Thursday, September 25, 2014
Koldfront 43 Quart 12V DC Portable Fridge Freezer
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Summit SWC1545 80 Bottle Capacity Counter Depth Wine Cellar - SWC1545,Black with
But the cooler has nice appearance.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
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- Swift Green Replacement for Whirlpool 8171414
I'm very disappointed that the water tasted exactly the same as it does coming out of our unfiltered faucet tap water. There was absolutely no noticeable reduction in the Chlorine smell or taste. I had my other family members sample the water and all of us could not tell the difference between our unfiltered tap water and water that had passed through the SGF-W41 filter.
We were really hoping that the quality of water would be at least equal to the Whirlpool/KitchenAid 8171414 which we usually use, unfortunately it is not. In fact our six month old Whirlpool/KitchenAid 8171414 filter still does a much better job at removing the chlorine odor and taste from our water than this brand new Swift SGF-W41.
I was really hoping to be able to write a positive review for this product, but as already mentioned based on our experience I can not. I guess we'll have to pay the extra $$ to purchase another Whirlpool/KitchenAid 8171414.
*** UPDATE: The seller (Global Shop Stop) referred me to the manufacturer (Swift Green Filters). I emailed the manufacturer and also spoke with one of their customer service reps. They sent me a replacement SGF-W41 since he believed that the carbon block probably cracked during shipment. I'm happy to report that the replacement filter works fine. He also informed me that some of their earlier manufactured SGF-41's had carbon blocks that didn't entirely fill the plastic housing, thus allowing the tap water to bypass the carbon block filter. I also found out that the carbon made out of carbonized cocounut shells can be more brittle than traditional carbon blocks used in the original Whirlpool/KitchenAid 8171414 filters. Since the carbon blocks made of cocunut shells are more brittle, I would strongly recommend that the seller packages them with some cushioning material in a second outer box. They shipped mine just in it's original packaging wrapped only in a USPS shipping envelope. They should double box these with padding or at a minimum use a padded mailer to help avoid cracking the carbon block during shipment. ***
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We live in a area with flouride in the city water. Just wish that someone had come up with a refrigerator filter that will filter out the deadly flouride.Saturday, June 7, 2014
Danby DWC612BLP 75 Bottle Wine Cooler - Platinum
- 75 bottle capacity freestanding wine cooler
- LED temperature indicator with easy to read display
- Interior display light
- 8 full width wooden shelves
- Tempered glass door with platinum door trim and reversible door hinge
Here's a little info good and bad on the unit I got (and note that I am happy with the unit and would recommend it, but I'm also not blind to the shortcomings which would certaily affect other's decisions) :
+ Danby DWC612BLP from BigBuyCity on eBay (for example current item on 10/23/2006 #180041697894) for $488+$129.90(shipping)=$617.90 (pretty good deal for 75 bottle system...(was $600 total a few months ago but I see they raised the shipping so a bit more)
+/Freestanding (not a build-in) which is what I wanted, and the "BLP" model has the coils on the back of the unit. I think that they make another one that has the coils underneath so you can put it up closer to a wall.
Stupidly noisy compressor. It's a small little Samsung model...but I don't know why it is not more quiet (it might be the system design not the compressor I can't tell). No issue for me as it is in the kitchen, but if you have a very quiet house you may have an issue with this. Absolutely Not for a bedroom.
Took about 4 weeks to get (This was expected since it has to be trucked in, so just a pain that there were no local dealers and closest next-state in-store retailer wanted $900+ ! )
+ real wood shelving, sealed, solid, and can take the weight
It's a bit tight inside, although two shelves can be taken out for more room and allows you to stack bottles on top of each other.
+ Styling is quite good for the price. Typical black metal sides, and nice glass door.
+ The door is built SOLID. Double-pain tempered glass, UV protect, good seal (I had to reverse the door, and this thing is heavy !)
