Showing posts with label garage refrigerator kit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label garage refrigerator kit. Show all posts

Friday, August 29, 2014

Whirlpool 2320332 Ice Container for Refrigerator

Whirlpool 2320332 Ice Container for RefrigeratorWow is this the worst listing ever this picture shows the product I want (and still want) but what I got was a tiny piece that doesn't even belong to the item shown as far as I can tell. And frankly the only piece broken on my existing ice container was a small metal paddle that moves the ice it broke and repairman said it would cost as much to put in the little part as buy a new ice container. Now if only I could buy a new ice container. Amazon service promised the correct item and then said no they couldn't ship the promised item. I would rate this in the negative as the product sent was not as pictured.

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Monday, August 18, 2014

Whirlpool 72017 White Touch up Paint

Whirlpool 72017 White Touch up PaintWe had tried to cover a stain on our white Whirlpool refrigerator for almost three years with store bought appliance paints. Finally we searched for Whirlpool paint and found it online through Amazon. I don't know why we didn't do that sooner because it is a perfect match! Easy to apply, no odor, and quick drying. Price was right too!!

Touch up paint is touch up paint. No matter how carefully you apply it, it's not going to not look like you touched up an imperfection. Worked fine and looks ok.

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This touch up paint worked wonderful. i could not tell where tthe scratches had been. I would not hesitate to purchase again.

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This touch-up paint matches the original paint on my washer perfectly and has the right consistency to apply easily to scratches without running

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This product hid the scratches perfectly. It would look better if I hadn't tried 3 different kinds of appliance touch up paint beforehand but at least the color is right now! Thank you, great product.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Medium Sized Dual Voltage Fridge & Freezer in Gray

Medium Sized Dual Voltage Fridge & Freezer in Gray
  • Compact and portable freezing unit
  • Food & Snacks not included
  • Capable of freezing almost anything
  • Ideal for long or short term freezing
  • As a refrigerator it can hold a steady interior temperature

I'm an OTR trucker & this Fridge was tailor made for us guys. I have estimated I have saved many times the cost of this fridge over the 5 years I have owned it. Along with a small microwaveGE JES735WJ .7 Cu. Ft. Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven& a 12V/110 inverterCobra CPI1550 Dual Outlet AC/DC Power InverterI'm not a slave to overpriced truckstops. I can carry along a weeks supply of groceries(Leftovers, TV dinners, Lunch meats & cheeses etc.) along with all the beverages I need. Restocking is a matter of stopping at any large supermarket.Don't let the large size intimidate you as you rareley have to take this out of your vehicle......just take the removable wire basket(included) out, load & put back in the cooler & your good to go. The fridge fully loaded weighs upwards of 100lbs with 50 of that for the groceries. When I get ready to leave I just load the basket, take it to the truck & drop it in.

Unlike the cheap Thermo-electrics the Engels has a compressor & cools or freezes to whatever temp you set it., one or the other but not both, either a fridge or freezer & its not dependant on ambient temp.

A side benefit; unlike built in fridges this one goes with you whether your switching trucks or going on vacation to the lake(works on 110 as well as 12V so you have a spare fridge/freezer at the cabin)If you plan on an extended stay on the lake this will work in you boat as long as you have a 12V plug in.

All in all a great little cooler.Very rugged & very reliable

Pros

1.dependable

2.quiet

3.energy efficient

4.portability

5.built like a tank,steel housing

Cons

1.cost

2.bulky

If this one ever quits I will buy another.

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This freezer is based on the Sawafuji "swing" compressor. Unlike the fairly similar and far less costly EdgeStar FP430 which uses a Danfoss compressor, the Engel MT45F is specifically designed to be operated in a moving vehicle, and can be run while at an angle of up to 30 degrees. It pulls a maximum of 2.5 paltry amps at 12 volts DC (the Edgestar draws 2.75 amps max, but can get food a little colder). It has a steel exterior, while the similar but less expensive ARB Fridge Freezer, which also uses the swing compressor, has a tough plastic housing, which might be a better choice for boaters.

The Engel is built like a tank, and comes with a 2-year factory warranty. I've had mine running while driving over thousands of miles of rutted dirt and gravel roads, and it works as well as the day it was new.

