Since purchasing this washer in January, 2011, it has stopped working three times.  After a long hold time, Maytag will send out a repairman, but they give you a schedule of 8AM - 5PM and show up around 7PM.  The warranty is only good for one year, and I predict that this washer will break again soon.  The repairman tells us that the faulty part is the "sensor/pressure switch" which controls the water level.  He mentioned that this part is made in Mexico and is $125 if you have to buy it outside of the warranty period.

Save yourself the trouble and buy yourself an "old school" top loading agitating washer, the kind with "Hot, Cold, Warm, Soak and Extra Rinse" cycles.  The supposed water and detergent savings are not worth the trouble, cost and inconvenience of having these things serviced.  If I could return this washer and swap it out for a different model, I surely would.

By the way, before purchasing this model Maytag, we purchased another Maytag washer that failed on the 3rd load.  We were able to return it to Home Depot the day after we bought it.  The Home Depot manager did not want to take it back saying that all appliances have to be serviced by the manufacturer's warranty departments.  I asked for the store manager and raised enough of a stink by saying that it was a new washer and shouldn't break down on the second day of ownership, and Home Depot gave us a refund.  I have lost all confidence in the Maytag brand.  As for washers and dryers, buy the simplest models out there, which are usually cheaper, and you'll be better off in the long run.


here's the deal - - if you can read (obliviously you can) you can change out this radiant surface element - - as others have mentioned the connections are NOT exact - -however they are labeled 1a 1b 2a 2b etc - - this is what I did.

The first thing I did was UN PLUG THE OVEN !!!!! You don't want to have power running to what ever you are working on  I opened up my stove top, I braced it with a piece of wood holding the surface open (similar to opening the hood of your car).  Next I took a picture of the current connections (just in case).  Then I I disconnected each electrical fitting making an mental not of where they go.  I unscrewed the support brace, and un plugged the clamps holding the burner to the support.  The element slipped right out.

I held the new element beside the old one, noting the connections 1a 1b 2a etc - remembering which numeric letter was associated with the color wire (red, black, purple).

I also removed the support clamps from my old element - and re-installed them over the exact corresponding number of the old burner (over the #9 and #42 if I remember correctly).

I put the new element in place allowing the old clips to clip into the support brace, and tightened the screw holding the brace.  I re-connected each wire, plugged the oven back in - and double checked my work by turning the burner on - - bazinga!!!!  Put the screws back in connecting the surface to the over and slid the over back in place


Nina soft has changed my life.  Oh, and I bought one of the plunger-style handwashing devices, too.  But, mostly, it's the Nina soft...

Old me: clothes hamper filled to overflowing through the week; had to remember to get money from the bank on Fridays; spent a couple hours carting stuff to and fro the laundry room in my apartment building on Saturday or Sunday night, all the while wondering why laundry rooms are always so grungy; then stayed up late to get everything folded at once.

New me: every other night or so, right as I get in the door from work, I put the 2-3 days worth of clothes to soak in the bathtub.  After supper, I swish with the plunger-washer, rinse, spin and hang from the shower rod.  I fold soft, wrinkle-free things in the morning.  So far, it's been easy to make it a routine.  On Sunday night, I can sit and read instead of racing to get the big chore finished.

And there's more!  No more picking up other people's dryer lint and errant undies left in the coin dryers.  No more sniffing my clothes and smelling someone else's perfumey detergent residue.  No more pouring dollar after dollar into coin machines that often didn't work and, truthfully, never really got clothes all that clean.

I am just so happy with Nina soft.  I almost didn't buy because I thought it was kinda expensive; but, really, it's completely worth the price.


I am giving this dishwasher 1 star because it does look and act like a real dishwasher. It has a door, racks, it makes "whooshing" sounds, and it has buttons that beep. The numerous mentions of Energy Stars make it sound powerful and glamourous.

However, what this machine does NOT manage to do is actually clean our dishes. Every single load we attempt to wash with this machine, regardless of the settings, regardless of the amount of soap, the kind of soap, regardless of how we load it (heavy/light), or where we load it, the same result is the same: our dishes, pots and pans, glasses, cutlery, etc. come out only barely cleaner than we put them in.

Here's how we now use this "dishwasher":
step 1) We carefully scrub and pre-rinse and sometimes manually wash (with soap!) most items BEFORE we put into this washer, knowing that any particle (a piece of lettuce, a piece of rice, coffee residue, fat, etc) may get baked unto something else in the washer. As one reviewer mentioned: dirt never leaves this machine. It just gets randomly distributed. So better remove it in advance, because you'll be scraping it off the bottom of your glasses.
step 2) The dishwasher pretends to wash the dishes for hours. That's when it makes the magical energy star sounds.
step 3) We take our items out, inspect them, and manually re-re-clean about 50%. This involves a lot of scraping, rinsing, soap, and chagrin.

We've started to just skip the dishwasher and do our dishes manually, because we know the dishwasher will not clean them or just make things worse. That's how poorly this DW cleans.

I do give it a triple Energy Star, because it does a great job at tripling our energy and water use!


WARNING: product page reads this is 410CFM but that is not true. It really is 350CFM. You need to be aware of this as you are comparing products and going for the most airflow like I was. I hope that info helps

Still, even with that mistake, its a great vent. It looks fantastic. My main fear before purchasing it was that I wanted the color to match. Sure enough, the stainless steel color shade blends universally well with all my other stainless steal kitchen products.

Installation note. Not all the screws are so easily accessible with even a long bit at the end of the drill. Two of the screws were pretty annoying to get in. So expect as much when you are installing it. This is not enough of an issue to cause you to not get this.

The steel filters under the hood look really nice. It covers the entire area to give one smooth finish. Getting them both in next to each other took a little getting used to but once you play around with it then it becomes easy.

A nice surprise was the fan would continue to blow even when we turned it off. It has a heat sensor so when you turn off the vent and walk away itll keep going for a little but and auto turn off. This means you don't have to turn off to run into the kitchen to turn on and off the vent anymore. When you are done cooking just press the button and itll take care of itself.

Really like this hood!


Absolutly everything I expected. The Haier HLP21E, 6 3/5 lb. capacity, holds about 1/2 load of a regular sized drum. Washes wonderful and spins out to just damp. I've been using Arm & Hammer liquid with the softener in it and have had no over-sudsing issues. ( I use about 1/2-3/4 capful). It came in about 5 days, much earlier than the esimated shipping date. It hooked up easy and has no leaks, and doesn't play Jingle Bells, (LOL) like previous models! It's perfect for 1-2 people in a small apartment, probably not the most paractical for a big family, but I love it. I think I was getting depression from having to drag my laundry out and up and down my stairs to the 2nd floor, especially during WNY winter, and now I'm SAVED!!!

No, I don't have a dryer, but I have use of a clothes line and bought a dryer rack that fits in my bath tub. So, Love, Love, Love!! And I make everyone that comes over, check-it-out, and they love it too!  :D Oh, and I'm going to put it on a wheeled plant stand too, (like I read that someone else did) as soon as I find one with locking wheels.

Thanks for reading,

L.E.

Western NY


We bought the SQ 8 series washer and dryer to replace a Kenmore stacked set that well and truly died after eleven years. The SQ seemed like a better bet for the long haul than the other options out there. They are built like tanks.

The independent appliance store we bought the set from delivered the units and took care to set them up correctly. So far we have run detergent through an empty hot cycle, to make sure the tub was clean. Next a load of dirty house cleaning rags on cold Eco-wash, a good setting for that task. Finally I washed a small load of clothes, including a white tux shirt, on a small, delicate, cold cycle. Everything turned out clean on that last load, and the dryer, with the moisture sensor, did its job perfectly. The washer has the ability to use lots of water, which can be a good thing, but the electronic controls allow for the flexibility to create efficient cycles. Because typically our wash is light duty, the plan is to do medium loads in cold water on a delicate agitation using a very small amount of HE detergent.

We are settling in for what should be a long haul with our new Speed Queen washer and dryer. Hopefully our washing will become a mindless, boring task in which we take for granted that the appliances will simply work.

Update 10/30/2016
The Speed Queens are working out just fine. We've been using the Perm Press cycle with cold water, medium fill, light soil settings.


It works, I like it. It's probably not the greatest things out there for this purpose, but it does its job and does it well. It does make wringing wet items out much easier and now when I need to wash/rinse something by hand it no longer drips & take forever to dry. I simply do not have the strength to hand wring. I never did. You do have to watch when you load it up, be careful not to over fill it and you must watch over it while it is spinning. I've already had one of my curious cats learn the hard way that this is not a kitty toy. Thankfully she hit the button on top that pops the lids and stops the centrifuge, some water spritzed out on her and she didn't care for that. So now she leaves it alone. It is also rather tiny. When I said be careful I mean it. I can put maybe 2 tee shirts and a couple pairs of under wear or just 1 pair of jeans. Washcloths are fine but towels are 1 at a time. Make sure that it is loaded evenly (there are a handful of YouTube videos that can give you ideas on how to do this), if it's not even it makes a dreadful noise and falls over.  This is all a lot of work for wringing out some clothes, still it's worth it and I'm glad to have it. It makes the "in-between" washings so much easier.