-/+ Door glass is not tinted (but it has UV protection, however no general light protection, and the "platinum" trim is actually a type of, what looks to be, solid color plastic. Still looks good and has a solid feel to it...Not flimsy
NO childproof door lock (Take careful note of this if you have kids!). Guess they had to save money somewhere.
+ energy efficiency is Quite good. Since I bought it, it averages 0.75KWH per day set at "59F" (the warmest setting) in a 78 degree kitchen. (so less than $42 a year to run at $0.15 KWH electricity cost). And for those that care about such things, the unit has a Power Factor of 0.93 which is very good...almost looks like a resistive load to the power grid (so very little wasted power).
+ has a basic but nice digital temp control panel and incandescent light pod. Of course if you have a fully stocked unit, the light at the top doesn't help much. Replace the low wattage bulb with a small fluorescent or white LED type if you want to keep the light on all the time (to keep the heat generated from the light down).
+/Temp variance of 3 degrees once the unit is fairly full. Not too bad I think, but would have been improved if they had a small circulation fan. On the good side you can put whites and roses on the bottom shelve as it stays cooler than the setting (thermostat is in the top control panel / so takes the temp form the top/warmest place).
Very stupid: if there is a power outage the thing looses it's memory and the temp goes back to a factory preset ! Whoever heard of a modern day digital appliance not remembering the last setting? Well, they had to cut corners somewhere to keep the price down I guess...
+ Mine was missing the "humidity reservoir" (little plastic container), but a quick fax of my purchase info to Danby and they got me one in no time. So GOOD service from Danby at least on this small issue.
Hope this helps. There are not too many reviews about this model, and very few cooler manufacturers publish the energy consumption, which on mine I was actually able to measure and monitor for this review. Danby did a good job producing a cheaper large cooler with some tradeoffs. The biggest concern would be the noise and the lack of a LOCK.
exubri/Dallas area
(I also posted this review on which has another review of this model as well.)
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I am pleased with this wine cooler. My collection had grown to the point where I needed somewhere temp regulated to store my wine.PROS
* As mentioned by others, the unit is very nice looking; especially with the wooden shelves.
* Freestanding with rollers on the back to make it easy to move if needed
* Door is very solid and seals well with the magnetic strip
CONS
* Noisy ... I was planning on putting this unit in the garage anyway but if you are thinking about putting in the house, might want to reconsider.
* The spacing between the rows of bottles is very VERY tight. Couple this with the fact that the shelves do not slide out and you have a difficult time seeing what is on each row. I ended up buying bottle tags.
* I've not had the problem of the temp setting resetting itself on power loss but if that would happen, that would suck.
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75 Bottle Wine Cooler (Black with Platinum Door Trim) (58 13/15"H x 23 5/8"W x 25 11/16"D)I bought the Danby Cooler through another retailer in Houston, and got a great deal. It looks nice, has good storage, but is definitely a bargain cooler.
1st) The temperature varies by about + or 5 degrees, for a total fluctuation of 10 degrees! I think this is a non-issue for the average wine, but I think it would likely not be best for real collectors.
2) Noisy compressor.
3) Shelves not easy to slide, etc. Wooden shelves look nice, though.
4) Overall, a great bargain buy.
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We've had this unit for almost four years now. It's worked quite well since day 1. We put a temp and humidity recorder in the unit and it's been fairly consistant with temp, and humidity has been averaging about 50%. Not bad for a cooler that really has no humidity control. It's just like a regular refrigerator for noise. No real change noticed with energy usage either.I have been shopping for a large upright Wine Cooler for over a year. In order for it to fit into the designated space the footprint had to be small, but the capacity had to be large! The price from Amazon was rock bottom. The shipping schedule was right on time. The freight company called to set up delivery and the cooler was delivered on time. It is high quality, beautiful, and all that I was looking for. My wine is chilled perfectly. My friends and family are filled with compliments...I could not be more pleased with this purchase!Thursday, May 22, 2014
Koolatron P65 Kargo 12v Portable Cooler
The Kargo Kooler arrived a day before a 1600-mile road trip: I tested it en route to the Deep South in April as a chest cooler for exotic cheeses and a frozen pork roast, plugged into a socket in the cargo area of my Subaru Forester. I also splurged for the the optional AC adapter so I could plug it in at hotels. It cooled things superbly, despite lid problems. Yes, it may be a bit noisy in quiet office/home environments, but I did not notice its hum above road noise or the loud blasts of heating/cooling in highway hotel rooms.
