to be higher. It was as high as install instructions required and as high as previously functional. The next day it failed again. This went on for quite a while, working, then failing, then working. I told Bosch I wanted a replacement. The service person I talked to said the hose needed to be rerouted behind the unit. I did this, with justified doubts. It failed again. I again told them I wanted it replaced and they insisted I had to have another service call to begin the process.
 I tried a different service provider. This guy finally came up with an answer. To meet energy saving requirements, newer machines (including Bosch) were using smaller motors. He said the connection where the hose tied into the plumbing was now too small and needed to be larger for new machines. I would have to do that myself. He charged me $75 for a solution that should have been included in the instructions, and certainly shouldn't have taken nearly 10 months of frustration to uncover. The larger connection cost me about $3 and took a half hour. Had Bosch provided this information initially, they would have saved me a lot of time, frustration and $75.
The machine now drains, but remains underpowered. It does not remove food particles that have set., and does a random job at removing oily (salad or cooking) residue and small grains. In short, it does OK if the dishes are basically hand-cleaned before use.


This is a great looking, no, incredibly gorgeous appliance. If you are setting up the house for display, no other dishwasher comes close.

Unfortunately, it has a minor shortcoming. Namely, it does not wash dishes well. Large items such as pots simply do not fit into the drawers. The duplicate sets of water jets are also not as powerful as their counterparts in similarly priced competitors of the traditional single-door design.

Additionally, according to Consumer Report, Fisher & Paykel dishwashers suffer from extreme quality issues, with a 25% rate of major repairs, which is more than twice of the nearest competitor. The unit that I have personal knowledge of got both motors burnt out shortly after the one-year warranty expired. Although they cost only $50 each, the labor can be expensive. Waiting for them to be shipped from Australia is also no fun.

As of April 2009, there are only three vendors selling double-drawer dishwashers in the US. Other than this Fisher & Paykel DD24, KitchenAid re-badge the same thing as KitchenAid Stainless Steel Double Drawer Dishwasher. Sears sells a double-drawer Kenmore Elite unit that also looks suspiciously similar. They all garner miserable quality ratings from users of a year or more. So, unless you are a real-estate agent setting up the house for sale or a lucky housewife who never cooks, buy the Kenmore Pro or Bosch Evolution 800 Series Stainless Steel Undercounter Dishwasher instead.


First, to their credit, after trying the filters and not being happy, the seller sent a prepaid label and issued a prompt refund, so five stars to the seller, zero stars to the actual filter.

I ordered the three-pack, thinking they were a great deal since the GE brand filters are absurdly expensive.  Not only did it not work, but I think it actually damaged our refrigerator.

Had trouble even getting the first one installed, finally did and I successfully got water out of the access point on the door.for about 10 seconds.  I was going to run a couple gallons through as normal to clear out any carbon dust, but after about 10 seconds the water started intermittently spitting and spurting out of the dispenser, accompanied by a loud jackhammer-like sound coming from the back of the refrigerator (seriously).  Looking down the crack beside the fridge, I could see the icemaker hose jumping back-and-forth in time with the noise.  Lovely.

WIth much hesitation, I let it run for a few seconds, thinking perhaps it was just air in the line.  It did let up and I got water normallyfor about another 30 seconds, then more sputtering and jackhammering.  I removed the filter, re-installed it, and water flowed normally.for about 30 seconds, sputter/jackhammer. lather, rinse and repeat.

Contacted the seller, who said "try a second one, if it does the same thing we'll give a refund."  Tried another one, and it was even worse.  With this one, removing and re-installing it didn't buy me 30 seconds of water flow.

So, I sent them back and reinstalled the old "officlal GE" filter.  For a few days, it seemed OK (wasn't using it much, though), but now it's doing the sputter/jackhammer thing even with the "official" filter.  I'm now going to order a new "genuine GE" filter and HOPE that resolves the problem.

In closing, if you're looking for equivalent GE MSWF filters, AVOID THESE "Swift Green" filters or risk needing refrigerator repairs.


"The dryer's not working"

And with those four words, visions of money evaporating into thin air waltzed through my head as I contemplated having to buy another dryer.  We've had our Maytag Performa (model PYE2300AYW) for about 12 years.  It's been a great dryer and I wasn't really ready to part with it - or at least, part with the cash needed to replace it.

