NewAir AW-280E Classic 28 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Collector, Black

• Stylish chrome-plated wine racks slide-out for easy access to your favorite bottle of wine
• Thermoelectric cooling technology operates quietly & offers vibration free storage to protect the natural flavors of the wine
• Features an interior LED light for accenting your favorite wines, while still ensuring they are stored at the proper temperature
• Digital temperature display allows you to check the temperature of your wine with just a glance
• Boasts an elegant freestanding design with a sleek silver handle & black trimmed door, storing up to 28 bottles of wine

SEE the UPDATE at the bottom of this review.

I've owned this fridge for three months now, and for the price, it has performed reasonably well--so far. When you add together the price and the shipping rates, you probably won't be able to find a cheaper thermoelectric wine fridge with this storage capacity. (I consider the non-vibrating feature of thermoelectric fridges an important requirement for cellaring wine long term.) However, there are some definite deficiencies and one really big question mark about long-term performance.

As my wine collection has grown, I've purchased several wine fridges from different manufacturers. Of the four wine fridges I now own, this one has the cheapest look and feel. Yes, it looks quite attractive from a distance, but when you get up close, you notice that every element of its construction seems just a little (and sometimes a lot) flimsier than my other fridges. For example, the material used for the inside walls of this fridge looks and feels like extremely thin plastic that could easily crack or be punctured. (The plastic liner seems comparable in weight and thickness to the thin plastic that is often used for packagaing small electronics accessories like headphones or video cables.) This plastic inside wall liner will probably hold up just fine if treated gently, but it seems like a clue to overall quality.

Similarly, the chrome trays that hold the bottles are just a little thinner, lighter, and flimsier than those in my other wine fridges. Speaking of the trays, with a tray loaded with bottles, you are supposed to be able to pull it out a few inches to get easier access to the bottles and a better view of the label. But the trays on this fridge do not slide smoothly once they are loaded with wine. Instead, they snag and get hung up. In fact, I worry that the force required to unstick and pull out a tray with bottles on it either might cause the bottles to come flying out on onto the floor or might tear the thin plastic that lines the inside walls of the fridge. So to get a tray out safely, you have to remove the bottles first, which defeats the purpose of having trays that are supposed to slide partway out for easier viewing and access.

With gentle and careful use, you can probably avoid problems with the flimsy physical construction of this fridge; however, the thing that worries me most about this fridge is the long-term endurance of the thermoelectric cooling device. This fridge sits side-by-side with another fridge I own that was made by another manufacturer and has exactly the same storage capacity. Compared to the other manufacturer's fridge, the AW fridge's cooling device kicks on and runs more often and longer--probably more than twice as long--to maintain the same temperature. With the temp set at 55 degrees, this fridge's cooling system runs almost non-stop, never shutting off for more than just a few minutes before kicking back on for another long stretch, and that's what makes me worry about long term durability. Because of my concern about the cooling device running constantly, I've raised the temp setting from 55 to 58 degrees, and that seems to help somewhat, but this thermoelectric fridge's cooling device still runs much more often and much longer with the setting at 58 degrees than my other same-size thermoelectric fridge does at 55. It only makes sense that the more often the cooling device kicks on, and the longer it runs, the shorter will be its working lifespan.

One last word to the wise: For those who are just starting to appreciate the pleasures and advantages of cellaring your own wine, maybe it makes sense to buy a small cheap "starter" unit until you can decide whether your wine bug is a temporary infection, a manageable illness, or a lifelong obsession. But before doing as I did--buying a second, and then a third, and then a fourth fairly small fridge--consider taking the money you'd spend on a bunch of small fridges and instead putting those dollars into the cost of one higher quality, higher capacity unit that will solve your wine-storage needs over the long haul. Better yet, find 25 or 30 cubic feet of space under the stairs or in a closet of your house, wall it off, put in racks, insulate it, and buy a cooling unit to refrigerate it, to make your own mini-cellar where you can easily store several hundred bottles.

The Bottom Line: This fridge seems like a fair deal for the price, but if I had it to do over, I think I'd be better off in the long haul spending just a little more for a probably more durable fridge of the same size (which you can find on sale for not that much more), or putting the money into a much larger fridge or cellaring system that would better satisfy both present and future wine storage needs.

