Showing posts with label colored refrigerators. Show all posts
Showing posts with label colored refrigerators. Show all posts

Friday, September 12, 2014

GE GTS16BBSRCC 15.7 cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator with Right Hinge Door - Bisque

GE GTS16BBSRCC 15.7 cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator with Right Hinge Door - Bisque
  • Upfront Temperature Controls
  • Are positioned up front, close at hand, for maximum convenience and ease of use.
  • Gallon Door Storage
  • Makes room for milk and any other gallon size containers.
  • Vegetable/Fruit Crisper

This was an emergency purchase, limited by what was available immediately that would match my other appliances and fit in the allotted space. My ancient Sears Kenmore had been dying, quite noisily, for the last ten years, but was still keeping things within the required non-food poisoning danger temperature range (I kept a thermometer in there to make sure) until I discovered on a Saturday evening that all the ice cubes were floating in their own individual little ice water puddles and the frozen cherries had bled all over the bottom of the freezer. I'd been holding off replacing it for years because of size/space restrictions due to the cupboards over the fridge and the general configuration of my kitchen like in the Cinderella story, the available models were either too tall or too small. I was thinking I would wait until I remodeled the kitchen HAH! Fortunately, I was able to order this model from Home Depot (much cheaper than Amazon.com) on Saturday evening and have it delivered (free) the following Wednesday with free removal of the old one.

The good news is that it's almost exactly like the old one, which I really liked. The bad news is, the "not exactly" parts are kind of annoying. The freezer compartment is slightly larger, making the refrigerator part slightly smaller. Not a big deal, except that since I have a big freezer downstairs, I don't really need that extra space, and it makes the top of the refrigerator section lower it's a good thing I'm short.

There's no middle shelf in the larger freezer compartment (my old one had one), which makes organizing it difficult. There are holes in the walls of the freezer for a wire shelf that would fit around the ice maker (that I didn't need or want, so I didn't buy that), but that part doesn't seem to be available anywhere, so I'm looking for creative solutions in office supply sliding wire baskets and shelves. The bottom of the freezer compartment has ridges that make the ice cube trays and other narrower items tip, but I put the rack from my old freezer on the bottom and that took care of that problem.

In the refrigerator section, the spacing options for the two wire shelves is dumb in one position my Brita water pitcher is tight against the bottom of the freezer compartment (it won't fit on the door); in the next lower position, I have ALL THIS SPACE above both the water pitcher and everything else on that shelf and I have to reach down and lift the pitcher up instead of straight out like I used to be able to do. And then the middle shelf space is shorter, of course. If only there were a shelf position 1½" lower than the second from the top position instead of 4½"... Also, there's a lot more deep shelf space on the door for gallon jugs of milk and liters of soda (neither of which I EVER buy), but that cuts into the shelf space in the main compartment, meaning those convenient 12-pack cardboard cartons for 12 oz. cans of soft drinks hang over the shelves by about a can and a half (OK, I can put them on the bottom shelf, above the crisper drawers, minor adjustment). On the bright side, things won't get lost in the backs of the shelves anymore, cause they're a good 3½"-4" shallower.

The wire shelves are less rigid and more "bouncy" than the old ones. That means I have to be careful putting things in and taking them out because, as I discovered when I was putting everything into my new fridge, bumping the shelves from underneath can have a "water bed" effect, causing things on the shelf above to tip over. As far as I can tell, glass shelves are not an option for this model, and I haven't found any so far that might "do".

Well, at least my food is safely cold and I no longer have to live with the constant sound of an airplane engine preparing for take-off. I'm able to stand in the kitchen and talk on the phone, and the people I'm talking to don't say, "What's that noise?!!" anymore if I absolutely have to walk by the fridge. I find I'm on not edge as much. My electric bills should be lower, too.

I'm sure that if I can find solutions to the shelf/organization problem in the freezer compartment and maybe buy a shorter water filter pitcher so I can raise the top shelf and get more space on the middle shelf, this model will be satisfactory until I finally get around to that remodeling project.

Friday, August 22, 2014

KitchenAid KURO24LSBX 24in Compact Refrigerator - Panel Ready, Black

KitchenAid KURO24LSBX 24in Compact Refrigerator - Panel Ready, Black
  • Requires installation of custom frame and handle (not included)
  • Glass window is transparent for easy viewing
  • Choose either built-in or freestanding installation
  • Up to 22 wine bottle capacity
  • Door is left-handed

We bought this appliance for a new wet bar we are installing. We ordered it indirectly from Amazon (Gerhard's Appliance). There was a gap of about four weeks between the time is arrived and the time it was installed. When we finally plugged it in, the compressor was making a horrible rattling noise. Gerhards is refusing to exchange the unit, and is saying our only recourse is repair. I am left wondering why I paid full price for a lemon. KitchenAid is refuing to back up their products and is also being unhelpful. I will never again buy a KitchenAid/Whirlpool product.

