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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Whirlpool Part Number 2149959: Overload (Production (Includes Relay))

Whirlpool Part Number 2149959: Overload)
  • OVERLOAD PRODUCTION
  • Works with the following models: Whirlpool 2045B0A, Whirlpool 2045B1A, Whirlpool 7ET18PKXDN00
  • Whirlpool 7ET18PKXDN01, Whirlpool 7ET18PKXDW00, Whirlpool 7ET18PKXFN00, Whirlpool 7ET18ZKXDN00

Parts did fix my fridge. Start relay was the upgraded one. Just make sure you put the white wires back on the #2 wires (or the same wire terminal #) that the wires were disconnected off of the orginal relay. Parts locally were $70, got on amazon for around $25. Thanks Amazon. I find myself buying more & more from Amazon these days!

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Maytag Maxima 4.3 Cu. Ft. White Front Load Washer - MHW7000XW

Maytag Maxima 4.3 Cu. Ft. White Front Load Washer - MHW7000XW
  • IntelliTemp Automatic Temperature Control
  • 16 Hour Fresh Hold With Dynamic Venting Technology
  • MaxExtract Extended Spin Option
  • Dimensions: (WHD) 27 X 38

I bought this washer 2 weeks ago after my old top loader stopped spinning. This is my first front loader and I'm so impressed with how clean the clothes are. The cycles times are longer (but the time shown remaining is just an estimate) and I'm not sure about the "sensing" phase which happens in both the wash and rinse cycles-sometimes it's quick and sometimes it seems to take forever but the clothes come out much dryer than my old machine. My favorite part is the fresh hold-it keeps my clothes fresh if I can't take them out right away-especially useful down in my damp basement in this hot and humid weather. The machine itself is quiet even when it's spinning so fast and almost like a jet engine! When the drum light is on it almost looks like a space ship in my basement. I also can do huge loads which saves a lot of time and I can't wait to wash my bedspread using the bedding cycle. I actually look forward now to doing my laundry!!

11/15/11 update: While I'm still very happy with how noticeably clean and fresh my clothes are there have been a few glitches. A few weeks ago the washer would not open and an error message was flashing. It took one week for the repairman to come (with my clothes locked in the washer as no one could tell me how to unlock the washer to get my clothes out!!) When the repairman finally came he said I needed a new motherboard which has been an issue for these washers. I then had to wait another week for the part to be delivered and repaired. (Thankfully by then my clothes were out out of the washer!) It has since been working as usual.

Another issue has been at times the load does not spin as the sensor seems to find the load unbalanced. The clothes are soaked when you go to take them out so you have to make sure you put in an extra towel or something to balance things out and run the rinse/spin cycle. Annoying!!! For the money I expected better especially with a new machine. It kind of makes me nervous about how long this washer will last. I am now rating it a tenative 4 stars down from 5!

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We were replacing our 14 year old Maytag Neptune washer which finally died. After talking with a few appliance repair men, they all said to stick with Whirlpool or Maytag and avoid LG, Samsung, and Kenmore (made by LG.) Maytag is owned by whirlpool and the comparable models between the brands are basically identical except for small subtle feature differences, otherwise there is basically no difference as far as parts, engineering, and manufacturing.

Comparing this Maytag model to the whirlpool WFW95HEXW (same washer) we chose the Maytag for purely preferential reasons.

First impressions were:

1) 4.3 cu. ft. capacity is wonderful. We're used to a much older front load washer which had maybe 1/2-2/3 this capacity. It holds a lot and when we put in what used to be stuffed full load, this machine isn't full at all.

2) The Allergen cycle got out pet odors on "dog blankets" that we were never able to get out with our old washer. Just one cycle on allergen and there is no trace of the pet odors. Partially this is due to this washer just being a lot better at cleaning than the old one, but the allergen cycle and "sanitize" options are great for my allergies and for getting out musty mildew odors from towels.

