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Monday, September 29, 2014

6 Pack Samsung DA29-00003B Replacement Filter by Water Sentinel

6 Pack Samsung DA29-00003B Replacement Filter by Water Sentinel
  • MADE IN THE USA.
  • Guaranteed to meet or exceed OEM standards
  • These filters are guaranteed to fit by the manufacturer and will provide clean, clear, great tasting water for you and your entire family.
  • Includes a 6 gram package of o-ring lubricant known as DOW 111.
  • The materials used are of the highest quality.

perfect fit, 1/2 the price of the samsung brand name, order arrived on time, just the way things should be .

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I had installed this filter into a samsung frig. Lasted about a week and stopped working. Pulled out out and it shot out of the holder. So my guess is it clogged. Returning and getting an other brand. Signed like a good quality filter. But bad in my use.

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it filters water... seriously, and for the price to be good for almost 1.5 yrs, what's not to like? It would be nice to recycle the filter housings and get a small discount to return the old filters back... gotta keep it green somehow! :D

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These fit, they match the original and the water tastes great. I like buying a 6-pack of them so that I always have one when they need to be replaced. I would buy these again.

The Water Sentinel replacement water filters were a perfect match for my Samsung refrigerator. The only difference was the price.

No more original Samsung filters for me, it is water sentinel from now on.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Frigidaire FFPH45F4LM 4.5 Cu. Ft. Black Counter Depth Top Freezer Refrigerator - Energy Star

Frigidaire FFPH45F4LM 4.5 Cu. Ft. Black Counter Depth  Top Freezer Refrigerator - Energy Star
  • Adjustable Glass Shelf
  • Clear Crisper Drawer
  • Can Rack
  • Interior Lighting
  • Recessed Handle

Purchased the same made in China, Frigidaire refrigerator several years ago. It functioned well for almost 5 years and then suddenly quit. Contacted Frigidaire customer service and they could not even locate the model we had purchased in their system. Definitely do not feel the cost to benefit ratio was worth it, as we anticipated this unit lasting for at least 7 years if not more. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend this product.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Sunpentown-SPT-WC-30U Under Counter Wine and Beverage Cooler(32 Bottles)

Sunpentown-SPT-WC-30U Under Counter Wine and Beverage Cooler(32 Bottles)
  • 32 standard bottles.Memory IC (when unit restarts after power failure unit will auto recover at last setting)
  • Digital controls with LED temperature display
  • Quiet operation .Double pane insulated glass door
  • Soft interior light with independent switch.Front leveling leg.Security lock .ETL certified
  • Adjustable temperature range: 39 ~ 68°F.Undercounter or Freestanding application.Auto defrost with circulation fan

I did my research online and, in spite of a couple of negative reviews on this product, I chose to purchase it. It arrived in a well-packaged carton when it was supposed to arrive. I unpacked it, followed the directions and got it up and running. Within an hour of plugging it in, the compressor started to rattle badly. I learned that the compressor on this unit is inside a housing unit that's about the size of a cantaloupe. Internally, it is supported by a few springs. The rattling clearly indicates that one of the springs broke.

Next, I contacted the seller. They directed me to the manufacturer. They offered to send me a new unit and asked me to use the packaging material from the new unit to package up the old one. They paid for the return shipping. I got the new unit and sent off the old one. Again, I followed instructions to a tee. Once plugged in, the second one rattled also just like the first. I contacted the manufacturer and told them I wanted to undo everything and just get my money back. Sunpentown, an apparently jack-leg organization, said that they would send me yet a 3rd unit. I told them I didn't want that. I wanted my money back and to be done with this piece of crap. They agreed to take the unit back but said that I must package it up. I explained to them that I did not keep packing materials on hand which would allow me to package a unit of this size and weight. I even offered to take it somewhere to get it professionally package and shipped if they paid for it. They would not pay for the shipping and would not agree to hold me harmless if something happened to the unit during transport.

So... I am stuck with a unit that cools, but that rattles LOUDLY. It's become a game for us here at home. When it starts rattling, my 2 year old daughter wants to stop the rattle the same way she saw Daddy fix the rattle for the first time she comes in the kitchen and kicks the living crap out of it.

I am in the process of designing a website that will elaborate on my experiences. It will be located at . Feel free to check it out. Don't be fooled. I am a real consumer, and this is a real experience. Posted at 11:04pm EST on 3-9-2013.

Good luck.