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Samsung Da29-00003g Da29-00003b Da29-00003a Da2900003 2 Pack Fridge Water Filter Made By Swift Green

Samsung Da29-00003g Da29-00003b Da29-00003a Da2900003 2 Pack Fridge Water Filter Made By Swift Green
  • Samsung Da29-00003g Da29-00003b Da29-00003a Da2900003 2 Pack Fridge Water Filter Made By Swift Green

Samsung Da29-00003g Da29-00003b Da29-00003a Da2900003 2 Pack Fridge Water Filter Made By Swift GreenReceived the product very fast, was neatly packaged and arrived in good shape. Product doesn't work. We read the instructions, but both my husband and I weren't able to get the filter attached. The instruction say that it will take alittle more hand power the usual, but if we apply anymore hand power we will break both the filter and worse yet our refrigerator.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Frigidaire PAULTRA Refrigerator Air Filter

Frigidaire PAULTRA Refrigerator Air FilterThis filter is a very poorly designed product. Our filter that came with our Frigidaire Professional was a solid filter, the replacement has three tissue thin carbon sheets as a filter. I'm not sure why there is such a difference in products, as this is the recommended filter for my refrigerator, but I do not recommend it, I will shop for a generic replacement.

This is the manufacturer's filter except that it was much cheaper to buy it thru Amazon. I question whether the replacement LED light provides a reasonable time for replacement (does a refrigerator air filter need replaced in less than 6 months?) but owners can reset the replacement light to run for another period 4-6 month if they choose.

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This is an original manufacturer replacement (made by Electrolux) so it is identical to the one that came in frig.

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What more can I say? It Did What It Was Supposed To Do. I have to write more just to meet the minimum requirements.

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When the light came on saying we needed to replace the little bit of activated charcoal that hides in the door, my wife made me change the filter. I can't tell the difference, but at least she let me reset the light.

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Whirlpool WFG114SWQ 30" White Gas Sealed Burner Range

Whirlpool WFG114SWQ 30' White Gas Sealed Burner RangeWhen stove was set at 350 degrees, handle very hot to the touch, due to vents placed even with handle, oven door very hot to the touch, strip of metal where knobs are placed, can cause 3rd degree burns, area on top where burners are placed, can cause 3rd degree burns. Oven has no firewall built into it, shellac from kitchen cabinets were burned off due to intense heat from stove, wood very hot to the touch. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen. I strongly urge Whirlpool to recall product before child is badly burned or a house is burned down!

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Liebherr CS1311: 24" Refrigerator & Freezer

Liebherr CS1311: 24' Refrigerator & FreezerWe got this fridge with our new house that we bought last year. The fridge is 2.7 years old and looks beautiful, both outside and inside. It worked fine and has some nice design features.

So far so good. However, last week it broke (false alarm, temp control issues etc). Liebherr contracts their US service with Adco company in Arizona. They referred me to a local Seattle appliance shop. They diagnosed the main control board as failing & need to replace it. Turns out the part is ~$300 and the warranty is 2 years, i.e. I'm 7 months outside of warranty. Adco/Liebherr refuse to show any flexibility on that even though it's a control board, not a fridge door it shouldn't be failing for years to come.

My local Seattle repair shop orders the part with expedited 3-day air delivery and gets that order confirmed. 7 days later there is no part and the casual statement from Adco that it is not in stock in the US and they have to get it from Germany. No ETA. No apology. No ownership. No solution. Not even the offer to call me back and keep me posted just simply dis-interested. Liebherr: Please make this item more reliable. And please fix your US service network.

Update from January 2013 (moving from 1star to 3stars):

After several unsuccessful repair attempts we ended up replacing the fridge. Liebherr has been good to work with on this. I think my final opinion of this fridge is (still not actually knowing what part broke): It's a beautiful piece of high technology. And all its hightech is geared toward energy efficiency which it does really well. But its level of sophistication might make it hard for the average repair shop to diagnose if any issues arise.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Summit Professional Outdoor Kegerator - Stainless

Summit Professional Outdoor Kegerator - StainlessComes complete with CO2 gauge, hoses, tap, empty CO2 bottleall you need is to fill the CO2 bottle (or swap it for a full one at your liquor store) and buy a keg. Carefully double boxed so shipping damage is unlikely, mine arrived in pristine condition. Slightly misaligned screw holes made installing the tap tower and guard rail difficult. Comes with two wire shelves if you go on the wagon and want to turn it into a refrigerator. Great, sturdy looking unit all around and the motor runs very quiet. The label on the rear panel displays "Assembled in USA" but take that panel off and the inside label says Made in China. I feel like a fossil that I can remember when stuff was made in the US.

