Showing posts with label water filter refrigerator. Show all posts
Showing posts with label water filter refrigerator. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Spt Dual-Zone Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler with Heating, 18-Bottles

Spt Dual-Zone Thermo-Electric Wine Cooler with Heating, 18-Bottles
  • 18 standard bottles (top 6 and bottom 12) / 58-liter capacity
  • Digital controls with led temperature display
  • Environment friendly (refrigerant free)
  • No vibration (bottle sediment is not disturbed)
  • Adjustable temperature range: top 44 ~ 64-degree f/bottom 51~64-degree f

The unit vents out to the sides, not out the back. When you try to build a cabinet around the wine cooler, it will not reach desired temperatures due to insufficient ventilation. The units measurements in the advertisement on Amazon were also incorrect. It said it was 13" deep and 22 inches wide. Actually, it is 13 inches wide and 22 inches deep. I contacted Amazon by phone and let them know of this discrepancy.

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While looking for a reasonably priced small capacity wine cooler, decided to give this one a try.

The touch panel controls and temperature control mechanisms are unreliable and I first noticed touch panel strangeness after setting it up. The touch panel was initially non functional but with some fidgeting and taps to the top door hinge and realizing there is a wiring harness under the hinge cover, the touch panel worked but remained somewhat tempermental.

The unit appears to have gotten the temperatures mixed up and ended up activating the heater to heat the wine to a nice toasty temperature of over 85 degrees. I had a separate fridge thermometer to monitor after some initial temperature variances and an overheating incident related to a power outage. Two corks popped with such great force that the door popped open and spilled wine all over the floor.

When the unit worked it was fine and temperature was cool at the 45 and 55 degree settings. However, the unit ended up overheating or activating it's heater function and cooked the wine TWICE... no more going back to amazon after 2 weeks. Look elsewhere as now I am running triage on the 18 bottles of wine to see if they are still drinkable after a cook cycle... A lesson learned while getting into the hobby of wine drinking/storage/enjoyment.

Better luck to all.

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Bought this to supplement a much larger wine refrigerator out in our garage that is only used for reds...this one is for the modest number of whites that we have on hand at any given time. It looks nice in our kitchen and is very quiet. It can hold 44 degrees in the upper compartment and maintain a 10 degree difference between compartments, with the caveat that the thermoelectric cooling cannot attain a temperature that is more than 30 degrees below ambient. What that means is that this fridge is not for use in a garage that can get to 100F+, as the wines would then get above 70F (I haven't tested the heating capability, but assume it is much more capable). There were no instructions for attaching the handle, but even I was able to figure that out. :-)

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Bottom line: Do not buy this cooler. It's not worth it. The quality is horrible and it will break before a year is over.

If you still want to know why I feel this way: The top part of this "cooler" stopped working in January. I got the unit in October. The top portion "claims" to be able to cool to 44 degrees so I placed my white wine on top and the red wine on the bottom. I set the temperature to 47 but noticed recently that it was 60. Then it climbed to 70. And today was a whopping 77 degrees! It's February (read cold) and not even that warm in my house. My house is at 70 which means that the "cooler" is actually heating my wine. *horrifying* It's less of a wine cooler and more of a wine baker.

In regards to getting it fixed/replaced: The return window from Amazon has closed. They directed me to Home Depot who fulfilled the order. Home Depot did nothing to help me other than transfer me to other phone numbers/associates. The total time on hold/wait exceeded 1 hour. I finally got a hold of SPT. Their phone number is 1.800.330.0388. My problem is exacerbated by the fact that this was a gift from my wedding registry. So I had to hound my gift giver for the order information. Now SPT wants me to drive the fridge to their warehouse so they can inspect and possibly replace. Will post updates.

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So I got this product and it makes a loud buzzing noise and the digital display does not work. Up to this point I have never had a problem with electronic products ordered through Amazon but I guess there is a first for everything. If you are looking for a headache and what is clearly inferior manufacturing, go with this product. Otherwise, stay away from this one...

Monday, May 5, 2014

Haier HVTS04ABB 4-Bottle Wine Cellar, Black

Haier HVTS04ABB 4-Bottle Wine Cellar, Black
  • Touch screen Control
  • Perfect For Both Red & White Wines
  • Features Double Pane Insulated Glass Door With Black Trim/Black Cabinet
  • Variable 46Deg -65Deg F With Led Temperature Readout
  • 3 Full-Width Chrome Storage Racks

The cooler works great. The digital temp. setting only flucuates 1 degree and serves my purpose well. I highly recommend this wine cooler.

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I absolutely love it! I wish it was a little longer in depth so it could hold an opened bottle with the stopper. But it

keeps the temperature right on and is very quiet. Love the led light too! I would definitely recommend this to a friend. I will probably be buying one for my daughter soon!