My unit was obviously damaged from shipping, so I'm returning it to Amazon for a refund. Just check the lid covers and hinges very closely for damage and/or defects if you order this item.
I liked this enough to give Koolatron a second chance: I just ordered Koolatron's slightly smaller rolling mini-fridge model which may better suit my needs, has an adjustable thermostat, and should tuck away nicely and discreetly under the cargo area blind of my Subaru.I got this as a sort of "extra" frig for drinks in the summer. However, it freezes up easily and can't be adjusted for temperature. It is lightweight and portable, working well for a drink chest for parties.
Also, the plug in that comes with it was missing. It only plugs into a car outlet--I had to buy the adapter to use it in the house.
Given the choice, I'd probably go with a small refrig that adjusts temperature. However, again, I like the portability of this product.
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WE GOT INTO THE TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS AND NEEDED A SMALL FRIDGE TO KEEP DOWN THE COST OF FOOD.. WE HAVE USED THIS KOOLATRON ALMOST STEADY FOR A MONTH NOW. IT KEEPS ON GOING. THE ONLY THING BETTER WOULD BE IF IT WAS VERSITLE TO PLUG INTO CAR AND HOME. WE BOUGHT AN ADAPTER TO TAKE IT INTO MOTELS AND SUCH TO BE ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE.. WE JUST LOVE IT THOUGH. WE RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY.Read Best Reviews of Koolatron P65 Kargo 12v Portable Cooler Here
Used this on my road trip, it did great keeping all my food and drinks cold. Even when driving through the hot desert of 90 degree weather, it did cool down below 40 degrees from outside temperature, so it was 50 degrees inside cooler for our food. Warmer does great, can use up to 4 hrs maximum. Either cooler or warmer, plug into 12v lighter when car is running or will drain your car battery. It stays cool when at picnic and cannot plug cooler in.Only concern is when fans running, its loud inside the car. When driving the road noise blends it out. After awhile you don't even think about it. Not too bulky in the backseat. Easily used seat belts to help hold it down when driving, such as around corners. Greatly recommend this cooler/warmer. My friend had a different brand and didn't work well. This one is a great portable fridge. Plus bought adapter from Amazon.com to use at hotel rooms, plug right in to wall outlet.The hinge on the door was broken on arrival even though the packaging was not damaged. It seems like the double door concept with the heavy cooler mechanism on the door put a lot of stress on the plastic hinge. Good concept, but poor execution. I had to return it before we could even turn it on....
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Maytag MFX2570AEM Ice2O 25 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator - Energy Star
There are many manufactures of appliances and our advice would be not to buy maytag!Maytag products feature parts that fail faster than light bulbs. You won't have to change the light bulbs inside this fridge because the switches will fail first, or else the circuit boards. Expect to pay for this refrigerator a second time in repair bills. Maytag does not provide any service information so that you can swap out something simple like a door switch. Onsite repairs by service techs will cost you hundreds of dollars for $25 parts. I'm an electrical engineer and all I need is a service manual and I could fix this machine myself. Maytag won't provide me with any support. Their attitude is to screw you and make it as painful as possible.
I will never buy a Maytag product again. Don't make the mistake I made. Choose a competing product with good reviews.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Frigidaire 240535101 - FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR DOOR RACK
THIS 240535101 FRIGIDAIRE DOOR RACK FITS MANY FRIGIDAIRE, CROSLEY, GIBSON, ELECTROLUX AND
- KENMORE REFRIGERATORS.
