Showing posts with label refrigerator filters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label refrigerator filters. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Green Filter for Samsung DA97-06317A NSF Certified Refrigerator Water Filter, Certified Green, Made

Green Filter for Samsung DA97-06317A NSF Certified Refrigerator Water Filter, Certified Green, Made in North America
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The filter arrived open with no lead, we said ok let's give it a shot...my husband installed it and since than the water taste horrible . We thought we can save some money buying on line but we ended up spending more money to buy a new one. Will never buy from this seller again and will not recommend it. Clearly this is a used filter and not new and it is very bad.what a waste....

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Whirlpool 4389102 Ice Level Control Board Kit for Refrigerator

Whirlpool 4389102 Ice Level Control Board Kit for RefrigeratorBEWARE! This control board is neither made by Whirlpool, nor is it a factory specification part authorized by the manufacturer to repair their appliances.

As of the date of this review, take a good look at that picture of the part by enlarging it. You can clearly see the letters FSP inside the parallelogram outline. This indicates it is a Factory Specification Part, and it is printed on both circuit boards. This influenced my decision to purchase it, as it would mean it isn't a generic or rebuilt junk part, which in my opinion are inferior. I wanted Whirlpool, as the one that failed is original and lasted 9 years.

The product description is equally deceptive, as it uses the Whirlpool part number followed by "Genuine Replacement Part". It is genuine in the fact that it does exist. It ISN'T genuine Whirlpool or genuine FSP, which the use of "genuine" alludes to without actually stating it.

Upon getting my package, I noticed that the parts box didn't have any Whirlpool writing or markings on it. That didn't bode well, but I opened the box. Inside were a set of directions printed on a piece of paper, which also had no manufacturer markings. The two circuit boards were in separate anti static bags, luckily see through. Both parts were of course lacking my above criteria. I didn't have to open the bags, so I immediately filed to return these items. I am not pleased that I have to eat the shipping back to partshouse because the picture is not of the actual item you receive and the description is deceptive in conjunction with the picture. DON'T buy if you are picky about your replacement parts. But if you like to roll the dice with a part that may not last as long as a factory part, by all means buy this.

Edit on 4/26/13**If you purchase this from seller "partshouse" like I did, not only do you have to pay to ship it back, the guy has the gall to charge you a 20% restocking fee, even though it was his misleading description and picture that convinced me to buy it. I'd liken that to bait and switch. Amazon made it right, but they should think about suspending this company's privileges to sell on Amazon. BTW, the picture and description haven't been updated to reflect this is a knockoff part yet.

I ended up getting the correct part off of the famous auction site for roughly another $30 from another seller, who actually sold OEM parts and it was so worth it.

Both boards were very easily installed with the attached directions and it even had a troubleshooting list which let me know if the problem was even going to fix it with what I ordered. Fast shipping.

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This was an exact & easy replacement.

Seem like this IR board was the actual issue> did replace the Ice maker & filter at the same time

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I don't know if the quality of the components are the same or not, but I wouldn't be surprised if they were. Someone competent in electronics could evaluate it and post back. I did some testing from online information and found that my optics boards were faulty and causing my ice maker to not work. Not wanting to take the chance and buy an expensive part that might not actually be broken, I opted for this kit at 1/3 the price of the OEM unit. Sure enough my optics were bad and these fixed my ice maker function. Thanks for providing options. I'll post back if they were to fail prematurely, but I don't think they will.

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The part was exactly like the original. It took less than 5 minutes to install and I saved myself at least $100 on a service call and labor!!! Watch the You Tube video on installation and it is simple!!

Had a full door of ice in about 3 hours!!

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

SPT 2.1 Cubic Feet Energy Star Upright Freezer, Stainless

SPT 2.1 Cubic Feet Energy Star Upright Freezer, StainlessFreezer is great for frozen veggie and prepared food packs as well as those bags of frozen breads and rolls and stir-fry, etc., that take up so much space or that slide around when a freezer door is opened and you search for something.