UPDATE: The original review above was written in July 2009, about three months after I purchased this wine frig in early April 2009. This update was written in mid-August 2010. Today my New Air 28 bottle wine frig died. It lasted about 16 months. To reflect the short life span, I've deducted a star, reducing my rating to two stars. This unit never was able to get down to 55 degrees. The coldest it could do was 60 or 61. So to keep the unit from overworking itself, I set the temp to 60, instead of 55. Two of my three comparable Wine Enthusiast branded units are still running. One of my three WineEnth branded units has also died, so the fact is, none of these thermo-electric units can be expected to last very long. As stated in my original review above, rather of buying one or more of these cheapie units, I would recommend putting that money into a better product that will hold more bottles, or better yet, build your own mini-cellar in closet or under a stairway.

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Let's talk about the pros and cons of this Thermoelectric Wine Cooler so you know what to expect. On the plus sideLook and Price. This cooler looks really good, especially when you turn on the small blue LED light which envelopes the interior. And the price is inexpensive in the world of thermoelectric coolers. On the con side-Function. First, it definitely is not "silent" but hums at a level that your brain will quickly assign to "background" noise. Secondly, a digital temperature readout provides a sense of satisfaction that your vino is comfortably cool. However, don't mistake this with the actual temperature inside, which will fluctuate as high as 10 degrees above readout as evidenced by an internal thermometer we placed inside. To summarize, if looks are more important to you than substance or you just need something to keep a chill on your favorite table wines, this bling is for you. Expensive wine needs another home.

Quick update as of June 6, 2011 this little gem has literally achieved room temperature. No parts available anywhere to fix the temperature control board. So, it lasted less than 2 years and I don't think I would recommend anyone purchase this unit, unless you're a big fan of planned obsolescence.

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I bought two of these, one for Reds, one for Whites. While they ran, they were very quiet and cooled just fine. However, both of them died completely after the 1 year warranty expired, but within 2 years, basically around 15 months and 18 months respectively. Air and Water said the best they would do is sell me replacement parts.

Also note, if you lose power or unplug these, they reset to the coldest temp setting possible. No memory for what temp you set them to.

These are the cheapest coolers, per bottle of storage, on the market but at the expense of reliability. I won't be buying these again, or from Air and Water.

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This is the worst refrigerator I've ever owned. As another reviewer mentioned, the fan runs constantly, even when the set temperature is reached. And it won't go below 54F under any conditions, so it's really limited in what it can store. The holes in the door frame don't line up with the holes in the door glass, so the door pull can't be installed. The interior is plastic, and the shelves only pull out about half-way before they start to fall out of the slots in the walls--no bearings, no draws, just a slot.

And it's loud! I think I'd prefer a standard compressor-based unit (vibration problems aside); I've had cheap student dorm-room refrigerators that were quieter.

The kicker is that the cost to return it via UPS is almost as much as the refund would be, so it's probably not worth it.

Lesson learned--don't buy single-sourced products that can't be tested first.

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OK for shorter-term wine storage able to keep temp around 65F for the most part, when ambient temp is < 80F.

After 1 year, the fan and/or logic board died. So in computing price per bottle of storage, factor in amortization over 1-2 years tops, not 5-10 years that's typical for higher-quality wine cabinets.

Vinotemp VT-45 Dual-Zone 45-Bottle Front-Venting Wine Chiller, Stainless Steel

• Freestanding 45-bottle wine chiller with sliding wood shelves
• Front-venting design allows for building in under a counter
• Dual-zones for red and white wines; 2 separate controls
• Thermal-glass door can be locked; digital display; interior light
• Measures 23 by 24 by 34-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

We paid for and expected a high-end dual zone wine refrigerator. That's what we thought we had when I installed it. The appearance is indeed nice. However, there are two problems. 1) Spacing is tight between the drawers. Some common size wine bottles cause the drawers to hang up. And, the tops of the bottles on the lower rack get hooked on the lower drawer, so opening the lower drawer pulls them out onto the floor. 2) After giving the unit two weeks to stabilize, we found that the red wine and white wine zones can't reach their warmer and cooler settings unless the settings are only a few degrees apart. There is an opening between the compartments. Cold from the white wine section (they set it up so the cooler temp rack is on top) spills to the lower section making the reds way to cold (or the whites to warm, if you change adjustment ranges). With the red zone set to 65 and the white zone to 45, the actual stabilized temperatures indicated on the read outs are 53 and 48. That's not much better than having all the wines in one refrigerator.