3) It's very quiet. When washing the only sound you hear is the actual clothes tumbling, the motor is silent. When spinning it hums along quietly. It's in our garage but even if it were in the house I would consider it quiet enough.

Bottom line we love this washer so far. We have had no problem and clothes are coming out cleaner than ever.

I recommend you actually read the manual so you understand how to operate it properly. I see a lot of negative reviews different places on the internet because it appears these people aren't using it properly. Just 10 minutes with the manual and make sure you use the right cycles as explained in the manual.

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Bought this washer based on rating in CR. It started operating strangely within a week of receiving it. The factory service tech came and said there was nothing wrong. Two months later, it completely died. The service tech came again (after a week wait) and said it had a bad motherboard. That took two more weeks to arrive (the service company said Maytag frequently takes a long time to deliver parts and that waiting a couple weeks was not unusual). Then another week wait for the factory service technician, who didn't arrive within the FIVE HOUR appointment window (A&E Service rep: "When we say the technician will be there between 1 and 5, we really mean that is just an estimate"). So now it's almost four weeks without a working washer.

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Bought this set over a year ago. Since then I have had the front seal to the washer replaced twice. Water is always in there and lots of mold builds up.

i LOVE this washing machine! It's VERY quiet and clothes come out smelling fresh and clean.

I believe in Maytag quality.

i've had it for a year now with no performance problems at all!

Saturday, August 2, 2014

EdgeStar Dual Zone Stainless Steel Built-In Wine Cooler

EdgeStar Dual Zone Stainless Steel Built-In Wine CoolerJust received it and it seems to work. Don't see how this can be called a 26-bottle unit. I see 21 tops, 6 in the upper zone and 15 in the lower. The picture shows only 17 bottles. Had it been advertised as a 21-bottle unit, I would give it more stars. It replaces a trash compacter quite nicely and it is attractive; I don't care for black or stainless steel (and it would look good with either) but using it as a built-in enough wood shelving shows for it to fit nicely in my bisque and wood kitchen. Under-counter, it would be nicer if it were about 3 inches taller; there's about a 4-inch gap to cover.

Doesn't really hold 26 regular bottles otherwise nice quite operation.

nice features,perfect for under counter use .would like to se better shelf design

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While this is, indeed, a dual zone wine cooler, the upper zone's range is calibrated for red wine, and the lower zone for white. You can fit 7 bottles of red in the upper zone, and 19 in the lower. Other gripes:

* Overall appearance is nice, but the pull-out drawers are lightweight and feel cheep

* The bottom drawer is added as an afterthought it just sits on the floor of the cooler

Also, if you buy this cooler from Livingdirect, you are STUCK WITH IT we tried to return it and would have needed to pay over $200 to ship it back plus a 15% re-stocking fee. Go to a local Home Depot and find the right cooler for your needs you'll be better off.

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My husband and I were not happy with the quality of the wine cooler and sent it back. Still waiting on the credit to my account.

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Great wine cooler to replace an old trash compactor. Fits pretty good in the space. A nice looking wine cooler.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Haier HVTM16ABB 16-Bottle Wine Cellar with Electronic Controls

Haier HVTM16ABB 16-Bottle Wine Cellar with Electronic Controls
  • Up to 16 bottle capacity
  • Perfect for both red and white wine
  • Compact size with a small footprint
  • Electronic controls with blue led display
  • Recessed handle

This wine cellar chills wine very well, has a great look, and is fairly quiet. The only drawback I have found is that the bottom four bottles sit on the floor if the unit, and there is no rack to keep them from rolling around.

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Other reviews have commented on the noise and gone back and forth. I have to agree with those who say it's loud, so put it somewhere it won't bother you. That said, it's an attractive fridge that was inexpensive. Fit the bill for what we were looking for, and we have another wine cellar for bottles that are more expensive / won't fit because they are the "Burgundy" style of bottle rather than smaller Bordeaux style.