I've been using it for 6 months and the only problem I've had is the frost buildup around the thermostat sensor. The ice buildup seems to throw off the thermostat and my beer was pouring in the low 40's. A ten minute defrosting with a hair dryer brought my beer back down around 35F but still a bit of a hassle. Despite what the product description might say this unit does not have an auto defrost so when you're looking at other kegerators make sure it has an active heating defrost element. To be fair, I use a swamp cooler and the extra humidity could be to blame for the excessive frost and this might not be an issue for you.

There are many kegerator brands out there...purchase something other then Summit especially via AJ Madison. I received my kegerator October 2, it's still not working due to missing parts.

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Samsung RF4287HARS 28 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator - Energy Star

Samsung RF4287HARS 28 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator - Energy Star
  • Samsung
  • Samsung RF4287HARS 28 cu ft French Door Refrigerator with 5 Spill Proof Glass Shelves Twin Cooling Plus System Surround Air Flow FlexZone Drawer Counter Height Design and External IceWater DispenserStainless SteelRF4287HABP160 RF4287HAWP
  • RF4287HARS
  • Samsung - RF4287HARS

Have had this fridge for over a year, love the size . . . but milk always going sour before the expiry date, cheese molding, leftovers didn't last. Rationalized all these things. 'must be leaving the milk out too long', 'must have dirty kids hands touching the cheese' etc. Because the digital temperature reading said it was 34 deg in the fridge, and it must be accurate, right? WRONG! Verification by 3 separate mercury &digital thermometers show that the fridge compartment temp runs 40-50 deg, and that's in winter (wonder how warm it had been running last summer!) This is everywhere in the fridge compartment, top shelf, bottom shelf, door, right next to the ice maker, etc. Cannot find anyplace in the fridge that runs less than 40 degrees. In hindsight, no wonder food was spoiling! The fridge programming will not allow the temperature to be set any lower than 34F. Service technician has replaced the main control board and the digital touch screen assembly. Have not resolved the problem. Phoned Samsung customer support and was only told that since the factory warranty is expired they can and will do nothing. The review from J LeRoy is enlightening. Will update if ever fixed. Freezer & flex-drawer hold reasonable to programmed temperature (2-6 degrees above programmed temp).

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Initially we were thrilled with this fridge (black version). After about 3 days, my wife noticed the wine (kept in door) wasn't as cold as in our last fridge which was also a french door. I tried turning down from 37° (what our old fridge was set at) clear to lowest of 34°. But still couldn't get door temp satisfactory. I finally contacted Samsung after a little web searching thinking the temp sensor is probably faulty. Incredulously I was told as long as temp fits in their 34° 46° degree range then there is no problem? I said no, my understanding is that means refrigerator can be set between 34° and 46° and I can assure you there's a problem. No, I was told and if food is cold I should be happy. I stated milk needs to be at a max 40° and this is what the gallon door storage is alluding to in their advertising, and I measured temp in door as high as 42° using 2-3 different well known brand thermometers. Without being able to trust the temp in door storage there is not nearly enough room in this model. Then I asked for a supervisor thinking she was probably new. I was told the same thing and that my thermometers were most likely off (not considering the whole issue started w/lukewarm wine). Customer service supervisor explained to me that if I wasn't using a Samsung thermometer, I couldn't be sure of accurate results. I asked where I could get a Samsung thermometer? She said Samsung doesn't make thermometers. WHAT! WOW! Well, that was enough of Samsung's customer service for me, I'm hoping to get a long life out of my new fridge and if this is what I have to look forward to, then no thank you. Back to the store this one went, exchanged for a good old made in U.S.A. GE 3 door which we love. Had a question for them and contacted cust service. I was pretty sure it was nothing but they right off offered to send out a tech to check it out. I declined as I thought it wasn't necessary, just something I needed to figure out, but what a different cust service experience.

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This refrigerator has it all: plenty of storage, excellent lighting, quick chilling, and nice design. Yes, the ice clunks loudly when "ejected" to the dispenser, but not a big deal for us as we don't use much ice and only turn on the maker when we need more ice. We have not had ice come flying out or the water spray. The fridge runs quietly and I don't find it difficult to clean the exterior. There are only 2 adults in the household and we tend not to leave many fingerprints on the doors.

Overall: I recommend this refrigerator.

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I Love my Samsung RF4287HARS. It is very nice looking, cleans easily, has plenty of space, and his holding up very well in our home.

I was afraid the freezer drawers wouldn't be adequate, as I had a side by side before. Quite the contrary. Holds just as much, if not more.

The refrigerator space is more than superior.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Whirlpool 68233-2 Defrost Timer for Refrigerator

Whirlpool 68233-2 Defrost Timer for RefrigeratorUsed on RTW22A Maytag. Connections are reversed from OEM part. Just roll the new timer over like you are going to install it backwards and plug the connections on. You might have to pull on the wiring a bit when you roll the switch over to install it correctly. You can tell how to plug this in by the spacing of the connectors and if you are lucky, by the corresponding letters for each connection. Other than the above difference in connector orientation this part works perfect.

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