Our older house has limited refrigerator space in the kitchen (unless we rip out some overhead cabinets). When we replaced an old fridge around May 1st, we decided to buy a "supplemental" freezer. After reading multiple reviews on multiple sites, we settled on this freezer. It was small enough and "light" enough for me to muscle it into the basement. It did take several hours to cool down after plugging it in (just like the instruction manual said it would), but we've been using it since May 1st and have had no problems. Because some reviewers of this size freezer (but not this brand) had problems with things staying cold, especially with frequent opening, we keep a pint-sized plastic bowl filled with ice cubes toward the front. So far, the cubes haven't melted noticeably. They serve as a warning system plus give me some cubes in the basement when I'm working down there so they get replaced periodically.

Noisy little freezer. Found one mounting bolt for the compressor missing, one not tighned down. Manual incorrect with settings of temps. This freezer runs almost constantly. Temp inside rises quickly when power is off. I question the amount of insulation used.

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Friday, March 14, 2014

Proctor Silex 33040 4-Quart Round Slow Cooker

Proctor Silex 33040 4-Quart Round Slow CookerAnd that is about what it is worth. I purchased a small appliance and this came free with it from Amazon. After using it a few times I will return to my other crock pot. The lid is designed so the moisture is captured on the outer ring, and the lid tends to "float" on the moisture. When something is cooking the lid will start vibrating as if there were an earthquake.

The "Keep Warm" setting should be labeled "Overcook". Not only did it keep it warm, but it kept it so hot that the contents overcooked. The Keep Warm setting is extremely hot, nearly as hot as the High setting.

Crock pots are not like they were in the initial years; due to worries about food safety, I've noticed newer crock pots spike the heat at the end of the cycle on "low." My guess is that this is to keep the food sufficiently warm during cooking to avoid bacterial growth. This pot keeps food on "warm" very hot. I had a cheese sauce set on warm to keep it after the initial cooking phase, well, it was cooking still on warm and got browned.

This is inexpensive and plain (no funky graphics) and the inner liner pulls out for easy cleaning; something some crock pots in this price range don't have. For a crockpot to use to keep mulled cider warm, cocktail meatballs simmering, or soup hot for serve-yourself-whenever, this is not a bad choice. Or it makes a good smaller crock--my regular crock is rather large and not always suitable for one-or-two person meals. On the whole, this pot has its uses and is reasonably priced enough for occasional purposes.

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I normally am only cooking for myself and my fiance, so this crock pot tends to do just fine. I have another one that is much larger but I barely use it! This crock pot is super cheap, and works fairly well considering the price. It tends to cook a little higher temperature than it should sometimes stuff gets a little overcooked (depending on what you're making!).

The pot is also easy to clean. The liner inside pulls out and rinses off pretty easily... so far I haven't had many issues with it. For the price, I really can't complain too much. It makes a great crock pot for someone just starting out on their own, or as a gift to a college student or someone getting their first apartment/home. It has its faults, but overall its not a bad appliance.

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I love cooking meat in a crockpot because it breaks apart, but no matter what temp I try cooking at with this thing, even keep warm, it comes out like shoe leather. It cooks so hot the lid bounces up and down and the liquid boils. I don't recommend this.

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I got this crockpot a few weeks ago. Made one recipie in it so far a chicken dish with carrots/potatoes/water chestnuts in Italian dressing (an internet recipie). Came out quite good. I did have a little problem with boil over where liquid got under the china crockpot and burned onto the metal base and onto the table think it was my fault for putting too much liquid in. With a bit of scrubbing and orange cleaner, all the burnt stuff came off and it looks like new.

I think my family will enjoy this very much.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Hello Kitty Personal Mini Compact Refrigerator

Hello Kitty Personal Mini Compact RefrigeratorI bought my daughter this refrigerator to store beverages in when her friends came over. It is the cutest thing but DOES NOT WORK. It makes a lot of noise when you plug it in but i repeat, it doesn't even chill anything. We put popsicles and cokes in it and it stayed warm. I would not recommend this to anyone.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Panasonic NN-SN651B Genius 1.2 cuft 1200-Watt Sensor Microwave with Inverter Technology, Black

Panasonic NN-SN651B Genius 1.2 cuft 1200-Watt Sensor Microwave with Inverter Technology, BlackThis is our first inverter microwave oven. We had to replace a small cheapo disposable microwave we got at a big discount retail chain.

