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Friday, September 5, 2014

NEW Replacement Part - FRIGIDAIRE ICE MAKER ASSEMBLY Part# 241696501

NEW Replacement Part - FRIGIDAIRE ICE MAKER ASSEMBLY Part# 241696501I am a woman and this was one of the easiest things ever to install! Simply plug in and attach 2 screws and it was up and working. Fast delivery and great condition. Thank you!

Friday, August 8, 2014

Electrolux : EW28BS71IS 27.8 cu. ft. French-Door Refrigerator - Stainless Steel

Electrolux : EW28BS71IS 27.8 cu. ft. French-Door Refrigerator - Stainless Steel
  • Up To 9 Lbs. Of Bullet Shaped Ice In 24 Hours
  • Offers Flexibility In Temperature From 28 To 42F
  • PureAdvantage Filtration Systems
  • Dimensions (WHD) 69 1/2" X 35 5/8" X 33" In.

This refrigerator is the best one i ever owned except the ice maker and the refrigerator french doors. I now have the 4th one in my kitchen and it has the same problems the ice maker and the french doors. The ice maker leaks and freezes a flat piece of ice that clogs the dispenser. We have been told the door do not fit good and causes the problem. The doors do not fit good one at the top protrudes out about a quarter inch ( just had the service people out today and installed a new door it protrudes the same as the one they replaced). This makes the 6th service call on this refrigerator since Jan 2011. We learned today that Electrolux does not make this model anymore and has a new model on the way soon i hope.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Whirlpool Part Number 2188505: Start-Device, Combination (Start Relay and Overload) for Production

Whirlpool Part Number 2188505: Start-Device, Combination for Production Compressor OnlyIt is what I needed and it works. What more can I say? Does it really matter that the black color looks nice inside the stove where only a repairman will see it?

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

White Mountain Appalachian Series Wooden Bucket Hand Cranked Ice Cream Maker

White Mountain PBWMIMH412-SHP Appalachian Series Wooden Bucket 4-Quart Hand Cranked Ice Cream MakerThis is the Cadillac of ice cream makers. Made to traditional quality standards. The canister that holds the ice cream mix is made of stainless steel. It will never rust like traditional steel with nickle plating canisters. It transfers heat(in this case cold) much faster than steel so the mix turns to ice cream much faster. It is a long tall cylinder, maximizing the surface contact with the ice/salt mix accelerating the freezing time even more. The gearing is steal with bearing and turning the crank is smoot and easy. And; they sell replacement parts in the event that you loose or break something. They include an old time recipe book with recipes for 2, 4 and 6 quart batches. Using it reminded me of the the little red hen grinding wheat, making flour, and then making bread. No one wanted to help turn the crank. But once it was done, people lined up around the block for the ice cream.

**************SEE BELOW FOR UPDATE*************

I gave this charming little bucket two stars only because it makes really good ice cream at a sort-of quick pace as compared to other churns I've used. It it weren't for that it would have gotten one star. The good ice cream this makes comes at a relatively heavy price. Read on to learn why.

My first impression upon unboxing it was that it looks to be a relatively solid device overall (the churn, not the box) yet sort of trying too hard to have a sense of hand-crafted charm. The stainles steel tub that goes inside the bucket, as well as its inner workings seem well made and are of a clever design. I suspect these are the reasons for the unit working as quickly as it does more quickly than other churns I've used. There's also quite a few recipes included a couple of which I've tried and they are very good.

For the top dollar I paid, however, I expected this to have a little more of a "hand-crafted" aura to it, like it's advertised to have. The bucket looks that way from a distance, but up close it looks like a line-assembled item. It actually comes with a warning that if it's not treated correctly and according to the insructions that the bucket could leak brine all over. Now that's a piece of charm I didn't expect!