My biggest beefs with the Engel are: the price, which is close to twice that of the comparable Edgestar and more than the ARB; the storage capacity, which is pretty small; and the primitive controls--no temperature readout, and only a single dial marked 1 5. A more minor gripe is that the compressor hum, while not terribly loud, does seem to carry--you'll know when the Engel is running. Also, it is heavy. Those big steel handles are there for a reason (they also make good tie-down points).

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I've been an avid camper for more than three decades and got into off-road exploring about 18 months ago with the purchase of a new truck. We often spend two and three nights and days out in the desert of Southern California trekking about. In the summer we have problems maintaining our food at safe chill levels and our drinks at the preferred temperature.

I have an electric cooler which does only a fair to poor job of keeping the internal temperature 20-30 degrees cooler than the 100 degree external temperature. Food will spoil quickly at these temperatures. I've tried three different coolers of increasingly larger sizes stocked with more and more ice. I ended up with two coolers stuff at about 50% ice and 50% food or drink.

With the outside temperature of 68 degrees I read the following temperatures inside the empty Engel 45:

1 = 39 degrees

2 = 25 degrees

3 = 20 degrees

4 = 14 degrees

5 = 1.9 degrees

The basket pulls out so that you can fill it in the kitchen and haul the food out to the waiting freezer. This helps make moving the already freezer easier.

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I do a lot of off-road camping (research). I used a Dometic absorption cooled refrigerator for the past few years, which ran on 110 / 12VDC / Propane. The challenge I've had with the Dometic is it couldn't keep temperature in the desert heat. Other problems were the Dometic had to be out of the wind else the flame blew out and absorption systems need to be absolutely level something difficult to achieve when off-road. After a 10 day trip where some of the food spoiled in the Dometic despite my best efforts, I made the decision to look for a more capable refrigerator. After considerable research, I settled on the Engle MT45.

What a difference! The MT45 easily maintains temperature in the desert heat and will quickly chill water bottles and drinks added in something the Dometic couldn't do. It is surprisingly efficient. While the unit is rated at 2.5 amps, that's it's maximum draw at start-up when cooling down. My experience is that it draws on average around 1.1 amps (cycling on and off) when it is up to temperature. My vehicle has an auxiliary battery which is recharged by a 110 W solar panel when on location. With the Engle drawing approximately 30 W maximum, the setup is sufficient to keep the MT45 running indefinitely without the need to start the vehicle to recharge the AUX battery. With a 105 AH AGM battery, I can run the Engle for two days without recharging the battery, figuring a 50% max discharge of the battery and no sun to supply the solar panel. That's pretty good efficiency. The MT45 can operate at an angle of up to 30 deg. No more having to shove shims and rocks under the fridge to get it level like I had to do with the Dometic.

While the MT45 doesn't have a temperature read out I found that a wireless thermometer works just fine and is a small price to pay to be able to see the internal temperature up front in the drivers seat (or trailer). Keeping the MT45 dial at a little above 1.5, the fridge maintains temperature at 38 deg. F. The dial ranges from zero to 5. At 4 or 5 the MT45 can keep items frozen solid.

I really like the basket arrangement. It makes it easy to see and get at items. It also allows me to carry the refrigerator to the Land Rover empty then carry the food and drop it into the Fridge, lessening the weight I need to carry. The old Dometic had to be filled then carried, often very heavy to lift. So while some complain about the weight of the MT45, remember that you don't have to lift it with the food in it. Another benefit that I really like is I can pack the food in the Engle basket and store it in my home refrigerator to keep it cool until I'm ready to transfer the food to the MT45 before heading out.

The MT45 is built tough with solid steel construction, which adds to the weight. I'd rather have a durable unit than one that can't take the abuse. I'm miles from civilization and I need reliability.

I read a few comments about the vibration. While I don't discount that the individuals may have gotten a particularly noisy unit, a hum is characteristic of the Engle "swing" motor compressor. The compressor has only one moving part, making it far more reliable and efficient than other designs. My MT45 does have a hum when running but it doesn't bother me. It's really not all that noticeable. It is certainly louder than my previous Dometic, which made no noise at all but, after all, it is a compressor design, which is far more capable than the absorption design of my former Dometic. It's going to make some noise. I'm happy to have cold drinks and food that isn't spoiled. That's the whole point in my estimation.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the Engle MT45. I wish I had purchased it years ago and avoided all of the challenges I've faced trying to keep perishables from perishing when out at research locations in the desert Southwest.

