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

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Select 2203220 Kenmore, KitchenAid, Thermador and Whirlpool Compatible Refrigerator Water Filter

Select 2203220 Kenmore, KitchenAid, Thermador and Whirlpool Compatible Refrigerator Water Filter
  • The Select Replacement Filter fits all refrigerators that use Whirlpool / KitchenAid/ Thermador 4396508 & 4396510 water filters, or Kenmore 46-9902, 46-9908, and 46-9010 water filters.
  • Retains the flouride in drinking water. Filters out chlorine, turbidity, sediment, dirt, and rust

Received filter within a couple of days from ordering. Opened box,, removed new filter, followed instructions and within 5 minutes had the filter installed.

Friday, September 19, 2014

PWFRG357 Replacement O Rings For 4.5 Inch Housing

PWFRG357 Replacement O Rings For 4.5 Inch HousingWhen I initially ordered the o-rings, I was shipped the wrong size. However, when I sent an inquiry to the vendor, they asked for a photograph of my RO system, and were able to determine the correct size O-ring from the the photograph! The new o-rings were shipped the next day, along with a post-paid return for the rings that were too large.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Whirlpool W10127427 Control for Refrigerator

Whirlpool W10127427 Control for RefrigeratorFixed my freezing food problem! The door was stuck in an open position and replacing this part solved the problem. Looked online for a service manuel and saved myself alot of money on a tech coming out to my house.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Koolatron BC-46SS Kool 48-Quart-Capacity Compact Fridge, Silver

Koolatron BC-46SS Kool 48-Quart-Capacity Compact Fridge, Silver
  • 48-quart-capacity refrigerator/freezer for an office or dorm room
  • Flat-back compact design; full-width slide-out wire shelf
  • High-quality compressor; adjustable thermostat from 28 to 50 degrees F
  • Reversible door with magnetic seal and recessed handle; leveling legs
  • Measures approximately 17 by 18-1/2 by 19 inches; 90-day limited warranty

The freezer section is ridiculous and they would be better off just not having it and offering this as a fridge. The door on the "freezer" section doesn't fit the compartment and the freezer tray is falling off. Oh, and I've never bought a fridge with no back on it, so I'm assuming it's just plain missing. I can see the motor and all the inner-workings. Frankly, this scares me. I'm sending it back and have learned my lesson about buying a product like this online. I'll make sure it comes from a store I can check it out at and return in person.

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This unit was acceptable, just acceptable as it never did impress, but after about a month it stopped cooling. Very cheaply made. Even before it stopped cooling I'd open it to discover a puddle of water inside of it.

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This item arrived with several dents in it and the freezer takes up too much space in an already tiny refrigerator. It is not even nessesary to have a freezer in this because it does not even fit anything anyhow.!!!!!!

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Aqua Fresh WF284 Replacement Water Filter

Aqua Fresh WF284 Replacement Water FilterThis is a very good replacement filter. The price is much lower than the OEM one for the same performance.

My daughter first noticed that after a few days of having this filter installed out water smelled flowery/citrus and tasted strange. When I went back to the Amazon site, looked at the other online reviews, I realized we weren't alone. I went to he depot, purchased a factor filter and our water tastes fine/normal now. DO NOT BUY THIS FILTER. I will be requesting a return/refund.

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This filter is a direct replacement for the filter in my Fridgidare refrigerator. Filter performs just like the original and definitely improves the taste of my drinking water.

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We use these in our Kenmore refrigerator that dispenses water and ice. They work great and at a lower price than others.

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These work just as great as the ones I was buying from the appliance store at a much better price. I would recommend this product.

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Friday, January 24, 2014

Dual Zone Built-in Wine Cellar

Dual Zone Built-in Wine Cellar
  • Voltage/frequency: 115 V AC/60 Hz
  • defrost type: Automatic
  • depth: 23.38
  • height: 32.0
  • width: 23.63

After extensive research to find a worthwhile & affordable wine chiller, this product hits the mark! My criteria for purchasing any chiller was that it had to:

Fit under countertop with nice appearance

Have Dual zone temperature

Have Front vent placement to prevent burnout

Come from a Credible manufacturer

Cost Under $1,000

I simply could not find any other wine chiller that met all of these needs. Summit is a great brand (from kegerator experience), and the capacity of this fridge is PLENTY (trust me) for those who like both red & white wines.

The fit & finish is rock solid, while the inside is beautiful with red-stained wooden support beams & blue LED lighting. The white wine temp range is from 40-50F, while the red wine temp range is 50-64F.

The chiller fit perfectly--just snug enough--underneath the countertop & flush against its neighboring base cabinets. You will need to make sure you install an additional grounded outlet very low in the wall in order to plug this item in and have it pressed directly into the back wall, but it will look & function great once it has been installed.

A couple precautions for prospective buyers: 1) Beware of any wine chillers that do not have a front vent placement if you plan on placing this under a countertop (your compressor life will be shortened). and 2) do not place this item directly next to a heat-producing item such as an oven or dishwasher (this will also shorten its life and reduce its effectiveness).