The crank mechanism is built like a tank (a poorly designed one, however) and herein lies my biggest problem. The fit of this device to the bucket is POOR in my particular case. It doesn't stay on well at all. This is most certainly aggravated by the fact that with nearly every crank, the gears bind up like the devil and try to pull the gear unit off the bucket or upset the bucket altogether. It makes it extremely difficult to use. I searched all through the manual and on the internet for a way to adjust the gears or some other way to alleviate this terrible binding, but I came up with nothing.

So now my usual ice cream churning strategy requires two people to properly turn out a tub. The person cranking (usually me) nearly reaches muscle-failure doing it. With one hand I hold the gear mechanism to the bucket and crank with the other. I must have someone hold the bucket firmly to the table because the gears bind up so badly that the momentum of cranking nearly upsets the bucket with every crank. I imagine my neighbors probably get a kick out or this circus scene by now, but I assure you, I don't.

In case it was misunderstood, the reason for my peculiar two-person setup is because with nearly every crank it's necessary to "un-bind" the gear mechanism as it is turned. This can most often be accomplished by stopping and turning the crank in the other direction. Sometimes, however it becomes so bound up that it needs to be removed from the bucket to be remedied. It's frustrating. The first time made ice cream I made the mistake of holding the gear unit with my bare hand. I worked up a couple really good blisters this way and subsequent churning sessions were done wearing heavy gardening gloves.

I'm not sure what I'll do about this, if anything. It sort of seems like maybe I have a defective churn but my wife insists that making handmade ice cream is a lot of work. Well, to my mind, if it's THIS much work you can have it. I think my bucket is defective. I'd like to get rid of it because it doesn't work right and it takes up so much space in the closet but alas I dropped a couple C-notes on this thing so I guess maybe I'll stick with it for another season. Who knows, maybe it will get easier as time goes on? For now, painful, frustrating ice cream is my lot.

Cheers!

UPDATE: 18 May 2013

Okay, so I originally ripped this bucket for being, A) not as well made as one would expect for the substantial, top-o-the-line cost and, B) very hard to use. Well, I can't honestly change my comments too much about the first fact, although I HAVE used this bucket more now and I have NOT yet experienced the potential phenomenon referred to in the instructions as a "leaky bucket". That's a positive. The main reason I came back to update was to let everyone know that the trouble I was having with the crank mechanism has been solved. I noticed underneath the crank/churn mechanism a couple screws sitting in what sort of looked like adjustable slots. I loosened these screws and slid the entire plate underneath in the opposite direction from where it was originally placed. Next time I tried the machine, "Eureka!, it works!!" Now THIS was the way this thing was designed to operate! Sliding that plate must have tightened up the gear mechanism underneath. No more binding, no more bucket tipping, no more heavy gloves, no more blisters. A child could use this thing now. In fact, my 8 year old has and enjoyed it (until he got bored, which wasn't long). I searched all through the instructions more than once and did not see this procedure mentioned anywhere. I would feel sort of bad for giving this thing such a ripping originally but as far as I'm concerned, it's the company's fault for not warning us about this. Such a simple fix for such a huge problem. Wow! So I don't feel that bad.

Cheers!

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Recently purchased and used for the first time on Super Bowl Sunday to make ice cream for friends.

I found that the hand crank would jam incessantly. If I applied pressure in a certain way on the handle, this would reduce the jamming but this was inconvenient. Without the pressure, the crank would jam again.

I took the simple gear mechanism apart to see what was wrong. The gears fit together very poorly and have a lot of play. The gear that turns the cannister has only about 1/8" of overlap with the gear on the handle. The result is minimal engagement on the teeth of the gears which results in jamming.

I intend to call white mountain tomorrow to find out if there is a fix for this, however, it seems to be more of a manufacuturing flaw rather than a defect. I remember my parents had one of these when I was a child and the gears were much more solid and better made.

All in all, I am disappointed and cannot recommend this product given the cost.