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Right out of the box it had a constant hum whenever switched on. It also had a lot of vibration. Even when placed on a pad or a carpeted surface, it would still make a constant sound. Could be heard when I had it in the tailgate of my SUV and I was driving!

For several weeks I've been 'working' with Engel on resolving this. They said it's not uncommon. They believe it's caused by something in the compressor mounting shifting during transit. They first had me 'bang' it on each of it's sides while it was running. Then they had me open it up!...and directly hit the compressor with a rubber mallet, again trying it on each side (orientation) and with it running.

Nothing has made a difference. Each time I've spoken to them I've asked for return information so I can send it to them to be replaced or repaired (though I'd prefer a brand new unit just replaced). I think they're being cheap as they insist each time that they have something new to try that'll be easy. All I've accomplished is getting scuff marks on the outside of my unit as well as paint chipped on the compressor housing.

This is not a $20 item! And yet they treat their customers as it was. I would not recommend anyone to buy one of these. This is not a unique occurrence. I know this because Engel told me this! Also, if it was a rare occurrence, they wouldn't hesitate to have me ship it to them for repair. They obviously have a problem and are trying to resolve it as cheaply as they can and/or get people to give up on their grievance.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Danby DWC172BL 1.8-Cu.Ft. 17-Bottle Counter-Top Wine Cooler, Black

Danby DWC172BL 1.8-Cu.Ft. 17-Bottle Counter-Top Wine Cooler, Black
  • 17-Bottle (1.8 cu. ft.) capacity
  • Shatter resistant tempered glass door
  • Auto-cycle defrost
  • 2 Full Width Vinyl Coated Wire Shelves
  • 1 Staggered vinyl coated wire shelf

I did a bit of research before deciding to purchase the Danby. The price was right and reviews of other makes tended to say things like "stopped working after n months". Also, the thermoelectric technology on many of the other makes doesn't seem to be able to keep things cool if the temperature reaches above 85 or 90, which is quite easy to achieve in NY during the summer. The Danby has an old tech compressor which is time tested and should be reliable for years. The major problem is vibration. When it's running the thing vibrates the wine bottles excessively. This is bad for long term evolution of wine. But, if you have bottles for long term this thing is way too small to begin with. My long term stuff is in a wine storage facility. The other problem is the temperature control. Wine shoud be stored at 53-55deg. At the very, very lowest setting (knob turned to just above where it turns off) it varies between 49-53deg, as tested by a Taylor 1458 wireless temp/humidity gauge. A little too low but acceptable for short term, at least it's not too high which will ruin wine faster than anything. Humidity is also diffcult to maintain and is too low (30-40%) even with a bowl of water and wet paper towel. These faults make it useless for long term storage of wine (several years), but for short term (months) it should be fine.

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This isn't even worth it for a basic collector. There isn't a temperature display, but the large problem here is that the temperature control switch offers NO range at all. You could for example set it to highest or lowest settings and get no difference AT All in actual temperature. Not only that but the temperature is too cold for red wine to be properly stored. I hate to be a perfectionist here but hey, isn't that why we buy these things in the first place? I've spoken with other former owners of this hassle of a cooler and heard the same review. The best part was when I called to tell Danby of the problem customer service told me the problem was an isolated problem they've never had before and that the temperature should be able to be adjusted. SO I sent back and received another, then another. None of them ever got warmer (or colder) than 45 degrees and I have sent it back a final time. KEEP SHOPPING AROUND!

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This reasonably priced, sturdy refrigerator seems to be doing the job it advertised. A great value for this discounted price, it is also an attractive item for your kitchen, bar or pantry. I don't know if they had Houdini doing the counting, though...I cannot possibly imagine how one could configure it into holding SEVENTEEN (!) bottles of wine!