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I concur with the previous review can't fit any slightly non-standard wine bottle, catches on other drawers, but most temperature. Somebody was not thinking when the put the hot under the cold and the cold above the hot. First can't meet the temperature you want, but completely illogical and wasteful of electricity. Unfortunately looking difficult to return as we ordered in Nov, but did not actually get installed until Feb.

And Vinotemp's customer service is absolutely non-existent, not returning any emails. Hence this review. Will probably think about reporting to those who give out "EnergyStar" awards. Suggest another category, "EnergyHogs" ok I'm an electrical/physics type and so the above infuriates me as this type of engineering is plain bad!!

So how do I really feel?

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I purchased this product for installation under a coffee / wine bar in our lake home. It is a very nice looking unit, but I cannot recommend purchase.

First, this box lasted only 3 years, and then simply quit. I took it into a qualified repair shop who diagnosed the problem as being a defective control board. Read a little on the web about Vinotemp, and you will see I am not alone with this problem. The part is advertised on their website for $47, plus $10 shipping, but no parts are available I have been out of commission since the end of August, and today's new forecast for parts availability is "3-4 more weeks." My repair man and I have both been in contact with Vinotemp, but nothing specific can be said when I will have my replacement part and my unit back to duty.

When it did work, temperature fluctuations ran 5 degrees or so over or under the desired setting. This may bother some people, but for me and the "mid-range" wine I stock, no big deal.

Far more disappointing is the seeming poor product quality, and the proven poor quality parts support.

To do over, I would buy a free-standing (versus built in, which is front venting) unit, as there are many on the market at far more attractive price points.

I'd recommend getting a different brand name.

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We have had this wine cellar installed for 2 months now and have been impressed with its performance. The temperature control works great on the unit we have and chills and keeps its temperature gradient as programmed. As would be expected, temperature is much more stable as the quantity of bottles increases in the fridge. The only complaint is the spacing between the shelves. The proximity of the draws on top of one another does not allow any larger than normal diameter bottles to fit without interfering with other shelves. I should mention that the display shelf will only accommodate bottles that are slightly shorter but not to much wider than average. Of 12 different bottles we tried, only one fit, while still allowing the shelf directly above to open.

Overall, great fridge, it looks fantastic and keeps our wine stored at the proper temperature.

This cellar is a great size and with the stainless steel front and wood at the front of the shelves, it looks great built in to my pantry. Obtained this cooler about a year ago and it looks great. As to the other reviews complaining about the cellar design being poor with the colder section for whites on the top and reds on the bottom, I think they're misthinking. Although you can't have a HUGE temperature span between the two sections, I don't find that I want that for storing my wines and I assume it was designed this way because it takes less energy to keep a small compartment cold than a large compartment. Sort of like having the little freezer at the top of your refrigerator maybe? It definitely has been maintaining my desired temperatures properly. Anyway, I think the display shelves are handy and this Vinotemp looks great! Definitely wasn't disappointed and don't think you will be either.

SAMSUNG DA66-00294A LEVER DISPENSER-ICE OEM Original Part

Form-Fit-Function replacement for our in-the-door ice dispenser, which broke off right below the "chute" part. Once I figured out how to get the faceplate off of the door, it was a simple matter of snapping out the old, broken part, and snapping this one in. It fit perfectly, no modificaitons needed, matches the removed one, and works just fine. There were some difficulties actually GETTING it from this company they shipped the first one, which ended up who-knows-where. Then there was an address snafu with the replacement also ended up...lost. Then, they simply refunded me the initial costs, and I started a completely new order. That delivered with no problems...go figure. Sometimes, our postal system is just slightly...off...