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This is a well built ice cream maker that should last for years. Before purchasing I had read in reviews here on Amazon and on other websites that the inner gear mechanism grinds and drops metal shavings into your ice cream, so before every batch we make we wrap the metal post that fits into the gear mechanism with a thick layer of plastic wrap which catches the metal shavings keeping them from falling into the goods. You have to wrap the plastic so that it essentailly plugs the hole in the metal lid and it waorks great, not a flake of metal in the ice cream yet. I guess this is the poor man's version of the plastic sleeve that an earlier reviewer talked about rigging up for his machine.

The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is that a $200 hand crank ice cream maker should not have to be modified to work correctly. It should be perfect straight out of the box. Nevertheless, this machine is near perfect and my family has had a lot of fun making homemade ice cream with it.

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Chrome/Black

Cuisinart DGB-700BC Grind-and-Brew 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker, Brushed Chrome/BlackI purchased this coffee maker around Christmas and was a little concerned over the prior reviews that stated it uses too much coffee. The chemist in me had to do the experiment.

A standard issue coffee from Starbucks was ground to a standard medium grind for coffee makers of this type. The coffee was measured on a 1 gram precision scale according to the specification on the Starbucks coffee bag (2Tbs per 6oz cup) to make 6 cups of coffee. The coffee grinds weighed to be 54 grams. The same coffee beans from the same bag were ground in the coffee maker set to 6 cups and strong. The coffee grinds were then measured on the same scale and wouldn't you know...it was exactly 54 grams.

For my coffee beans this machine on the 6 cup setting produced the following:

Strong = 9 grams (2Tbs) of coffee per cup of water

Medium = 8 grams (about 1 3/4Tbs) of coffee per cup of water

Mild = 7 grams (about 1 1/2Tbs) of coffee per cup of water

I can't imagine that one couldn't find a setting to their liking when you consider you have increments of 2 cups with 3 settings (strong, medium and mild) each.

After considerable research for the absolute best coffee maker in the world, I decided to purchase the Cuisinart Grind and Brew DGB-700BC. It has a burr grinder. This one has the 12-cup glass carafe and it has a warming plate. Reviews on the stainless steel carafe have stated there is no warming plate. It seems the glass one does and the thermal one does not. It works perfectly and is very easy to program and use. It comes with a DVD which simplifies the process even more.

It can also brew ground coffee. Just turn off the grinder before pressing the on/off button and it's ready to go.

As for noise, I don't consider it too noisy. After all, it IS a coffee grinder and I expect to hear it when it grinds the coffee.

The hopper holds a half-pound of beans which is enough to make coffee several times (if you're using the mild setting).

The retail price is $199, but many places have it routinely for $169. I purchased mine at Kohls for $159 and they had a "scratch off" sale going on and I got an additional 15% off at the checkout.

I highly recommend this coffeemaker.

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I have owned a couple of grind and brews in the past with mixed results. Our first was a Mr Coffee back in the 1990's. It made great coffee, but was messy, and broke frequently. We also had the first Jura Capresso model about 6 years ago. I liked it, but my wife felt that no matter what the settings were, the coffee was bitter. Recenly we had been using a Krups stand alone machine, that makes good coffee, and a stand alone Krups burr grinder. Since our Krups burr grinder was getting finicky, and the coffee post was getting old, we decided to give the DGB700 Grind and Brew a try.

My initial take, is that it makes an excellent cup of coffee, better than my last Krups machine. I am still experimenting with the settings, but so far I am very pleased.

You do need to follow the directions. The key points I have found, is to make sure that the basket parts are dry. This means a quick rinse and dry between pots if you are making more than one.

I also have cleaned out the chute where the ground coffee goes into the basket. It's very easy, and although mine was not clogged after about 6 pots, I did see where the grounds were building up in there a bit. My stand alone burr grinder had the same issue, but the new Cuisinart pot is actually very easy to clean in this area. Just remove the bean hopper, open the chute, push the lever over, and push they grounds into the basket area. (put a filter in first). Actually now, I just clean the chute each time. It takes less than a minute, and I think that this is the one main issues that some people are having.