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Stay far, far away from anything manufactured or "serviced" by Sunpentown.

After five months of owning this piece of garbage, it just stopped working. Just went dead, for no apparent reason. Rather than honoring their warranty and sending me a replacement, they made me SEND THE UNIT back to them, at a whopping price of almost $40 in postage. (Looking back, I was a complete fool for falling for this.) Then they alerted me that the unit had arrived "damaged" but out of the goodness of their hearts they were willing to send me a RECONDITIONED unit for $70. How long do you think the reconditioned unit would have lasted if a NEW one lasted only five months?

I'm now on a one-man crusade to make sure nobody else makes the mistake of buying these terrible products. They're garbage and the company that sells them is unethical. They dealt with me in very bad faith. Do yourself a favor and look for something more solid, with better craftsmanship and most importantly, a company that STANDS BY ITS PRODUCTS AND ISN'T DEVOTED TO RIPPING OFF CONSUMERS.

Note: I notice the other awful review here is by someone with the same last name as me. No relation, but brother, as a fellow Thompson, I share your pain of dealing with this Class-Z product and company.

GE WR57X10050 Water Valve for Refrigerator

GE WR57X10050 Water Valve for RefrigeratorMuch cheaper to order the part from here than the company. And not hard to replace by yourself. 5 Stars

The valve is precisely the right one for our fridge which, due to failure of the original valve (6 years old) resulted in a massive icemaker leak and flood. A repairman said the icemaker needed replacement and probably the motherboard, but I tried to use the KISS principle and Kept It Simple Stupid. I first replaced the least expensive element, which solved the problem of continuously flowing water far more cheaply than the repairman's suggestion (which wouldn't have helped at all). As it turned out, after studying available documentation I was also able to repair the icemaker by re-engaging a spring to a cam (disengagement prevented proper operation of the ice sensing horizontal-sweep arm which thus initiated operation of the failing valve that did not shut off water flow). After a number of months, the replacement valve continues to operate as expected.

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Whirlpool 61004441 Actuator Pad for Refrigerator

Whirlpool 61004441 Actuator Pad for RefrigeratorThis piece was a perfect fit for the one that was worn out on my refrigerator. The only complaint I have isn't really a complaint with this piece as it is a warning about the complexity of the installation job. It appears on this page and in the parts manual, like it would be a simple 'slide in' sort of install. In reality though, it requires quite a bit of dis-assembly of the front door of your fridge, and took me about 45 minutes in total. It wasn't particularly hard to do, but took a long time. I probably could have been a little faster, but was concerned about doing damage to something else while replacing this.

Anyway, I recommend this part, and also that you buy it here (because of price and shipping speed), but caution you to leave plenty of time to do the job.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

LG 4.2 CF WASHER FRONT CONTROL WHITE

LG 4.2 CF WASHER FRONT CONTROL WHITE
  • Electronic Control Panel With Dial-A-Cycle
  • LoDecibel Quiet System
  • Intelligent Electronic Controls With LED Display
  • Dimensions (WHD): 27 X 38 11/16 X 29 3/4 In.

Our old washing machine broke a couple of months ago; and, even though we could have fixed it, we decided it was time to go with a new front loader instead. The main reason we wanted front loading machines was because of the space savings when stacked. After a week of research, we settled on either this LG model or the comparable Samsung, based on reading pretty much every review we could find we settled on the LG because of price.

Aside from the fact that these are extremely heavy compared to our old top loaders, the installation was fairly straight forward. The water hoses are a couple of feet longer than a typical washer hose (even other front loaders), which was great for us since we ended up stacking them a few feet from the water inputs. They are also very easy to setup and use.

At first we were a bit nervous about the height of the machines when stacked, but those fears were completely unfounded. I'm 5'9" and I can access both the washer and dryer with ease. The washer tub is actually tilted upward to make it easier to access when it's sitting on the floor instead of a stand. As a quick reference, if you're worried about the height, the bottom of the dryer opening sits at 54" when stacked, the center of the dryer control knob sits at 76", and the top of the dryer is at 79".

Aside from the obvious space savings, here are the things we've really liked about this washer:

1) It runs very quietly with no noticeable vibration. I was worried about this after reading reviews for other front loaders, but it hasn't been a problem at all even with both the washer & dryer stacked and running at the same time.

2) It gets our clothes at least as clean as our old washer ever did; but it uses a lot less water to do it. (It's supposed to be easier on the clothes too, but I have no way to verify that.)