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Bought this unit From TheFactoryDepot via Amazon at the end of July 2010, and it worked until late April 2011 (warranty is good until April 2012). When it ceased working, I visited the Danby website to find a service depot. Located one nearby, dropped off the unit. After a week went by, I was told the compressor had failed, and was directed (by the depot) to contact the seller for return/replacement. Called TheFactoryDepot and was told I need to contact the manufacturer. Called Danby, and they are closed on a Friday in anticipation of a Canadaian holiday (Victoria Day) on Monday. At this point, I am not optimistic about the outcome. Will post an update when I reach the end of this quest.

UPDATE, June 7, 2011: Was finally able to contact Danby's customer service department after many attempts and busy signals. Provided the information about my unit, and was told they would contact the service depot for specifics on the failure. Several emails and phone calls later, I was finally told that Danby was going to give me a refund and send me a check for the amount of purchase. That was one week ago... no check yet. Will post again when (if) I receive the refund.

UPDATE, July 9, 2011: The check from Danby arrived today. Case closed.

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There is indeed space for 17! bottles in this cooler, but three of them need to be eiswein! I doubt this will hold 17 .75 liter bottles; I might get one more eiswein in it for 18 bottles. It took some figuring how to do it, but 17 will fit. I haven't had the cooler long enough to note its efficiency, but it seems durable enough. For the price, it seems to be a good purchase.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Touchscreen Wine Refrigerator (Slimline - 2-Temp)

Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Touchscreen Wine Refrigerator
  • Dual Zone for Reds & Whites
  • Silent Cooling Technology
  • Temperature range: 46-66F
  • Touchscreen controls
  • 18 Bottle Capacity

I have another Wine Enthusiast Wine fridge and it is so silent you can't hear it. This one hums so loud you have to turn the TV up in the next room. It's horrible. Don't buy. I'm returning it as soon as I can figure out how to ship it back. I feel like I have the humming tell-tale heart in the other room.

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I am aware of the number of negative reviews on this and other brands of the same product so the reading was carefully done and it came down to this one after about three days of examining various remarks on different sites. It's not easy picking one because these wine refrigs come across as sensitive and not really durable or built for longevity. Once I subtracted the extraordinary negative reviews for the different brands, which must come from competitors, and try to estimate how many dumbazzes do not treat the appliance properly during set up, then I got the percentage of reviews I needed to determine who prevailed. Cost, design, and features then completed the selection process.

Wine Enthusiast, according to some, cannot be trusted for customer service or quality. Some of the same reasoning, however, can be found for other brands. So, I chose this one based on the design (tall and slim) so it would fit between a basement bookshelf and table, noise (it is very quiet), attractiveness in a living area (black metal with tempered glass front surrounded by stainless steel trim), and cost for the goods received (18 bottles 750ml each storage for Amazon's price proved highly desirable).

Future buyers caveat: DO NOT do anything with it until you read the small manual included which you will find inside the unit. Too many people do not understand the need for the air temp parameters in the room where it will be located, allowing the unit to reach room temp before plugging it in, keeping it upright for at least 2 hours before plugging it in (I let mine sit overnight just to be sure any lubricants in it settled properly), and positioning it where it will get the best ventilation around the the sides and back. This is not a unit to be built in under a cabinet and you have to keep it away from air conditioners or heat sources. There is a statement in the manual that reads "In order to reach the lowest temperature (lower zone), the best ambient temperature will be around 60-65 F". Mine is in the finished basement area where the temp is typically 66 in the winter and might get to 70 in the summer on very hot days.

When you plug it in you should set the temps desired and wait for the two sections to reach those temps before loading in case there might be some type of malfunction. I left mine overnight because after 3 hours it was still adjusting and it was time for lights out. The next morning the two sections were correctly reading my settings. If you have difficulty remembering, recall that HEAT RISES so the top part should hold the reds and be set warmer and the lower will have your whites which will be 8-10 degrees cooler. The design provides different high and low for each section.

I then loaded the wine bottles that had been in the refrigerator (where the interior temp was 40deg) and both sections of the wine refrig dropped a few degrees. About four hours later the sections were reading back to the settings. Remember that these little starter coolers are not for fine expensive wines but are only to allow you to provide your bottle at the proper drinking temperature when the meal is ready...in addition to freeing up all of your refrigerator space if you like to have 10 to 18 bottles on hand of different varietals.

So, after 48 hours I can tell you that everything is mellow and the first bottle from the Slimline was at just the right temp for the Sunday meal. No more fumbling through a lot of bottles on a fridge shelf, estimating when to take the bottle out and leaving it on the table with the hope that it will be at the right temp when the serving plates are passed around.