Also, I have lined up the arrows on the top of the basket. Easy to do, and it avoids some of the negative comments on other reviews. Finally, if you use paper filters, make sure that the top of the plastic basket is going INSIDE the top of the filter.

My wife likes her coffee mild and smooth, but flavorful. My settings to make 12 cups, are 6 Cups on the grind selector knob with Mild or MED on the brew strength selector. The brew has good smooth flavor, and is not bitter. I also drink a lot of iced coffee. I will simply up the strength when I make coffee for that.

Again, so far, so good. I think that following the guide and keeping the machine clean and dry should produce good results.

One last thought... other Grind and Brew brands (Jura Capresso) make a major point about NOT storing beans in the freezer. Actually, I have done this for years, but after doing a bit of Google research, I find that it's better to just keep the beans in an airtight container, and only open what you will use in a couple of weeks. We are doing that now. I do notice that this sees to make the beans less oily, so that may also be a key to why some people get clogs.

I will post a follow-up after I have had the machine for a few months.

OK.. update as of 3/12 the unit is still working well. I do clean the chute after most every pot, but this is easy, and only takes a minute. Again... I strongly suggest NOT storing your beans in the freezer. The research shows that freezing the beans can force oil to the surface of the bean, which can contribute to clogs. I will say that this pot makes excellent tasting coffee.

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We have had to return two of these units because the grinder stops working. The problem is that the chute beneath the grinder is horizontal so the coffee grinds have to be pushed into the filter rather than falling in. Even after cleaning, the coffee grounds get packed into the grinding mechanism causing it to break.

I do understand why people say this is a great coffee maker though. When it works, it is very convenient and grinding the beans right before the brewing makes great coffee. I want to like this product but the poor design of the grinding chute makes it unusable.

Cuisinart is a decidedly unhelpful company. If you have a defective product, you can expect long hold times and rude customer service agents. The warranty on this item is that if you pay shipping & handling both ways, they will send you a replacement. After three defective units, they will issue a credit for other cuisinart products.

Update: California law requires them to replace the product without charging for shipping & handling. So, after telling me that they wouldn't waive those charges, they had to waive them anyway due to California law.

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About once every two weeks I have a "bad coffee day" in which my machine just gets persnickity. I am usually guaranteed that I will have to make at least two pots before it gets it right. OK, so I've had this machine at my vacation home for about a year now and here's what I've learned:

1. The paper filters are much more convenient than the metal basket. I just throw the paper filter (preferably the unbleached kindbetter for the environment) into my garden and then all I have to do is rinse the basket and wipe with a sponge. Saves time and my septic system from the coffee grounds.

2. Don't forget to use a filter of some sort in the basket or your counters, cabinets, floors, walls, etc. will get coffee makeover. I am talking from experience.

3. Make sure you clean most of the removable parts before each use. You only need to clean the coffee bean holder every so often (I do it when the beans start to run out). You don't need to do a soap and water cleaning on the other parts but you should wipe them down with a rag or sponge under running water. It only takes a few seconds. Once a week or so toss everything into the dishwasher.

4. Make sure you have enough beans in the holder to brew the amount of coffee you want. As I said above, when it gets low is when you want to do your thorough cleaning.

5. Make sure that you put the carafe in fully and correctly. If there is one BIG criticism I have about this machine is that it's very easy to misplace the pot and give your kitchen a nice coffee tattoo. This most often happens when I am in a hurry and really don't have time to be cleaning up a big mess.

6. Clean the chute. You have to clean the chute regularly. Here are a few tips I've learned to make it easier. First, put a filter in the basket when you do this (I like to do it after I've done the "dishwasher cleaning" of my parts, but before I brew the next pot) but don't put the lid on the basket. That way the grounds will fall directly into the lined basket and if you do this often, there's no reason why you can't just leave them in there while you brew the next pot (your coffee will be a little stronger). Cleaning the chute only take a few seconds.