DOOR RACKS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP ORGANIZE AND KEEP TRACK OF THE FOOD
- IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR. THEY PREVENT FOOD FROM FALLING OFF OF THE DOOR SHELVES OF YOUR
- Works with the following models: Frigidaire CFHT1513LZ2, Frigidaire CFHT1713LZ1
- Crosley CRT151HLQ2, Frigidaire CRT151HLQ2, Crosley CRT151HLW2, Frigidaire CRT151HLW2
I had my item within a week, it looks like and fits like the original. If I ever need to replace any parts, I will first look on Amazon, and to this seller.
If you have also purchased a Frigidaire and faced this problem, trust that this is your solution.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Haier HNSE05BB 4-3/5-Cubic-Foot Compact Refrigerator/Freezer, Black/Stainless
- 4-3/5-cubic-foot compressor-cooled refrigerator/freezer with rotary thermostat
- Half-width freezer compartment; handy ice-cube tray; manual defrost
- 3 adjustable full-width glass shelves; full-width convertible drip/storage tray
- 3 door shelves fit 2-liter and gallon-size containers; Dispense-a-Can storage space
- Measures approximately 22-1/4 by 20-1/2 by 32 inches; 1-year limited warranty
The new refrigerator arrived the next day. Once again, it arrived in a box that had previously been opened. The replacement had a large dent on the door, but otherwise works great. It is so quiet. I barely notice it when the motor is running. What a difference! I actually check it on occasion to make sure that it is working because I don't notice it at all. I switched doors with the first refrigerator and now I have a unit that has no significant dents and it doesn't interrupt my work environment. The actual refrigerator is nice looking and has a lot of interior space. After the experience with the first one, I am a bit concerned about the reliability, but for now, I am satisfied.
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Well I hate to be the one to leave a bad review, but I must. My husband and I bought this fridge and received it 2 wks. ago. Yesterday, my husband noticed that it was not making any noise and realized that the insides of the fridge were no longer cool. The compressor was so hot that it could not be touched. We unplugged it and let it cool down and thought that it would maybe come back to life. No such luck! It's dead.I have requested to send it back but I no longer can find the packaging slip so that I have the address to send it back to. We will see how returning it goes, but for that kind of $$. I just hope that they take it back and give me a refund.This was a replacement for one we had in the garage (man den). It's actually better because it has more space to store beverages and it seems to keep them much colder. I'm very happy with this fridge.
The first one came in damaged (most likely during shipping). The box had several holes in it and there were dents in the door, top and side of the unit. I called Amazon the next day and they were great in handling the replacement and the return of the damaged one, they sent the replacement out right away. I think we had it two days. Amazon arranged for UPS to pick the damaged one back up and said that UPS would call me to schedule a pickup.
The only thing negative thing (which really isn't that bad) is that although I was told that UPS would call me to schedule a pick up, they never did. I then received an email from Amazon saying that I only had a few days left to return it or I would be charged again. I immediately contacted them and told them that UPS never called and they handled it again right away. UPS never called to shedule a pick up again. However they did finally leave a pick up tag at my door one day saying that the next day would be their 3rd and final attempt! I didn't even know they did a 1st and 2nd attempt.
I have to say that Amazon's Customer Service has really been great!
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When it arrived, the box was open and torn. As soon as we opened the box the rest of the way, the top of the fridge was very obviously dented in, we're talkin a good inch and a half dented. But since it's for our bar area we decided to keep it. It has a lot of space and gets cool quickly, but does make a bit of noise. I probably wouldn't buy from this company again though. For it to be that damaged when it arrived doesn't bode well for durability.The unit seems to work o.k. It is noisy & seems to cycle on & off more than one would think it should. When the unit arrived, the freezer unit had come loose & we had to reattach it.Wednesday, November 6, 2013
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Avanti WCR683DZD-2 149 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
Koolatron - Koolatron Voyager Cooler
A trick I learned when in my truck was to bungee my cooler on the passenger seat and direct my AC vent at the fan side of it, that would keep it super cold inside even on one of those 100+ degree days they get around Phoenix AZ. CAUTION:::Everything will start to freeze in there doing this if you don't watch it and open the door regularly. On a hot day with the sun shining on the cooler its a good idea to keep it covered " Newspaper works " to keep the sun off of it. Note::: Keep everything away from the fan, air needs to circulate in that aria. Also don't pack the food to tight in the cooler, air needs to circulate there also.
