Swift Green Repl. for Samsung DA29-00003G

Bought a two-pack a year ago. The appeal for me is they have a 'greener' manufacturing process, assuming of course the description is on the up and up. To get the best filtration/taste, it _is_ important to ensure that the full amount of initial water run-through is done, otherwise you may notice some odd taste.

Our Samsung stock filters were very slow after about a week of use. These are much better but there seems to be a chlorine aftertaste that we did not get as much of before. Jury is still out.

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Everpure EV9100-86 IN-12 High-Capacity Inline Filter with 1/4 inch Quick-Connect Fittings

Highly recommend this filter, it's invaluable specially if you live in a city where are continuously replacing the main tubes; it's incredible the amount of soil and debris trapped by this filter even when you don't see it's coming down in your pipes. Price is the other advantage for what it does compare with many other filters

Frigidaire Refrigerator Door Gasket Seal 218730610

This gasket was delivered way faster than expected. I was easy to install and was the correct gasket for my refrigerator. I am very pleased with this refrigerator gasket.

Gasket came in an inadequet small package cramped and folded in a clumsy manner. The magnet is very weak and doesn't do the job. It looks like some left over from many years ago. My old gasket performed far better than this cheap product. I wouldn't buy from this seller.Frigidaire Refrigerator Door Gasket Seal 218730610

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Whirlpool GB9FHDXWS Gold 18.5 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Energy Star

I bought this fridge about 2 years ago. I've had none of the issues that the other reviewer spoke of. I will hazard to say the review was from a competitor.

If a consumer has such fundamental issues with an item so early on, why didn't he get it fixed/replaced/rectified under the warranty?

The guy just goes on and on about how bad it was, suggesting customer service just blew him off, never specifying what had to be done or whether it was one.

It is a classic false complaint generated by competitors to disparage a decent product.

At any rate, I love this fridge...it looks beautiful and works as quietly and efficiently as has been advertised.

And no, I don't work for Whirlpool, nor does anyone I know.

i have had my refrigerator for 3 years, and i had the same problem that other reviewers had. the freezer would work fine, but the refrigerator would not cool. the problem was that the motherboard blew (the technician said it was probably from a sudden power loss). i believe i spent just over $400 to have the motherboard replaced and have not had a problem since.

however, in order to get the unit fixed, i had to suffer through the customer service of a&e factory service. i had an appointment window of 8 am to noon. the technician did not get to my house until 6 pm! i read other reviews of a&e and the lateness appears to be pervasive. i will never buy an appliance where the warranty is covered by a&e.

other than that, the refrigerator is fine. the freezer could be considered on the smaller side, but it works for my family's purpose. i like the look of the bottom freezer, but next time i think i will either go for a side by side or top, they don't seem to have the problems bottoms do.

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So far, so good but it took a week of research online, going to stores and talking to appliance people on the phone to make a decision to purchase this model. The word on refrigeration today from consumers does not inspire confidence. After reading all the consumer complaints of every model...none of them in this price bracket seemed Built-To-Last for more than 5 years and that's IF you are lucky to get to 5 yrs without a major repair. My old fridge was Kitchen-Aid and I purchased it in 1996 so, things have changed in the industry and not for the better for consumers.

I paid $1489.00 and purchased a warranty contract for 5 years. Having to purchase warranty contracts for every appliance reveals how fragile today's appliances really are. I also own a Whirlpool range and the Motherboard blew after only 1 year. My last range Kitchen Aid lasted 14 yrs with 1 repair. I did not buy a warranty for the range (naive) but after speaking to Whirlpool's Hazard Dept. they agreed to fix it on their dime, this time.

Every appliance carries only a 1 year warranty today which is also telling of the lack of confidence these companies have in their own products! (LG has a 5 yr on their fridges compressors but lots of complaints about breakage on their fridges.) Repairs to these appliances without a warranty cost almost as much as buying a new one. So...consumers throw out a young appliance and buy a new one but are also realizing after this happens a few times that this is planned obsolescence by the appliance companies! Where do appliances go to die...landfills. They may now be more efficient according to the EPA standards..but 1)they don't last as long and 2)the landfills are taking the brunt. I would think the EPA would be concerned about that but it doesn't seem so.