Ok, I've got a kenmore elite front loading washer.  I bought it at Sears which I'll never do again.  Overall, I love the washer.  However, when I first bought it I was a bachelor.  I had no idea what "HE detergent" was and I used regular washing detergent and within a couple years I fried my first pump.  Sears told me that even though I had bought a service contract they would not honor it because I had used non HE detergent even though no where in the instructions did it say that I had to.  They were going to charge me $300 to replace the pump.  I bought my first replacement (for $40ish with postage) and put it in myself in about 20 minutes.  From that day on I used nothing but HE detergent and a few years later the pump went again.  When I went to buy a new pump I was told that they had a replacement pump.  Considering that i had fried two I thought that made sense.  The new model had a different plug and I cut off the old one and wired on the new one according to instructions provided.  This is very important because when I went to install this pump it had the old plug and I couldn't install it.  Why the 5 stars?  I don't think my issues were the fault of the pumps.  My review is mainly just a warning, make sure of all the electronics and fittings before you purchase or hire a plumber.  I hope if you buy it that it works out for you and thanks for taking the time to read my review.


Positives: Character design templates are included and easy to follow; Unpacking of the product is quick and easy, no hard-to-cut plastic covered items; Once you work through the initial faults of this product(see negatives), it is fun and my son was excited to create characters.
Negatives: Design flaw #1: Instructions are to press firmly and beads will stay. Well, they don't. When you use the included paper template, the beads don't stay and topple over. My son was initially very frustrated with this until we came up with our own solution. Our solution was to fold up a paper towel, get it wet, and we dabbed the bottom of each bead before sticking it on to the template. The beads seemed to stay much better once they had a little bit of "glue" to help them stick. Design flaw #2: The container that you separate the beads in to by color has no top. Once we were done for the day, we dumped the remaining beads into a baggy because the nice little separating container they give you doesn't have a top. Weird. Why wouldn't they supply a top???
Last comment: Neither a positive nor a negative...just an opinion. The spinning drying thing is not totally necessary. Sure, my son had fun pushing the button twenty times to make it spin; That was fun. The directions said it gets rid of the excess water, but you have to wait at least 20 min (according to the directions) for them to dry anyway. We waited longer because ours were still sticky. If the spinning thing gets lost, no big whoop. You can still create characters without the paper templates, without the spinning thing, and still have a fun and cute product when you're done. Just don't lose the beads...which is why I would love a top on the container! Ha! Hope this info helps.


We've always used the OEM filters from GE at about $40-$45 each from Amazon.

For us they go about a year until the visual timer says time to replace.

We decided to try an after-market brand as a test to see how it would go for a clone filter at under $10 each.

Not sure if these non-OEM filters use the same charcoal filtering compound as the Aquacrest nor do we know how long this filter will last as it begins to filter and eventually become somewhat restrictive of flow as our OEM GE filters did when they were close to replacement.

These Aquacrest filters are well made, but, noticeably lighter in weight when new and not yet filled of water. The OEM GE filters are uch heavier in hand before use. Is it the housing or what s inside for filtering material? Not sure.

OK so after this comparison, I will say that these filters are totally leak free and fit perfectly and once you "flush" them using perhaps 8 quarts of waters to be sure they are ready for use and purged, the water is as good and fresh and neutral in taste as the GE brand.

Ok,...so at under $10 a filter versus 4-5X that amount for an original GE, I am totally ok replacing these filters more often as needed and still be  saving a lot over buying the pricey single GE filters.

I am betting that you will see the GE original GSWF filters go down in price accordingly.

So why not 5 stars?

This is the first use of these non-oems  and time will tell if all goes well. As for now, 5 star satisfaction and a cautious 4 star rating as a first user!!

Give these a try!!!

At the sub $20 price for two and Amazon's gracious return policy, you'll be fine!


Installed yesterday... By Lowes "Professional" installers (snort a joke) we had to revent it because he didn't attach... ANY how.. when you turn it on it sounds like a handful of screws are in the drum, it goes like this for oh a couple of mins becomes quiter and quiter and then the noise dissapears... It also does not dry.. towel setting the towels are still damp.. and now it's throwing the breaker... SIGH I have an Electrolux stove that is OMG Awesome, seems to be the best bulit appliance I've ever owned, so we threw down the big $$ to stay with Electrolux and get this dryer.. Hope I just have a lemon... They are replaceing it in about 2 weeks... Was gonna get the matching washer??? The Jury will see what the new dryer is like first

Well the second dryer is TOTALY AWESOME!!! Can't say enough good things about it!!  I LOVE LOVE the touch up with steam.. I don't iron, it makes my clothes look like some one did iron them! The extended tumble keeps stuff from wrinkling until I can get back to the dryer n get stuff out! So the first one was just a lemon, only real prob I had was with Lowes "expert" installation. People do not seem to take any pride in their work anymore..(thus the first dryer having screws loose behind the drum)

All of my major appliances are now Electrolux, and OMG there is a BIG difference in the quality of these vs my (not so old) oh Maytag washer . Any how, this dryer is soo worth the extra $$$$ it cost! Oh BTY it's so quiet you can not hear it run!  If your looking for a top of the line dryer look no further!


I must add my story about this washer. I purchased mine in 2010. In 2011 the motherboard died. It was still under warranty at that point so it was replaced at no cost. Great, so I thought! Fast forward to 2013 and guess what...the motherboard died again! Now we are outside the warranty so I am forced to pay for the repairs on what I am now feeling is a defective piece of machinery. I explained my frustration to Fridgidaire but they did not care. They extended me 50% off of the part and acted like they had just done me a huge favor! Fast forward again to today!!! You guessed it...motherboard dead!!!! Very clearly this washer is defective! I called today and they again offered me the same fantastic deal of 50% off of the part. If i pay for this to be fixed again i will have put in almost the cost of the washer new, in repairs!!! When I explained to the "supervisor" that this is a chronic problem and obviously the machine is defective, she began to treat me like I was crazy! I asked to speak to her boss and she told me that she would not transfer me to anyone else! I then asked what her bosses name was and called back, asked to speak with said boss only to be told that she was "at a meeting". This company is so disrespectful and treat their customers horribly. They sell defective merchandise and do not care! So much for companies standing behind their products anymore! Never buying anything from Fridgidaire again and I suggest no one else does either!!!!


My husband and I own a 3000 Sq ft house that is 4 off centered stories, so basically two stories on one side and 2 on the other, but none of them are level. Odd duckling house (but the view is amazing) because of its oddness it is expensive to keep warm. $350 bills during the winter if we just use our heat, $250 if we try to conserve energy and freeze, $200 if we have a fire going non stop and use our space heaters in the rooms we are in, so really if we find a way to help heat our house we will try it.

Anyways, I actually came across this item for a whole different reason, we have had a fire burning non stop just about the past few weeks and my husband went to use the humidifier and it didn't work so I did a search for options to help  moisten the air and on a blog I found a similar item recommended and it took me back to the days we lived in an apartment. We had a dryer hooked up in our storage closet but it didn't actually have an outlet for the dryer we just used it anyway and it was always warm and moist so I figured hey, let's try this and so the same thing in the house.

My husband said it took o ly a few min to put together and he actually mounted it to the wall. It is working great and I am happy we spent the $10 try it.

I think if that's why your interested in getting one then it's worth trying.


So sorry to read the previous review.  We have had our Miele steam oven for over 3 years and never had an issue with it.  This steam oven makes healthier, more moisture meals every time with minimal effort or clean up.

I've never enjoyed cooking until I bought this product.  Now I just decide what we are going to eat.

Choose from the program choices: meat, fish, vegetables, egg, etc.  If I select fish: I then press what type of fish, salmon in my case.  The program will ask if its fillets or steaks: I choose fillet.....last choice is the thickness.  I choose 1 1/2 inches thick.  Magically the steam oven turns on and is ready 14 minutes later.  If I place potatoes and veggies in the same tray, my meal is complete.

No more multiple sauce pans because everyone wants a different vegetable.  The veggies go into one pan, steam and add butter and spices.  Pasta or potatoes are a breeze.  I frequently  go to mieleusa.com for recipe ideas.

No more overlooked meals.

If you really want a state of the art appliance, get the brand new Miele DGC 4084XL oven.  It's a steam, convection, and broiling oven all in one.  Expensive, but, well worth it.

I've just ordered mine.  It will be the only oven in our new kitchen.  Now that my husband and I are alone, we don't need a lot of appliances which are hardly used.


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

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


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

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

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

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


We chose this model after seeing it on display in our builders model. We liked the contols in front, the cermaic cooktop, and convection oven.

After our first use, I noticed what appeared to be a dirty spot on one of the burners. I followed the directions on cleaning the cooktop and the spot was actually a gouge. So I called GE, the tech came out and agreed that it was a defect, and ordered a new cooktop.