I have never had an occasion to used it to heat or keep food hot. But I guess if you wanted to transport hot food to Grandma's or a friends house this would work quite well since it does get quite worm in there. Caution !!! Make sure you know what cycle " Hot or Cold " you are on before you start on a road trip. I personally know it is very easy to have it set on heat when you thought it was on cold if you don't double check it.
This P-27 cooler is a medium sized cooler and has a 29 quart capacity, probably the best all around size for the average family. Two liter bottles and milk containers will stand up inside of it. They also come much larger such as the Coolatron P-95 cooler, with a 45 quart capacity. They even come larger than that, if you have a super large family like on some of those TV shows. Of course they come smaller also, I have one that is mentioned at the end of my review.
If traveling a AC/DC Converter is a must if you need to keep things cold in a motel, or for any extended stop that has a 110 Volt wall outlet. Using the converter with your travel frig at home for extra cold drink storage for company might come in handy also. The Black & Decker CV6B / Vector VEC004 / Travel Mate / Rubbermaid / 6.0 Amp AC/DC Converter will do the job nicely.
I would not let the cooler run with your engine off for much more than a couple of hours, " Enough time to stop for a long lunch or dinner while you are traveling but not to much longer " unless you are ready to have your car jump started. I don't know precisely how long your battery would last, that would depend on the condition and size of it. I do know I have left mine on for over 2 hours in my car with no problems whatsoever.
If used for very long periods of time, dust will accumulate around the fan aria and cut down on it's efficiency. Just remove the fan cover every 6 month's or so and clean out the dust if needed.
I still have a Koolatron chest cooler,that I use for longer trips. But I also have a smaller Black & Decker TC212B Travel Cooler & Warmer which also works well. I use this for day or weekend trips, when I don't have to take to much with me. Check out my review on it for more tip's. Before you leave how about a thumb's up for this review; lots of good advice for you. ThanxI purchased this cooler for my truck driver spouse in July 2010. Over the years, I have purchased numerous coolers for him and almost none of them last past a year. Warning signs of impending breakdown comes at about six months. So, when I was informed that, yet again, another cooler purchase was in order, I decided to do a bit of research to find a cooler that provides cooling along with durability; which, ended in me buying this item.
According to my spouse this is his best cooler so far.
His likes:
Most important: It keeps food good and cold.
Quiet.
Even when warm to the touch on the outside, inside is beautifully chilled.
His dislikes (though, not enough to strongly condemn)
Power cord falls out easily. This requires frequent checks.
Latch to lock cooler is easily knocked off when closing cooler. However, it is not difficult to reattach.
So, there you have it. I'll update this review on occasion to let everyone know the status of this product.
Update: July 2012-My spouse has been using this cooler for two years now. There's been no issues and it keeps chugging along keeping his food and drink items cold. I would highly recommend this product for anyone that is looking for a reliable cooler that is up for some heavy use.
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I bought this cooler for our road trip to Myrtle Beach. I worked out well. I have a baby so I needed to bring lots of snacks, milk and juice for him. I was also able to bring grown up snacks as well. The cooler held everything nice and I still had tons of room for much more. If you have the space it's nice to keep in the car to keep food in when your out and about all day. I would highly recommend it to anyone!Read Best Reviews of Koolatron - Koolatron Voyager Cooler Here
Owned this cooler for just over a year, yes I did use it a lot as a truck driver. Fans have died making cooler / heater non operational and a possible fire hazard... when fans quit working the heat side of the exchanger got extremely hot to the point of way to hot to touch. If I had been away from the cooler for a significant amount of time it may have gotten to the plastic melting / fire stage.As far as operation when it was working, 1-2 items close to cold air output would be nice and cold, rest of items in cooler are cool not cold. Also very ambient temperature dependent... EG: If you leave it on in winter < 40 Degrees your items will most likely freeze... in summer 3-4 hours to cool down a couple of items.