I went into this purchase with my eyes open but could never find one model or appliance company in the affordable bracket that has not been trashed by owners for breakage or had many consumer complaints registered! The identical thing happened when I needed a new washer & dryer and thankfully, I found Speed Queen. The problems in today's appliances stem from failure of the Motherboards and Speed Queen does not use them in the model I purchased. I LOVE my SQ washer and dryer and wish that there were a refrigerator company who would build with the same integrity as SQ builds their products. If there is a company out there who does that....I couldn't find them. SQ washers/dryers have lasted consumers up to 27 years!

Now, to the Whirlpool fridge. I have to say, I love it...right now that is. It's very pretty in stainless and having the freezer on the bottom has been great. Being able to open the door and see everything clearly at eye level is fabulous, no more bending over digging around looking for things! If you wanted to hide something in my Kitchen Aid like chocolate...you could put it on the top shelve because no one in my family would bend over to look on that shelf lol. I can't hide anything any longer in this fridge, it's all on display (thankfully).

I love the the shelving set-up, the big bins & door bins but Whirlpool could have made those bins a little stronger imo. My old Kitchen-Aid had bins & door shelves that were pretty, substantial and on smooth rollers with stops. These bins and door shelves are very thin clear plastic, no rollers and could break/crack easily. I've read online from other owners that they have broken and replacing them is expensive. This goes hand-in-hand with the question of whether these appliances are made to last more than 5 years. Whirlpool does not keep parts for any appliance past the 7 yr mark. Hum? (The same model but a Kitchen Aid cost $400 more so, the bins,etc. were probably of better quality.) Whirlpool owns Kitchen Aid and a total of 13 appliance brands.

So far, it's keeping everything cool but I have to set it at 7 which is the highest level and it keeps it at 40 degrees. The regulation temp is suppose to be 35-38 degrees but that's the best this can do on hot days. The freezer is set at 4 and seems to be perfect. There is only 1 compressor in this model which operates both the freezer and fridge. The Samsung twin of this model has 2 (one for each) which is better but getting a Samsung repaired apparently is a nightmare. I'm not sure if keeping it on 7 will stress the compressor over time but summer in VA is very hot so, 7 it is and if it breaks...I will come back to update this review.

I kept the door bins from the Kitchen Aid because they are pretty and well made. I'm using them to hold bottles of rarely used things like, olives, soy sauce, etc. and put them at the back of the glass fridge shelves because it keeps them from falling over and spilling when you reach for something else. I also kept the egg holder because this model doesn't come with one.

There is an ice maker in this model but I turned it off and will not be using it.

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Purchased the Gold Series Whirlpool bottom freezer model 18 months ago and have had nothing but problems with both the unit and customer service. Seems like there is a design flaw with this because the bottom of freezer continues to build up with ice and then starts to leak on the floor. This seems to cause odors with the ice as well. I have defrosted, de-iced, and cleaned the drain multiple times but the issue reoccurs. Whirlpool customer service is very poor they behave like they are trying to limit exposure and damage related to a flaw. I would advise anyone NOT to buy this or any other Whirlpool product. If you doubt this review Google the issue and you will find many similar experiences, If you buy this model be prepared to constantly be breaking up sheets of ice from the freezer bottom and mopping up puddles from your floor!

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PUR W10186668 Whirlpool Quarter Turn Refrigerator Water Filter

This is advertised as a "Whirlpool" 1/4 turn filter but it fits all 1/4 turn filters including Kenmore side-by-side models. I have been paying $30+ for Kenmore's 9010 filter and this filter is an exact replacement.

Is a less expensive replacement for whirlpool filter #4396510 and appears to filter the same contaminants.

Original Whirlpool filter label claims: NSF/ANSI Certified against standard 42 for Chlorine taste & odor; particulate reduction class 1; certified against ANSI standard 53 for Lead, Mercury, Benzene, p-Dichlor., Toxaphene 2, Asbestos, Cysts, Turbidity, & Altrazine.

PUR replacement filter label claims: tested and certified against standard #42 and #53. Carton specifically mentions Chlorine taste/odor, Lead, Sediment, p-Dichlor., Benzene.