The tech came out to install the cooktop and it was damaged inside the box. So he ordered another one, and a week latter installed it. Sure enough after the third time we used it I saw what was another spot. Now mind you I follow the directions and wait until the cooking surface is cool. So I called GE again and a new cooktop was on it's way.

I opened the box and sure enough the cooktop was broken in several pieces. I called GE again and talked with them about replacing the stove entirely. Two days latter they agreed to do. On the third time cooking, there were several spots I noticed. I got a wet, soapy rag, cleaned it, dried it with a paper towel, then used a microfiber cloth. This took about 15 to 20 minutes. And it still isn't 100% clean.

Most of the pots and pans that we use are stainless steel some fairly new. We will not be using old ones as we are aware that can cause damage to the service.

I am going to call GE up to see if we can exhange it for another model.

This is frustrating as I had a GE cermaic cook top in 2002 and never had any of these issues.


I was sooo excited to get my new Kitchenaid refridge! I bought a returned model that was supposedly in complete working order - (Learned my lesson & will never do that again, but heck, I was saving $1,200 on it, so thought it was worth the risk and bought the extended warranty just in case.)

Anyway, It never made ice properly. Very tiny cubes and only about 6 cubes per day.  Initial service at my house (which actually was the second service on the refridge) had the tech scratching his head and said it must be the fan not running continuously to pull the cold air up from the freezer. Ordered new fan & new wiring.  Had that installed a week later & it was worse! Only made about 6 cubes every couple days.  Called for another service on it. This time Whirlpool (division of Kitchenaid) scheduled a "master" repairman to come see it. They promised me a Monday morning appt. but they were a no show. Called Kitchenaid again and got someone the next day from another repair company. This tech spoke with Whirlpool directly about the problem history and was told to order a whole new icemaker (7 to 10 day turn around on parts) and "if that doesn't fix it - consider the motherboard might be bad."  Geez Louise!

After sitting home for service repair 4 times I had had more than enough of this! The store where I bought it is getting it back! They waived the restocking fee & gave me a discount on a different brand. If you decide to buy this one, I'd be sure to get the extended warranty.


I LOVE my Fisher Paykel dishdrawers!! It is the perfect dishwasher for a little old couple!! Ha. We fill one drawer about every 3 or 4 days. I have always washed my pots and pans by hand and any mixing bowls so this drawer works perfectly for us. Even if you are the type who throws everything in your old dishwasher except the kitchen sink, two drawers placed side by side works perfectly - use one for dishes and one for pots & pans and mixing bowls. It loads so easy and effortlessly standing up as opposed to crawling around bent over at 90 degrees trying to fill the old style dishwashers! Even when we bought the larger square plates, I just had to place them in at an angle and they fit perfectly. Have only used the second drawer maybe three times in 13 years. We are planning to build a new house in an effort to downsize and am thinking of only getting one drawer this time. I did make the mistake of stacking the drawers in our current house because, well, we are all so used to the old floor-to-counter box-type dishwashers; however, I never use the bottom one anyway. If you've never had dishdrawers, they take a little getting used to, but in the end you will love them! And Fisher Paykel is the best! The only problem I have had in 13 years was I needed to replace a rubber gasket, which was the easiest thing to do. They couldn't have been nicer or more helpful over the phone. Do yourself a favor and make the switch to Fisher Paykel DishDrawers!!


Whirlpool WRT351SFYW 21.1 Cu. Ft. White Top Freezer Refrigerator - Energy...puts out a very irritating high pitch noise, unlike my previous Whirlpool Refrig. The old one was perfectly quiet. I believe Whirlpool is going down hill in every way. WP is buying refrigerators from 3rd world countries and slapping the name on them. The delivery people were very rude with me when I was unable to give them a tip, even though I had to supply my truck to shuttle the refrig. up to my house and help them unload it: I also had to go and find them when they would not follow my directions to my house. So, they kept the wrench I loaned them; they did not have their own tools for the installation. And they refused to return it when I asked them to do so. Denver's Customer Service refused to respond in any way to my requests for information or complaints about the noise and delivery. Finally, their head office contacted me a month or two later, and the customer service person had initiated the discussion in argumentative attitude despite my saying I did not care anymore, I gave up on them and don't expect anything from Whirlpool anymore. While she told me that there are standard levels of acceptable noise that come from their refrigerator, while, she refused to acknowledge that they are not my standards, and I am the customer, besides, I had an older Whirlpool refrig. that did not make any noise I am sorry trusted WP, when I tried to upgrade the old refrig. - it was and expensive downgrade! Buy LG or Amanda - wished I did!


My in-laws had several complaints about their recently purchased front-loading washing machine.

1) The new washer is shorter than their previous model so the dryer was taller. The harmony of the room was diminished. It just didn't look right.
2) While in the laundry room, the washer made the house feel like the foundation was shaking.
3) The washing machine could be heard though out the house - especially in the living room, which shares a wall with the laundry room. Basically, the washing machine and TV sit back to back. The extra noise was infuriating my father-in-law.

After many hours of internet research, I purchased a set of Silent Feet based on other Amazon users' recommendations and the fact that NASA uses the same materials that are in Silent Feet to protect equipment on the space shuttle.

I chose the Anti-Walk Silent Feet because my father-in-law really wanted the washer "locked" into place.  At first, he was skeptical, but the Silent Feet were very easy to install.  We tilted the washer back and forth and placed the Silent Feet under each of the washer's legs.  The Silent Feet added enough height to make the washer sit flush with the dryer.

Now you can barely feel the washing machine when it is running. What once seemed very prominent now can be barely felt.  And best of all, Jack Bauer can be fully enjoyed without the muffled drone of a washing machine in the back ground.

Silent Feet worked great.  My in-laws couldn't be happier.


I have found that this product is excellent for using in my LG Fridge. In order to capitalize on the health benefits of water, it is essential to draw from a clean source of water.
I used to only purchase bottled water but the cost was getting out of control. Thats when I discovered the LG Refresh Premium Fridge Filter.
Delivery was fast and easy. The product took less than 5 minutes to install.
When I realized that there are more than 2100 known drinking water contaminants that may be present in tap water, including several known poisons it made my decision to purchase this filter immediately.
I received my delivery within just 2 days of placing the order.
I have done research to find out that the only way to ensure pure, contaminant-free drinking water is through the use of a point-of-use filtration system.
I had no idea that several types of cancer can be attributed to the presence of toxic materials in drinking water. Again this  made the decision to purchase this filter very easy.
Clean, healthy drinking water is essential to a childs proper mental and physical development.
According to the EPA, lead in drinking water contributes to 480,000 cases of learning disorders in children each year in the United States alone.
It is especially important for pregnant women to drink pure water as lead in drinking water can cause severe birth defects.
I would highly encourage everyone to use a fridge filter just like this.
I purchased this product at a discounted rate in return for a fair and honest review.


Just installed this Part in our LG LDF6810ST / 10yr old dishwasher. The part appeared at first to be pretty close to identical, but when we took the old out and compared to the new, we found some differences. The rubber gasket that comes with the new Pump is much thicker, thus will not work when trying to instal the new pump, forcing you to use the old gasket and that was fine. Another issue we dealt with was the 2 sump assembly holders ( Part # 4930DD3008A ) and they were extremely difficult to instal, having to cut and trip to fit and that is due to the new dishwasher pump plastic housing being completely different than your original LG pump assembly part. There was one electrical connection that is positioned differently then the original pump, but that was not a problem reaching. If you feel comfortable with repairs and challenges that come with them, then you will find replacing this part could give you some frustrations and the main one is the sump assembly holders because of the outer plastic housing of the new pump being different. Once you get beyond that, you are golden. One important not for those of you dealing with LE error message! Do yourself a favor and remove the front of the dishwasher door where the wiring is housed. Our issue was 4 broken wires, but I didn't realize until I installed the new pump. What is sad is my better half told me to check that first because of the Youtube video she saw about the LE Error Code and I didn't think that was our issue. I was so wrong!!!


I've had this range for a couple of days, and so far I think it's awesome.

Setup was unproblematic.  It came very well protected to make sure it looks pristine once installed.
In response to another review here: I had no problems whatsoever sliding in the racks.

The controls are well-organized; the oven is easy to control. I would much prefer rotary knobs, however.  They may be more difficult to clean, but provide a better interface through haptic feedback.  Often, one just wants to heat up something like water quickly and select "H".  This takes a lot of button-presses (or hold button and wait).  That said, given the responsiveness and efficacy of induction cooking, I will probably have to start at mid-temperature more often than at the top.

I used the convection oven on a Tarte Flambee (similar to a thin pizza).  It pre-heated more quickly than my previous (new, but much cheaper) electric oven, and the tarte came out crispy, slightly browned on top and overall better than what I am used to.
Spare racks etc fit in the warming drawer - well-designed.

The cooktop works great.  I don't hear much noise beyond a buzz with my IKEA pans, and the sensors aren't too finicky in requiring really large pans.  (They do require induction-ready cookware, of course, but that should be clear to anyone considering this range.)  It's amazing how quickly things heat up, and how responsive the system is to changes in temperature setting.