If there are electronic problems in the near future, i.e. up to one year, I will return and update. WARNING: I thought I would look into Wine Enthusiast's 2,3 and 5 year extended warranty plans considering the problems that these types of appliances have. When I clicked on each one all three stated that due to "overwhelming demand" the plan was no longer available. Something smells about that notice. How does a company "run out" of extended warranties unless they already know that the consumer bought a lemon? At best, they should not have even offered such a plan on their site if they could not deliver. This was something I was unaware of until after delivery and I had to register the unit with the company.

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The "silent" and "ultra quiet" claims from Wine Enthusiast are completely bogus.

I bought one of these to fit in a smallspace in our living room, but can't use it there because the 'silent' fridge is so loud that it would be very distracting when we are watching TV it's that loud.

Now I have it inside a closet (with the closet door closed) over 50 feet away from the living room and yet we can still occasionally hear it.

BTW, I also contacted WineEnthusiast customer support online, and recieved an email from them promissing a response within 2 working days. That was several weeks ago, and despite several follow-up emails to them I got no response at all (and yes, I checked my spam filters). I finally contacted them by phone and asked why I had recieved no response no explanation given, and no apology for being utterly unresponsive.

Silent my foot... don't believe the hype.

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I Purchase this refrigerator is real loud . Is louder than my big refrigerator . If i would know I wouldnt purchase it.

I spent far too many hours researching wine fridges before settling on this one. That said, calling it a "fridge" is a bit inaccurate. These "budget" units use fans and some fancy electrical stuff to create the not-so-low temperatures your wines need for proper storage. They use less electricity than a refrigerator, they are very quiet, and they don't get down to freezing temperatures.

Unlike many, however, this cooler DOES get cold enough for proper white wine storage (I have it set to 46 degrees). The dual zone function is awesome (I have my reds at 55). You get nine bottles per zone. It's very attractive, 100% silent (folks saying theirs isn't have defective units and should return), and works great. If you're on the fence, make the leap; this has taken our wine consumption to new levels (quality, not quantity).

My only complaint would be that the wire racks are a bit flimsy and the storage space is very tight, which means you won't be able to fit 18 bottles if you have anything even a little bit oversized (champagne).

Save your time and rely on my research. This is an outstanding product.

UPDATE: Dropped down to 3-stars. After a few weeks of use (no changes in the product's environment), the unit is unable to hold the correct temperature for reds. It's still rocking for my whites, but it's too cold for reds (set to 55, but it won't go above 51). Could be worse, but worth mentioning.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

GE WR60X10172 Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Assembly, 2-1/4 Inch, 115V, 7.4 Watts

GE WR60X10172 Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Assembly, 2-1/4 Inch, 115V, 7.4 WattsThe fan motor fit perfect just had to modify wires no big deal

This was an excellent buy money wise

Very fast shipping

We needed this part to fix our fridge and needed something quick. We got it quickly and fixed our problem.

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Because this is an OEM part I wasn't worried about fit and it was no trouble at all putting it in. It made me realize just how long my freezer wasn't working properly before the old one finally burned up.

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I think this is the genuine factory part used originally in the fridge. There is no issue whatsoever and the fan is working great.

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Maytag MBF1958XEW EcoConserve 18.5 Cu. Ft. White Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Energy Star

Maytag MBF1958XEW EcoConserve 18.5 Cu. Ft. White Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Energy Star
  • 5 Spill-Catcher Glass Shelves
  • Gallon Door Storage
  • Glide-Out Freezer Drawer
  • Energy Star Qualified
  • Factory-Installed Icemaker

Had this fridge since Dec 2011 and so far I am satisfied. We had a larger fridge before but I wanted one like this because of my back problem. It seems to hold as much as my other one as long as you organize items according to size and frequency of use. Is very accurate for temperature control as I have placed thermometers in both the freezer and refrigerator. I noticed that my vegetables seem to stay fresher which was a pleasant surprise. I do enjoy being able to open the door and see what I want so much easier than bending over to search

in the dark back reaches of shelves. I find that I don't "loose" leftovers so easily only to find them later spoiled because I forgot they were there. The roll out freezer is so easy to use and even though the icemaker uses alot of space, I work around that by not filling the ice tray completely full and putting some items that are securely packed in the ice bin on the front side..no problem. When items are packed in a box from the grocery, I remove the box and use freezer bags to save space. If you buy alot of boxed prepared foods like dinners and such this freezer may not serve your needs. The glass shelves are easily cleaned as well as the outside. It runs fairly quietly except when it makes ice.