This is a nice midsized oven. It does not dominate your counter space like the larger counter top ovens, and it also large enough to do more than pop popcorn.

We eat alot of the low calorie diet tv dinners.. this oven heats them evenly and to perfection. The microwave panini meals even end up with toasted crisp bread.

In 30 years this is probably the best microwave oven we have owned, and you cannot beat the price.

After 31 years of faithful service from a Sharp Microwave, it was time for an update. This Panasonic fit the ticket perfectly. It arrived on time as stated and works great. On the highest setting, it boiled water in 45 seconds and heated a bowl of soup in 20 seconds. Nice!! It has 10 different heat settings including defrost, cook delay, a keep warm feature, and it's very quiet. For the price of this machine, you can't go wrong!!

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I ordered this to supply a microwave for the new house. It is easy to use, works well, and looks good. It was also well packaged and arrived pretty quickly. All in all, I am satisfied with its performance.

Also, It doesnt feel cheap and the button to open it doesn't stick. I also like that you can just press the buttons for the time that you want instead of having to hit a specific input time button or turn a dial or do some other form of annoying time wasting step. You just press 1-3-0 start for a minute 30. Exactly how it should be.

I have been using it more and more, and it heats food quickly and evenly. I have had to adjust my microwave intuition (setting it for how much your food really needs) because it gets hot pretty quickly. Again, satisfied and would recommend!

As always, please indicate if this was helpful.

Cheers

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This unit was my first experience with the "inverter heating technology". I like it so much better than my older units that when on reduced power cooking, it just gave you shorter durations of full power heating. This unit actually reduces the cooking power over the total cooking time. I no longer experience overheated spots on my defrosted meats. I seldom actually cook anything in it, other than fresh vegetables. I mostly re-heat left-overs, de-frost meats, heat frozen dishes, and quickly boil water when needed. However, the "inverter" funtion is about all that I really like about this model.

The things that I was dissatisfied with are: The interior light does not come on when the door is open; it is not a quiet operating unit, if fact, I would describe it as quite noisey; there is a 5 beep alarm that sounds upon the completion of the heating cycle, but no further notice alerting you that food is still in the microwave awaiting to be removed; you cannot use the timer function if your heating something in the microwave; and finally the opening and closing of the oven door is very hard to do. The force required to push the "door open button" is quite excessive. I doubt children under the age of 15 would be able to open it, and you cannot just push the door closed, you nearly have to slam it closed. So, in short I have very mixed feelings about recommending this unit to anyone.

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Even though this is a 1200W microwave, it is definitely the strongest one I've ever used. Before I had to use only slightly less time than recommended on packages...now I have to use a significant less amount of time, as well as 80% power settings.

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Vinotemp VT-28TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital 28-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and Stainless

Vinotemp VT-28TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital 28-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and Stainless
  • Freestanding digital wine chiller keeps up to 28 bottles properly chilled
  • Thermo-electric cooling system protects wine from unnecessary vibration
  • Ultra-quiet operation; does not use ozone-depleting chemicals
  • Energy-efficient dual-paned glass door; 6 pull-out shelves included
  • Measures 22 by 18-1/4 by 28-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Prior to purchase I had read various reviews about the unit's inability to properly cool. Despite the warning, I went ahead, hoping for better luck, as the unit had the best combination of price/capacity. I decided the best approach was to give the unit a trial run by getting it at my local target so that I could return it if it didn't work. I purchased a refrigerator thermometer along with it just to keep it honest. Sure enough, the unit was only able to knock about 10 degrees off of the ambient temperature, despite brazenly claiming to be at 56 degrees.

On the plus side, it was indeed quiet and sleek looking but it would've been nice to have some more cooling capability. For my purposes, however, this was fine. My intent was to prevent exposure to heat and I grew to like drinking my reds at about 65 degrees.