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this is a GREAT looking wine cooler that will look great in whichever room you choose to put it in, its quieter that i was expecting but some people would say its too loud. i put it in the living room so the sound does not bother me at all. love the light on/off switch.very easy to set, great price, does the job! i would recommend this product to anybody that wants to protect their wine and be affordable at the same time.

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When I got the cooler, shipping was very quick it was well packaged and in good shape. The cooler appears very well built and looks nice in the room. All the features worked and I liked the blue lighting effect it has.

I was not quite as happy when I realized it could not cool the wine below about 53F-54F in my room. I like to choose the temperature, so this was a restriction I did not expect.

This cooler replaced a worn out 20 year old conventional type cooler and the first thing I noticed was that it was quite a bit noisier than the old compressor/refrigerant type cooler, with a high-pitched fan noise pretty much continuously running. In addition, the pitch of the fan changes thus calling more attention to it.

I decided to try keeping the cooler to see if I could get used to the fan noise and over the last week, I seem to notice it less. I hope I get used to it as I hate to go to the trouble to send things back.

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There are both pros and cons for this device. First, it is very light. That can be both a pro and a con. It's a pro in that it's easy to move around but it's also a con because it betrays that it's thin, probably not very well insulated, and not made out of the highest quality components.

It is a simple enough design: one can see a small, plastic fan not unlike the kind in computer towers (probably easily replaceable) in front of a thermoelectric heat exchange grille. The heat exchange emits a constant, low hum doing whatever it is that it does (it's honestly about the same timbre and amplitude as the air pump on a fish tank), and occasionally the fan will kick on if the thermostat registers that it is in need of a little extra boost to maintain the temperature. Other than that, it's a black box with a glowing blue number on it.

The design is very attractive, the window is a high gloss (picks up fingerprints if you put your hand NEAR the glass it seems), and the shape is roughly cubic. The racks are thin metal but do not seem to visibly sag even when fully encumbered. I experienced none of some of the complaints about bottles not fitting on the racks; I find it to be efficiently sized and seems to take Burgundy and California Cabernet bottles equally well. The tallest bottles I had, some full sized sherry bottles, threatened to not fit, but in the end was not a real concern. I added some pre-cooled bottles almost to capacity and the temperature changed rapidly and has stayed quite consistent ever since I plugged it in.

Perhaps the biggest overall concern I have with the design is that the fan is not separated by much clearance from the backs of the bottles, which might be a liability when the machine has to work extra-hard to maintain temperature; if the exchange holes in the back are blocked, I could see it overheating really easily. In my case I've just added some thin half bottles in the middle two slots on the top two shelves and piled the heavier, thicker bottles around the edges. One could probably also face those four bottles neck-in to allow for more air circulation anyway. Regardless it may be worth it, if one plans on keeping it fully loaded, to alternate neck-in and neck-out to allow for easier air circulation around the bottles. I wouldn't consider this so much a design flaw so much as just prudent utilization of a design optimized for high capacity/low volume.

The only major complaint I might be tempted to make is the inadequate lighting. There is a light feature, which is nice, but it is just 4 small blue-white LEDs at the top of the unit. If the unit is full, you can't see the contents very well with the light unless it is very dark in the room.

All in all though it is a remarkable deal. There's not a terrible lot that can go wrong inside this thing because there isn't much inside this thing. We'll see how it stands up in the North Carolina summer, but so far I don't have any major complaints!

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Whirlpool 4396510P Certified Replacement Filter by Swift Green Filters

Whirlpool 4396510P Certified Replacement Filter by Swift Green Filters
  • Swift Green replacement filter for Whirlpool 4396510P
  • NSF and WQA Certified Filters
  • Great Water Taste
  • Swift Green Filters are Made in North America
  • Please Do Not Risk Your Family's Health By Using Cheap Non Certified Filters

When a product is described as a "Whirlpool 4396510P Certified Green Refrigerator Water Filter 3 Pack by Whirlpool" one would assume it would be an actual Whirlpool brand filter.