Whynter BWR-33SD 33 Bottle Built-In Wine Refrigerator

• Capacity: 33 standard 750ml wine bottles
• Tempered double pane gray-smoked glass for enhanced UV protection
• Digital LED temperature control with temperature range from 40ºF - 65ºF
• Powerful fan-circulated compressor cooling ensures even temperature distribution
• Security lock and key

Whynter BWR-33SD 33 Bottle Built-In Wine Refrigerator

We just moved into our new place and wanted to class up our kitchen. There was an existing 15" spot that used to be a trash compactor from the previous owner. The measurements for this Whynter wine refrigerator was exactly spot on for the space. Of course having just bought a new house, we wanted to keep furnishings affordable. This wine fridge arrived surprisingly quickly for such a large item. Very very pleasantly surprised at how nice it looked after unpacking. Each shelf holds a good number of bottles if you place them in alternating directions.

Had some spare furniture sliders that we put under the unit and presto it slid into place perfectly! Ran it for a few hours and played around with the controls. Worked perfectly. If we have the blinds drawn the sun hits part of the the wine fridge at certain times. The tinted glass door actually came in useful, even though we never even considered that issue. I would say it runs pretty quietly. It's as quiet as our brand new fridge and has a very slight hum when we open the unit and the compressor runs for a few minutes. Love the handle bar. Just a real nice looking unit in all and we're very excited to fill it up in the near future.

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Received product yesterday via FedEx, installed undercounter to replace a trash compactor. Unit is quiet, cycles on and off as expected. Doesn't make any more noise than a regular refrigerator. We keep it at the 40F mark, my wife likes her white wines chilled. I would highly recommend this to anybody as a remodel or a new installation. 7/27/12, As time goes on, the unit freezes up after approximately 2-3 months of operation. Contacted Whynter, you get no where with them other than the unit is operating properly. Customer Service stated I needed to defrost the unit, no where on the website or owners manual does it state to defrost. Appears a higher CFM fan needs to be installed in the unit. Buyer beware, if I had to do this again I would not have purchased this product.

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Whynter BWR-33SD 33 Bottle Built-In Wine Refrigerator

I just did a minor reno on the house and added a new fridge in the kitchen and needed something to highlight the overall space. I took out a 15" cabinet and this Whynter unit fit in perfectly. I had an older Danby wine refrigerator that I gave to my brother. The shelves have are nice steel trimmed wood that can be completely removed as needed. Handle bar is heavy and solid and I like that the controls are not in the unit like many other brands. It's a tight fit for larger champagne bottles, but removing the shelves takes car of it. Has a charcoal filter on the back that keeps the unit fresh especially if you plan on using it as a humidor to store cigars etc. Performance is good, cools very effectively and is about as quiet/noisy as your regular fridge. The price is definitely right.

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We needed something for a 15" space and wanted built in, which limits the options. I had a vinotemp which lasted about 6 years, which I guess is good for these things, but it never kept the white wine cold and the metal shelves were a nightmare. The Whynter product gets to lower temperatures, which is great for our whites. The shelves, are much better, although all of these wine coolers have shelves that are too tight. The unit is super quiet. Also another big plus is that it doesn't reset the temperature when we get a power hit -it stays right where we had it set. I absolutely love this wine cooler so far....we'll wait for a few months and give an update, based on some of the other reviews.

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Whynter BWR-33SD 33 Bottle Built-In Wine Refrigerator

After several weeks of indecisiveness over size and brand, we finally jumped on this Whynter with the unexpected price drop. I had been dreaming of a built-in unit ever since I took out a section of my cabinets for a trash compactor which I never installed. Since we'd be doing lots of entertaining over the hols, it would be now or never.

The unit arrive superbly packaged, well too well packaged actually. I spent a good 10 mins unpackaing it. Everything was brand new and mint. Installed the handle with no issue. Plugged it it before I pushed it into the cabinet space. Everything checked-out and it got cold suprisingly fast. The shelves are a nice wood and stainless trim and at this price I would be greedy if I expected gliding roller shelves. Seemed very comparable to my brother's Summit wine refrigerator. It's heavy but can be pushed into place with not much effort. Placed all my wines but wasn't able to fill it to capacity. I must say that it looks incredible when in place and filled with wine. The entire kitchen seemed a notch more classy with this Whynter fridge.