Update: 12/5/2012

Still enjoying this fridge. Just hope it stays trouble free.

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We purchased a Maytag refrigerator in July of 2012. It quit working in October. Maytag repairman did not have the replacement compressor that was needed. Home Depot brought us another refrigerator 10 days later. That refrigerator worked until the beginning of May 2013 (7 months later). Home Depot brought us another refrigerator 7 days later. We contacted Maytag after we received the new refrigerator and they were not willing to send us any compensation for aggravation or loss of food. Their customer service to say the least is non-responsive. We will never buy another Maytag refrigerator and we tell everyone we know not buy a Maytag refrigerator. Maytag had to know these refrigerators were defective and they should have recalled them. Home Depot Appliance manager told us there were multiple customers who had issues with these refrigerators.

There are many manufactures of appliances and our advice would be not to buy maytag!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Green Filter for Whirlpool WF-LC400 NSF Certified Refrigerator Water Filter, ...

Green Filter for Whirlpool WF-LC400 NSF Certified Refrigerator Water Filter, ...The filter came in a neat package by US mail. It was the exact one I needed. The carbon used in the filter is derived from coconut shells. I would recommend this product with out any reservation.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Frigidaire 297250000 Motor for Refrigerator

Frigidaire 297250000 Motor for RefrigeratorThe motor comes as pictured and was a screw-in replacement for the one in my Arctic Air upright freezer. This motor has the pigtail cable already in place; all I had to do was clip the wires together and it was good to go. The sockets that the screws thread into are coated with plastic so that they can receive various screws or bolts specific to different fridge or freezers.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Whirlpool 2321799 Defrost Bimetal for Refrigerator

Whirlpool 2321799 Defrost Bimetal for RefrigeratorI have a cheap second refrigerator in my garage; it's branded "Costco by Whirlpool" and built in 1999 in Mexico.

Recently the refrigerator compartment wasn't cooling... spoiled milk was the first clue. This was in spite of the fact that the freezer compartment was fine.

I knew that if the compressor was bad it probably wouldn't be worth repairing this old fridge BUT it probably was OK since the freezer was working. Given the age of the refrigerator I was reluctant to call out a repairman when the meter is at $75-100 when they first show up. So I Googled "Whirlpool refrigerator not cooling" to see if I could get any hint as to whether or not it was liable to be a big problem.

MUCH to my surprise I found a lot of really useful information including several very helpful UTube tutorials. These videos provided trouble-shooting tips and detailed disassembly instructions.... once I opened up the freezer compartment (not at all difficult) it was clear from the hidden ice buildup that the defrost cycle wasn't working and that the ice was blocking cold air from the refrigerator compartment. Several of these videos pointed to the automatic defrost system as the likely culprit and specifically to this defrost thermostat. One even showed a test procedure to verify whether the defrost thermostat was faulty (involves a multi-meter and a glass of ice water, but a AA battery and a flashlight bulb would have worked). Sure enough it looked bad (and failed the test) so I went to the local supply houses to find one. They had generics in stock but those lack the clip on feature. The delay for the clip-on part was 4 four days and the cost was $35.... I could have gotten it just as fast and much cheaper through Amazon. The only "skill" required was stripping the wires and applying wire nuts and electricians' tape (see UTube for detailed how-to).

While I was in there I noticed the fan motor was wobbly and somewhat sticky and thus seemed likely to fail soon. This fan was $65 from my local suppliers so I ordered this guyWhirlpool Part Number 2197381: Evaporator Fan Motor from Amazon for about half that. It was easy to install with my newly-found expertise at removing the freezer parts and fit perfectly... probably a 15-minute chore to replace and it works without wobbling and is very smooth turning. Everything good except my worrying... why worry? The vendor delivered the part to UPS within 24 hours of my order but the UPS tracking system said it was going to take 16 DAYS to get here.... from CA to WA!! I kept checking and the UPSs system kept reporting 16 days. It actually showed up in 5 days (three working days) which is normal UPS Ground from California, so it was all about faulty UPS reporting, not any actual service problem, but if you were waiting for it to repair our main refrigerator, it could cause some stress.