When a product is listed under technical details as "Brand Name Whirlpool" one would assume it would be an actual Whirlpool filter.

It is NOT a Whirlpool brand filter as described.

Silly me for not calling on my experience in buying ink & toner cartridges when I quickly searched and bought this without really studying the picture but I have to say the description appears to be intended to deceive.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Maytag MBR2258XES 21.9 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Energy Star

Maytag MBR2258XES 21.9 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Bottom Freezer Refrigerator - Energy Star
  • Maytag
  • Maytag MBR2258XES 219 cu ft BottomFreezer Refrigerator with 5 Adjustable SpillCatcher Glass Shelves Ice Maker GlideOut Freezer Drawer Energy Star Qualified and Electronic Temperature Controls Stainless Steel RightHand Door NonReversible
  • MBR2258XES
  • Maytag - MBR2258XES

Bought brand new June 2012. Five months later stopped working. Evaporater and compressor failed. Parts back ordered one month. Customer service terrible.

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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!

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I purchased 4 of these units. One ceased to cool within the warranty period and it was fixed under the warranty. It has since gone bad again, and it is for the same reason. It simply fails to hold the coolant. All of these units leak water onto the floor when they go through their defrost cycle. They started this right after the one year warranty. Thankfully, I have them in my garage now, as I could not have them leaking onto the kitchen floor. The instructions state that cleaning coils is not necessary on these units. I thought that perhaps this was the issue with these units, but it is not. They are simply poorly made and inferior. I would not recommend them to anyone. I have not used the ice makers, so I cannot tell you if they work at all, but overall, I would look for any other brand of appliance to purchase than Maytag.

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This is a great refrigerator. I've own other brand of refrigerators in the past and they don't really feel and look like quality made. This is feels and look like a well build refrigerator. It keeps all my fruits and vegetables nice and fresh. I'm not too impress about the bottom freezer part but it serves it purpose. In all, I like this refrigerator.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Whirlpool Part Number 2260518W: Cap, Water Filter (White)

Whirlpool Part Number 2260518W: Cap, Water FilterGood replacement for the original water filter cap on my Whirlpool refrigerator. Item is a bit expensive for a plain molded plastic item, but I am glad that the seller had it in stock. It is not widely available.

Was afraid that this replacement cap would not be as advertise; to my surprise it was the exact thing as the old one.

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The fridge needed this for a while and i couldn't find it in the hardware stores. Arrived early, easy to install and works fine.

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Friday, January 10, 2014

Whirlpool WDF530PAYB 530 24" Black Full Console Dishwasher - Energy Star

Whirlpool WDF530PAYB 530 24' Black Full Console Dishwasher - Energy StarDelivered to my door as stated and it arrived in perfect shape and works beautifully! Beats having to drive out of town to make a purchase of this sort.

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Friday, December 6, 2013

166219 Compatible Big Clear 4.5" x 10" Whole House Water Filter by Kem Flow

166219 Compatible Big Clear 4.5' x 10' Whole House Water Filter by Kem FlowI like this case because it is large, so you don't have to replace the filter as often. The clear case makes it possible to see the status of your filter without opening it. The included wrench makes filter replacement easy, without damaging the case. Highly recommended.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Swift Green Filters SGF-LB60 Refrigerator Water Filter

Swift Green Filters SGF-LB60 Refrigerator Water FilterI recommend Swift Green Filters. I have a high end french door LG refrigerator. The LG filter runs at about $50 at my local store. These filters are not only cheaper, but environmentally friendly and just as easy to install as the OEM. Pay close attention to the model numbers. For example, my LG filter model is 5231JA2006B. The "B" at the end indicated the filtration level. The "A" version also fits the appliance but will not filter out certain contaminants from the water like the "B". The Swift Green model I purchased was the SGF-LB60. Again the "B" here is what will maintain the higher filtration level that the "B" on the OEM filter does.