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I'm always a little afraid to order substitute brands, but the price and the picture of the Pur Filter product gave me a little more confidence to give it a try. It took a little long to get delivered than I expected, but once here it fit my Kitchenaid Side-By-Side Refrigerator perfectly and was easy to install. Would recommend this replacement product to others.

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I went out on a limb, trying to see if this would replace 5231JA2006A. It didn't. Hopefully this answers your question.LG 5231JA2006A Water Filter

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Unlike the review below that states "Fits all Quarter turn refridgerators", this filter DOES NOT FIT LG Refridgerators quarter turn. The filter is too short and the connection head is too big.

Luckily Amazon was awesome enough to refund me, and I am stuck buying the expensive manufacture brand.

The pur filter is great in price and researched function though....

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Rusco Spin Down Separator Sand / Sediment Water Filter 50 GPM - PWFSS15

I wanted a clear housing grit filter and could not find it anywhere. Amazon to the rescue. While I would have preferred the inlet and outlets to have been smaller, I bushed them down to 3/4 and the unit works great. Just what i needed, when i needed it and priced right.

I have had it for two years now and it easily solved the grit problems I was having. If valved properly on the install, cleaning the screen is a snap. My faucet cartridges and fill valves have needed NO attention at all since this install. I flush it every month or so and clean the screen quarterly. I put some "O" ring lube before I re-assemble and only hand tight.

After going thru numerous fabric filters that couldn't keep up, our water tech installed one of these to combat heavy sediment, sand and even large specs of iron in our well water. He installed a timer to allow it to auto purge a couple of times each day. This original filter has lasted and worked well for over 12 years saving untold damage to our downstream water softener. About once a year, I remove and manually clean the filter to extract any sediment that gets locked in the mesh. When the $ 500 timer failed, I replaced it with a $ 50 water bird irrigation timer that has worked flawlessly for 5 years. Very happy with and dependent on this tool.

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This filter system is easy to install and easy to use. We just turn the bottom and empty the sediment into a bucket. My only problem is the filter. It doesn't stop small sediment very well and we needed to replace the filter after just 3 months. I expected it to last 6 months at least.

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If you have moderate to heavy sediment, this is not for you. In fact, if you can spell sediment this is not for you. The idea behind the unit is great, but unfortunately it doesn't work. Sediment filtration is poor at best and the material that passes as a filter can easily come unglued decreasing the units limited effectiveness. As a $19.99 TV special, with 3 extra thrown in for those who order in the next 30 minutes, I might say give it a try, if only as a lesson not to believe everything you see on the box.

With filter systems that actually work starting around $35, this $53 price tag is ridiculous. So, if you still decide to buy one, buy mine. Slightly used and definitely broken

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Whirlpool WTW8200YW Cabrio 4.6 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer - Energy Star

• H2Low Wash System
• Quiet Spin Technology
• ENERGY STAR Qualified
• Dimenisons (WHD) 27 9/16 X 45 1/8 X 27 5/8

The "Ides of March" (well, one day later) is a perfect time to warn anyone considering the purchase of this washer about the multitude of problems it will introduce into your laundry routine (which you can read about in reviews of other Whirlpool Cabrio models on Amazon and elsewhere). But here is a quick summary, which should be all you need to run screaming from this machine: 1) Clothing wrinkled like aluminum foil that has been balled up and opened (If you prefer to hang the majority of your clothes like I do, you'll want to get your iron ready); 2) Items coming out of the washer with dirt and stains remaining, as well as with lint and even, possibly, small holes (like the one in a fleece blanket I washed on the "delicate" cycle, or the one in my daughter's shirt that I made the mistake of washing on "normal," even though that is the appropriate setting for a sturdy cotton fabric; 3) Cycles that take at least an hour on average (so forget squeezing in a load before heading out the door or to bed); 4) The need to carefully load your clothes "doughnut style" around a washplate without letting any fall into the center; 5) A moldy smell that can develop if you don't run a special cleaning cycle every month or so--or, as I've heard, even if you do; 6) Operational problems and poor customer service from Whirlpool.