This solves the "freezer cold, fridge warm" problem most of the time. It's a cheap part and a pain to get to so why couldn't whirlpool make it better. After the hairdryer method of manually defrosting (keep towels nearby), my old one seems to be working but who knows for how long.

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As a replacement part, Whirlpool has done nothing to make this part more installable. Be prepared for a difficult install.

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A bear to install in a side-by-side, but the product works. Replaced a working unit as part of a troubleshooting measure, but did not "screw up" normal operation. Just make sure you seal your wire-nut connections!

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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Supco Replacement for UKF8001 Refrigerator Filter, 3-Pack

Supco Replacement for UKF8001 Refrigerator Filter, 3-PackI researched the net and Amazon for the best value in a water filter for my Maytag refrigerator. The best value by far was the Aquafresh WF 295 water filter that is a replacement for the OEM Maytag UKF8001. I was able to purchase the Aquafresh filters in a three pack through Amazon from DeepDiscountco. The cost of the three pack was the best value by far and the cost per filter was less than half of the UKF8001. DeepDiscountco shipped for free and there was no tax applied. What a deal!!! The filters arrived quickly and I was surprised at how easy it was to change the filter in my Maytag. The Aquafresh filter fits and works just like the original UKF8001. The owner of DeepDiscountco sent an email thanking me for the purchase and telling me to contact him if there were any issues (there were none) with a promise of a quick resolution by make me satisfied. What more can you ask for in customer service? I don't usually take the time to write reviews but I was so very happy with this purchase I could not help but share this info with others. Aquafresh Replacement for UKF8001 Refrigerator Filter, 3-Pack

Very disappointed, less than a week after first installation I can already taste clorine in our water and ice. The original PUR filter went through 3 300 gallon cycles before I finally bought these filters and I never tasted clorine whatsoever. Live and learn, I was turned off by the cost of the PUR filters and tried to save some money. Next time I'll buy the PUR filters, but I guess I'm stuck with the clorine for two more filter replacements.

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Best price, good quality filters, perfect fit and arrived very quickly!! I liked the fact I could get a 3 pack, also.

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I bought these instead of the OEM to save some money. The water just does not taste the same as the OEM Maytag brand. Nice product, fits nice, but I would spend the extra money and get the OEM Maytag filters instead.

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I guess what you pay for. I ordered this off brand of filter and now you can't stand the taste of the water or ice. I will be getting the Maytag brand which i have NEVER had a problem. I even have 2 extra filters that I can't use!!!!!

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Avanti BCAD338 24 Showcase Beverage Cooler 12 cu. ft. Capacity, Commercial Grade

Avanti BCAD338 24 Showcase Beverage Cooler 12 cu. ft. Capacity, Commercial GradeOrdered this product, it was exactly what I need for my store, product arrived with no damage to packaging, opened it and the door fell off the hinges and a huge scratch on the side, 3 days later the shipping company picked it up, a week or two later the replacement arrived, no damage to outside packaging, opened it, door hinge broken and a dent on the back corner top of unit, like it was dropped on it's top. No damage to outside packaging, twice when opened item was damaged, mede me think they were shipping damaged products hoping someone would except it as is. Still waiting for my credit back on my credit card.

Friday, July 19, 2013

Koldfront 24 Bottle Free Standing Dual Zone Wine Cooler - Black and Stainless Steel

Koldfront 24 Bottle Free Standing Dual Zone Wine Cooler - Black and Stainless Steel
  • Thermoelectric cooling; Dual zone; Free-standing installation
  • Tempered glass door; Safety lock
  • Black cabinet, stainless steel door trim; Control panel with LCD temperature display for both zones
  • Top zone temperature range: 54° to 66°F; Lower zone temperature range: 46° to 66°F
  • Dimensions: 33.5" H x 14" W x 22.25" D

The cooler fits well in one corner of the kitchen. Now we can enjoy our wine at the proper temperature. We will enjoy it for many years to come. Thanks!