3) The controls are intuitive and easy to use.

4) We can fit an amazing amount in each load. Our old washer was a high capacity top loader, but this thing can probably clean almost twice as many clothes in each load. It is especially nice when it comes time to clean bedding that didn't even fit in the old washer.

5) I love the load sense feature. This is one of the things you should read the manual to figure out how to use; but it is definitely worth the effort. Basically, it tells you how much detergent you need to add in order to get the clothes clean for that particular load I use it to tell me when the load is full by just adding clothes until it says I need the full amount of deterget:). It really does eliminate a lot of guess-work.

As usual, there are some things I wish I could change:

1) You can't use powder detergent with liquid bleach in the same load. You need to have either powder or liquid for both.

2) The controls don't remember settings, which can be a bit irritating since we use the same settings 95% of the time. Luckily they are easy to set, but you do need to reprogram it every time you turn it on.

3) The washer door only opens one way (the hinge is on the left), which is great if that's the way you need it to open. In our case, it opened the wrong way so we had to rearrange the room a bit. Fortunately, the long hoses made it possible to rearrange everything without a lot of extra effort or expense.

Another thing I had read about the front loaders was that the door needs to be left open between loads. I thought this would be a pain, but it really hasn't been a big deal at all. The manual doesn't actually recommend doing that; but says to periodically run a tub clean cycle (I think it says to do it every month) to eliminate any odor. I figure I'll leave the door open as well just to be safe.

Overall we are extremely pleased with these. I guess time will tell if they hold up as well as our old top loader did, but so far I'm pretty confident that they will. I highly recommend these if you're looking for a new washer and dryer.

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I have had this LG front loader WM2301HW for 2 weeks. It replaced a Frigidaire front loader that was 3 years old and was a lemon. I read several internet postings about my new LG WM2301HW that have turned out to be false. The machine works great. It does not collect a puddle of water in the rubber seal around the door like the old one did and does not have a musty smell after each wash. The clothes come out very clean. They come out less wrinkled that the Frigidaire machine. I love the extra rinse cycle because it gets out the excess detergent that breaks down fabrics and leaves them stiff. My clothes are softer than ever and I can use less fabric softener. Consumer Reports said the machine was noisy but I have not found that to be so. My machine is in an upstairs clostet and I don't have any noise problem. There are also no vibration problems.I really like the little tune it plays instead of a buzz a the end of it's cycle. Controls are easy to use and understand. Some sites commented about the lint trap spewing water but I did not have that problem. I emptied the water with the rubber drain as suggested and then removed the lint trap without problems. Others complaied it couldn't take large bulky loads but I have done several large/bulky loads without trouble.

My only complaint is that you cannot set the machine to the highest spin cycle when you use the large/bulky wash cycle. Customer service informs me this is part of the design and not just an error with my machine. I believe the bulky/large load is when you need the highest spin cycle the most and that this is a major design flaw that LG must correct. However I have used the high spin with the normal wash load and it has worked OK so far for towels and blankets etc.. I would definatly recommend this washer

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Easy to run., very quiet, almost too quiet. Says if you have a loud machine it's not balanced right. Use a level!! Only thing I hate is the cycle end alarm music. Too soft to hear if in another room. Thought my kenmore used just a touch of detergent but this is even better. Do 12-15 loads a week and so far after 4 weeks it still runs like day one. If you do alot of laundry no reason to leave the door open or use tub wash. Model LG WM2301hw. Check around for pricing. Huge swing over $500 diffence between sellers.

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I have owned this machine for about 1 year. The clothes just haven't been getting clean. It was just horrible. I could not tell the tub had any water during the wash cycle and I wondered if this was the cause of my troubles.

I raised the lid and I found the water level sensor. I got a phillips screwdriver and turned the set screw and started the machine. Good Lord, the machine filled up to just under the gray door seal. I was shocked!

For one year I put up with smelling my scent in the clothing after a cycle was completed. My towels came out stinking and when I put them to my face to dry off in the shower they stunk horribly.

This procedure took less than 20 minutes for me to do. I was ready to purchase a different machine but I love mine now. It does use more water but at least it works!

We have owned this machine for 10 months and have had nothing but trouble.

Further more we cannot get LG to stand behind this product.