The unit chilled the wine very easily and within 3-4 hours, the wines were pretty much at optimal temperature. It's my 3 week with it and it's exceeded much of what I expected and hoped for.

CULLIGAN IC-750 Refrigerator Filter

• Refrigerator water filters produce cleaner, better-tasting ice cubes and beverages
• Reduces chlorine taste and odor
• Includes one 750R Filter
• The IC-750 inline refrigerator filter can be mounted to the wall with the included mounting hardware

Once the unit is properly mounted and secured with the bracket/hanger (which is included), installation goes smoothly although you will need some teflon tape in order to seal the connections. The really good thing about this type of filter unit is that you only need to replace the filter cartridge itself, and not have to fool around with the water connections! Another big plus is that the Culligan cartridge unit is rated for one year or around 2500 gallons versus most of the others which are rated for around 3-4 months or 750-1500 gallons. These figures translate into an excellent price/value relationship. After the first batch is discarded-the odors and bad aftertastes are gone--and have been for one month now! Highly recommemnded!!!

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The culligan refrigerator filter was delivered in good condition,it was exactly what I ordered and was used to replace a previous filter,I followed intructions in installation and pre-use flushing and it worked as expected.

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Easy to install, works great, easy to change filters, very reasonable price, quick ship. It's too bad they are discontinuing this product. I hope the replacement is as good.

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works great, arrived on time, product as expected. It's a filter what else can I say!!!

Allavino CWR271-1BB 107 Bottle Single-Zone Wine Cellar Refrigerator - Black Cabinet with Black Door

• Single temperature zone with 8 adjustable shelves
• Interior light
• Activated charcoal air filter
• Temperature display can be listed in Celsius or Fahrenheit
• Size: 64 5/8"H x 23 1/2"W x 24 1/2"D w/handle

The fit and finish of this product is the best for the price points I've seen in wine fridges. The temp has maintained at the perfect temp and I have this in my garage. The door is of high quality and the shelving looks really nice. It's not loud either if you wanted this nice looking unit in your home. Great overall purchase. I'm looking to buy another soon.

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Very noisey and compressor would make a banging noise when shutting down, the temp. guage would go up and down by 2 to 3 degrees over the settings. Would not recommend this model, instead upgrade to their better models which operate much better and quietier.This review is in no way against the seller " The Beverage Factory" They have been very understanding and friendly and have helped me without any reservations. They have refunded my payment in full and I have purchased an upgraded model which is perfect. Thank you " Beverage Factory" 5 stars to you.for all your help

Swift Green Repl. for LG 5321JA2006A

Haven't actually had the opportunity to use them yet, so I am hoping they meet my needs. They look fine.

A good filter for half the price of the OEM replacements. Makes tasty water! This is the second order for me.

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Cuisinart HM-50 Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand Mixer

I own the Cuisinart Power Advantage 5-Speed Handheld Mixer since early April 2009 and I am quiet happy with it thus far. In all fairness, this is my second handheld mixer and my previous mixer (Proctor Silex 62535 Bowl Rest 5-Speed Mixer, White) was a very weak mixer, which simply did not have the power to mix any semi-thick dough. This Cuisinart mixer has significantly more power (220 Watts) and has little trouble mixing most dough, excluding bread dough of course. This mixer has an automatic feedback mechanism which was the main reason I decided to purchase it. Unlike most mixers which supply their motors with different electric powers at different settings, this mixer supplies electric power partially based on the mixing speeds. In other words, it will supply an extra burst of power to the motor when the mixing speed is slow, like mixing tough dough. It only does so temporarily to avoid over heating the motor. It has five speed settings, which is exactly what I want. For those who like additional speed settings, there is the Cuisinart HM-70 Power Advantage 7-Speed Hand Mixer, Stainless and White. Keep in mind, their top speeds are the same as they are both powered by a 220 Watts motor. In my opinion, the slow speed setting of this mixer is a bit too fast. Beside the power, the mixer has three other features which I like a lot. First, it can sit nicely on a mixing bowl (when the power is off). Second, the power cord can swing left or right to allow the unit to securely sit upright. I have uploaded two customer images to illustrate this. Third, the beaters are easy to clean. Finally, the beaters can be effortlessly ejected by using the level. Looking at the photo, you may think this mixer has a semi-dull black. In reality, it has a shiny glossy black, which I think, looks even better. For those who prefer white color there is the: Cuisinart HM-50 Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand Mixer, Stainless and White