Flash forward one year and last night I reached into my cooler to find the bottles warm. A check of the thermometer showed that the inside of my vinotemp was now the balmiest spot in the house at 78 degrees. I tried cleaning the filter, unplugging etc. and once restarted the unit whirrs away uselessly; mindlessly warming the inside bottles. For $200, all I was able to coax out of this thing was a year of disingenuous underperformance.

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We bought this cooler to store some of our $50+ bottles of wine we don't have a huge collection by any means, but just wanted to make sure some of the better wine didn't get destroyed by a hot CA day.

The fridge took a day or so to cool down after filling it to capacity. I haven't tried measuring the actual temp using a seperate thermometer, but it says 54 and feels about the same. Although initially it was very quiet, it does whirr regularly, but it's still pretty quiet considering we have it 5ft from our living room couch and it doesn't bother us at all.

I wrote this review so I could include the capacity since one of my biggest problems when looking for a cooler was that it's very hard to tell what will actually fit. At max we filled this cooler with 2 magnums resting on the bottom, 3 champagne bottles and 17 bordeaux/burgundy style 750ml bottles. It suprised me that there was enough room for all this. The magnums fit diagonally (and there's not a lot of space, but it worked) after removing one shelf and raising the other. You won't be able to fit more than 3 champagne bottles on one shelf, but if you removed every other shelf I could see someone fitting up to about 12 or so champagne bottles total in the cooler. Yes, you should be a little careful when removing standard bottles because the fit is a little tight (just lift up the shelf above slightly and you will be fine) but the idea is not to be adding and removing bottles all the time so I don't think it's a big deal.

Hopefully that gives people an idea of the size of this cooler. It's worked out perfectly for us.

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I got the unit from a target store on a great holiday sale. I probably wouldn't pay retail for it. I set it up and let it sit overnight, then plugged it in and let it sit overnight again. With the thermostat set at 55 (the lowest possible), my own thermometer placed inside reads 60. It seems to be able to hold at 60 pretty well as the ambient temp in my desert apartment fluctuates through the day (no higher than 80 for the ambient temp).

The 60 degrees is not the best temp for storing wine, but its really not that bad for my $20-and-under-per-bottle collection. As I understand it (after talking to lots of people), the extra few degrees will eventually cut short the life of the bottle, but should be fine for a few to several years. I don't think my wines will go un-drunk that long.

In summary, I bought this cellar/fridge to store my wines, not to preserve them for 20 years. I needed something that was between a closet and a regular fridge. I also wanted something that had low noise, so I went with this instead of a compressor model. I think it works well for these purposes, especially at the discount sale price. It looks nice and doesn't have too much extra bulk.

If you are looking for something for long term cellaring of finer wines, I would recommend looking for a slightly colder unit. If you just want decent storage, this may work fine for you.

(there's two of these same items listed on amazon with the same model number I own, so I put the same review on both one is VT28TEDS and the other is VT-28TEDS)

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This product is so good I bought a second one. I especially like the non-compressor cooling, which works very well. The digital readout indicates temperature to readily be maintained at my 60 degree setting, which I consider to be a good European wine cellar temperature. They are totally silent. I bought the first unit on Amazon, and the second from Target where it was on sale and much cheaper than the Amazon price. The unit's packaging was fine, and had no cosmetic damage. I have moved them twice within the family room without issues.

I just recently was given this wine fridge as a Wedding gift from my in-laws. I have to say that I am quite satisfied with it thus far. I was rather concerned when I first got it being that I instantly went online and checked out personal reviews of the product. It seems that on many different online sites including amazon, there are a lot of complaints that this fridge does not cool. To be honest, I am not having that problem at all thus far in the first week.