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I'm not sure if the one I received was defective or not but it would not hold its temperature. I only drink red wine so I needed it to be at 65 all the time. The ONLY time it stayed at 65 is when I had the heat running in my house at 70, otherwise it was always at the temp within my home (which completely defeats the purpose.) I didn't need a pretty storage box. I've seen much better units than this. It was a complete waste of money and I'm sending it back.

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I agree, this productr sucks! Mine (bought new) has NEVER worked as it should and after unplugging it last week to use my blender in the outlet, it has STOPPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER since I plugged it back in. Prior to that, out of the box, I could never get it to chill below 56 degreess!! I hate it!!

I'm not too big on wine collection, but do like to have my wines at perfect temperature when I have friends or family over... I live in a small apartment and this was just the perfect size and shape for it...

It keeps wines at the temperature you want it (sometime it fluctuates by -1 degree), it has an interior light if you want to display it for your guests, and you set both temperature and light with a touch screen control...

I have received many compliments on it and the best part is that it is very silent!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

LG LSC27925 27 Cu. Ft. Large Side By Side Refrigerator with Ice and Water Dispenser, White

LG LSC27925 27 Cu. Ft. Large Side By Side Refrigerator with Ice and Water Dispenser, WhiteI bought this LG refrigerator as part of kitchen package.I originally was looking at a Frigdaire package and the salesman steered me toward LG, "too many issues with Frigidaire" he said. I was on a tight budget when I bought this, but think it's a good value.

After I purchased it I read some negative reviews regarding LG refrigerators. I have only had this appliance for one month, but so far no problems.

The refrigerator side does what a fridge is suppose to do, keep cold food cold. The LED lighting is a great feature, you can see whats in the back without digging around. The ice maker does a great job of making ice and keeping the bin full. We live in Arizona and go through alot of ice.

My only issue is the icemaker labels and buttons are hard to read and not back lite unless you actually push the button to see what you are getting.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Amana WF401 Clean N Clear Refrigerator Water Filter, 1-Pack

Amana WF401 Clean N Clear Refrigerator Water Filter, 1-PackThe filters are exactly the same that Sears offers for our Kenmore Refrigerator and are less expensive. They work well and the order came quickly. We are very pleased with this order. Thank you Amazon!

This is the best of both worlds as Amana (Maytag) remind me that it's time to purchase filters and Amana sells them for less and ships for free. How can you beat a deal like that?

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Amazon had the best price for the filter I needed. (Why are refrigerator filters so pricey anyway?). It works great, I noticed an increase in the flow rate with the new filter.

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I wanted to save money on my filters and thought about the generic brands out there. After reading several reviews from the folks who bought them and complained that the generics didn't screw in properly, I decided to purchase these "Amana" water filters. They fit perfectly and the cost was much cheaper than my local souces. You can buy in confidence and when the need arises I will buy again from this company.

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Amana WF401S Clean N Clear Refrigerator Water Filter, 1-Pack

This is a great price for these refrigerator water filters. I checked all over town and couldn't find this particular filter at any store other than Sear's. It was less expensive here, and it was a real Amana filter for our Amana refrigerator, not a Kenmore or other brand. You can really save by buying three at a time.

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Monday, January 6, 2014

Allavino CWR271-1BB 107 Bottle Single-Zone Wine Cellar Refrigerator - Black Cabinet with Black Door

Allavino CWR271-1BB 107 Bottle Single-Zone Wine Cellar Refrigerator - Black Cabinet with Black Door
  • Single temperature zone with 8 adjustable shelves
  • Interior light
  • Activated charcoal air filter
  • Temperature display can be listed in Celsius or Fahrenheit
  • Size: 64 5/8"H x 23 1/2"W x 24 1/2"D w/handle

The fit and finish of this product is the best for the price points I've seen in wine fridges. The temp has maintained at the perfect temp and I have this in my garage. The door is of high quality and the shelving looks really nice. It's not loud either if you wanted this nice looking unit in your home. Great overall purchase. I'm looking to buy another soon.

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Very noisey and compressor would make a banging noise when shutting down, the temp. guage would go up and down by 2 to 3 degrees over the settings. Would not recommend this model, instead upgrade to their better models which operate much better and quietier.This review is in no way against the seller " The Beverage Factory" They have been very understanding and friendly and have helped me without any reservations. They have refunded my payment in full and I have purchased an upgraded model which is perfect. Thank you " Beverage Factory" 5 stars to you.for all your help

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Electrolux EWDW6505GS Wave-Touch 24" Stainless Steel Fully Integrated Dishwasher - Energy Star

Electrolux EWDW6505GS Wave-Touch 24' Stainless Steel Fully Integrated Dishwasher - Energy Star
  • Electrolux
  • Electrolux EWDW6505GS Fully Integrated Dishwasher with 9 Wash Cycles Nylon Racks WaveTouch Control and Silence Rating of 45 dB Stainless Steel
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The below is a running commentary on this unit, from original 2008 purchase to 2010.

