Showing posts with label refrigerators by size. Show all posts
Showing posts with label refrigerators by size. Show all posts

Monday, May 5, 2014

Electrolux EIMGD55IIW IQ-Touch 8 Cu. Ft. White Stackable With Steam Cycle Gas Front Load Dryer

Electrolux EIMGD55IIW IQ-Touch 8 Cu. Ft. White Stackable With Steam Cycle Gas Front Load DryerWe bought one of these dryers in late 2011, and loved it: looks and works great.

Then we moved in 2013, and after installing the dryer in the new house, the lint inside the dryer housing ignited. Some of the lint must have shifted during the move, moving closer to the gas heater source. Luckily, the fire didn't cause major damage. I did some research online, and came across a class-action suite, "", which seems to indicate that this was not just an isolated incident.

You need to take the back of the dryer off in order to see the lint buildup inside the dryer housing (around the drum motor, heater source, etc), and vacuum up as much lint as possible. My wife is meticulous about cleaning the lint trap with every load, so there may be a design issue involved letting the lint migrate inside the housing. We will keep using it, but will check the lint build-up often to make sure it is safe.

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Water Sentinel Replacement Filter for Bosch 640565 Refrigerator Filter (2-Pack)

Water Sentinel Replacement Filter for Bosch 640565 Refrigerator FilterI would like to see an N/A rating available, but my guess would be that this item would work well in its intended refrigerator. However, our Bosch took a different filter. Be sure to pull your filter out and check the end first.

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Haier HVZ040ABH 40-Bottle Dual-Zone Wine Cellar with Touch-Screen Controls

Haier HVZ040ABH 40-Bottle Dual-Zone Wine Cellar with Touch-Screen Controls
  • 40-bottle wine cellar with electronic touch-screen control panel
  • Adjustable dual-zone independent temperature settings; interior light
  • 5 flat chrome storage racks, plus 2 half-depth flat racks at the bottom
  • Flat glass door; automatic door stop ensures a soft close; handy work top
  • Measures 21-11/16 by 19-15/16 by 38-13/32 inches; 1-year limited warranty

I too bought this item from another dealer for $100 more in price and am having the same experience. The concept was just what I was looking for, but there is absolutely no quality to the product. My problem started with the upper shelves not fitting properly and the temperature never going as low as I wanted for white wines. I called Haier and they sent out a technican who opened the door, took one look, and told me the insulation was blown out and the unit was not repairable. He then proceeded to tell me of all the problems I would encounter in trying to get a refund. Well, he was right! It's amazing how many faxes and emails can simply get lost at Haier America over a two month period. I am now in my 30 day wait for a refund after refusing an exchange. I will never buy another Haier product . . . a Korean product made in China.

Update Nov 8, 2007: I just received my refund check minus 10% for using the cooler. I called Haier and asked how I could "use" a product that had no insulutation. I now have to wait another 4 6 weeks to receive the balance of my refund. . .

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I bought this at Fry's for $299. At first I was pleased with the product. About 1 month later the fun began. The bottom portion no longer maintained temperature. I called and was surprised when they sent a technician to my house within 2 weeks. The technician said the cooling unit was bad. He ordered the unit and scheduled a follow-up appointment for two weeks from that day. I could elaborate but I will say that the part never came. About 6 weeks later I called Haier, who said it could take up to 90 days to receive the back-ordered part. When 90 days was up, I called Haier again and they initiated an exchange. In short the exchange took another 2 months. I received the replacement unit 6 months after I bought the original unit and 5 months after the original unit ceased functioning. I've had the second unit for a little over 1 month and now it will not maintain temperature. I've been on the phone with Haier for over an hour, trying to get a refund. Please pray for me. Oh, and I forgot to mention that the shelves are too narrow for their slots! Instead of wine bottles sitting on the shelves, the shelves become part of the stack of wine bottles starting on the floor of the unit. When I want to get a bottle out from the middle of the stack I have to disassemble the entire stack. This is a horrible, awful, hideous product. It is now 8 months after my original purchase and I've been through 2 units that each worked for 1 month. I'm afraid this will continue until the warranty expires, at which point I'll purchase a unit from a reputable company.

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I bought this wine cooler and it was never right from the start. It had wiring problems, and the parts were not available. After a month of trying to get it fixed, the company shipped 2 replacements to me (over 2 more months), both of which were damaged at the factory. Four months later I still do not have a working wine cooler. I have applied for a refund, which they tell me will take another month. More junk made in China!!

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We have had several problems with this wine fridge.