I followed the instructions, let it sit for over 2 hours prior to plugging in...then got it up and running. I let the fridge run for 2 days prior to putting any wine in it because I wanted to get a thermometer first to check the temperature since I had heard so many complaints regarding the temp. The fridge temp gauge read 55, and my thermometer read 57...quite close. I then put about 10 bottles in it and while having the door open the temp went back up to the low 60s. Well, I now have waited over night, and the temp gauge is reading 55 again...my thermometer is reading 56, and it appears to be working perfectly. I read many reviews that insist this fridge won't go below 60, or in some cases even below 65. I am clearly getting the right temperature on mine. All in all, great product so far.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Beer Dispenser Kegerator Refrigerator - EdgeStar

Beer Dispenser Kegerator Refrigerator - EdgeStar
  • Store up to a full sized half shell Sankey standard keg
  • 5 lb. brewer preferred, upgraded aluminum CO2 cylinder included, supplied empty
  • 115 Volts / 60 Hertz, 100 Watts, 1.4 Amps, Temp Range: High 30's to Mid 40's
  • Warranty: 90 days labor, 1 year parts
  • Dimensions: 48 1/2 x 20 1/10 x 24 13/16 (height includes the draft tower)

Good:

-Relatively easy to assemble

-provides a CO2 canister

Bad:

-Metal siding feels cheap and loose

-the tap at the top of the kegerator is loose and flimsy. It feels cheap...almost like it will break after a few uses.

-keg does not sit properly inside the kegerator for some strange reason and does not allow the door to fully close. In other words...the kegerator does not do a very good job of keeping a keg closed (which to me is the main purpose of a kegerator)

Overall, this product is a huge (and expensive) disappointment. I advise looking at other products.

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I bought this product for my fiance for Christmas. It was shiped promptly and received fine. I bought this particular product because it was highly rated for several reasons: customer service from the manufacturer as well as premium function. Unfortunately, these are the two main issues wrong with the product in my case. We opened it up and assembled it. The spring in the handle on the coupler was broken, so when my fiance went to push down on it after retracting it (a "metal" part on the inside should have retracted with the handle) the inside locking mechanism broke off. It was SOOO not made of premium materials. I think it must be some kind of composite metal (something with alluminum). When we contacted the company, they were agressive on the phone and said we would have to pay for a new coupler (with the same crap materials). We said no thank you... instead, the company from whom I bought it was willing to replace the part for free. THAT was good customer service.

Negatives:

-I would not buy this product and expect to be helped beyond having it delivered to your door (from Edgestar atleast).

-Expect really really really crappy materials.

-Directions are contradictory regarding use of CO2 tank and direction of valve handle.

-Not cold enough.

Positives:

-Fridge fits sixtills (spelling wrong) and half kegs perfectly.

-BEER!

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This product has it all-incorrect instructions, insufficiently cold temperature, short (three year) life span, and truly horrific customer service! And don't forget the loose, unsecured tower.

When my wife assembled this to surprise me three years ago, she followed the directions to a tee, but the directions included a mistake that caused a leak. That led me to customer service, expecting that in a few minutes or so a knowledgeable technician would be able to diagnose the problem and guide me to fix it. Guess again! You can't ever get someone live on the phone when you call, and they may call back in a couple of days, when you're out or at work. Email was equally frustrating, with lengthy delays in responses and short, terse replies that consistently reflected no concern for either "customers" or "service". Of course, an easy solution to this would have been to schedule a time in advance when we might connect by phone, but Edge Star's customer service folks refused to do that. After SIX WEEKS of trying to get some diagnostic help to solve the leak, I gave up and figured it out myself.

The kegerator has never been cold enough (strange, isn't that the whole point?), but now, after only 3 years, the kegerator won't go beneath mid-40s even with adjustments to the thermostat. Predictably, customer service has been useless, blaming my keg! So now I am shopping for a replacement -ABE: Anyone But Edgestar!

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This kegerator says it holds full size kegs--it does not!! The interior is only 14.5 inches deep--from the condensor shelf in the back out to the front.

Any keg with a diameter larger than 14 inches will not fit!!

EdgeStar's "experts" say to just raise the keg above the condensor shelf with some cardboard and then it will fit! But there is a temperature gauge at the top inside, which limits the height. If you raised the keg up at all, all the hoses would be smashed against the top of the thing.