This is a great looking unit with a lot of nice features. We may just have gotten a bad one, so take this for what it is worth, but we have been pretty frustrated. The unit keeps showing Code 1 and refuses to work. I called Electrolux Customer Service, who I must say were honest and stated that their engineers had misdesigned the computer board and they were having a lot of problems. Said they had redesigned the board and would get one right to us. About four days later a repairman changed the board out. Only problem, it is still showing Code 1--a leak in the tub. So we have a brand new $1300 dishwasher that a contract repairman must completely take apart to fix a seal in the unit. Not what I would expect for a high-end product. Wish we had gone with the Bosch.

Want to amend my review a little, and raise this to four stars. The above unit was defective. Lets face it, no company is perfect and everyone produces a lemon every once and a while. I must say that Electrolux customer service was great to deal with. After I told them that the panel replacement had not fixed the issue, they immediately stated they would replace the entire unit. We have the new unit in and it is a very nice dishwasher. Its quiet, does a good job, and has a lot of room inside. My only complaint would be that if your dishwasher is to the left of your sink, sometimes you will accidentally hit the touch panel on top of the door. Not a big issue though. We are happy with the unit, so I take back my words about preferring the Bosch.

Well, I will go down to 1 star. Now, almost two years later, and all of the above, guess what we got with the new unit--Code 1--a leak in the tub, only this time it was also leaking water on the floor. I called customer service, but they told me that it was past its warranty, so I would have to fix it on my dime. After I complained about the trouble we have had with the unit, they agreed to send a parts kit and a repairman, but stated this would be the last time they would cover anything. If they hadn't agreed parts and labor would have been $350 on a unit less than two years old. Got the parts kit quickly, and the repairman changed out the parts--including one of the pumps which his tests determined was also failing--it had become really loud. It is now working, although I have no idea how long it will be before the next problem. At the next problem, I'm not calling Electrolux, I'm just throwing this dishwasher out and buying a Bosch. I would never buy this dishwasher again, nor frankly would I buy any additional Electrolux appliances. My family members have $500 dishwashers which have lasted far longer and frankly clean the dishes better than this appliance. This is not an Electrolux of European quality, its a Frigidaire with Electrolux stamped on the outside. Electrolux is doing itself some serious damage in the US market with appliances like this. We also have their gas range, which I have also rated poorly, because of some easily avoidable poor design features. Avoid this dishwasher!!

December 2010 :) The happy face is because sometimes in life you just have to laugh!!! So after the last fix it has lasted 8 months. Tonight Error Code 1. I'm staying true to my last comment, its going in the garbage and I will buy a Bosch tomorrow. This is clearly a case of a manufacturer foisting a defective product on the public. I'm going to review the California Lemon Law and possibly discuss with an attorney. This is a $1300 appliance!!! Quite simply, unbelievable!!!

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The worst. Let me repeat myself. The....worst.... dishwasher... ever... made. I'll never buy anything with the name Electrolux on it again. Three solid years of service calls for various and sundry problems, and today is yet another call,; this time my dishes are not just dirty, they actually smell! Save yourself years of frustration and buy a cheaper dishwasher, and make sure it's NOT an Electrolux. Heck, you could even get more satisfaction from having goats lick your dishes clean.

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I was really scared by all these negative reviews. However, we went to the store with my tallest cutting board, cookie sheets and casserole dishes in hand. The Electrolux was the only one that actually fit everything in without the water sprayer thing hitting the tops of the dishes as it spun. Despite the negative reviews we read on Amazon, this dishwasher is fabulous! No leaks, no dreaded Error codes, nothing but clean & dry dishes (it even took really hard water stains off the glasses that had been deposited by the previous dishwasher)...oh, and did I mention that it is virtually silent? Awesome! I am glad that we bought we plan to bring it with us when we move!

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I bought this dishwasher because, stupid me, I was sold by the great commercial, the cute little blue light, the large size, and, the main reason--how quiet it was. It has been a disaster ever since. We get code 01 all the time--just like ALLLLLL the other people who are upset here! Our dishwasher does a HORRIBLE job of cleaning dishes--just like all the other people said. I need to put it on Heavy wash just to barely get things clean. My glasses are always filthy. I wash most things by hand. It isn't quiet anymore (a little over a year old.) It doesn't drain some of the time. So, here I am, stuck with a horrible dishwasher that doesn't clean, always breaks, doesn't drain, and isn't even quiet anymore. AND, I paid 1200 bucks to get this ridiculous thing!!! I have never been so upset. Our warranty was a year, and we are over a year, so, it is all on our dime now. It is 16 months old--and these problems started right at the one year mark--right when the warranty stopped. Of course. How perfect. I almost feel like they planned it that way--well, of course they couldn't do that, but, if they can charge people enormous amounts of money for such a defective product, then, who knows what else they may have done, right? If, after all of these horrible reviews, you STILL decide to buy this lemon of a machine, then, you're seriously troubled.

