Appliances

Thoughts on 80s longevity vs modern appliance reliability?

I’ve been thinking alot about how my old gear seems to outlast the stuff I bought just a couple of years ago. I still h...

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posted by ScoutStone

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Tips for your brand new dishwasher that nobody talks about

Seeing water in a brand-new 24 inch Frigidaire or a damp box can be a total heart-stopper when you've just dropped hund...

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posted by cobalt_sage

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Why is my Bosch dishwasher leaving a gross residue on my glassware?

I’ve had this Bosch dishwasher for about two years now and I am honestly stumped. It’s supposed to be a great brand, bu...

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posted by Tom_Forge82

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Tips for buying a durable microwave that nobody talks about

Finding out your new place doesn't have a microwave is a total pain, but it's a blessing in disguise beacuse landlord-p...

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posted by PikeLee48

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Finally got my dehumidifier off the floor and the results are night and day

I have been going through units like crazy for the last few years and finally realized that leaving these things sittin...

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posted by SparkBirch

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Is it actually possible for a glass cooktop to crack on its own without being hit?

I’ve been renting my current place for about nine months and ran into a weird issue with the Samsung electric range. I...

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posted by DuskKit5

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Is a mounting bracket required under quartz for a dishwasher install?

My old dishwasher finally bit the dust after twelve years—the circulation pump is clicking but no water is actually mov...

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posted by Mike_Torque

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Just finished my third service call on this Bosch fridge and I am officially done

I really thought spending the extra money for a Bosch kitchen suite when we built our place earlier this year was a saf...

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posted by StormJake96

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Just saw a builder-spec laundry room that actually makes sense

I was out on a service call late Friday afternoon and walked into a laundry room that honestly blew my mind. Most of th...

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posted by slate_spark_1956

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Why does my new fridge have a touchscreen that keeps freezing when I just want to change the temperature?

I bought this fancy French door fridge last month and the display has allready locked up twice. It’s frustrating becuas...

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posted by SageSlate

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Is this Samsung dishwasher deal at Lowe's actually worth it?

I was wandering thru Lowe's today looking for some light fixtures and stumbled across a clearance tag for a Samsung sta...

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posted by CedarFinder563

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Spent the weekend on the garage fridge and learned a lot

We finally moved our five-year-old Samsung out to the garage after the ice maker issues became a total nightmare in the...

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posted by forge_scout

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Anyone else prefer basic dials over touchscreens?

I was looking at new dishwashers yesterday and everythign feels so flimsy compared to my grandma’s old Hobart. It makes...

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posted by flint_fox

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Why would my dishwasher rack suddenly look like it's been through a war zone after just one cycle?

I’m honestly staring at my two-year-old Frigidaire in total disbelief right now. I ran a standard cycle last night usin...

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posted by anvil_fox

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Is there any way to save my mini fridge after I punctured the line?

I was trying to clear out some massive ice buildup in that little freezer section at the top of my fridge becuase it wa...

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posted by EchoPike24

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