Cheers!

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Purchased this product because we wanted a dual zone under counter unit. While it's a very nice looking unit that is reasonably priced for its dual zones, and the only one we could find that had an a physical separation between each zone, it's very noisy. In addition, judging by the temperature monitor on the face, the temperature zones seem to fluctuate about 10 degrees either way without apparent reason. We set the red at 60 degrees but often it reads as low as 54 degrees and as high as 64 degrees. Same for the whites albeit at lower temperatures.

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Summit SWC530LBIST I have had this cooler for over a month now and have mixed feelings about it. I did not purchase it from Amazon but wanted to write the type of review that I wish I had seen before purchasing this unit. The few reviews I found for it, said that it did the job and wasn't too noisy. I guess I have a different opinion about acceptable noise levels. It looks nice and chills wine just fine, but the compressor is very noisy. It is in my kitchen and I do not have it mounted in a cabinet yet so that could contribute somewhat to the loudness.

This unit has 2 fans that are mounted inside the cabinet. They look like the same type of cooling fan that you find in a computer case. The bottom one is fairly quiet but the top one is another story. It cycles on for 10 seconds and then off for 10 seconds 24 hours a day. It has a loud whine when it starts and a loud whine the entire 10 seconds it runs. The only time you don't hear it so much is when the compressor is running because the compressor is very loud!

So while it does a nice job of chilling wine (and surprisingly there is a temperature difference between the top and bottom "zones"), it just might drive you a bit crazy listening to it if it is within earshot!

Thursday, January 16, 2014

EFF-6010A Refrigerator Replacement Filter by EcoAqua

EFF-6010A Refrigerator Replacement Filter by EcoAquaIt does what it's supposed to do, and it does it well. I'll buy another in 6 months if I remember!

Very pleased with the filters, and how fast they shipped them. Without a doubt, best deal anywhere on these filters.

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Monday, December 30, 2013

1/2" Compression Hose End Plug Raindrip Replacement .620 OD with 3/4" Cap - Green Ring

1/2' Compression Hose End Plug Raindrip Replacement .620 OD with 3/4' Cap - Green RingI have complained about the Rain Bird 1/2'" hose & fittings because they differ in size from the ones I use from Orbit & DIG. These are .620" OD (outside diameter) and are noted by the green ring and are the about the only ones I have found that fit the Rain Bird hose. There are other fittings that look exactly like these but are .710" OD, marked with a blue ring, and though both are noted as 1/2-inch systems the parts are not interchangeable. Most of these fittings are pretty pricey but if you look at the other sellers you can easily find them for around a buck and buying in quantity does pay off in combined shipping with places like Grady's Online & Irrigation Direct. I purchased a total of 18 pieces (6 couplings, 4 tee's & 8 hose ends) and the total, with shipping, was about 13 bucks. Amazon sells the hose end at about 4 bucks each so you do the math.

These are great fittings and I use them on systems that operate with a pressure reducer at 25PSI so I can't say how effective they would be at higher pressures. The downside is that once on they do not come off and that's why they get 4 stars. I much prefer the Orbit & DIG systems because parts are interchangeable (these will not work on them because they are yet another variation in the 1/2 -inch measurement) and they can easily be removed if you want to add more hose or change an end cap to a tee. I purchased 500' of Rain Bird hose not knowing that I would end up with a 1/2-inch drip line that required special fittings so I have had to buy even more fittings to get the line useable. It's your choice which way you go but don't pay more than a buck for these fittings and since I can't buy them locally I'm glad there's some choice on Amazon. I still prefer the Orbit & Dig because home centers carry parts and they're pretty cheap also. If you remove one of these fittings you will need to use another fitting to use it again... if you want to remove and end cap to extend a line you will need to add a coupling ahead of the end cap to use it again so don't cut them off too close... or you can use a female hose end, remove the cap and screw them together. I have several pretty extensive drip line systems that cover several large gardens, trees, shrubs and flowers so the cost of parts adds up quickly. Bottom line... nice fittings, can't be removed and I think they're somewhat inferior to the Orbit & DIG line of fittings.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Haier WDNSC145 Convertible Freestanding Full-Size/Tabletop Water Dispenser

Haier WDNSC145 Convertible Freestanding Full-Size/Tabletop Water DispenserThis is my first Haier product. I've had this for a couple weeks and it has been working great. When you first turn the cold water switch on, it takes about 10-15 mins to get cold, but if you leave it on it's cold all the time. Same with the hot water, it takes about 5 minutes or so to heat up.

One problem i've noticed (minus the one star) is that when you have both hot and cold water switches on, both the hot water and cold water compete for ready access. This is not a big deal, so I usually just leave one switch on a time (usually cold since it gets the majority usage).

As far as heating and cooling quality, when it's hot, it's SUPER hot. When it gets cold, it's cold enough to condensate your glass, but not ice cold still refreshing!