In summary, this is a powerful and affordable handheld mixer (not powerful compared to stand mixers)

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I do have one compliant. Years ago, customers were able to take their home appliances apart to fix them. Unfortunately, this mixer is not one of those. Cuisinart have sealed off the screw holes and prevented customers from opening up the mixer. My mixer was making some scratchy noises and I could tell it just needed some machine oil/lubrication. Instead of taking the unit apart and adding oil, I had no choice but to pour the oil from outside through the exhaust fan hole, hoping it will get to the place. It did somewhat, and now the noise has been minimized. However, it should have been more straightforward than this.

I still think this is a very nice mixer for its utility and affordable price, and I would still strongly recommend other potential buyers to consider it. However, it would have been nicer if the screw holes are not sealed.

*Update on late Nov 2009*: The mixer is still working fine -bought it since April 2009. The scratchy metal noise has not come back for some time. By the way, I use this mixer about 3 times per month for cookies and pastries. I hope this illustrates how often this mixer is being used. I am very satisfied with the product thus far.

*Update on Jun 26, 2010*: Still working fine.

*Update on May 31, 2011*: Still working.

*Update on Jan 05, 2012*: Still working

I got this mixer after my old one died. I dislike the "low" speed as it is almost as fast as my old mixer's high speed! For me, the purpose of a hand mixer is to mix light products, such as puddings and cakes and things that require more than a whisk. A low speed is needed to start out, and there is no low speed on this model. This is a major drawback as far as I am concerned. Aside from that, it is a lovely mixer, but not completely useful!

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Bought this Cuisinart HM-50 Power Advantage 5-Speed Hand Mixer after another from a different manufacturer had conked out, even after simple light use. Decided then to go for a quality replacement, and haven't regretted this choice at all, plus it's quite handy... get it?

Bad pun aside, this kitchen appliance is a favorite, and has had a lot of use. Have found its five speeds to be quite adequate, and its 220-Watt motor to be up to the task. If you want more power and a greater range of speeds, there is the Cuisinart HM-70 Power Advantage 7-Speed Hand Mixer, which is also highly rated.

This handy (here we go again) appliance easily mixes even heavier ingredients than one might expect, and the one-touch slide control changes speeds easily. The supplied extra-long beaters (more on these in a moment) eject easily, and clean up quite well in a dishwasher, as should be expected.

Like larger stands mixers, there are a few (handy) accessories and implements available, such as the versatile CHM-WSK Chef's Whisk, great for making whipped cream, and the CHM-DH Set of 2 Dough Hooks. But of special note, must state that I also purchased an extra HTM-BTR-357 Beater Set.

This beater set wasn't bought as a replacement of the originals, but because they are quite multipurpose. I ordered the second pair, for the sole purpose of mixing paints, and they do a splendid job.

Who said that a (handy) kitchen tool can't be multipurpose? This is a 5-star choice for sure.

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I have had a lot of hand mixers over my life and I would call myself a happy senior citizen now, but the Cuisinart HM-50BK hand mixer is the best ever! I really like the beaters. They don't have the center bar and it whips things up before you know it. It is very powerful, too. It whips up thick cookie dough with no problem.

If you are looking for a new hand mixer then this is it! Thank you.

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I had a Cuisinart hand mixer for 10 years and loved it. I thought this new one would be just like my old one. It's only problem, which is big, is that it has no low speed. Speed 1 beats so fast that everything flys out of the bowl.