Looks - love the new range.  Very big window.  Stainless steel seems brushed.  Doors seem solid; close quietly.


We purchased this for a basement remodel in the kitchen area.  It is not sold as a built in unit so we did leave 3 inches of space around the top/sides and back.  I have read numerous reviews on Lowes.com and Fridigaire that stated they are using it as a built in and have not had problems.  The thing I like best about this fridge is that I keeps cool (mid to low 30s if you want).  I wanted to be able to use it for food and it has worked great so far.  I used my own thermometer to check temps and it is right on.  I believe it hits the designated temperature and goes up 3 degrees before kicking in to cool again.  I do not find this particularly noisy, it does not sound like a typical compressor, but rather more like a swishing noise like liquid is moving around.  While it is noticeable it is not bad and again, much better than a compressor nose that you would hear in smaller cube refrigerators.  As for looks, it is gorgeous.  It definitely looks more expensive than it was.  We paid three hundred and ninety nine dollars less 10% at Lowes.  Nothing else came near this that could actually keep the temps in the 30s.  We are very happy with our purchase.  One other thing to note is that the handle on the top is fantastic.  It is so much easier to open without bending to reach for the handle.  The shelves are made of glass and look great with the blue light inside.  I prefer these to the typical wire shelves.  Another nice feature is that the door beeps when you open it and will continue to beep again if it is left open too long.  Also it has a lock which is nice if you are storing beverages you don't want the kids to have access to.


Sprayer Arm was crooked so that the arm stuck against even an empty basket on the right side looking in. Saw two screws holding it on so I removed them and placed a very small washer on the left side to raise it into a more level position.. The sprayer arm was leveled and pretty good. When loaded however the basket continued to impinge on the sprayer mostly near the center.. I found this all out AFTER I had tossed all the elaborate packaging, really remarkable, so returning it was not an option. So I used body force to bend the basket a tiny it upwards near its center. That did the trick.
After about 5 loads, the attaching device started spraying water all over the kitchen. I mean Old Faithful gushing.
I called Magic Chef "Customer Service" and was told that my "washer", an O-ring probably fell out of the unicouple (that what the hose attaching device is called.) "Just take it into a hardware store and get a replacement. Knowing of the hundreds of sizes of O-Rings, I then tried their chat line and asked them to send me a replacement...they CANNOT. I said, then tell me what number the O-ring was...they CANNOT. Where the O-ring went, I have no clue.
I have a pile of various O-rings, either too big or too small, So I will continue to search.
I am furious that I may have bought myself a 50 pound paperweight..

I strongly recommend against this dishwasher. It is very poorly conceived and manufactured,

I recommend you look elsewhere for your dishwasher.

I strongly recommend you do not buy this item.


We bought two of these washer/dryer combos, one from Amazon and one from Home Depot. The delivery from Home Depot was late,  Amazon was right on time. We use one at our home and the other is at our vacation home.

A normal size load takes about 3 hours and usually comes out a little damp, but dries after sitting in a clothes basket for about 10 minutes. Small loads come out much dryer and usually take a little over 2 hours.

The reason we wanted a ventless dryer was because clothes out of a normal dryer come out smelling dusty. You see, most dryers pull air off of the floor of your laundry room and blow that air through your clothes for about 45 minutes. Often laundry rooms are not the cleanest room in the house. Ventless dryers do not pull in dirty air, they heat up and dehumidify the air in a closed loop inside your dryer. Clothes come out smelling much cleaner, although a little damp sometimes.

There are other advantages to this combo besides not needing a vent. It uses half the space since you only need one unit to wash and dry with, it plugs in to a normal 120 volt outlet, no need for dedicated 30 amp dryer outlet and of course there is no need to remember to come back later to switch the clothes from the washer to the dryer. This way if I put a load in right before I go to bed or leave the house they are done when I get up or return home, so in some ways it can actually save time.

The reason for only 4 stars is that on both units we own, the drain pump broke after about 6 months, so I would recommend buying an extended warranty. In both cases LG was out within 2 days to fix it at no charge. A price I am willing to pay for cleaner, dust free clothes.


I do not personally own this range yet, however, I do plan on buying it after extensive research and after receiving unbiased information from my kitchen designers.  I had previously been hesitating based on negative reviews, but it became clear what was going on after clicking on some of the user profiles of those who have reviewed to see what other products they have reviewed......it seems many of them have a full range of thermador products all with 1 star reviews, but also at the same time have viking appliances that are all 5 stars. The dates in which they have posted reviews directly conflicts with what they actually write about in their reviews.

ie reviewer Y Brown's 5 star rating on  on 1.6.14:  "I have had a [viking] 36" range for a couple years now and it is incredible. I understand there was some issues on the older models but since their re-design a few years back it has been great"

And then on 1.29.14: "I had a Viking in my last house and I was talked into a Thermidor for a free dw promo and what a mistake. Now I see Viking is doing the free dw."

Wow it seems you have also had several viking stoves which you spoke so highly of....dating all the way back to 2009. And again in 2010 got a new one "3 months ago."

Really sad that the competition would resort to such measures. It is also unfortunate for those of us looking for honest and unbiased product reviews. Find a trusted expert in the industry or use industry reviews such as JD Power.


This mom of 4 is a very happy camper!  I fell for the front loader gimmick and noticed my sons' clothing went in smelling like colonge and came out  smelling like colonge...those front loaders simply do not use enough water. If the machine cannot remove cologne, what other nasty smells were remaining on our clothing?  So what if the front loader boasts 15 pair of pants can go in, when they come out a wrinkled tangled mess? Can we talk about the socks that used to get fall into the front gasket and cause horrible mildew/mold? My front loader took forever to complete, so much for "green". Moved to a home that had a front loader and I was disappointed with the results and odor. Just moved again and they took their washing machine. Went to appliance store and was hoping a 1970's harvest gold or avacado green machine may be in the back somewhere....salesmen tried to sell me the top loaders without a traditional agitator...this consumer was not going to be fooled...went on Craig's list hoping to find a traditional washing machine...no luck, Went to google and found Speed Queen...not all appliance stores carry them. Sears does not. Found a store, liked the warranty, liked the agitator and purchased. I couldn't be happier!!!! My children's clothes are clean, the whites are white, the cycle is done quickly! I love having control of my water level. The warm water is actually warm, not cold as my front loaders. Do not fall for the "he" trap....say bye bye to the front loaders and fake top loaders. Say yes to the agitator! GE also offers a traditional top loader, but the reviews said it was very loud. This is not loud, nor does it move/jump in the spin cycle. Also, extra rinse option. I am thrilled witht this Speed Queen and highly recommend!


I always lived in rentals that had all of the lastest appliances, but the last time I moved, I sacrificed my usual demands to get into a place that met my pets' needs.  So, I spent a year washing dishes and hated every minute of it.  A neighbor told me about portables, and I took a look.  I was a little concerned that I wouldn't be happy with the dishwasher, but let me tell you--it's been several months and this is the best purchase I've made in the past year.  It cleans very, very well--works just as well as a new dishwasher that is operating properly.  I can't speak highly enough of it!

I will tell you that I had a little difficulty setting it up initially--I couldn't get the aerator off to install the connector to the sink.  If you are a single woman and have not taken apart a sink before(which was my problem), the trick is to get some pliers and to turn the aerator the opposite direction than you would logicially expect.  My neighbor--another single woman--showed me what I was doing wrong.  Neither the vendor nor the manufacturer were helpful when I ran into problems--I was told to just return the unit.  The directions were also pretty unhelpful.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the unit.  It looks great and works very well too.  If you are on the fence on this and need a dishwasher, I think you'll be pleased with your purchase.


I was at first skeptical to buy this range hood due to the following reasons:
1) This model looks different from other regular range hoods with baffle filters.
2) The range hood depth may not be enough to capture all the smokes and smells.
3) I was not sure how well the self-cleaning will work by just squirting a cleaning liquid into the fan as shown on Zephyrs website
4) I wasn't sure if its too cumbersome to unscrew the  grilles for cleaning

I did tons of research and finally bit the bullet and purchased this range hood. I had a professional to install this hood along with the Broan 8 universal make up air damper kit. Its been a month and Im really very happy with this range hood. I cook a lot of Asian and Indian food and this hood is able remove all the cooking smell, smoke and grease. I no longer have to close the bedroom doors or open the patio doors when I cook.

I tried the self-cleaning method and it works like a charm. Unscrewing the grill is a breeze and cleaning the grilles are very easy. I placed them in the dishwasher and there are no discolorations. I ran the hood in Q  Quiet mode and squirted 409 cleaning liquid around 35 times in each blower as per the recommendation. The detergent liquids were collected in the grease cups and they were brown in color. I did not feel any greasy / oily residue inside the blower fan (I tried this after switching off the hood).

This range hood is not very loud in the highest settings. Make sure to use either 8 or 10 galvanized steel duct. If you use less than 8 duct size then the hood will sound like a jet and may not function properly. I used the 8" Zephyr wall cap outlet with screen and damper (AK00044). I'm not disappointed this this range hood.