The fans for the upper compartment (white wines) regularly seize when too much ice builds up behind them. Since the fans aren't running, the compartment (and wine) warm up. To get rid of the ice you have to unplug the unit, which causes all of the wines to warm up. Thus some of the wines we've wanted to save have both 1) gotten too warm; and 2) been through several temperature cycles.

The cooling unit for the lower compartment has now completely given up. The fans seem to work but with a temperature set point of 58 deg F it isn't keeping the temperature below room temperature.

Haier's only troubleshooting advice is to make sure the fridge is level and that the door is well-sealed. It is on both counts.

We're now looking for a new wine fridge, and it will not be a Haier!

Monday, December 23, 2013

Frigidaire Fridge Icemaker Ice Maker Water Valve 5303917098

Frigidaire Fridge Icemaker Ice Maker Water Valve 5303917098
  • THIS FRIGIDAIRE 5303917098 UNIVERSAL WATER VALVE WORKS WITH MANY FRIGIDAIRE AND OTHER BRAND
  • REFRIGERATOR/FREEZERS.

I purchased this product and before I got to install, it failed being bench tested. The coil gets very hot (35watts) and under power for approximately 4 minutes it failed, burned the coil open.

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Every thing I expected. Instalation was easy and fit well. If you need this part I highly recomend it to use.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

GE Refrigerator Icemaker Ice Maker & Water Valve WR57X10024

GE Refrigerator Icemaker Ice Maker & Water Valve WR57X10024
  • WATER VALVE
  • Works with the following models: General Electric CSX25GPCEAA, General Electric CSX25GPCEWW
  • General Electric CSX25GPCGAA, General Electric CSX25GPCGWW, General Electric ERS2022DABB

It's the right part at the right price. Fixed my ice maker issues once more.

What more could you ask?

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These solenoids worked perfectly to keep my old fridge pumping out water. The old one started leaking and this was a quick inexpensive fix.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Haier HVT12ABS 12-Bottle-Capacity Table-Top Wine Cellar, Black with Silver Trim

Haier HVT12ABS 12-Bottle-Capacity Table-Top Wine Cellar, Black with Silver Trim
  • Table-top wine cellar with ultra-quiet thermo-electric cooling system
  • Perfect for chilling up to 12 bottles of red or white wine
  • Adjustable thermostat; 3 full-chrome wire storage racks
  • Silver-trimmed, double-pane insulated glass door; recessed handle
  • Measures 22-5/16 by 18-1/8 by 16 inches

First, let me start by addressing the other reviews that have been critical of the quality of the Haier Tabletop Wine Cellar. I've used mine for over a month with no issues, and I believe I may have an explanation for others' perceived problems. The unit works by cycling a cooling fan on and off as needed, so it doesn't continuously run like most refrigerators do. Also, its thermostat is extremely particular, i.e. if it senses that it's cold enough, you can't turn it down low enough to force the fan to kick on. Finally, remember that this is a wine cooler, not a mini-fridge, and that wine isn't meant to be kept as cold as other beverages. We have our unit stored in a pantry on the coldest corner of our house and it keeps the wine right while barely running the fan. These circumstances could lead to a misperception that the unit has completely stopped working when in fact, it's just accurately having an "off" cycle. If my Wine Cellar ever does truly stop working, I'll certainly update this review.

Potential dependability issues aside, there are still critical problems with the Tabletop Wine Cellar that keep it from being a realistic solution for most people. The most immediate one is size when you pull it out of the box, you'll scratch your head wondering whether or not you really picked up the model for "Tabletop" use. Somewhere in the world, counters must be much deeper than where I live! I can't verify the dimensions that are quoted above, but the depth seems suspiciously small. Plus, the instructions for the unit specify that it needs several inches of clearance on the back and sides for ventilation. Taking this additional space into consideration, the Cellar is about the size of a microwave oven but much deeper. Our solution was to put it sideways on a microwave cart in a separate room; however, having to do so is a pretty big deviation from the way that it's advertised. In case you're planning on building it into a cabinet or bar as a workaround, the instructions prohibit that as well (again for ventilation concerns).

The second issue is that even as big as the Wine Cellar is on the outside, it's ironically cramped on the inside. Any bottle bigger than 750 mL will not fit unless you remove one of the wire racks, thus reducing it to an eight-bottle capacity (four 750 and four larger ones). Even if you stick with the standard bottle volume, some unusually-shaped bottles will still not fit. For instance, we found that the extra tall, skinny bottles of Chateau Ste. Michel have to be put in diagonally so that basically only one bottle fits per shelf and then you've got to be careful that it doesn't roll out when you open the door.