They now think it is a bearing problem, but we have been 7 days trying to get someone to come out and service it.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Frigidaire Gallery Stainless Steel 4 Piece Appliance Package #206

Frigidaire Gallery Stainless Steel 4 Piece Appliance Package #206We purchased a new-to-us house 23 months ago now and had this set installed the week before we moved in. We had to purchase as set -the former owners took everything with them (fridge, dishwasher, stove... everything) -so we did a lot of research before making the purchase and purchased this set.

The gas range is outstanding. The stove that the former owners had installed (before they took it) was electric, but we really like gas. Luckily we have gas running to the house so the contractor just tapped into that line and ran the gas to this unit. The stovetop portion of this unit is excellent the burners run evenly and they are easy to adjust. The flame level is easy to see so you can adjust to your need. The center of the stovetop has a flatbed with a burner under it, and that has come in very handy for everything from pancakes and bacon to blackened tuna and rib-eye steaks.

The oven portion of the range preheats quickly and the temperature gauge is quite reliable (we metered it with an oven thermometer and found it to be within 5 degrees. The under oven storage drawer has enough room to store five or six baking sheets, though not pans of any size. That's OK.

The over-oven matching microwave and exhaust fan works perfectly, and has fan ports to connect to either an external vent or through its internal filter and fan. Right now we have it running through the internal fan and that worked very well. The fan has an auto-on feature triggered by the heat of the stove, and (while it surprised us the first time it came on by itself) that is very neat feature! The microwave unit works perfectly -everything from the auto-defrost mechanism to the auto-reheat and auto-popcorn settings work fantastically. It is a very good unit.

The refrigerator is the thing that really made this set the right choice for us. It was hard to find the less-deep cabinet depth units in the brushed stainless look, and we really needed that. The kitchen has a 'fridge insert cutout in the counter/cabinet calling for a unit of 36 inches wide and no more than 29 deep (else it would stick out into the walkway). This fridge is the perfect size for our needs, and the interior is also well organized. Love it that the racks are easy to move up and down. Also have changed the water filter three times so far (we do it at least every six months) and the swap out was simple to do. Lastly, the exterior water / cubed ice / crushed ice port is easy to use and large enough to get mid-sized bowls right in to the water dispenser.

The dishwasher has been 100% trouble-free. It is very quiet during operation, and does a very good job of cleaning. We really like the setting options as there are times that we need to use the Heavy Wash selection (especially after parties) and during the recent bout of flu in the area, we have been using the Sanitize selection with every load.

If you are looking for a set with this look, features and sizes, we fully recommend this group based on our almost 2 years of use.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

35 Bottle Wine Cooler,Reversible Door,Tempered Glass Door,Worktop

35 Bottle Wine Cooler,Reversible Door,Tempered Glass Door,Worktop
  • Shatter resistant tempered glass door will keep your bottles safe and well insulated
  • Auto cycle defrost means you never have to worry about ice forming inside
  • The staggered shelf gives you more versatile storage
  • Interior LED display light shows off your collection under a soft glow
  • Install the door to open from either the left or the right side with the reversible door hinge

Received wine chiller timely.

Packing was torn and ripped.

Unit was scratched and dented.

Chiller put in service exactly as per directions.

Plugged in for 2 3 days with no cold; no chill; just motor running.

Contacted The Factory Depot next day August 4th.

Had to re-pack in a box that was already ruined and arrange for return pick-up.

Still no refund on credit card statement over a month later Sept. 2011.

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Have used it for a few months and the capacity seems a bit overstated. 30 might be a more realistic expectation if you are loading Bordeaux bottles. The noise is another factor. It is a bit noisy for a kitchen next to a den where the compressor noise and pops and bangs from thermal changes are very noticeable during a quiet evening. I may have to find a more remote location for this machine. It does keep everything nicely cool and looks fine next to other appliances, for the money not a great buy but still good.

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By and large, it didn't seem like Danby had a good reputation. I wish I had listened to my gut on the other reviews. I knew this particular one would look somewhat cheap (plastic finish rather than stainless steel, thin interior walls, limited features), but for the price I figured I could live with that.

However, what was unacceptable about this one was temperature and noise. I was hoping that I wouldn't get the "lucky" unit with these issues that were mentioned by others, but I did unfortunately.

First of all, the temperature. Top shelves had ice on them! I guess if I wanted my wine that cold, I just could have thrown it in my freezer.

Second, the noise. The compressor itself is pretty quiet. However, my unit made roaring and whooshing noises like an old refrigerator. Annoying at the very least, but also led me to think something more serious could be wrong. Worst of all though was the popping noise that literally sounded like the glass was cracking. I'm guessing this was due to expansion and contraction of the glass with fluctuations in temperature, but would they not have an expansion joint or something on the edges of the glass to prevent this noise?