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

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


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

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

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


IThese were delivered to me a couple of days ago and the smell was just terrible. I clean my unit once a week using diluted bleach to clean out the inside of tank and diluted white vinegar to clean scales from the area where the tank sits. I have had my humidifier for about a 8 months, use it on a regular basis, and had been buying these exact same filters from a brick and mortar store (Target to be specific) and have never had this occur before. I initially thought maybe it was just one bad filter so I went through the whole process of cleaning my humidifier again and then putting in the other filter that was delivered to me and within about 10 minutes the exact same awful smell. I immediately tossed the other filter as well drove to Target and bought another filter, cleaned out the humidifier again (just to be safe), and after that it was fine. I see other people have had very good results buying their filters through Amazon, but I do not think I will risk it again because obviously the filters that were sent to me were seriously compromised. I did not even bother trying to get a refund on them because the shipping costs to send them back would have been too much (in relation to how much I paid for them that is) and I bought them here more out of convenience than anything. I was not even going to write a review, but when I saw that  another person here had  experienced the exact same thing and stated that she had smelled "an unrecognizable stench"  I thought I would share what had happened to us as well. . Oh well, live and learn I guess.


This is a product that simply blew me away. Our dryer vent was pretty badly clogged, and I'd tried just about everything to open it back up. Vacuum hoses, a plumber's snake, an air compressor, etc. No dice.  I was about ready to go down in my crawl space and completely disassemble the dryer vent, a chore that I was not relishing at all, but it was either that or bite the bullet and call in some pros. As a last resort, I did an Amazon search, and came across this product. For $27 I really didn't hold out a lot of hope for it, but it came in today and I gave it a shot. I could not be more impressed! The combination of the short brush, the vacuum attachment, and the flexible rods did the trick. By the way, from the picture you may think that the rods are relatively stiff fiberglass (like cheap tent poles). That is not the case at all. They are actually a VERY flexible nylon or some such, and snake their way into the dryer vent really well.  The people who assembled this kit knew what they were about.  A really awesome product.  If I had any "con" at all, and it's a ridiculously minor one, it's that I had to use a pipe wrench to disassemble the rods when I was finished, as they get really tight with all of the torque they have to endure.  That's about it.  Great job!  I'm going to make a note on my calendar to use this every 6 months or so.


I love being able to wash laundry in my apartment instead of using on-site coin operated machines or the laundry mat.  I have a family of 4 and we cloth diaper!  This will wash half of what a regular washer will at one time but it's worth it.  My unit from walmart.com does NOT have a clear lid (I wish it did!), so be aware yours might not either when you order.  I bought the Haier dryer too, which takes 2 hours to dry on average- again, very worth it since I don't have to leave my home.

Tips: 1) Make sure the washer legs are aligned, otherwise it will be loud on the spin cycle, 2) The draining hose has to be at least 2 feet off the floor in order for the washer to operate correctly (it took me a lot of internet research to figure out why my washer was pumping in water and pumping it right back out), 3) Check the drain hose every. single. time.  A full 45 minute wash will fill a standard size bath tub.  Aka that's a lot of water if it happens to not be draining into the tub, 3) For cloth diapering: Do 10-12 diapers at a time, do one cold wash on regular 45 minute cycle, then again with hot water with a regular 45 minute cycle, then a quick wash on hot without soap, 4) Make sure to check your lease and get written approval from your landlord if you are renting!


This is my first dishwasher! I opted for a countertop, instead of a built in, due to not wanting to lose a cupboard. This little unit is smaller than I expected but so roomy inside!

Very easy to hook up and the hoses are not as intrusive as I expected them to be. Everything attached perfectly to my sink with no leaks.

Just finished my first load of dishes! Cleaned pretty quietly(low whirring noise and water gushy noises) definitely quiet enough to run during my toddler's naptime (he wakes up from handwash dishes! I clink too loudly in the sink I guess)  I'm so excited about this!!

*The Night after writing my review, Update:
I love this dishwasher so much. I've been rewashing dishes i had in my cupboards just to get that super clean feeling on everything (Something about having them go through, even the light cycle, makes me feel like they are sanitized better than I handwashed them. I hope i'm not giving myself a cleaning disorder! haha) Everything fits so nicely, pots and pans! Small cookie sheets, loaf pans. I can load this thing up so much more than I anticipated! It's amazing! Still no leaking!

I've been going back and forth using Cold tap water and Hot tap water. (the instructions don't specify, but some reviewers say they use hot.) What i've found: Cold is fine for average dirty dishes. What that means is the dishwasher uses cold water for the rinse cycles and heats the water for wash cycles. Works just fine. Hot tap water works best for heavily soiled pots and pans that just need that extra heat in the rinses to get the grime off.

Will update if I have a problem with it but so far it is perfect! I am so so so so happy with this purchase! BUY IT!!!!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!


I live in an incredibly small apartment in a city where dishwasher machines are pretty much non-existent - I also have only one standard size sink and limited counter space in which to do dishes. I got this because doing dishes can be often times a labored project and hoped this would make life a twee bit easier....... It did! I have the dishwasher set on the counter next to the sink so, I dunk dishes into the soapy water bin (after rinsing first) or just let them soak a bit and then run it through the scrubby brushes, then rinse. I'm cruising through dirty dishes now and my sink is always clean and free of dirty dishes. I did remove the glass scrubber because it got in the way, I just use it independently for glasses and bowls.

PROS:
  Saves space if you only have limited counter space and one sink.
  Allows you soak dishes and come back to them later.
  Bristle cleaners are firm but, non-abrasive.
  Easy to clean out each night before bed.
CONS:
  Plugs keep falling out (I filled mine in with epoxy and just pour it into the sink each night).
  Bristles aren't long enough to do deeper dishes like bowls

All in all, I'll get another one when this one dies and would recommend to a friend. A little patience and learning how to work with this product (instead of against it) makes all the difference.

EDIT: I really hate the spam I get for leaving FEEDBACK. Trust me, if I have anything to say, I will say it and don't need to be hounded in email about it........... Especially when I've already left feedback.


I have this one in Black...

I just replaced a 15 year old Maytag that had been used approximately 6500 times with this one. My family loves to cook and uses a lot of dishes! (The dial controller degraded to only working on the glassware / china setting, but still worked.) I loved my old Maytag and wanted exactly the same features (steam clean, sanitizing cycle, heated drying, and high-endurance motor). BTW, I attribute the fact that it lasted so long to good quality workmanship and the fact that we never used any drying agents - all we did was put the detergent in and run it. And, this purchase was like going from an old reliable but clunky car to an updated zippier sports car. I opted for the stainless steel interior because what I noticed over time was the plastic interior (on the old one) seemed to get gouged and scratched and retained a slight odor. (We always prewash the dishes so that the disposal never really got clogged or anything). The control pad on the edge does take getting familiar with; it is not a deal breaker. It is super quiet, although the water intake is a little noisy and unnerving - it sounds like water is gushing all over the floor. It doesn't leak (like some people claim), and, the installation team did an EXCELLENT job. Finally, I love the new layout for the dishes and the little baskets. Again, it takes some getting used to - but all in all it's been sweet so far. Shop around because most stores will match competitors.


I would just like to warn you about this frig, which is the same base design as the PGSS5NFXSS except for the added water dispenser on the door.  It has the same problem as the one I bought, except for the opposite door having the closing problem.  I tried the PGSS5PJXSS at Best Buy to verify it.

I bought the expensive GE 25 cu ft PGSS5NFXSS stainless frig with french doors and two bottom freezer drawers for my new home. The right door has to be slammed to close it when the left door is already closed. Whenever I go back to open the frig I notice it is sticking open, since it sticks at two points. It is a design flaw that two service techs have verified. I have been battling GE for more than a month to give me a different model/type frig that actually works with no luck so far. The customer service department goes through the motions but will not acknowlege the flaw and do the right thing. The best I can hope for is to get a replacement of the same model with the same problem.

Be sure to test your GE french door frig in a showroom before making such a big purchase or you may regret it, like me. No other brands of french door frigs have this problem. The Maytag french door models, also sold under Whirlpool and KitchenAid brands, have a good reputation.  I have only actually tested the KitchenAid doors which close with no effort at all.


I've had this unit for almost a week.
I'm "hand washing" my clothes with this spin dryer with the Washing Wand by Easy Go Products. I can throw dripping wet clothes into this spinner and the clothes come out barely damp. I've placed clothes in the dryer dripping wet and where I've wrung out clothes. The same result...barely damp.  I was very impressed to notice that after the water has drained out of the unit through the hose and my clothes are out, the basket is bone dry!  And it holds more clothes than a portable washer with the small spin dryer basket.  I also like the fact that the drain hose, which stores under the bottom, can be placed on the right side or to the left side, depending on which side your sink is on. With a portable washer, most of the time the drain hose is on the right side.
Unit is loud and struggles to spin IF overloaded. It will let you know if you've overloaded it. If that happens, just push the button to open the top and reposition or remove some clothes. When you first turn on the unit, it will shake a little until it gets into its rhythm. Once this happens, the unit is quiet and you can leave the room if you have it on a stable foundation. There are small suction cups that will anchor the bottom.