On the positive side, the unit is very quiet even when the fan is running, it's no louder than the fan on a new PC. It's also attractively styled in black with the appearance of a brushed pewter frame for the glass door. The door seal and hinge both feel solid and sturdy. The thermostat actually does result in a range of temperatures, but this of course precludes storing white and red together.

To sum up, the Haier Wine Cellar attempts to do the impossible providing a chiller spacious enough for a case of wine yet compact enough to fit neatly on a kitchen countertop but ultimately can't quite do it. I haven't experienced any of the motor failure problems that others have described (yet); mine has been a reliable performer. Unfortunately, the additional workaround of where to keep the unit and what to do about the bottles that won't fit in it reduce the Wine Cellar to much less than a hassle-free solution.

PROS

* Cooling fan is very quiet when running

* Accurate thermostat provides a range of temperatures for whites vs. reds

CONS

* Way too large to realistically sit on any countertop

* Can't accommodate large or unusually-shaped wine bottles

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I received this as a gift in September filled with my favorite wines. The were all chilled the next day, enjoyed one bottle, and then the thing DIED. It doesn't turn on, run, nothing. Now I'm in the middle of trying to get ahold of a Baier "service center" ... :(

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My wife and I received this Haier as a wedding gift. At first we loved it. After 6 months, it completely died. I spoke to Haier and they were willing to replace it, but with a purchase receipt, even after having told them it was a wedding gift. LUCKILY, we found out, around the way it was purchased through Costco; and Costco has the ULTIMATE customer service. So we returned it with no questions and received credit towards it's value; $96.00.

Don't buy this, it will set you up with a big disappointment.

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We received this unit as a wedding gift last November and have had no problems with it at all. We live in an apartment, and have very little storage space and not the largest kitchen you've ever seen, however, the fridge fits on the counter, and is amazingly quiet. Overall, the size of it is basically as we expected. It's a small refrigerator, and the idea that it would be as small as a microwave, or toaster oven is just unrealistic.

I was really worried about plugging the thing in and having it not work, but found the entire "installation" process simple, and when I heard the unit come to life after I plugged it in, I loaded it up with wine and haven't looked back. No problems, no worries, and wine at the perfect temp--every time we pop open a bottle.

Just to prove how much faith we have in this little guy--we recently took a weekend trip out to Sonoma, and bought some really decent wines, and wines that we have no intention on drinking for at least a year--and we trust this item with them.

I understand there are more expensive units out there, and that there are probably better units available with more bells and whistles--however, for $89 you just can't go wrong. Plus, it looks cool. It's a great option for people like us, who have an apartment, or small house, with no options for a wine cellar, or an installed unit.

Here are a few suggestions I've stumbled upon along the way, that could help you out....

Make sure the fridge is kept in it's upright position and that it's not turned onto it's side or upside down.

Allow it the luxury of having a designated outlet.

Afford it plenty of room to "breath".

Make sure you keep the fan, and underneath the unit clean and free from dust buildup.

So, get the wine out of the closet, and onto the counter.

Mine worked fine for 3 months, then died a sudden death. It stopped cooling, but the fan still ran. It is not a deceptive on/off cycling as has been alluded to by one happy customer. It just plain croaked, suddenly. Ventilation was adequate. There was no recourse but to trash it.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Haier HNSB02 1.7 Cu-Ft Refrigerator/Freezer, White

Haier HNSB02 1.7 Cu-Ft Refrigerator/Freezer, White
  • Compact-size refrigerator/freezer with a 1-2/3-cubic-foot capacity
  • Slide-out wire shelf, door-storage shelves, half-width freezer compartment
  • 7-setting adjustable thermostat; reversible door with recessed door handle
  • Manual defrost; drip tray for quick cleanup; ice-cube tray included
  • Measures 18-5/8 by 17-1/2 by 19-5/8 inches; 1-year limited warranty

When my small refrigerator arrived FROM AMAZON DIRECT it was in bad shape. I could tell it was brand new by the smell and some packaging but the box it was in was terribly damaged. Oddly, the box was sliced open around the entire bottom (like maybe it was inspected?) and then strapped together with merely 2 plastic straps for packing expediency. Then when I cut the straps to lift off the box the door of the frig had a gouge/dent in it and paint pealed off there so it may likely rust. I don't know if Amazon or the shipping company are to blame. SO aesthetically, it isn't pretty but it does seem to be functioning ok so far. No, I'm not going through the hassle to send it back... I have more important things to do with my time. Disappointed Chris

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This refrigerator arrived in the poorest package I have ever seen for a product of ths type. The packaging had virtually disintegrated. The box was very poorly made and did not properly protect the product. There was damage that clearly was not the fault of the freight company. The result was the product was scratched and dented. To return it I would have had to find a box and completely repackage it so it wasn't worth the trouble.