The Swift Green website will help determine the filter you need. Overall save money and have a Greener filter? Makes sense to me!

*Note that the Swift Green Filters recommend soaking the filter in water for 15 minutes and running about 2-3 gallons of water through the filter before first use. Ensure that when you submerge the filter (I did it in my kitchen sink) that you allow all air to come out of the filter so that the inside of the filter activates. The filter will first want to float but with a little help you will notice it beginning to sink. I started timing once the filter was saturated with water.

It does fit and works as a replacement for the OEM filter, but the measurements are slightly different.

LG: 12 3/16" long, 59.1mm diameter

Swift Green: 12 7/16" long, 51.7mm diameter

So the Swift Green is 1/4" longer and 7.4mm (just over 1/4") narrower than the LG. Due to the smaller diameter it will look like the filter is too small and won't fit properly when you go to put it in. Don't worry, it fits, there will just be some space around the filter due to the smaller diameter. It will also take a few seconds to get the inner portion of the filter to line up properly to lock it into place. Once locked in place, it doesn't move and is just fine.

My refrigerator is the LG LMX21981ST. It is a counter depth model, so it is shallower than normal. It also has the water and ice maker on the door which take up some of the interior room. All of that combines to mean there is very little space between the filter and the ice maker door when the refrigerator door is closed. The extra length of the Swift Green fits, but it sticks out far enough to hit the ice machine door. I only found out because the main refrigerator doors were making a different sound than normal when they closed and I wanted to find out why.

If you're wondering to yourself if your refrigerator is counter depth or not then it probably isn't. I found out when buying mine that even though counter depth units are smaller, because fewer are built and sold they actually cost more. Annoying.

From the box, these are the specifications:

Max operating temp: 38C/100F

Min operating temp: 0.6C/33F

Max working pressure: 689 kPa/100 psi

Min working pressing: 140 kPa/20 psi

Rated capacity: 2,271 litres/600 gallons (LG filter is rated for 300 gallons)

Flow rate: 1.9 lpm/0.5 gpm

Estimated % reduction:

Lead 95%

Cysts 99%

Chlorine taste & odor 95%

Turbidity 95%

Asbestos 95%

Atrazine 95%

Alachlor 95%

Lindane 95%

2,4-D 95%

Mercury 95%

Toxaphene 95%

P-Dichlorobenzene 95%

Benzene 95%

It also says it keeps a healthy level of fluoride in the water from fluoridated municipal tap water.

Last, when you go to replace this filter there will be a bit more water leakage from the filter when you remove it. It doesn't lock water inside the filter to quite the same degree as the LG filter. If you normally use a towel to catch the drips during a filter change, at the very least double up the towel. A paper towel alone won't suffice. If the area is free, you could also use a bowl or cup to catch the water and then just wipe up the remainder after it finishes draining. Would definitely be easier.

If you have a counter depth refrigerator with the ice maker on the door, I recommend sticking with the OEM filter. If not, I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't try this filter.

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Product is just as described by manufacture as well as other reviewers. Filter is slightly smaller in diameter than the factory original in my LG refrigerator, but it connects perfectly fine. Not to mention the Swift water filter is a fraction of the price to that of the LG replacement. For the price it was well worth the try. I have been using it for two weeks now and my water taste great and the sediments in my water that I was getting with old over due filter are gone (I have extremely hard water where I live). The only thing I did not understand and there is no explanation from Swift is that it requires you to soak filter in water for 15 minutes prior to installation... Don't know why this has to be done..

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This fit in my Kenmore with no problems. I did not do the filter presoak, as per the instructions but followed the Kenmore manual, run the water for about 5 minutes. No problems.

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Many people say this is not the same size, however if you read the manual you can clearly see why. They use a different manufacturing process which allows them to save on the size of the filter and increasing the life span of the filter by creating a vortex on the inside, the size may seem smaller but it works fine. I've been using mine for 7 months now...no problems. Still going strong.

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