Too bad this isn't available on Prime, so I did have to wait for the unit, but it came packed neatly with a small card of instructions and company info. I checked for fingerprints smudges, uncoiled plugs, missing parts, etc. to make sure it wasn't used and then sent to me. None of that. No funny smell... you know that smell I'm talking about with 90% of products coming out of China. I hope this product will last.


Thirty some years ago when we married we went shopping for the washer/dryer setup. Getting past the usual BS of the salesmen, I found one that knew his stuff. I had a good view of the reliability of the Speed Queen brand from my evenings at the laundromat. They worked well in that environment.
 I found from the salesman that the Speed Queens for retail were the same guts as the commercial laundromat machines. I paid somewhat more for the pair but I had a prejudice because of them being made in Wisconsin. (I prefer to keep the earnings at home rather than simply ignoring our fellow workers.) I would not have considered that unless I knew that the machines were reliable.
 The first set went on with no repairs excepting a v-belt for twenty two years. I wanted to take the old machines to my work to wash and dry the shop rags so that was a consideration to replace them with a new set of Speed Queens. I also wanted to satisfy the wife too.
 That was eleven years ago with not a single need for maintenance or parts on the latter pair. I cannot overstate just how reliable their machines are. You will save a lot of money by paying for the high quality up front and the extra cost is not all that much.
 You get an ultra durable transmission with solid steel gears rather than the failure prone powder metal type.
 At sixty-five,I'll be dead before I need to buy a replacement as I doubt that I will make it to eighty five years old.


Received well packaged and have had for 3 days now.  Plugged it in right away and the temp said 91 degrees (fresh off the FedEx truck and it was a warm day).  Set the internal temp at 40 and watched that puppy drop and get there in 30 minutes.  I have since lowered it to 39.

We had to flip the door to get the handle on the side we wanted.  Used a brand new razor to remove company logo on the glass and then just pushed it back on once the door was flipped (could've thrown it away, but what the hell).  The process to flip the door was an easy one as they include the hinges to do so.  Took less than 5 minutes.

Runs quietly and the blue light inside is pretty cool at night.  We removed the bottom shelf for more height and I can fit 19 Bud Select bottles in that space.  The remaining shelves hold cans for us.  Each one in the picture where they lay flat will hold 12 cans - 3 deep and 4 across.  I'm actually surprised at the capacity for this being so small.

Overall, it looks great and functions the way we want.  Used to be a wine fridge in that space but previous owners took it with them and this fits our family's needs better since we aren't wine drinkers.  Looking over all the reviews on these types of fridges gave me pause since they are such a mixed bag.  We bought the $34 3 year warranty but are hoping, obviously, that we never need it.  Will update the review if we do.


I've had the dishwasher for a little over two years as of the end of May, 2017. So far, the dishwasher itself is fantastic. Combined with Cascade Complete packs, it's done an excellent job of cleaning even the dirtiest dishes. My only issue has not been the dishwasher, itself, but what it does to the sink's side-sprayer.

When the water is on, the entire system is pressurized, including your sink side-sprayer, and the faucet, the line to the dishwasher, etc. The sink side-sprayer is usually made of plastic, and is not designed to withstand that much pressure for long periods of time (even if you turn on the sink and walk away, the pressure is WAY less, because the pressure at the faucet opening is atmospheric). In the 26 or so months since I've had it, I've gone through three sink side-sprayers, usually leaking a little bit at first, then a little bit more, and then suddenly popping loose and spraying water all over the kitchen. If there was such thing as a sink side-sprayer with all-metal construction on the inside (not just the exterior casing. The valve mechanism needs to be 100% stainless steel, as well), then problem solved. But the plastic sprayers which are ordinarily sufficient for most normal use are quickly destroyed by trying to hold back the static water pressure of normal water lines. The item description makes a quick comment about this at the very end, but as most people don't have the means to re-plumb their apartment, it's a worthwhile warning which I haven't seen in any other review. Apart from that, all of the other reviews I've seen have been consistent and highly accurate, and I recommend the dishwasher over hand-washing, any day of the week!


Have had this washer for almost a year now, and have to say that we have no complaints.  I originally purchased a Samsung which had spin issues, and it went back to the store after the very first load would not spin.  I opted to get the Whirlpool after consumer reports rated it best, and for us, it has not failed.  Normally we only do a few loads per week, but recently, we've had to push things to the limit, and have been running several loads per day for a few weeks.  It handles towels, jeans, and blankets with no problem.  I even washed denim slip covers for our oversized sofa with no problems either.  The cycles stay true to their times, and it offers a fair amount of options to accommodate just about everything I would need.  While I do understand the frustration with ending up with a machine with problems (my Samsung experience), I would offer the following advice:  if you think you have a lemon, return it, and don't get caught up in the repair nightmare.  Repair service should be there to fix an occasional or inevitable problem, not to make a bad machine good.  And take an extended warranty.  And be kind to your appliances.  I must admit that I'm the type of person that has owned things for years that still look like new.  On the other hand, my husband is the type of person who owns things for a matter of minutes that already look years old.  It's why I don't let him do any laundry.  I do wonder sometimes if he does it on purpose.  :0)


1st of all I would NEVER purchase another BOSXH appliance against as long as I live.  We have had our BOSCH washer for 4 years.  Paid $1100 for this washer and 4 weeks ago it broke right before Christmas.  The door locked up as I was starting a load.  Made a terrible noise.  It does not come with a manual and guess what you can look HIGH and LOW but you will not find one that you can beg, borrow or steal from anyone.  We cannot find anyone who wants to work on it.  My husband is a Master Electrician and has torn this thing completely apart with the help of an online Technician Bosch website.  Do you know how hard it is to communicate with someone via sporadic messages back and forth.  We have no way of figuring out what or if any of the lights the are flashing really mean anything in the way of saying this is the error.  The online tech told us that the circuit board was burnt up based on the testing he had my husband complete.  He directed us to a website to order the part ( $160 ).  The circuit board arrives and guess what the machine not only has one circuit board but it has two and they both needed replaced ( another $175 ).  Still no action with the machine.  So he says now maybe the motor is burnt up but not sure.  So are we just suppose to order a new motor and God only knows what that will cost and if it is really the problem.  BELIEVE ME YOU DO NOT WANT TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT.  In addition every comment you have read about the mold and mildew around the gasket is TRUE.  There is also NO Way you are putting 15 pair of pants in this machine at one time unless it is 15 pair of underpants.  Stay away from BOSCH!!!


I have a gas range and love it in the winter, but it heats the house too much in warmer weather. I decided to get a couple of induction burners. I bought a Max Burton 6200 and the Nesco PIC-14. My gas range has 2 power burners that boil water very quickly and require a constant watchful eye, and it has 3 regular burners that cook the way most people are used to cooking. The Max Burton 6200 is a good substitute for the power burners and the Nesco PIC-14 is a good substitute for the regular burners.

The PROS of the Nesco:
Lightweight and portable
Easy to clean
Settings are clearly marked on the unit
It is very quiet, especially compared to the Max Burton
Cooks similar to standard burners
A bargain at $58- $35 less than the Max Burton
It does cook evenly when high quality induction cookware is used. LeCreuset tri-ply and LeCreuset anodized aluminum both perform well with no hot spots. However, I have Cooks Standard pans that are 5 ply clad that I thought were equal and found that there were hot spots that resulted in uneven cooking. This is not a problem with the burner, but a problem with the cookware.

Cons:
Doesn't look as good as Max Burton
Doesn't seem as well built as Max Burton (lighter, thinner, and lighter duty power cord)
I am not deducting stars because the $35 price difference justifies the differences.

I've used the Nesco more than the Max Burton because I actually prefer it in most applications. If you have high quality induction ready cookware, this is a perfect induction cooktop.


With this 4-prong cord, you can easily equip your dryer or stove to bring it into compliance with the most recent national electrical code.  Unlike the 3-prong plugs for small electrical appliances (whose three prongs are for the "hot" wire, the neutral wire, and the ground wire, respectively), the 3-prong plugs for stoves and dryers have prongs for two "hot" wires, and a single prong for both neutral and ground connections.  The new 4-prong plugs provide a prong for each of the two "hot" wires, and separate prongs for ground and neutral connections.  This decreases the likelihood of accidents.

The conversion is simple.  You must first unplug your dryer (do not forget this step!), detach the connection cover, and remove the strain relief clamp.  Then you should see that the three wires from the electrical cord are attached to three terminals within the appliance.  You will need to detach all of these wires and remove the 3-prong cord.  To install the 4-prong electrical cord, you need to locate the white (neutral) wire within the appliance and detach it from the ground terminal to which it is connected (usually with a green screw).  This internal white wire and the white wire from the electrical cord must both be attached to the center terminal.  The green wire from the electrical cord must be attached to the ground terminal from which you removed the internal white wire.  The black wire from the electrical cord should be attached to the left terminal, and the red wire should be attached to the right terminal.  Then you should re-attach the strain relief clamp and the cover.