The refrigerator works well enough.

I would not buy this product again due to the poor packaging.

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Within two weeks this fridge would stop working intermittantly. Had a mind of its own. Shortly after it died for good.

I called to talk about repairing it, and the fees for shipping it in are $24. The rep on the line was trying to discourage me to do that as if she felt herself it was a waste of money. I didn't. I am not wanting to pay another quarter of the price for a fridge that I had not been able to use and will likely break down again in the near future (it seems to be really cheaply built). I am taking the loss on this one.

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This is a small refrigerator, good the sodas and small items. But it works fine (slightly noisy) and was a great deal for the price. Though the packaging wasn't great, it arrived in perfect condition. Would definitely recommend for a dorm room or office space. My 17 year old son put it in his room.

This is a dependable, well-built mini-refrigerator at a good price. It looks and performs exactly as advertised.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Mini-rester Water Hammer Arrester (660-tr1)

Mini-rester Water Hammer ArresterI recently bought a lg washer and dryer(front loaders) and i too was having really bad water surges.. I looked it up on the web to see how to solve the problem.. found out i needed a water hammer arrestor.. went to lowes bought one for $10.00 came home and installed it,,,WORKS PERFECT,,NO MORE SURGES,, took me about 5 min to install.. great product and would highly recommend to anyone who is having this problem,, HONESTLY i did not even know this problem existed until one day i had the washer on,, pulled out my refrid, to clean behind it and saw my water line to the ice maker jumping when the washer was filling,,,not good for pipes i thought,, so i solved the problem!!!!

This "water hammer" arrester is specifically built to be attached to water lines feeding refrigerators and icemakers.

If your pipes "bang" after you get water from your fridge or when your icemaker finishes filling this is exactly the part you need.

We had a very bad water hammer problem with our fridge and this (made in the USA) product fixed it instantly. It takes just a few minutes to install and can easily be done by a homeowner who can handle a pair of wrenches.

While other arresters require a plumber and cutting the pipes, this simply attaches in between the fridge and the wall shutoff.

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What more can I say? I took no more than 15 minutes for me to install this inline to my dishwasher water line.

Afterwards, no more clunking water hammer sound. I was amazed!

This version works specifically for the diameter water line it was specified for (3/8"). Inside the unit, which you cannot open up, is a pressurized disc in the long chamber. What this does is when your appliance quickly shuts off, the reverberating water pressure is sent into the arrestor. It pushes up against the disc, acting very much like a shock absorber. Because it functions this way, it prevents your water pipes from bearing the brunt of the pressure and knocking inside the walls.

By the way, having water hammer occurring is not a good thing: it will eventually loosen the pipe fittings and may cause a very expensive leak within your walls that you'll have to tear it down to get at.

I would highly recommend this product. Sioux Chief makes other size water hammer arrestors for other purposes too (like for toilets, washing machines, etc.) They make an arrestor to fit just about any water line you have.

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A water hammer was built into this house by poor plumbing, and any number of plumbers sent by the builder were not able to solve the problem. They eventually reduced the water pressure to the house by putting a device inline with the house water inlet. That device eventually rusted out, and I had to remove it. I put the Mini-rester between the water outlet to the master bathroom toilet and toilet water inlet, and the problem was solved for the cold water pipes. This toilet is the farthest point away from the water heater, which is in the garage. During our master bath remodel, I'm having a mini-rester put in on the all the lines to the bathroom sinks. I'm also having the contractors put Mini-resters, with male sweat connections, to the bath and the shower pipes. It's overkill, but I don't plan to have any more water hammering in my house. I heartily recommend this product.

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I have a Delta Touch2O kitchen faucet that has a touch-activated automatic solenoid valve. Due to the impulsive action, the valve incurs strong and loud water hammering. This easy-to-install shock absorber perfectly eliminates the problem. It took less than 5 minutes to install.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

NFL Green Bay Packers Counter Top Refrigerator

NFL Green Bay Packers Counter Top RefrigeratorPurchased my first fridge arrived poorly packaged and when I opened it it the decal was scratched/ripped about 3-4 inches on the sideand there was a dent in the fridge. I travelled back to the states to return it via the UPS store. Second fridge arrived securely packaged when I opened it the decal was ripped again and the fridge did not work. Returned to the states and returned via UPS again.I lost approx 80.00 in gas travel time toll fees and my duty, I e-mailed amazon about my loss and the company that made the fridge. No response from either. Very disappointed in the product and not getting responses on my loss of money.