All in all, I got a lemon, and I returned it today (after 2 days of usage). I'm not taking my chances on another unit of the same model since it's a pain to unpack and pack. I say steer clear of this model.

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Shipping and delivery were timely and well done. Over all the unit is what I was expecting. I even manage to fit nearly 35 bottles in there including Burgundy shaped bottles which was a pleasant surprise. My only grip is that the nob to change the temperature is basically useless. Be it at full "on" position or barely above the "off" position the unit maintains a consistent 52 degrees near the bottom and 55 at the very top. For the most part I purchased this with the intent of semi-long term storage so I don't mind the temp around 54 degrees, but if you are planning on serving red straight from the unit you would do well to let it stand on the counter for 15-20 minutes before hand. Despite the limited temp options I am pleased with the design and build and would recommend it with the added warning that you will most likely not get this to maintain a higher temperature than 55 degrees. If you want that "added" option of temp control...spend more money.

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Thermostat was defective upon arrival, and a replacement was similarly defective. In addition, the design of the wine cooler was inadequate as it will not accommodate Pinot Noir bottles. The overall impression of this cooler is that it is cheaply made and badly designed. Ended up returning it, and asking for refund. This is the type of consumer good one needs to see and "try out" at a store before purchasing.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Fisher Paykel E522BRXU2 17.6 cu. ft. Counter Depth Refrigerator - Right Hinge

Fisher Paykel E522BRXU2 17.6 cu. ft. Counter Depth Refrigerator - Right HingeI have had this fridge for about four years (the same family of appliances, E522B), and the verdict is that its looks, efficient use of space and small footprint (which is a must if you have limited space) are almost outweighed by flaws that are unforgivable for this price range. First, the

PROs:

Small footprint

Great looks, clean, classy, angular

Efficient use of space

Lots of nifty features and nice touches you'd expect for the price

Acceptably energy-efficient

BUT here come the

CONS:

Dents easily out of nowhere, it's enough for someone to walk by it

It's mechanically unreliable the ice tray quit working years ago, the screen is erratic and either works, works partially or not at all, some compartment doors snapped out within the first six months, etc.

It's expensive to fix, even a service diagnostic call will cost you a bundle

Fisher & Paykel customer service is horrid

Bottom line: if you can find a similar size fridge from someone else, buy it you'll save a lot of money, headaches and frustration. It is a shame really because I really do love my fridge but it's been a thorn in my side for most of the time I've owned it,

Sunday, March 9, 2014

GE Refrigerator Water and Icemaker Valve WR57X10012

GE Refrigerator Water and Icemaker Valve WR57X10012
  • - DOUBLE OUTLET WATER VALVE WITH COMPRESSION OUTLETS, 1/4" TERMINALS AND SINGLE WING BRACKET - NO
  • PLASTIC SHIELD
  • Works with the following models: General Electric CSX25DPBAAA, General Electric CSX25DPBAWW
  • General Electric CSX25DPBBAA, General Electric CSX25DPBBWW, General Electric CSX25GPCCAA

My ice maker worked intermittently and the water feeder tube kept freezing up. Also I was finding ice forming on the back wall of the freezer back of shelves. The old water and ice-maker valve on the ice maker side was not always closing completely. This replacement valve fixed the problem and the water and ice work fine now.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Wine Enthusiast Silent 24 Bottle Two-Temp Touchscreen Wine Refrigerator

Wine Enthusiast Silent 24 Bottle Two-Temp Touchscreen Wine Refrigerator
  • Dual Zone for Reds & Whites
  • Silent Cooling Technology
  • Temperature range: 46-65F
  • Touchscreen controls
  • 24 Bottle Capacity

5/31/12: We absolutely love or should I say "loved" our Wine Enthusiast 24 Bottle Dual-Zone Wine Cooler Touchscreen Controls with Digital Display received as a gift in January.

In April, the bottom compartment started to beep on and off with the temperature light and interior light flashing, periodically over the past month. Unfortunately, in May it started to beep non-stop and the temp control got VERY cold! Sounds like the same issue as the previous commenter.

I have been attempting to contact Wine Enthusiast Customer Service for the past 2 weeks and I have never received a call or e-mail back. Very, very POOR service. Very, very disappointing! Now I am stuck with a wine cooler that does not work. Very frustrating.