I can't comment on the last two items personally, since I am one of the people the reviewer above refers to, who fortunately replaced my disappointing Cabrio with a Speed Queen, the only fully mechanical, American-made (to last!) washer left on the market. (Speed Queen's main competitor used to be Maytag, until they were bought by none other than a company that begins with W.) My Speed Queen AWN412 is a complete 180 degrees from the Cabrio in every way. It looks and sounds like my grandmother's circa 1960 washer (complete with simple dials and a pull knob) and it functions like it, too, washing clothes thoroughly, without undue wrinkling and in half the time the Cabrio would take. Just beautiful.

Like my fellow reviewer said, don't be fooled by appearances and a fancy platinum panel of electronic buttons that are far more likely to malfunction--or the quiet, high tech noise that belies new but unimproved technology. It doesn't matter what your washer looks like--just that it cleans your clothes well. If you can't stand the traditional sounds of an agitator churning away, just turn up some music or sing Hallelujah that you don't have a high efficiency washer attempting to spin the dirt off your clothes at warp speeds. The bottom line, as I learned the hard way (and paid for, with a steep 20% restocking fee from a local appliance dealer--despite being oversold on the Cabrio), is that you simply need a tub full of water and an agitator to clean clothes properly (and there are multiple settings on the Speed Queen so that you can match that water level to your load size).

The government regulations that led to this new "green," low-water technology may be well-intentioned, but they are nonetheless misguided. As much as liked my previous Maytag, it died after 7 years--which is probably longer than I would have gotten out of the Cabrio. So to echo what a Speed Queen reviewer wrote on Amazon, the savings on energy and water with high efficiency washers is completely negated by the energy from manufacturing plants polluting our environment as they create appliances that break so quickly and end up in landfills. Not to mention having to rewash clothes that aren't clean, doubling the amount of water/energy use, and having to prematurely replace clothes that are destroyed. Or the increased use of your dryer--and iron--to remove wrinkles. Or the need for toxic cleaning agents to prevent mold (which undercuts the use of natural and organic products). So, it turns out, "high efficiency" does not equal "green" when it comes to washing machines, and it certainly doesn't equal "effective."

To those who are in the market for a new washer, do yourself a favor and pass on the flashy HE models. And to those who are stuck with one--Good Luck and God Speed (Queen)!

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We have owned the Cabrio washer for less than 4 years. It is spraying oil out of the bottom and sounds like a 747 taking of during the spin cycle. Whirl Pool is willing to help us out for $89 the first hour and $19 every 15 minutes thereafter. Fool me once...

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I bought this washer in 2010 and in Dec 2012 the bearings were worn and I was going to have pay around $300 to have it fixed. It still worked but the noise on the spin cycle was so loud we had to do something. The repairman said it would probably happen again after I fixed it so I decided NOT to fix it.

I bought a new Speed Queen, a very simple washer without all the bells and whistles and I am very pleased. The salesman here in TX said he replaces Cabrios with a Speed Queen on an average of 8 a day. Hmmmm. What does that tell you?

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be warned about this washer, it is a lemon!!! it does not get the clothes clean, it is because there is not enough water in the machine and there is not a good old fashioned agatitor to to properly agatate the clothes to get the soil out, then it never rinses all the soap out and then it does not drain all the water out, so you have to redrain and rerinse the clothes, which uses more energy. I am stuck with this machine for a long time. in the future when I buy a new machine, it will have an agatater and I want to see the water fill to over the top of the clothes. the heck HE machines, very very mad

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Cuisinart DGB-650BC Grind-and-Brew Thermal 10-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Metal

I love the new look! We had the older version for about 6 years. This new one is sleeker and much easier to clean and keep clean (the inside where the grinder sits gets cakey due to condensation). I got it for $149, used Amazon Prime, and had it in a few days! I love it. If you're thinking of getting this grind and brew with stainless carafe, it is nice. Some parts will have to be replaced over the years like the older version, but the taste of the freshly ground coffee every day is worth it. I never pre-heat the carafe like the directions say because that defeats the purpose of the timer. I've never had an issue with the coffee temperature, it's always hot! I also recommend hand-washing over dishwasher. The carbon filters are similar to Brita and can be found for cheap at Kohl's. One other note is it only makes 10 cups as opposed to the typical 12 cups. This is fine for me because it's just me and my husband, but if you need to make a ton of coffee regularly, this may not be a good choice. Overall, I love it and I'm glad I traded up!