This conversion should reduce the chances of electrical shock or worse.  The installation process is simple, and you should be able to use this cord with virtually any dryer.  Cords are available in different lengths--what you prefer will depend on your situation.


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

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


It's a fun thing, which appeals to the craftier kids in my family.  The idea is that you put together these bead-like things, which bond with water, then put them for a spin in the Turbo Dryer.  Like another reviewer suggested, I think the dryer is somewhat superfluous, but it did add quite a bit to the fun factor...it also did keep the kids from messing with the sculpture/design/whatever while it was drying (they were instead frantically pushing the button seeing how fast they could spin the dryer), so there's that.

For my kids, this was a kind of involved activity, even with the templates...it took him about thirty minutes from start to finish to put a design together.  Part of the confusion was the colors of the blocks not always matching up with the colors on the template.  An older kid in the family tried making his own design without a template, but found it very difficult to get the design off the dryer without that template to help lift it out.  So yeah...read the instructions.  :)

I like that there are some little accessories to go with the figures...for instance, a little axe for the Viking.  And yes, Minecraft fans will find a lot to like with this product.  The biggest issue we ran into (again, echoing another reviewer) is running out of blocks...fortunately there are refill kits, which also include additional templates.  Crafty parents could probably create blank templates for kids to create their own designs as well.

It's a good product that enables creativity...I like it.


What a great looking unit -- too bad the sleek stainless steel outside hides a lousy inside!

My wife and I have been looking a more updated unit to replace our 15 year old electric range oven.  We thought we found a unit that was both functional, sleek and useful.  For the two months that the unit worked, it was actually a great range oven.  We found ourselves using the upper oven (although smaller of the two) more than 95% of the time.  It heated up quickly and baked evenly.  The stove top is also designed thoughtfully and the control unit, while not as advanced as some other units, was very functional and surprisingly intuitive to use.

The unit broke down after just two months of use (bought on Sep 10, 2010 and broke on Nov 4, 2010).  The unit shut down completely and when it re-powered, the "door locked" indicator was on. While the stove top was still functional, neither of the ovens were.  The GE technician looked at the unit for about three minutes, ordered a bunch of parts and left.  The follow up appointment was rescheduled by dispatch, without notification.  GE Customer Service was useless (but at least they all spoke English).  Now we're stuck without an oven for Thanksgiving holidays with family coming to town.  Will call the store we bought the unit from and see if we can return it.  Searching around there are more reports of control board circuit boards being "fried" by the oven, so this is not an isolated incident.  Do not buy this unit until the problem is resolved.


I purchased this dishwasher after carefully reading reviews off the internet less than 2 years ago.  We had it professionally installed.  The consumer reviews said it was quiet, and I believed that KitchenAid knew how to make a product.

I do not understand how it got such great reviews.  It started off quiet, but didn't take long before it was as noisy as any economy dishwasher I have ever used.  Not only that, but on 3 occasions we have found puddles of water on the floor after running a cycle.  I fear that we are getting unseen damage to our flooring.  Finally, we pulled out the top rack to unload dishes, when the rack fell off the track.  Glasses and dishes fell down, many of them breaking.  It appears the plastic flanges that hold the wheels onto the rack failed (all but 1).  To get new "adjusters" will cost us over $50.

In addition to all that, you can't walk by the thing, or use the counter without turning it on.  We have been programed now to use the child-lock feature at all times.  It is very annoying to try to do some food preparation, then having your dishwasher turn on.  UGH!

I had always purchased GE products for my kitchen, but this time I altered my choice because of the internet reviews.  Guess I will be going back to GE as soon as we can afford a new dishwasher.

Stay clear of KitchenAid, at least for their dishwashers.


My mom purchase this frig on June 26 and 39days later the frig stop cooling. Which means Brandsmart doesn't want to provide a refund or a replacement because its out of there 30day policy. I also spoke to Carol Housely at whirl pool's corporate office and said she will not replace the frig. This basically means that they do not stand by their product. She had the nerve to tell me she's a consumer as well and the same thing happen to her. I told her if that was the case she would do everything in her power to replace the frig if she new how it felt to be ripped off. She proceeded to tell me that it doesn't matter how many times the frig fails, they will not replace it. The only thing they will do is send out a repair guy. I asked what happens once the 1yr standard warranty is up. She suggested I get a extended warranty. Why would I want to give you more $. DO NOT GET THIS REFRIGERATOR. IN FACT, DON'T PURCHASE ANY WHIRL POOL PRODUCTS. I KNOW I WON'T WITH SUCH HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. ALSO IF YOU HAVE A BRANDSMART IN YOUR AREA DON'T THINK ABOUT PURCHASING ANY BIG TICKET ITEMS THERE BECAUSE THEY WILL FAIL ON YOU. I know this because my mother keeps buying product from them and they keep failing on her. The rumor is that their stuff is refurbish!!!


I can't tell you how much I love this machine.  With the onslaught of "eco friendly" washing machines producing units that barely provide enough water to clean clothes, I'm so glad that Speed Queen makes this older, traditional unit.  We have had TERRIBLE experiences with the newer machines that have no agitators and use very little water.  My clothes were never as clean, and the whites?  What whites?? The were all turning dingy!  I put a tshirt on the top of a small load of laundry and put a black pen dot on the sleeve.  I then sat and watched the entire laundry cycle.  That tshirt NEVER MOVED!  By the end of the washing cycle, it had only JUST gotten wet, but never moved at all and the black dot remained.  This was with a $700 eco friendly machine.  What a piece of garbage.

We tried two different eco friendly machines that were recommended at both Lowes and Home Depot.  Awful.  Finally, an honest employee admitted that the newer machines that had no agitators received many complaints.  He himself would never buy them, and instead, recommended either a front loader or the Speed Queen (has an agitator, has water level control, and is a commercial unit).  It was more expensive, but boy it was amazing.  Back to having clean clothes again.  I would never, ever purchase a non-agitator machine again.  This machine is amazing and well worth every penny.


I recently purchased a new Kenmoore refrigerator back about a month ago.  I usually buy all my water filters from Amazon and stick with OEM filters but these things can get pretty expensive.  I found the Waterdrop Refrigerator Water Filter and decided to give it a shot.  The Waterdrop seems to be a little lighter in weight than a new OEM filter which I am not really sure what to give that credit for.

I live in Florida and our water is pretty good for the most part.  I do know that our local city water does have a slight chlorine taste to it but that is about it.  I installed the new Waterdrop water filter in my new fridge and ran several gallons of test water through it to get any taste that may be from the new filter out of the line.

So far, I am not able to tell any difference with the water between using the Waterdrop and the OEM water filter.  I am not a scientist, so I don't know if it is really removing the items that it says it will be.  But I did see that the filter is tested and certified by the NSF to ensure that it meets a quality check.  So far, so good.  I will probably keep buying these in the future.

DISCLAIMER:  I did receive this product at a discounted price in order to test and evaluate and provide unbiased feedback to both the seller as well as other Amazon buyers like you.  If you find my review informative and helpful, please remember to click YES that it was helpful.


As part of our kitchen remodel, we selected all Bosch appliances - dishwasher, stove and refrigerator.  The dishwasher is so quiet that we sometimes wonder if it's really on (but the spotless dishes let us know that it really was).  The stove is beautiful.  Ah, but the refrigerator.  It's a good thing we held onto our old Kenmore side by side, because we haven't been able to use our new Bosch refrigerator at all.  Why?, you might ask - it's because the refrigerator side requires a full 18.25" swing clearance to open the door to 160 degrees so that you can open the drawers.  When we first started spec'ing appliances, we saw nothing about this swing door clearance requirement, and only found it buried deep in the specs after trying to figure out why we couldn't open the doors, and after the unit had been delivered and installed.
It's a beautiful unit, but all we could get from Bosch customer support was that the unit needed that full 18.25" swing clearance.  We've thought of pulling out the bottom drawer and replacing it with a couple of Fridg Binz, but I'm concerned that this might have deleterious effects on the compressor.  Any other ideas?
We've looked at other vendors' units since discovering this evident design flaw, and KitchenAid seems to address it well by having a cutout near the bottom of the door that allows the bottom drawer to open freely without opening the door past 90 degrees.  Bosch could get me back as a customer if they did the same!


We renovated our kitchen a few years ago and bought all new, stainless steel appliances. Our brand new range, refrigerator and microwave were all Samsung brand. After just 2 years, the oven's igniter switch blew so we had it repaired which was an expense of $200.+.  It is just 1 year  since the repair and the oven igniter is dead, again. At the time of the first repair, the repairman told me that this is the most common repair done on this model and to not be surprised if we have to replace it again down the road. Well this is a fool me once moment here. I will not be repairing this thing again! We bit the bullet and bought an LG to replace it. I bake special order specialty cakes and with a wedding order coming up in a few weeks, I need something more dependable. The center, oval burner has never worked properly either as only half of the burner outlets actually light, as well as the control knobs cracked where they attach to the stems that turn on the stovetop burners. I'd have to say of all the ranges I've owned over 30+ years, this one was the most expensive and clearly a lemon. And our Samsung microwave also bit the dust a few months ago as well. We replaced that too with an LG. I'll keep my TV's and cell phone of this brand but I want Samsung out of my kitchen! This was an expensive lesson and a big headache. NOT recommended.