Update as of 7/18/12: I reached out again to them today and spoke with a wonderful Customer Service representative, who immediately told me that they would send a replacement for the unit. It is on back order, so I will be waiting until late August, but at least it was finally resolved professionally.

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I received this fridge as a gift. It's glitchy from the very start. The touch panel on the top would not register after 10 min of inactivity (but works again after unplugging and replugging). 3 months later, the bottom compartment started beeping every 5 seconds with the display and interior light flashing non-stop. pending a replacement.

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update:

I called up Wine Enthusiast and they sent me a replacement. The replacement works like a charm. no more crazy beeping all night long. The best part of this whole event was that I got to drink some of the wines that would have otherwise been sitting around :-)

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I ordered one and it arrived broken at the hinge on the top door so I contacted Amazon for a replacement but it was so difficult chatting with the customer service rep, I requested for a refund. While searching for another wine fridge, I noticed this one dropped $50 so I took my chances and ordered it again... Big mistake! It arrived with the same damaged area, must be a flaw in the fridge design for the door to be broken like that without any damages to the packaging. I tried calling Wine Enthusiasts for a replacement door since I still like the looks of the unit and already have a spot saved for it in my new kitchen. I first spoke to the Wine Enthusiast customer service, who was kind of rude, but transferred me to their tech department. The tech department spoke to their amazon sales rep and told me they'll send me a replacement after I send them a picture of the damage and a copy of my invoice. A week later, no response so I contacted them, then they told me to get it from Amazon. Why didn't they tell me that in the first place? So I contacted Amazon again and they said their whole lot is damaged the same way and a replacement cannot be sent! IF THE WHOLE LOT IS DAMAGED, WHY IS IT STILL AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON AMAZON?

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I am writing this review because of my extreme dissatisfaction with the 24 Bottle Wine Enthusiast wine refrigeration product line. My husband and I got this as a present for our wedding a year ago We were so excited with the product that we raved to everyone about it. The following year it started beeping incessantly and then the bottom of the fridge would no longer keep the wine cool. We called wine enthusiast and purchased a circuit board which was supposed to once replaced stop the beeping and get the temp working again. What they failed to mention was you need a degree in electrical engineering to replace the circuit board. We had some one come in an replace the circuit board which some wires had to be stripped and re-soldered back onto the circuit board. Needless to say it never worked again. We called (WE) to see if there was anything else we can do and even emailed their management team @ csmanager@wineenthusiast.net to see if they could help. This is $300 of a gift down the drain. There should be at least some sort of implied warranty. My recommendation to anyone purchasing this unit would be to get a 2 year extended warranty. We are disappointed in the quality of the item and have vowed to never purchase again from Wine Enthusiast. We are also warning any new customers and all of our wine-loving friends in the wine classes we attend to not purchase the products as well. Disappointing!

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First fridge arrived with a broken hinge for the top door; plastic was cracked and broken off so the door would not stay up. Luckily Amazon has an easy exchange policy so UPS picked up the package on my front door, easy as can be. The next fridge arrived with 3 dents on the back side and the top door was intact, but it still slants at a downward angle from the hinge site. Both doors slant actually. Very poor quality products, poor craftsmanship. On the plus side the fridge is quiet and pretty; other than the lopsided doors. BUY SOMETHING OTHER THAN WINE ENTHUSIAST. REALLY.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler

12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Cooler
  • Quiet & vibration free thermoelectric cooling system
  • Digital temperature display
  • Compact storage for 12 bottles of wine
  • LED interior lighting
  • 3 chrome plated pull out shelves

After a lot of research I decided on the New Air AW-121E 12 bottle wine cooler. There are a lot of coolers out on the market and most of them have reputations for poor performance. New Air seemed to have the highest ratings so I went with it. The third party seller Air & Water Inc is great. Free ground shipping was a nice touch, shipped very fast. Now for the cooler:

Installation was pretty simple, plug it in and screw on the door handle. The screws on the handle are fine, but the holes are not perfectly designed for them to be screwed in by hand (unless you're really strong) but they went in smoothly with an electric drill. I turned on the cooler and set it to my desired temperature 60 degrees F to keep red wine. Some bottles actually suggest what temperature to store the particular wine at. If you're not sure, just ask at you're local wine shop and they'll be happy to tell you.