This is the 3rd incarnation of a Cuisinart grind 'n brew coffee maker I've had. The first was the one with the glass carafe where you had to put the beans in each time you brewed. There were 5 different parts that needed to be soap and water cleaned after each use, and quite frankly, I didn't notice a great improvement in quality of coffee for all the extra work. The second was just like the first except it had the thermal carafe. There was a vast improvement in quality, but again, so many parts to clean made me reluctant to use it. Also, unless you know exactly how to measure unground beans, you pretty much are stuck making a full pot of coffee. This last one has been a great improvement over the other two. I can make just a cup of coffee for myself in the morning or I can make a whole pot and everything in between. Yes there is a bit of labor to it, but considering where they've come from this machine is a vast improvement over the others and I can't stress enough how good the coffee is.

I've read the other reviews and the main things I hear people complaining about are that the pot doesn't pour fast enough and that the coffee isn't hot enough. I don't have a problem with how fast the coffee comes out of the carafe. It is a little slower but the difference is from a 3 second pour to about a 12 second pour. However, if that is unbearable I don't see why you can't just take the lid off of the carafe while you pour? It will come out just as fast as the glass carafe that way.

As for the temperature of the coffee, I am not sure how to address that as I've never found that to be a problem. When I do use the timer feature, I preheat the carafe at night before I set up the coffeemaker and the residual heat still assures that you are starting with a carafe that is not cold in the morning. Generally I don't use the timer and get my coffee immediately after it's done brewing. I also don't preheat my carafe. When I get my second cup in the morning it's still plenty hot so I'm just not sure what all the fuss is about. Of course I don't really like my coffee scalding hot either so maybe it's just a matter of preference.

I would also like to point out that I have recently remodeled my winter home and put in an $1,800 Miele coffeemaker that is built in and plumbed. It can make espresso, cappucino and cofffee with the push of a button. However, that has more parts to fuss with than this Cuisinart and talk about frequent cleaning! It does make the best cup of coffee I've ever had, but it's not all that much better than this unit at a fraction of the cost.

The bottom line is this-if you want a really, really good cup of coffee you either have to go to a coffee shop and pay for it (and often I find their beans much inferior to the ones I use) or put up with the inconvenience of the home machines. As far as I know, no one has come up with the perfect machine yet, but this one does make a most excellent cup of coffee.

So when deciding whether or not you want to buy this machine I would say you would need to ask yourself what's more importantquality or convenience. If you are a coffee fanatic as I am, it will be quality and this machine does come through. If you love coffee but are time challenged and can't be bothered with all the extra steps then I would say that this machine isn't for you.

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

AVANTI 8 BOTTLE THERMOELECTRIC WINE COOLER - BLACK CABINET W/STAINLESS STEEL FRONT FINISH AND GLASS

AVANTI 8 BOTTLE THERMOELECTRIC WINE COOLER - BLACK CABINET W/STAINLESS STEEL FRONT FINISH AND GLASS DOOR
  • 8 Bottle Capacity (Standard 750ml)
  • All Electronic Cooling - No Compressor Needed
  • Touch Control Panel with LED Display
  • Stylish Concave Glass Door with Integrated Handle
  • Unique Thermoelectric Cooling Technology Eliminates the Noise and Vibration of Traditional Compressor Based Cooling

Nice wine cooler.

I have this next to my side-by-side refrigerator and it is noisier than my refrigerator.

I may not have purchased if I knew the fan was so loud.

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This is my first wine cooler. Received the Avanti 8 bottle wine cooler in two days, since it was an Amazon Prime item. After receiving it, noticed that the picture of the wine cooler I received is not the one pictured. The one I received requires four bottles to stand vertically. Eight bottles can not lay down horizontally, as shown in the picture.