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Frigidaire FFU21F5HW 21.0 Cu. Ft. Upright Freezer - WhiteFrigidaire FFU21F5H 2

• White 21.0 cu. ft. upright freezer
• Frost free operation
• Ready-Select controls with upfront display
• Automatic alert if freezer door is left open or temperature rises
• Store-More capacity freezer

I have to put my 2 cents in. I sincerely wish I'd done more research before I bought this unit. Instead, I went to a local appliance store where I've done business for years. I bought a new fridge and freezer at the same time, and chose Frigidaire for both because of their so-called good reputation.

There was nothing wrong with our old freezer (25 years) other than it wasn't frost free, and my wife was tired of defrosting it, hence the new frost free unit.

The unit worked great. Couldn't be happier. Until.. after 5 months, my son was awakened to the alarm. It had quit working. Wasn't happy, but these things Do happen. Called the number on the freezer, and was told they'd send someone out. However, being as we live out in the country, they only send someone out once a week. Wasn't real happy about that but what can you do?

So the driver finally gets there days later, and diagnoses it needing the electronic control module. Which of course... he doesn't have on board; he'll have to order it. Not happy, but again, what can you do? So he orders it, has it shipped to our house. However, it will be another week before he can come back. Finally, the part comes and the tech is called, and we're back in business. An ordeal for sure, but at least that's over, right?

WRONG! Four months later, the unit dies again! And it's the same song and dance all over again. This time I question the tech about being a recurring problem with these models. He says they "Usually don't have a problem". Here's where the "fun" begins. He "tests?" the outlet it's plugged into. and claims it's faulty. Says the "Voltage in bleeding from the hot lead to the grounding wire". Interesting. Other than that being impossible (It would trip a breaker) I installed that outlet myself. It is a stand alone circuit to the box, and I am an electrician by trade. Nonetheless, I check over the circuit again, and no problem

Anyway, it was running again, but only two months left on the 12 month warranty. I called Frigidaire only to find out that they are now owned by Electrolux. Told them I've had 2 food losses and we both know this thing is going to die again. What are they willing to do about it? Nothing. Their response is basically, "It's warrantied for 12 months, and we've fixed it, so we've done all that's necessary."

The seller refuses to do anything about it either. Up till this point, I've been polite, but persistent, but the message is clear. We got your money; you're on your own.

A week before the warranty ran out, I called them again and said there was a problem again. Again, they called the tech, the tech called me, and said he'd have to make a service call again. I told him, "Look, we both know the problem is the control board. Can't you just order it now, and come when it arrives?" He reluctantly agrees and a few days later, I have another board. Mind you, the freezer hadn't actually quit... yet. But at least I now have a control board on hand.

Four months later, it dies yet again. This time I have a spare board on hand, so I don't have yet another food loss. (It only takes about 10 minutes to put the board in) I don't bother to call the tech out. If I had, I'd have suffered a food loss. As a precaution, I order ANOTHER control board to keep on hand ($55, plus shipping)

Last week, I had to put THAT one in.

So in closing, I've now had FIVE control boards in less than three years. I emailed Electrolux again, and asked if there was anything they would do about it. I received the form letter that basically said.. "If anything fails, it usually does it within the warranty period. after that we can't/ won't be responsible."

I'm looking for a RELIABLE freezer to replace this 3 yr old unit. Before I have to buy the SIXTH board for this freezer.

Potential buyers? Look elsewhere.

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Not much to say, when i bought this I was concerned it would be poor quality and a problem. Not so far, its big, efficient and works great all at a low price. I have only had it a few months but so far so good, the big question is how long will it last!

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I was holding off on writing this review in the hopes that my Electrolux Online Outreach Representative with Major Appliances, North America would take ownership of my problem and assist me with my issue.

It is now March 26, 2013, almost three months since my freezer slowly began cooling ability and I still do not have a working unit. Purchased November 27, 2012, delivered December 3, 2012. Started losing cooling ~first week of January (after the retailer's 30 day return period). No problem I thought as I've been able to successfully navigate warranty issues with other products and appliances on the rare occasion that problems have arisen. I attempted to initiate a warranty service call request. The 800 number listed does not offer any way to speak to a live representative and has numbers for outdated/out of business service providers in my area.