For Truck drivers the trick is to place the cooler where an A/C vent can blow on the cooler, works really great then.
Overall, cooler worked fine for my needs of cool drinks on the road, the short life span for the price however is a huge disappointment.It does a good job keeping cold things cold. Slow to cool warm things, as expected. Koolatron's 3 amp rating is inaccurate for my P-27, which overloaded a 4 amp regulated power supply but is happy on a 5.5 amp regulated supply.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Supco Replacement for UKF8001 Refrigerator Filter
[Updated 3/11/13] I lowered my ranking from two stars to one. I had ordered two of these and after the first one went bad, I put in the second. The second filter only worked for a little over a week and then the water had a foul taste. Because the unfiltered water in our house doesn't taste bad like that I can only assume that something has been put in this filter that is not good. Whatever it is taints the taste of the water. I have thrown it away and will never buy one of these filters again.The filter worked for 2 weeks, then the fridge warning came on to say replace the filter. Our other one worked for 6 months.
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This filter seems to be as good as the ones I have been using. I have not had any problems with it.Want Supco Replacement for UKF8001 Refrigerator Filter Discount?
This filter is obviously made for different models. It was a little difficult to install (took 3 times to get it seal and sprayed the inside of the fridge each time). Once installed it seems to work well and isn't leaking. I'll probably order the original next time.Sunday, July 21, 2013
Frigidaire Kenmore Freezer Basket 216848200 NEW OEM
THIS 216848200 FRIGIDAIRE SMALL FREEZER BASKET WORKS WITH MANY FRIGIDAIRE, CROSLEY, GIBSON
- ELECTROLUX AND KENMORE REFRIGERATORS / FREEZERS.
THIS BASKET IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU
- ORGANIZE AND KEEP TRACK OF THE FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR. MANY BINS HAVE SEPARATE TEMPERATURE
- Works with the following models: Frigidaire CFC07M4AW0, Frigidaire CFC07M4AW10
- Frigidaire CFC07M4AW11, Frigidaire CFC07M4AW2, Frigidaire CFC07M4AW3, Frigidaire CFC07M4AW4
I was disappointed to see that the basket is too small to hang in my Frigidaire chest freezer. I will be able to use it, but not as intended, (as a sliding, hanging basket.). Although I have barely begun to use it, the plastic material from which is made is much less substantial than the two originals that came with the freezer.Did not match model no. I submitted. The freezer basket was way too small for our refridgerator. Could not use at all maybe to small to use for a laundry basket.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
General Electric GENERAL ELECTRIC WE4M402 START SWITCH
- THIS GENERAL ELECTRIC WE4M402 START SWITCH WORKS WITH MANY GE, HOTPOINT AND OTHER BRAND DRYERS.
- NOTE: TERMINAL LOCATIONS MAY BE DIFFERENT ON NEW SWITCH, MATCH UP TERMINAL NUMBERS FROM OLD TO
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Worked as directed was bet price anywhere on the internet. Fit great no problems with installation saved alot of money.Read Best Reviews of General Electric GENERAL ELECTRIC WE4M402 START SWITCH Here
GE appliances score lower than any other "major" brand in Consumer Reports reliability ratings, and now I know why. This switch is exactly what the seller claims it is (the OEM part), but it is a poorly designed part. The two-piece switch case quickly (one month this time) worked itself loose and arced, burning the contacts. Exactly as the previous two switches (from different sellers, trying to avoid a bad batch) did.