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We have has this unit (EIDW6105GS1)for just over 2 years and it has been nothing but problems. Pump was replaced under warranty at 1 yr.. Now the pump has gone out again. The lower door seal tears when the dish rack catches it. For a high end machine, it has too many problems.

06/09/2011: Well had a repairman look at it and was told it needed a new wash pump and controller board to the tune od $500.00 + with labor, so after 2 years no we have junked it. I inatalled a new Bosch dishwasher Saturday. It's not as quiet as the Electrolux but cleans dishes 100% better.

My advise, run away from anything Electrolux.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Liebherr CS1640 30 Inch Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Liebherr CS1640 30 Inch Bottom Mount RefrigeratorBought our 30" CS1640 in July 2009 from an appliance dealer in Bellevue, WA, for the same amount advertised here on Amazon. We live in an unincorporated area 32 miles east of Seattle, Wa.

Likes: The height, style, overall appearance and accessibility inside the refrigerator are really great.

Dislikes: The refrigerator does not "cool" to the appliance temps that USA citizens are accustomed to. Everything stored in the refrigerator spoils in half the time that the problem occurs in US-manfuactured refrigerator/freezers. The ice maker produces minimal amounts of ice; has never filled the entire ice maker bin, as US oriented refrigerator/freezers do. In addition, 2 months ago, one week to the day after the 2-year warranty expired, the interior around the bottom freezer drawer began freezing up. At first, I didn't understand what was happening, then I discovered a full layer of thick ice build-up. That's when I contacted our dealer for a service call. That's when I learned that Liebherr controls all service calls from their service center in Scottsdale, Az. And that's when I experienced perhaps the poorest customer service I've ever had with an appliance, and I've been buying appliances for 40 years. Not only did the rep inform me (without benefit of a service call to analyze the issue)that my issue would not be covered by the warranty; she referred me to (3) service providers who are not licensed and bonded as businesses in the State of Washington. When I called back to get more providers, I was told they could not help me! And I bought this refrigerator because of Liebherr's commitment to the environment, promise of excellent service, etc.

Bottom Line: Had I known then what I know now, I would not have made an investment in this product.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Monday, September 16, 2013

AC/DC Heat Pipe Fridge

AC/DC Heat Pipe Fridge
  • Operates on 12 VDC or 110 VAC and uses only 6 amp current at 12 V Great for use in a truck, RV, pop up tailor or a boat
  • Heat pipe with thermoelectric cooling system
  • Whisper quiet operation
  • Cools by 30C or 54F below ambient temperature
  • Compact flush-back design

After receiving my refrigerator, I found that the only thing that worked was the light came on when you opened the door. The cooling system did not work from either power source. Called Koolatron about warranty and was told to contact vendor. Guess defective merchandise doesn't concern them. Vendor had me return unit at my own expense ($78.84) for them to verify the problem. They confirmed the unit was bad and shipped a replacement but refused to reimburse the cost of sending the defective unit back. Contacted Koolatron again and was once again told that it was my problem and not their's. Was really concerned that if the second fridge didn't work, would I have to again pay another shipping charge? The replacement does work but feel I had to unfairly pay an additional $78.84 for that privledge. Will never do business again with a company that has such a cavalier attitude about customer satisfaction.

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The fridge works well (items remained quite cold inc. meat) but it deadened our battery after we switched the car off for 10hrs. We ended up unplugging it o/night which sort of defeated the purpose of having the fridge vs. an esky. Would work best with a 2nd battery.

Friday, August 16, 2013

Frigidaire IM501 Icemaker Installation Kit

Frigidaire IM501 Icemaker Installation KitWe ordered this icemaker kit for our new refrigerator, and we were very pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to install. It seems to be working beautifully so far!

Good ice maker kit. Fits the Professional Series Freezer exactly as planned. Works great. Directions are not correct for solenoid valve installation on back bottom of unit (goes on bottom right, not bottom left, and metal mounting plate is not necessary as it screws directly to frame), but figured it out without too much trouble.

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The water inlet valve was too short and had to purchase a longer one. The water valve did not fit my water lines and had to replace it also. It is a good ice maker but do not expect all the parts to fit!

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