UPDATE: Here's something else I wanted to add. Unlike other water coolers, this one does not run constantly cold or hot. If you have the cold switch on, it will keep recooling the water in cycles (you'll see the cold water light go on every 20-30 mins or after use). Same with hot water. If you have the switch on, it will reheat the water in cycles (every 20-30 mins or after use). Another minor annoyance (-.5 stars), but again, it's tolerable.

Updated rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

I was attracted to this unit because it includes separate power switches to turn off the hot and/or cold water when you want to. I like hot water on the red tap, and room temperature water on the blue tap, and it's actually very hard to find that combination of features.

Unfortunately, the water that comes out tastes like burnt plastic. I called manufacturer, who suggested soaking the inside of the unit with solution of baking soda (1 Tbsp), vinegar (1 Tbsp), and water (1 Gal), but this did not fix the problem.

One other note: Having tried out a few water dispenser units recently, I can say without a doubt that this one has the most annoying child safety device on the hot water tap. As a result, the hot water tap is awkward to use.

Manufacturer offered to send a replacement but it would take three weeks to arrive. Since we had already waited two weeks for delivery of the original unit, I decided to return the product for a refund instead.

The Amazon.com return page said I would have to pay return shipping, but I called Amazon and they sent me a free return shipping label.

In sum: the product quality was lousy but the customer service from the manufacturer was pretty good and from Amazon was outstanding.

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I bought this unit when I was moved to the bungalows at my school and wanted a way to have hot water for instant coffee and cold water for the many days when our room a/c is broken. For the three months that I've had it so far, it's been great. I like the fact that I can turn the power off on the unit for evenings or weekends (just adds good peace of mind), and switch it on in the mornings for quick hot water and refreshing cold water throughout the day. I use 3-gallon home delivery bottles that I take to and from school without problem and these, combined with the countertop nature of this dispenser, make this just too convenient for me NOT to have!

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We've only had the dispenser for about a month now, so I don't know how valuable my opinion really is. Nevertheless, no problems thus far. The design is slightly confusing, not in respect to putting the base together, that was pretty straightforward, took only 15-20 minutes. But the base is made out of thin plastic panels, on which you place the 25-30 pound water filter machine, and then on top of that goes the 5 gallon jug of water. Honestly, I'm amazed the whole thing hasn't collapsed. But there it is, with no visible signs of the dispenser falling over anytime soon. There was a bizarre, chlorine like odor in the kitchen the fist week we turned the machine on, but no one's gotten sick from the water. -UPDATE: the dispenser lasted from 2007 to 2012. That's five years without one problem with it. Not a bad deal for the price.

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We recently discontinued our bottled water service at work to save some money. So the four employees that are in the office on a daily basis chipped in to buy our own unit (and refill our 5-gal jug at home). I did a lot of reviewing on Amazon and other sites. This unit stood out as the best deal. After some easy assembly and start-up, we are all extremely pleased with it (one month later). It's great having on/off switches for both hot and cold water. We can turn the unit off on the weekends to save power. We did have a slight leak in the cold water spigot. But after popping the lever with it's own spring action, it re-seated and has worked fine since. Something to keep an eye on. Very happy overall.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

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

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

vicki

Friday, July 12, 2013

LG LFX25978SW

LG LFX25978SW
  • 24.9 cu. ft. Capacity
  • 4 Tempered Glass Shelves
  • 2 Humidity Crispers
  • Slim SpacePlus Ice System
  • Tall Ice/Water Dispensing System

I have low expectations today for "durable" goods. This LG is quiet. We are a family of three and it makes enough ice for us. The limiting size of my space and my desire for water and ice through the door limited me even more. I did not want just to replace my old fridge but I wanted an upgrade. This is an upgrade. I love the interior light. I like how the controls display is outside. I really like the freezer on bottom, but this brings me to the only drawback for me. I think this is a drawback to the french door design, not this product inparticular. The contiment space in the doors are limited due to the 1. Icemaker in the door and 2. The freezer in the bottom. To me it's a tradeoff that is ok and required me to think of how to organize my condiments.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Whirlpool Part Number 4318047: VALVE-INLT

Whirlpool Part Number 4318047: VALVE-INLT
  • 110 - 120 Volts
  • Single Inlet - Ice Maker Valve
  • Comes with Directions and Hardware
  • Used on most Whirlpool models with Single Valves
  • Screw on compression fitting at both ends

Product worked great. Differed slightly from the original but installed satisfactorily.Should have checked out the valve before I replaced and discarded the old (probably working) ice maker.

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Ice maker arrived as described and worked perfectly in our Sub Zero. It's a Whirlpool part but it was exactly like the original Sub Zero part. Excellent seller and great value!

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this vavle was not a direct fit for my ice maker, I had to make another bracket to use to bolt it in...

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This part works great for a refrigerator that only makes ice and does not also have water in the door. We had to return it for a different one but if you only have an ice maker and not water in the door, this one works great.

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no problems so for hooked it up and its running like it should so kudos on that thanks

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