After setting up the cooler and setting it to 57 degrees, I noticed the fan kicking. Sounds a lot like the fan on my laptop computer, except louder. I can hear it two rooms away. I little annoying, but about the as loud as my refrigerator. Kicks on about every 30 minutes and runs for about 5-7 minutes each time.

Since it only cost a little over $110 dollars, I'll go ahead and keep the cooler and see how long it lasts. However, probably won't buy it again, simply due to the amount of noise the fan makes. There's got to be a quieter wine cooler out there!

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First unit arrived and power supply failed within 48 hours. Just to be sure, when replacement unit arrived we put it on a 3600 joule surge suppressor. Interestingly, unit does not "run" all the time; when target temperature is reached, the fan shuts off. Fan noise is noticable and somewhat louder than a computer. The display makes for quite a nice "night light." Internal light is just right. One truly stupid feature is that in order to turn on internal light, you have to "open" the control panel by holding two buttons down for 3 seconds, and then go to the "light" button. Wife still cannot believe that anyone would do such an idiotic thing. The left side of the rack is open; while not explained, this is where you can store opened bottles with the cork up. While the description says "stainless steel front FINISH," look at that word "finish" carefully. Even though the case is metal, the front door is 100% genuine solid plastic. No metal whatever. That "finish" is cheap aluminum paint over plastic. At 6 feet, you might not be able to tell. Wish it went below 53oF, but that is the nature of thermoelectric coolers.

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Avanti EWC801 10 in Portable Countertop Wine Cooler 8-Bottle Capacity Touch Controls w/ LED Display

Stopped cooling at 6 months. Called Avanti and they are swapping out for a new one. Try it again.

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This was not as advertised. Despite the many good reviews, it was very noisy. Louder than my refrigerator or my air conditioner! Unless you have half white and half red, it will only hold 4 bottles, not 8 as 4 are upright for white and 4 flat for red. It looks nice, replaced with a Haier which was whisper quiet and stored wine properly. It also cooled within an hour versus several hours for the Avanti. I would stay away from this brand.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Wine Enthusiast Silent 32 Bottle Touchscreen Wine Refrigerator (2-Temp)

Wine Enthusiast Silent 32 Bottle Touchscreen Wine Refrigerator
  • Dual Zone for Reds & Whites
  • Silent Cooling Technology
  • Temperature range: 46-66F
  • Touchscreen controls
  • 32 Bottle Capacity

We had the same problem that a couple of other reviewers had upon removing the unit from the box, the front door fell off. It must not have been assembled properly at the factory and now we have a 70-pound paperweight in our kitchen. There are wires that run through the door and they are frayed so no point in trying to fix this ourselves. Definitely not a good first impression!

Update 10/11/2012 we sent the damaged unit back and requested an exchange. The second unit showed up and it was damaged in the back however we decided to keep it. It keeps the wine at the desired temperature but is far from quiet. We live in a fairly small apartment and had to move the unit as far away from our bedroom as possible because of the constant whine/hum. After our experience with two units, we would definitely recommend choosing something else.

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I purchased this unit after a decent amount of research. I was looking for a mid-range dual zone wine refrigerator. This one hit all the right marks, silent, decent reviews, and a good quality. It appears that there is a manufacturers default that is on-going with the door. But the unit I received this time from Amazon was in perfect condition. I had attempted to order this unit from Wine Enthusiast earlier (big mistake). This wine cooler is fairly quiet (it does make noise, it is not completely "silent"), but it is not noticeably loud, just a mild humming. It functions as advertised otherwise and keeps the wine stored at correct temperatures, and looks nice as well. I did notice that when it is not filled to capacity (with 32 bottles of wine) that it runs more quietly. It is very easy to use and self explanatory. You just take it out of the box, wait a few hours and plug it in, fill it up, and you have nicely chilled wine within another few hours.