It took about two hours for the cooler to get to the temperature I set and I confirmed it with a thermometer (impressive since it started at 85 degrees). The machine itself makes no real noise. If you listen really hard and there are no other sounds in the room you might hear a slight hiss of the fan, but you really have to try to hear it. This thing is quieter then my 20x more expensive regular fridge/freezer. I have yet to find a 750ml bottle of red that does not fit. Some of the fatter bottles stick in the shelf a bit and fit better on the bottom. Since I bought it for red wine its not really a concern, but it probably would not fit champagne both in girth and length of bottle. I haven't tried it, so I can't be sure. You might be able to fit one at the bottom at an angle. The stainless steel looks very nice and the blue LED is a cool feature. Overall if you are looking to store 12 regular sized bottles of red or white, you can't get a better product for the money. Not sure on the longevity, but New-Air seems to have a reputation for lasting a good long while.

Pros:

Excellent price

Easy Set Up

Silent Running

Attractive Look, LED for nice presentation

Great for a Small Wine Collection

Cons:

Will not accomodate super fat or long bottles

Three shelves so the last three bottles just sit on the bottom, I'm fine with this, but it might bother others.

*****

Update

I have had this cooler for about 4 months now and I absolutely love it. So much so that I bought a second one to store my growing collection of white wines. They look very nice next to each other. It took a little longer to get down to the temperature I wanted (51 degrees), about 8 hours which was still impressive as the room was around 80 degrees. Two of these is cheaper then one of those dual zone fridges, and they also work a lot better. They make a little noise (a faint fan sound) the first day when they're cooling down, after that they are still just as silent as before. Also, regular sized 750ml champagne bottles do fit, an added bonus.

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I've had this cooler running in a room with an ambient temperature of 68 72F for 24 hours now, and I'm just about to switch it off and return it because of its noise level.

Initially I set it to its lowest temperature setting of 50F, which it reached in about 8 hours with 10 room-temperature bottles in it. Its fan was running continuously for that period, but that wasn't unexpected. I left the cooler at that setting overnight to let it stabilize. In the morning the fan was still running continuously. No problem, as I intended to run the cooler at 54F anyway. When I reset the temperature to 54F the fan switched off for several minutes, but after that it kicked in and out every minute or so. Out of curiosity I reset the temperature to 60F and got the same result the fan switched off for several minutes and the temperature drifted up (quite quickly), but once it reached 60F it cycled on and off repeatedly. It's currently running for about a minute, switching off for about 30 seconds, then switching on again for a minute, in a 72F room with the cooler set to 60F.

Now, if the fan was silent or nearly so then that wouldn't be a problem, but sadly that it isn't the case. Maybe this cooler is faulty, but the fan makes a fairly loud and penetrating buzzing sound when it's running, with the speed spooling up and down as it switches on and off. The noise level is comparable to that from noisy fans on a PC, but because it's a buzz that rises and falls and switches on and off repeatedly it's hard to ignore or get used to, and it's audible from adjacent rooms.

Two other reviewers said that the noise level on their coolers was minimal while another said that the fan was quite noisy, so this might be something that varies from one cooler to the next. I don't think anyone would describe the buzz I'm getting from this one as minimal though.

Anyway, back it goes.

UPDATE

Within an hour or so of contacting Amazon to return this item I received a call from the vendor (Air & Water) to ask if I wanted a refund or a replacement. I talked it over with them for several minutes before deciding on a refund, and shortly after that I received an e-mail with a link to print out a FedEx return label at their cost. So, although the cooler didn't meet my needs I'm very happy with the service from Air & Water.

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I bought this for my dad so he can use it at his store, to keep milk cold for his customer's coffee needs. It works and doesn't take up a lot of space.

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As with lots of other wine refrigerators. this one stopped working after only 14 months. Until then we were very happy with it. The estimate to fix it (computer board gave out) was about $100 so we trashed it and bought a new Fridgedaire, which had a high rating from Consumer Reports.

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runs quietly, compact fits on counter top, or on floor nice stainless matches other kitchen appliances. Keeps wine at a constant temp of you choosing.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL 2206934B DOOR HANDLE

Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL 2206934B DOOR HANDLE
  • THIS WHIRLPOOL 2206934B DOOR HANDLE WORKS WITH MANY WHIRLPOOL AND OTHER BRAND REFRIGERATOR/FREEZERS

Our fridge is the Kenmore Elite (made by Whirlpool) with black sides and what would normally be called 'black' plastic handles & trim. We had to return this part because it was very dark black and didn't match. We reordered the "gray" (J code) and that color matches. The gray is very dark charcoal gray, however. I'm giving 4 stars because it was impossible to tell the color difference from the pictures or the description.