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Message Sent to Anyone at Frigidaire / Electrolux willing to listen (via Facebook and E-mail):

Since January of 2013, my Upright Frigidaire Freezer Model #FFU21F5HW & Serial ######### has not been cooling and I have been attempting to get warranty service. Each time the service rep comes out, I am being told that a new problem is happening. All my items in my freezer have now gone bad and I still to date have no idea when and if my freezer will be repaired OR replaced.

After multiple attempts at getting an initial service call with an authorized Frigidaire repair technician, on February 4, 2013 I was told while the tech was at my home that the Board and Thermistor were bad and would be rush ordered. One entire month passed before they returned and that was only after multiple phone calls to the local warranty repair company. At that visit, I was told that the Board and Thermistor were no longer/not/never were bad and that the coolant system was bad at which point they would need to order an exterior mounted cooling system that would have to be WELDED on to the backside of my freezer. That was on March 5, 2013.

Each time I call to inquire about the status of my repair, I am told that while a rush order has been placed for my parts, Frigidaire parts delivery and fulfillment are on a constant state of backorder and they have no control or clue when my specific parts may arrive. I did not purchase a freezer with the intention of having extra parts WELDED to my freezer in order to get it to work but was told that I have to go through multiple repair visits on this freezer before a swap out can be performed.

I have been without a working freezer for close to three months.

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Problems happen. It is how a company responds to these problems that really sets apart the quality companies from those that should be avoided. Unfortunately given my circumstances and inability to get my current freezer repaired or replaced, Frigidaire / Electrolux does not appear to fall into the category of a company that takes ownership of problems in a speedy and efficient manner.

Very disappointed.

Our Frigidaire died today ..after only a few short years. Lost tons of food including some great salmon and halibut a friend who had gone deep sea fishing had recently given us. Won't be buying another Frigidaire.

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2) The sealed beverage pocket in the door that keeps drinks extra cool

3) It's nice looking

4) Digital temperature controls and monitoring (in C/F)

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1) It died 7 months after we bought it. We lost a fridge full of whole-foods items. It took me two days to get hold of a person who could schedule repair, and it will take 2 weeks to fix it. Requires some special parts. The repair person told us to expect to perform the same repair every 2 years because it's prone to failing in this humid climate (austin, tx). The part is some sort of heater that prevents the cooling distribution from icing up. So in summary, I bought a fridge that will break every 2 years as designed.

2) It's noisy, and I think this may have something to do with the icing up of the fans in the cool air distribution system. The fans sound like they are rubbing on something. It did this from the day we bought it (off and on).

3) The controls are aimlessly designed. In our old fridge, to turn on the custom cool drawer, you pressed a button once. In this new interface it takes 7 button presses. Home->options->refrigerator Options->Custom Cool->Express Chill->More time->OK. The person who designed this used engineering logic to organize the controls, they did not use any user interface design principles, and probably didn't test it with users.

Overall this would be a wonderful fridge if it didn't break down on us and ruin several hundreds of dollars of fresh food. If GE knows there are issues with the fridge, then it should be quick and easy to schedule an emergency appointment and that repair shop should have the parts in the truck. That would make it tolerable. Our current solution to this problem is to buy another fridge and place it in the garage as a backup fridge for when this happens again (and the GE repair man asserted that it would).

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I purchased this wine cooler (on-line) because its features and size matched what I was looking for at a reasonable price. And, all but a few of the reviews I could find were favorable. However, when I did receive the wine cooler and found the right door to be misaligned (could not open), I called Avanti. Their response was that this was not repairable (it was, initially, simply a bent bottom hinge) and that it was my responsibility to ship it back (would be +/$150). I called the place that sold me the wine cooler and they set up a service call to have an Avanti authorized contractor check the cooler. This was late June, 2012. To make a long and frustrating story short, Avanti did not ship the necessary parts to repair the cooler until mid October (2012). Even then, the only reason the cooler now works is that the service tech went beyond the call of duty to take the right door apart to repair its wiring (Avanti had said the door was a sealed unit). I will say that the cooler is working just fine and meets my expectations. However, if something goes wrong during the remaining warranty or extended warranty (what a waste of money!) period I'll probably just dump the cooler and buy a higher end model locally.

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