I think this would be perfect for someone who is brewing their own beer or will only use the smaller diameter kegs--not full size or pony kegs.

So before ordering this, please decide which kegs you will probably be using most. Unless you don't mind using bungee cords to keep the door shut and wrap it with blankets or something to keep the cold air in!

Very nice addition to the "man cave". Cuts the cost of beer by close to half when compared to buying by case

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Whirlpool Icemaker Motor Module Assembly 8201515

Whirlpool Icemaker Motor Module Assembly 8201515
  • M MOTOR-MODL WAS 626653 0208RW
  • Works with the following models: Whirlpool 7GS2FHAXTA02, Whirlpool 7GS2SHEXPL04
  • Whirlpool 7GS2SHEXPQ04, Whirlpool ED2DHEXWB, Whirlpool ED2FHAXSB05, Whirlpool ED2FHAXSL05

Although this part was an exact fit & my ice maker works perfectly now, I feel it is a misleading product description.This product was descrbed as Whirlpool brand PN: 8201515. But, the part I received was Supco brand PN: IMM1515.

Prior to buying this, I did a lot of research & almost every review of a generic replacement part said that it was inferior quality & did not last very long. They all said to spend the extra money and get an OEM part. That is what I thought I was doing when buying this part.

Like I said, the part works perfectly for now, as I just installed it today. But it remains to be seen how long it will last. I will try to update in a few months.

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I purchased this item to put in a kenmore frig. Item came on time. I installed it myself an the ice maker started to make ice in a short time.

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It seemed there was a national shortage on this specific part and a few emails back and forth I was forced to wait. And wait. And wait until I sent an email again stating how I was told one thing and got another and was not getting any information. After this I was informed that I was going to get the entire ice maker assembly and not just the parts for a discounted price I was happy. I am a patient person but both my dog's favorite treat is a cube of ice so they were always waiting. In a couple of days I received my ice maker, I installed it despite the vague instructions, and it works like a champ. The care and service in a tough spot is why I will continue to purchase from Amazon and its affiliates.

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After shopping around and talking to repair centers, determined this part was a good deal. Works as advertised. Everything installed with ease. Would highly recommend this seller and this product. It's wonderful having ice again!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

BeerTender VB2158001 T-fal Home Beer-Tap System

BeerTender VB2158001 T-fal Home Beer-Tap System
  • Ready indicator light ensure ideal drinking temperature.
  • Removable stainless steel drip tray.
  • Detachable pouring spout for easy cleaning.
  • Detachable tap handle.
  • Lighted On/Off button

I typically am not even a big Heineken fan, but my wife got this for me, and I figured what the heck. The 5L mini-kegs sell for seventeen bucks at my local grocery store, and you throw one in, let it cool overnight and you are good to go! It's not cheaper than buying 'regular' beer cans/bottles but the novelty, convenience, COLDNESS and a great draft pour are why I usually keep a second (or third) mini-keg in a small refrigerator just in case a party breaks out. The only reason this is not a 5-star review is because you can only get Heineken & Heineken Light currently...I hear Newcastle Brown is in some test markets though, so hopefully that will change soon.

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First off I will say that I have always wanted one of these but have always cringed at the price tag, now that the price tags have dropped on virtually all the Beertender models I feel this machine is a worthwhile investment. Besides the price drop another noteworthy update to this device is the fact that now other, non Heineken beers are available to be used with these machines, A VERY BIG PLUS. Go to any good beer store and you'll see differing kegs around, they just need to be 5L or lower & pressurized. I've heard here in MI there's even a couple smaller breweries with mini kegs becoming available (BELLS OBERON!). My next point is this, even with the price drop, stick with this unit. It does the same job as the more expensive Krupps models at a quarter the cost. Hey I admit the digital readout, clock and symbols on the Krupps models make the whole unit look more techy and futuristic but in the end they all cool to the same proper level and all dispense brew at its best. I'm not even a big Heineken fan, I always found it to be sort of skunky, but my bud had one of these and when I tried it I was hooked. There's just no substitute for that true Draught taste. Also if you store your keg in the fridge before you drop it in your Beertender it'll be at optimum temp in a couple hours, not overnight. It's one of the greatest new at home bar devices. Many will swear allegiance to the "kegerator" with its added CO2, gauges and tubes but they're just too big and bulky for me & my bar. This thing is perfect for me, drop in keg, attach tube and drink, SWEET! Don't get lazy and not look for deals on these too, I found one locally new, at a chain store for $55, yeah that's right, for that price you can't go wrong.