After poking around under the dryer's hood, I turned to my trusty handyman reference, Google.  I quickly found out that more than likely the problem was the thermal fuse.  Oookay, so what and where is the thermal fuse and can I replace it?  To make a long story short, the answers were another quick Google search away.  I found a great set of videos where the guy who just happened to have the exact same model dryer as me did a video walkthrough of how to find, test and replace the fuse.  I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post YouTube videos in this review, but if anyone is interested in watching them, leave a comment and I'll post it.  Believe me, the guy who made the videos is a lifesaver.

Armed with the know-how, that just left me needing to find the part.  But this was just as easy since the guy in the above-mentioned video says exactly what fuse kit is needed - the LA-1053.  Because I needed the part that day, I purchased it from a local supply shop ($30), but if you can afford to wait a couple of days, it is much, MUCH cheaper getting it from Amazon.  The kit has three parts, including two fuses.  Since I have an electric dryer, I used the fuse with a pink dot on it (the other one is for gas dryers).

Replacing this thing was a breeze.  After giving the venting system a thorough cleaning, I put everything back in place, plugged it in, turned it on and "voila!" my dryer worked!  Thanks to Google, the guy who made the videos, and this small fuse, my wife thinks I'm a genius!


I purchased this in early 2015. I lived in the 2nd floor of an apartment building with no laundry/washer in it. I was also getting very large at 6 months pregnant. I needed something ready for when the baby came, and I could not leave the apartment (single parent). I also was specifically not allowed to use a washer in this building, but  took a gamble that this would go unseen.

If you are a renter, sneaking this into your apartment, this review is for you. Unfortunately, this does come delivered in a box describing what is in the box. It was in Spanish, so my Super would've been able to easily read it. There was no photo, however, and I was able to get the delivery in the door without anyone noticing it. This was easily nestled in my kitchen next to shelving and refrigerator. It is nice and small (not too small) and I was able to slide it across to the kitchen sink ( 2 feet) pretty easily even when 9 months pregnant. I kept the piece of cardboard from the box it came in, so it would slide across the tiles effortlessly. In my current apartment, I keep this washer in a utility closet. I purchased casters to roll it across the room. I highly recommend getting the casters because it also eliminates some of the noise on the floor.

The next challenge was the noise factor. I started this machine and couldn't believe it. There was very little sound, and I successfully drowned it out completely by keeping my stove top fan running.

Some tips on noise:
The more water there is to swoosh around freely, the more noise this will make. I like to pack the clothes enough so that the water does not make so much noise.

For some reason, hot water makes the spin cycle bang loudly. This is the only reason I gave this a 4 instead of 5 star. Regardless of how much or how little water there is, or clothing there is, the spin cycle gets loud when hot water is involved. Other wise, warm and cold are almost silent on spin.

This machine spins clothes almost dry and find it spins better than the pro Laundromat washers. I hang my wash up for a few hours and its ready.

I highly recommend this washer. It is now almost 2 years later, and I have not had any problems with it.


I'm guessing I can't be the only person with an older Kenmore/Whirlpool refrigerator.  After 16 years, the icemaker stopped making ice.  And after narrowing it down to the water valve inlet I found that the part (part #2206123, model# 106.59212990) isn't sold anywhere.  I was about to give up when I found another review here for someone who had the same problem and fixed it with this generic replacement.  I'm only writing this here because it finally fixed my issue after a lot of time spent trying to fix it.  The Kenmore we have uses a triple circuit and this one is only two, but if it's one of the two in back that has the problem this will work.
You can test the existing solonoids with a multi meter to see which one is bad - go to youtube and search for how to test refrigerator solonoid with a multimeter.  Then basically I took out the entire assembly and replaced both solonoids that are together with the new ones.  You have to do a little bit of screwing/unscrewing to get the old ones off, but it's pretty straight-forwad.  The main piece of advice, which I didn't heed myself, is to use your cell phone to take pictures as you take out, and take apart the old water valve - if you're like me and have never done this before, the pictures are a big help when you're trying to remember where certain things go.
Also, check the part numbers - although mine is a Kenmore, it's made by Whirlpool, and it's in several other brands which may have different part numbers even though they're all identical.  So, if you have one of these older triple circuit refrigerators and really want ice made again, this may do the trick.  Oh yeah the other thing is that even if I found the original part, it sold for about $75....this was about $13...big difference.