We had a DGB-600BC and used it daily for about 4 years. The grinder assembly finally seized and we could no longer remove it. We had been looking around for a new coffee maker, anyway, so we went ahead and bought this one (DGB-650BC) at a local store.

We've been using it for a couple weeks now and it makes a fine cup of coffee, just like the last one did. I noticed right away, that a few things that turned out to be issues with the last model had been fixed or improved upon with this one.

1) The grinder compartment is much better separated from the water reservoir and also designed better for all the grounds to go into the filter basket. The older model always left a bit of a mess, both in the grinder compartment and on the little shelf that separated the filter basket from the coffee pot, and around the burner plate. I haven't seen any of that mess with this model. I can't tell you how happy that makes me.

2) The little shelf I spoke about in #1 is now gone. That's a plus. Since this maker is designed better, it isn't needed anyway. Also, this shelf caused build up around the door latch making it hard to shut after a very short time. I'm glad it's gone.

3) The filter basket door mechanism is far better designed. The old model I had to slam shut, sometimes repeatedly, before it would stay shut. This one has a much better and more sturdy hinge mechanism and latch.

4) New to this model (the old one didn't have this) is a window on the side so you can see how much water you're pouring in. It's clearly marked and has a red floating ball to make it easy to see. I really like this feature.

The grinder seem a little louder than the old one, but I've never met a coffee grinder that wasn't loud and it's only for a very short time. I love having freshly ground coffee first thing in the morning.

As far as cleanup goes for the grinding assembly and filter basket, it only takes a minute or two. Aside from the coffee pot itself, there are 5 pieces to clean and it really is quick and easy to empty the filter basket and rinse the pieces.

In short, this is fine coffee maker, much improved from the DGB-600BC, and I am happy we upgraded to it.

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Let me start by admitting that I am a novice when it comes to drinking coffee, much less owning coffee machines. This is the first coffee machine I've ever bought, but I've been very happy with it thus far. If you purchase it, definitely read the directions as there are a couple of small points they bring out, that you wouldn't otherwise know. (For instance, when you place the goldtone coffee filter in, the handle which can rest in either direction, must face outwards.) I just mention this, since I am usually one to NOT read directions, and I'm sure most others who have owned coffe machines wouldn't either, but it seems valuable in this particular case.

The main reason I went with this unit, was Cuisineart had the only ones in Bed Bath & Beyond which can be programmed to grind then brew. I leave it on my desk at work, and have it programmed to grind/brew right before I arrive in the morning. And it's awesome. Only used it several times so far, but no complaints. Cleaning is relatively easy but (like any other coffee brewer/grinder I assume) you have to clean it every day. Not a big deal though, so far I've just been taking the grinder and filter parts out, and rinsing them out. Not sure how important it is to use soap...

The most valuable thing I can tell you, that you won't read on the box, is that the thermal caraffe REALLY DOES work great. I don't pre-heat the caraffe, since I have it sitting out from the night before. I have mine programmed to start brewing at 8:30am. And believe it or not, despite the fact that there is no heater that runs after it's done brewing... the coffee stays HOT for a long time. It stays piping hot for several hours, and even at 2:30pm, it is still drinkably warm. I never expected it to stay that warm for 6 hours, far exceeded my expecations.

Easy to program, but you have to remember to press the Program button each night before. Although, that's not really a big deal since you have to add water and all the other stuff anyway. It's a safety feature really.

Grinder noise isn't super loud, and it only runs for 60 seconds so who cares. Mine is sitting on my desk in my cube, but I program it to run before most people arrive in the office so it's not a problem.

Very short 2ft. power cord with the unit, which will be great for kitchen countertops where you can put it by an outlet, otherwise you might need an extension cord.

Can't speak about reliability. Hopefully they fixed some of the issues people had with this unit's predecessor. Will revise my review later if I have issues.

I've rated it 5 stars, for $129 I feel that I got what I expected and paid for, and really don't have any complaints. I also haven't seen ANYTHING in the market that does what this does, in the same price range. Is there not a demand for coffee grinder/brewers? I mean, why wouldn't you want to have something that you can program to do both before you even wake up? For me, there was no other choice.

Cuisinart has a more expensive model than this one, but it was $70 more and the only feature that really seemed to be valuable was it's "burr grinder" which is supposedly better. But it didn't seem like that was worth $70 more to me, so I thought this was the best value.