Amendment 2/10/10: The Bells style kegs, and other kegs that use the "gravity" style spout (stand keg up and open spout at bottom) do not work with these units, MAJOR BUMMER. As previously stated the kegs have to be 5 Liters or less and be pressurized. Although that brands kegs are not compatible, now there are more choices to choose from than just Heinie, although I've found not everywhere sells them.

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The novelty of having "draft beer" on my counter has been a nice edition. As some of the other reviewers have said, I am not a Heineken fan (though I am aiming to try Newcastle next) but this system made the experience much more enjoyable. My theory, and I am not alone on this, is that the bottled version is way over carbonated and this system seems to have the right balance.

My biggest complaint is the lack of availability of accessories and beers. In order to extend beyond 6 rounds (which is typically less than a 12 pack of bottles each) I have to order tubes in packs of 6 at $9.45 per pack plus shipping. When you tack that cost on to the mini-keg cost (around $18-$20) your per beer cost has gone up to almost a bar price (ok, maybe at happy hour).

Will I continue to use it? Probably, the "fresh" beer is too enticing.

At the least Heineken should create a larger pack of these things so I don't have to keep adding up my shipping charges.

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I got this unit for father's day and really loved it. You can put a warm kegg and it will cool overnight or just set an already cold kegg and be ready to go.

Mine lasted about 14 months and broke, same problem as all other users, it just quit working. I received an extended one time warranty from T-Fal, which was fine, but the company repairing the unit took 3 1/2 months to fix it, absolutely terrible!

After the unit came back it worked for another 12 months and broke again.

Honestly it would be a best seller and a must have if it wasn't for the reliability issues. From what I read it doesn't matter if you have a T-Fal, like in my case, or Krups, both have the same issue and many unsatisfied customers, and the product isn't cheap.

Heineken as such a famous and powerful company should step up to the plate and take the necessary actions to push those manufacturers to make a better product that continuously works, like any refrigerator. Am I asking too much?

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While I would never advocate disobeying the manufacturers recommendations, I bridled at the cost of replacing the tube with each keg. If you look closely at the attachment to the keg itself, the tube is held in place by three locking portions of the rim. Directly above each, is an open slot. If you put a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry outward, the lock is released and the tube can easily be removed. There is no way to rinse out the tube, but this has not proven necessary. I have reused the tubes many times.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

GE FUF14SVRWW 13.7 cu. Ft. Upright Freezer - White

GE FUF14SVRWW 13.7 cu. Ft. Upright Freezer - White
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I recently purchased this GE upright frost free freezer from Home Depot for $delivered (model FUF14SVRWW). Having used it for a few weeks now, I realized that the priced at Amazon for $588 is not unreasonable, if they take off shipping.

Link:I have heard complains that this freezer is noisy and humms loudly. Unless you plan to have this freezer sitting in your kitchen, this is a non-issue. Sitting in the garage, we just enjoy the extra cold storage. The frost free feature means we no longer have smaller and smaller storage as the months turn around, and we are starting to like it saving us time from defrosting and clean up from time to time.

The lock feature is good if you have small kids at home. At least this will eliminate a spot for what might turn out to be a deadly 'hide and seek' game.

The finishing is much more refine than the earlier models, the baskets at the bottom and door compartments makes for easy and convenient storage.

All in all, a great product.