Also, both boxes were ripped open at one end (delivered by USPS). The black-black one was loose in the box and fell out when I picked it up off the porch. The grey-black one had been wrapped in a UPS (not USPS) bag and jammed into the box so it wouldn't fall out.

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The part slides in after you slide off the trim above and below the old handle. It is the same exact shape so it would not be conspicuous if not for the fact that the color was noticably off (black instead of dark gray). This is the 2nd replacement handle I've installed in a little over a year. That and the fact that the Whirlpool condensor coils underneath are notoriously impossible to clean and remove dust (just Google 'how to clean dust from refrigerator coils) gives me the impression that these things were designed to fail to sustain the company. Oh well...

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I've got a Whirlpool fridge with this stupid handle on it.. and in less than a year I've broken two of them. Sears wants between $50 and $75 a piece for these things, and shipping costs extra and takes two weeks. Why pay that money when you can get the same part here for half the money, and have it in hand in two days? I'd give this a 5-Star rating if I thought it had any better chance of surviving and not breaking.. but.. I know this is a flawed design.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

GE Profile 259 Cu Ft Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Thru-the-Doo

GE Profile 259 Cu Ft Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Thru-the-DooI bought this refrigerator in January and had it delivered to my home in February. I've had it for almost 4 months now and haven't had any issues. The appliance itself is beautiful, inside and out. It's very large, so make sure you measure and have the space for it before you order it. I feel like this appliance and the other matching ones I ordered gave my kitchen an instant facelift!

The temperature controls on the front are handy. I don't mess with them much, but there is an option for extra cooling in the fridge section for when you go grocery shopping and put your items inside. It cools them down faster than normal to reduce bacteria. The ice maker works well. Occasionally I have issues with the ice clumping together and I have to reach in and shake it all around, but I've had that issue with many other icemakers. I haven't had an issue with the shelving the way the other reviewer mentioned, but occasionally I have trouble getting my cheese drawer to pull out. It seems to stick somewhat, but isn't a big deal. That's the only issues I've had at all with this.

I made sure to purchase my appliances from Lowe's when they were running a rebate through GE. I also sued a 10% off coupon to help lower the price even more. I'd definitely recommend trying to get the best deal possible because the Profile series from GE does run quite a bit higher than most other brands. I think you get a prettier product, but not necessarily a better one. Hope this helps you make your decision.

Have a 2 year old side by side GE profile, it started to get warmer and running constantly. Had the repairman come out to look at it, he said the condensing coil is leaking. The fix would be replace the compressor, condensing coil and evaporator coil the whole sealed unit. I asked the repairman isn't this unusual for a frig to be only 2 years old and have this type of problem. He said because I live by the ocean in an corrosive environment this is the reason this happened. I mentioned to him that I had a 15 year old Whirlpool refrigerator in the utility room that has been running just find all this time. The only good thing out of this is that problem in the sealed unit is covered under a 5 year warranty.

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If you search on the Internet you will find lots of people, including myself who have purchased these side-by-side GE refrigerator/freezers and have problems with the shelving constantly collapsing and sending your food tumbling out of the unit when you open the door. This is clearly a design flaw. They made the shelves too narrow and they will fall in between the notches that are meant to hold them. AVOID!

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Saturday, August 3, 2013

Maytag MSF25D2EAW 25.1 Cu. Ft. White Side-By-Side Refrigerator - Energy Star

Maytag MSF25D2EAW 25.1 Cu. Ft. White Side-By-Side Refrigerator - Energy Star
  • Spill-Catcher Glass Shelves
  • Gallon Door Bins
  • Dairy Compartment
  • External Ice/Water Dispenser
  • Energy Star

Maytag products feature parts that fail faster than light bulbs. You won't have to change the light bulbs inside this fridge because the switches will fail first, or else the circuit boards. Expect to pay for this refrigerator a second time in repair bills. Maytag does not provide any service information so that you can swap out something simple like a door switch. Onsite repairs by service techs will cost you hundreds of dollars for $25 parts. I'm an electrical engineer and all I need is a service manual and I could fix this machine myself. Maytag won't provide me with any support. Their attitude is to screw you and make it as painful as possible.

I will never buy a Maytag product again. Don't make the mistake I made. Choose a competing product with good reviews.