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I ordered this coffee maker knowing that Cuisinart produces very fine products but I have to say I am not real happy with this particular product. The grinder grinds the beans VERY coarse which doesn't make a very strong cup of coffee so I'm back to grinding my coffee with my burr grinder. The setting for 1-4 cups does not make the water warmer as advertised (it comes out luke warm) so I just don't push that button when making a small pot of coffee. I do find that when brewing a full pot it does keep the coffee hot for quite a while. I think, if I order another Cuisinart coffeemaker in the future, that I will pay a little more and get the coffeemaker with the burr grinder and with a hot-plate instead of the thermal carafe.

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For those who want grind and brew features this is the best product for the money. There are the higher priced models but some of us have to stay on a budget. Compared to the earlier version, I've had 3 of the earlier ones; they do tend to break down after 2 years. This model has significant improvements. The best is that it is so much easier to clean the grinding area. The earlier model was next to impossible, this more open design makes it possible to actually get those beans that get into the grinding area out.

In reading the other reviews I did have a few concerns.

1. The sediment from the filter: Well that's the reality of permanent filters. So it's convenience of not having to get those paper things out and over to the trash. If that detail is annoying use paper. Even the high priced machines have that issue and Cuisnart clearly informs you of this issue with a notice before unpacking the product.

2. Noise: The review that goes on about how noisy this machine is. Gad face reality, these are coffee beans getting ground up in somewhat large area in an enclosed area without a lot of sound insulation. It is going to get loud. No louder than a regular coffee grinder and a lot quieter than a garbage disposal. To avoid having the noise in the morning I do the unthinkable, grind the beans the evening before. OK, I'm not a purist.

3. Coffee not the right temp: Face reality, the carafe is going to be the same temp as the room it's sitting in. So it like most people who turn down there temp in their house at night to let's say even 68 degrees at night or even 70, the the physics say the carafe temp is going to be 70. Now, brew coffee and when it gets into the insulated carafe the temp is going to average out. Since the insulated model doesn't have a warming plate, you're may want to take into consideration that you're brewing into a room temp carafe and the coffee temp is going to cool down. Cuisinart clearly informs you that simply warming up the carafe with hot water before brewing takes care of this issue. I easily deal with this when the machine starts brewing you have a good 30-45 seconds before the first drop comes out and the machine does have a function to keep coffee from coming out unless the carafe is properly placed. That gives plenty of time to run some hot water into it, get the inside temp up and the result is coffee at the perfect temp. Now I do have to say that it is very easy for me because I have one of those instant hot water faucets at the sink so I don't have to wait for the hot water to start flowing.

There have been some very good user oriented changes to this model. It's not perfect, but for the money it's the best you're going to find on the market. Take the critics in these reviews with a grain of salt.

Of course one of the reasons I am really, really happy with this machine is that I ran into it when Amazon had it on sale for $110 with a $30 rebate from Cuisinart. My final cost was $85!! I called customer service to see how the rebate would work. They told me a mail-in coupon would come with the product. When the product arrived ( 3 days later, and I used the free standard shipping during the holiday period) there was no rebate coupon. I called customer service and their response was "we'll just add a $30 credit" to your account. I was expecting getting a run around anticipating that they would put the problem off on Cuisinart. But no, Amazon steps up to plate, resolves the problem in less than 1 minute and the credit appeared on my credit card the next day. Now that is customer service!!

My hats off to Amazon to putting the customer first. Beyond the coffee maker at $85 final cost with free shipping, I have to say that Amazon has matured into a very customer focused retailer. They have moved beyond good prices and the convenience of shopping at home; they are real competition to the brick & moter stores. Amazon's focus on the customer actually gives the retail experience a lot of us remember in the "old department store" days.

I have never taken the time to write a product review, but I do enjoy having them available to get unbiased reviews and input. This time I felt it was only fair to take the time to put a realistic perspective to some of the negative reviews while at the same time expressing my positive experience with Amazon. For me Amazon has primarily been a convenience factor, now I shop with them because of their dependability and customer service focus. Price is not the driver for me anymore. I've just learned that if I really want customer service, the most reliable and predictable place to shop is Amazon!!

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