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Considered this and purchased at HD in early July (7 weeks ago), put it on my patio. It has worked out very well, not that loud it hums along when its on, but its not like LOUD no way. Holds a lot of stuff I organize it in cardboard boxes by type, has worked perfectly so far, but just in case, got the extended warranty. The outside does get warm (as mentioned in the comments) but it is not hot. If you read the manual, it is supposed to get warm that's how it gets rid of the excess heat to cool the interior. That is normal. So don't go piling stuff on top or you cut down on the efficiency. My only complaint is not with the freezer itself, but with HD and their outsource delivery service. I told them I did not want it deliv 1st thing in the morning. I told them 3 times b/c I have scheduling problem that early. What did they do? Scheduled me as the first stop. It was a problem trying to reach a live person as they were on their way here, but did finally get them to turn around and come later. I noticed on the truck they had laid it down said manufacturing had changed and they can now do that blah blah. I stood it up for most of the day (6-8 hours) before plugging it in, then let it run overnight before putting stuff in it. Leg levelers are only on front since patio slopes we put shims underneath feet to level it out. I love this freezer, wish I had got it long ago. It is an excellent buy and I would definitely do it again. Frost free is the way to go! And, NO, its not loud at all.

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This freezer work great, I have had for several months. I wouldn't have this in the house as it is NOISY !

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Brita WPRF-100 Refrigerator Replacement Filter

Brita WPRF-100 Refrigerator Replacement FilterWe tried this Brita filter for our Kenmore refrigerator as an alternative to the standard Kenmore/Whirlpool filter replacements.

It is a bit cheaper, but we noticed that the taste was a little less than desirable for the first few days (after letting the required amount of water go through the filter initially for waste). However, the taste improved after several days.

I actually bought one of these from Sears... I was looking for the OEM replacement but they actually carried the Brita brand too. Since they were the same price I went for the Brita. It's been about a month now and it seems fine. Water is crystal clear and tastes good. Same for the ice. I definitely recommend this filter.

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I bought my first house with all new appliances about four years ago, and decided to stick with the OEM Whirlpool refrigerator filter the first several times before giving a name brand one a try. I'd heard good things about Brita pitcher filters, so I decided to go with it.

The Whirlpool ones had tasted funny and included a few particles at first; I followed the directions and ran a gallon or two through it right after install to cut down on it. The longest it lasted was usually a couple weeks. But it lasted a few months with this Brita one. My wife drinks water with almost every meal, and she refused to drink it until it had been in use for almost three months, whereas she couldn't tell the difference after a week or two with the Whirlpool filters.

It should be noted that the water tastes great now, so I gave it three stars.

Don't know if I got a bad unit or what, but I'll be going back to the Whirlpool OEM filters the next time the yellow light comes on.

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The filter works just as good as the manufacturer one for a lower price you can't find anywhere. Once you install the filter you must throw at least 1 or 2 gallons of water or until the water looks clean of particles from the water dispenser before drinking out of it. After using it for awhile you'll begin to taste cleaner water.

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These filters are ok. It does seem like I had to replace it sooner than the filters I used to get.

Friday, June 28, 2013

GE WR60X10220 Motor Condenser Fan for Refrigerator

GE WR60X10220 Motor Condenser Fan for RefrigeratorThis fan worked in my fridge and fixed the issue I was having, not much more to say about a condenser fan!

FAST SHIPPING!! WORKS GREAT!!! FITS PERFECT! EASY INSTALL!WILL RECCOMEND TO FRIENDS AND OTHER CUSTOMERS!!GREAT PRICE FOR THE PART! THANKYOU JOHN!!!

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OEM quality, perfectly silent, unlike the one that was squealing, right product, price, fit, and shipped timely. if you have a squeaking fan, more than likely, you will have time to order and get this installed

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The fan fit like a glove it's nice to have it arrive in good condition. Save me lots of money and time. It was simple to instal. Would recommend it for every body that before you think that your refrigerator needs to be replace see I you coul fix it. Because for me it cost me nothing to fix it because I use my rewards points to purchase the item.

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This was an easy/medium istall only because of the tight space to re-install the fan blade. The motor looked like it was an upgrde from OEM and was very quiet. It was shipped out ahead of schedule and it was well packed for shipment. Thanks for the prompt service.

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