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This is the first -and hopefully last -one star review I've ever given to a product I've purchased from Amazon. The rating applies to the Wine Enthusiast 32 bottle wine cooler, which was supposed to be a wedding gift. The product was defective, shouldn't have passed quality control, but somehow it did. Anyway, Amazon's customer service was 5 stars, as usual. They supplied the return label and gave me a refund within a week. To those seeking a wine cooler, try a different brand.

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Saw some of the other reviews regarding the door issue. Figured those people were just unlucky. As it turns out I was unlucky as well. Ordered the Wine Enthusiast Silent 32 Bottle Touchscreen Wine Refrigerator as a house warming gift for a friend. As we lifted out of the box we noticed the door was off and a blue wire had been cut. Not ripped or frayed but cut. I was able to repair the wire and rehang the door in about 20 mins. We were so preoccupied with the wire and the door that we didn't notice the big dent running along the top back portion of the fridge. This was extremely embarrassing and frustrating. I left it up to my friend to decide whether they would like me to return it. This product would be nice if it came properly packaged and not damaged. I will not buy a Wine Enthusiasts Product ever again.

Similar to another reviewer, frig arrived but as soon as we removed from box, the door fell off. Worse there is a wire that runs to the door for the controls which was then cut We considered trying to mend the wire but the door hinges fit so badly there was really no point Not sure if I'm going to try another but this was clearly poorly built.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

GE Refrigerator Filter Bypass WR02X12343

GE Refrigerator Filter Bypass WR02X12343
  • Bypass plug for select GE refrigerators using the MSWF filter.

For those of you that already have adequate water filtration systems, you can save the cost of replacing the GE water filter by purchasing and installing this filter by pass. Water filters need to be replaced periodically or have the potential of deteriorating the water quality and the one in your refrigerator is no exception. This bypass eliminates the filter and has a side benefit of substantially increasing water flow from the tap. Easy to install, less expensive than a new filter, and permanently eliminates the double filter maintenance cost when your refrigerator is connected to your water filtration system.

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I didn't check the models well enough, but the seller swapped it out with no problem! Thanks! I have a reverse osmosis device in place before the water gets to the fridge, so this about doubled the speed the water comes out of the fridge now!

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I bought this filter bypass because our water dispenser wasn't working and I assumed we needed a new filter. It turned out it wasn't the filter but a problem with the valve for the ice dispenser. After much research online I found this is a common problem with our GE fridge. As it turns, I'm glad we have the bypass. Our water tastes fine out of the tap.

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Expensive piece of plastic that does exactly what is advertised. The fits into the opening for the water filter for specific models of GE refrigerators. I got this because my water dispenser stopped working and a technician suggested that a clogged water filter might be the culprit. It wasn't the water filter. If you don't care if you're drinking unfiltered tap water from your fridge then this will save you from having to continually purchase their filters.

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Unfortunately this one did not fit my GE side by side. It is well built and I'm sure works great in the proper models.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Frigidaire FCRS201RFB Commercial 19.4 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Refrigerator - Energy Star

Frigidaire FCRS201RFB Commercial 19.4 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Refrigerator - Energy Star
  • Provides years of reliable service
  • Durable for longevity
  • Adjustable shelving for added convenience
  • Heavy duty casters for mobility
  • Includes locks for added security

We have one in the pantry and it is great for the costco-sized food we buy. We put one shelf in w/ the back up one notch higher than the front for soda pop indispensing, except the "rows" of cans get horqued up. Occasionally, it seemed like the fan and cooling would shut off. Then the fan started making all kinds of noise. I replaced it rather easily after BUYING a new one. After another month, it would regularly stop completely. The light is on, but neither the fan or compressor work. Basically, I think the components are cheap and unreliable.