I've been using this hood now for about 6 months just about daily.  It was recommended that I install at minimum a 1200cfm hood to move air from my Thermador Pro Grand range however after extensive research and thinking about how often we would actually use the range at full power we decided 900cfm was plenty.  The installation was nothing out of the ordinary (I had my contractor arrange for pro installation during my kitchen remodel) and this hood has performed far better than expected, especially for the price.

I like to roast a prime rib every now and then and before I had this hood it would set off the smoke alarm in my house and smoke/odor would be everywhere.  With this hood running on the highest setting there is no noticeable smoke and odor is much less and most importantly no more smoke alarm.

For everyday cooking we use the lowest setting and it clear smoke/odor no problem.  At the lowest setting I'd compare it to a standard bathroom fan in terms of noise.  It's definitely noticeable but certainly not so loud that we can't have conversations in the kitchen.  For the performance and what I spent I would recommend this to anyone, especially if you're looking to save a little money on a high end kitchen (my range was $8000+).  The stainless steel matches with all my appliances and the baffles couldn't be easier to clean.

Finally, one of the LED bulbs started flickering recently and I called customer service.  A live person picked up and was able to send me replacements.  He also told me that the bulbs have since been updated from LED "balls" to LED strip lighting, which he said should last me forever.  This was at no charge to me and I am grateful to have purchased a product made in the USA with a company that stands behind it 100%.


My order was received in a timely manner and was a perfect match for the defective timer.  The price was appealing when compared to what my local appliance store was charging for this part.

I electrically diagnosed the problem on my Roper dryer and chased it down to the timer.  I had to do extensive disassembly to my dryer in order to thoroughly diagnose the problem.  If you disregard the time it took to do all of that, the timer itself only took about 10 minutes to replace and confirm proper operation.

My online research on this part leads me to believe it is a frequent failure item.  Maybe I know why.  Days after my dryer was fixed, I decided to disassemble the old defective timer to find the root cause.  I expected to find a burnt or broken contact.  Upon disassembly I discovered there are three plastic cam discs that rotate when you turn the setting dial.  They also rotate as the timer motor runs.  These three cams activate several different switch contacts as the cam lobes rotate.  The problem with my old timer was the retaining tab on the white cam had broken off causing the cam to come out of position.  This explains my troubleshooting difficulty as sometimes switches would activate and other times they would not.  Anyway, with three drops of crazy glue I was able to re-secure the cam.  I've reassembled the timer and saved it for the next time the timer fails.  The first one only lasted about 4 years.  I wish now I had disassembled the old timer and fixed it before ordering a replacement but that's not meant to be a negative reflection on the new replacement part.


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

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

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


This repair kit apparently fits a wide range of dryers. However, I can confirm the components I received were an exact match for Frigidaire Gallery Heavy Duty Precision Dryer Model #: 417.59012890 - on the off chance you happen to have a similar model.

I have average mechanical skills and the entire process took me approximately 3 (non-rushed) hours to complete. By far, the most time consuming step was the adequate removal of the warn felt drum glides and glue. I ended up following the advice of other reviewers here and used a rotary wire brush attached to a drill to greatly speed up the removal. All other steps were very easy. Also, having the dryer disassembled was a great opportunity to vacuum out all the dust bunnies that had accumulated over the years.

As other reviewers have noted (and I highly recommend), you should search you tube for the video - "Installing the Dryer Maintenance Kit - Frigidaire Dryer Repair (part #5304461262)" - and watch it prior to attempting this repair. Although the kit comes with complete instructions, the video makes the entire process much more straightforward and the printed instructions unnecessary. I also highly recommend visiting the site that produced the video; Repair Clinic. It's a fantastic site full of excellent information and a wide product offering for appliance repair.

My dryer is over 15 years old and the drum had become so loose that clothing was getting caught/discolored in the gap and it was making a loud squeaking noise as the drum rotated. I was certain it was time to buy a new dryer. But because the price point on this repair kit was so great, I decided to give it a shot. The repair turned out to be relatively easy - and wow, what a savings! All things considered, I really couldn't be happier with this purchase.


UPDATE: Some people say it gets too cold.  Many people say it doesn't get even reasonably cold when cranked to the coldest setting.  The reality is that the thermostat they put in this thing is a miscalibrated piece of junk.  Thankfully, it's easy to fix.  As others have pointed out, remove the cover to the thermostat on the back then adjust the screw on the LEFT side hidden behind the single ground connector.  It is the one on the SIDE, NOT THE TOP.  Counterclockwise makes it colder and clockwise makes it hotter.  The screw on the top is wrong, and if you unscrew it enough something comes apart inside and won't go back together (don't know what that did... so far it seems ok but I'm worried I caused a problem I haven't yet discovered).

ORIGINAL POST: Doesn't get cold.  Had it out of the box in a 70-degree room for 24-hours now, set to the coldest setting.  I have a digital thermometer inside and it has been right at 49 degrees for the entire time.

Also note that in 2017 the fridge light can either be always-on or always-off, and is a blue bar of LEDs near the front.  That's changed over the years, clearly.  The manual clearly says that due to efficiency standards there's NO option to have the lights come on only when the door is open.

Oh, and it's really not loud.  Not quiet, but not loud.  And for the love of god, if it arrives damaged, return it already; Amazon is great with returns and there's no reason to complain about it in the review... between the carrier and Amazon, you have no idea how it got damaged.


I live in a tiny house with no diswasher.  One day something snapped and I decided I was tired of doing dishes and I began the search for a portable dishwasher.  I owned a portable dishwasher in the past that worked out well, so this was not really a scary venture for me.  I have no idea why I it took so long for me to get the idea and reinvest.  Now I'm not sure how I lived all this time.  Because it's just me and my son half time, the size is perfect and it holds a surprising amount of dishes.  Obviously it would have to be run more often, but I could see this working out just as well for a "normal" sized family.  It runs quietly.  I do not have to admit that I am pretty anal and I rinse my dishes very well prior to putting them in the diswasher.  Sorry I am not a proper judge of how the dishwasher does with caked on dishes.  However, since I rinse so well, I'm able to use the Light cycle and I am always pleased with the way they come out.  The few unrinsed "testers" that I've put in there have more than passed the test.  In addition to the obvious purpose of cleaning your dishes, the additional counter space is a nice bonus.  The only hair splitting negative that I would give the dishwasher is the fact that the bottom rack doesn't like to stay out.  It always slides back in while trying to load or unload.  My spoon holder that sits next to the stove now doubles dishwasher rack stopper.


I love my Panda!!!! I live in a 530 sq ft apartment with on-site laundry facilities. I hook it up to my kitchen sink faucet and it drains in the sink. I use my Panda for underwear, shirts and loads that require bleach. I have washed jeans in it but it was just too much trouble because you can only do one pair at a time and pulling them out, makes a wet mess all over when you put them in the spinner. Since there is no post in the center when it spins, clothes with straps can get tangled together but it's not that big of a deal as the convenience of the product outweighs that. Even when using those net laundry bags this happens. Delicates and clothes with embellishments (beads, sequins, etc) may be damaged as the wash cycle doesn't play around. When it spins, it spins very fast in both directions alternately. So even though this is a compact washer, it really isn't for delicates.

The lint filter kept falling off after only a few loads, so I just leave it out and pick out the lint by hand. Thankfully it doesn't weigh that much because I have to lift it onto my counter top so the water can drain fully before I store it in my closet.

This is such a great product that everyone should own one. It saves on water and soap and it can be humbling as you become much more intimate with your laundry as you control the wash, drain, rinse and "drying" of your clothes just like developing countries do.

I hope you enjoy your Panda as much as I do!


We used this to replace two traditional low wattage wireless switches. This works like the low power ones  that are sold in Home D**** & L****, you know the big box stores, except this is designed to handle the wattage needed for a garbage disposal. It is about the same price as the cheap wireless controllers.

My garbage disposal is rated at 1/2 horsepower. In two years I went through two of the cheap ones before switching to Mr. Scrappy.  Mr. scrappy has worked great for two years and actually has made my disposal run faster!  It takes longer to install the remote's battery than it does to install the complete unit.

I am so pleased I added one to control my air compressor which is in my basement from my garage where the compressor hose is located.

Be aware 1) that remotes are designed for items that are built for being always on so Mr. Scrappy controls it all. My compressor has an on off button, so I start the compressor and select the desired pressure from the basement and turn it off from the garage.  In the past I would forget to turn it off and the compressor would start and run for a few minutes several times during the day and night; NOT with Mr. Scrapp. And 2) it like many new items requires a special battery size A23, not expensive just mercury free.

As you can tell I am stocked about Mr. Scrappy!

There are other high power remotes but they cost 4 or 5 times as much as Mr. Scrappy!