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This commercial grade fridge is actually pretty nice, but first the important news that any potential buyer (or current new owner) should know! This fridge has a 12-hour defrost cycle which is not well documented and it may catch you by surprise, as you might think your fridge is broken... So the issue is that NOWHERE in the documentation does it say that it's expected that the fridge will WARM up during this defrost cycle every 12 hours! During each defrost cycle the fridge goes from a very stable 38F, then rises to 60F after about 30 minutes, then kicks on again to cool back down. The product docs/specs only mention that it has a 12 hour auto-defrost cycle, period... Again, NO mention about the fact that it is typical for the fridge to get THAT warm! Also beware that during this defrost cycle the fridge will become quite humid and everything in it gets moist with condensation. I have validated this information with Frigidaire/Electrolux commercial product customer service and asked that they update their product materials to clearly state this behavior to customers. Also let it be known, that this is still considered a "food safe" fridge, as it does conform to FSIS standards (which baffles me, as warming, cooling and humidifying food is more NOT food safe than anything else). In any case, since it does this, I would NOT recommend this fridge for extended food storage. I use it strictly for drinks, which it is excellent for.

Now onto the good things about this fridge. It is very sleek, stylish, well built, and it's HUUUUUGE on the inside, so you have TONS of wide open and easy to access storage. The shelves are simple to adjust, and I put some of the racks at a slight angle so when a soda is removed from a 12-can "fridge pack" style box the next one rolls forward for a nice "auto-dispensing" feel. The door seals itself nicely when closed, and if you level it properly, you'll never accidentally have it slightly open, unless you don't even get it close to closed of course. Also, it isn't all that loud for being a commercial unit, but it is certainly much louder than a standard fridge, so I wouldn't keep this in the kitchen or anywhere else where you would like it to be quiet (I keep mine in the garage so I never hear it in the house). The insulation seems quite good as well, since it holds a stable 38F even on sweltering hot summer days when the garage can heat up to 90F or higher for long periods of time.

If I would have known about the details of the auto-defrost cycle and that I couldn't keep food in here long term (or dry age steaks, which was what I originally wanted to do with this fridge), I would have looked elsewhere. At least I got this at a great price since it was a floor model, but for just a drink fridge, I would have been pretty angry if I had paid full MSRP for this.

Sunday, January 26, 2014

NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Counter Top Refrigerator

NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Counter Top RefrigeratorGreat...product! It arrived when it was suppose to and it goes great in my husband's man cave!!!!! He loved his early Christmas gift! Great buy!

Great looking in my Football cave, also really keeps the products ice cold. Works much better than those little refrigerators I was used to from hotel stays. I highly recommend it for your football room.

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Personally I could care less about football but my husband wanted it so I got it for him. He loves it so I would give this 5 stars!

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Kenmore Elite Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor 2225625-KE

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Great price. The repair man couldn't figure out what was wrong. I bought this piece on a hunch and the fridge is working great again. If you fridge begins to ice up, check the fan and see if it is kicking on and off. If not, replace and all is well.

Monday, October 21, 2013

GE PGSS5RKZSS Profile 24.8 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator

GE PGSS5RKZSS Profile 24.8 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door RefrigeratorI was nervous about buying a high priced appliance on Amazon, but decided to take the risk. It paid off big time, especially since the price was the lowest available at the time of purchase. (All the other major appliance stores had them for at least $500 more!) This refrigerator is beautiful and works like a charm!

I've read reviews elsewhere that complained about them being noisy ... I certainly cannot confirm this. Mine has been super quiet, since installing two months ago.

I'll be looking out for more deals from this supplier.

Very cheap parts that easily break. Freezes veggies and all other items in fridge. Poor servicing by GE. Not worth the money.

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Whirlpool Part Number 12664501: Plug, Bypass

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We recently put in an RO system and no longer needed to use the cartridge for water filtration. Popped open the door on top and screwed it in...perfect and no leaks.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

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PRODUCT FIT THE LG REFRIGERATOR BUT WAS SLIGHTLY SMALLER IN DIAMETER THAN ORIGINAL. IT LOOKED LOOSE IN THE FILTER HOUSING BUT OPERATED PERFECTLY

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