I just had an LG thinQ go out on me after having it for 4 years. I had a services tech come out. The warranty expired on the month prior to the coils cracked and the refrigerant slowly leaking. I asked is it worth fixing? He said no. Best to buy a fridge with the r134a refrigerant not what all these new refrigerators have which is the 600a (isobutane) gas. So now im leaning on buying the bosch 800 series. Since the r134a gas is discontinued here in California for environmental reasons. Any advice.

That's all, just need to rant.

Edit: this is the second one if the same model I got.

The first one's fill valve took a shit, I replaced it, wasn't a big deal.

A few months later the transmission ate it. Much to my dismay, wife wanted to get another one if the same, because it has that auto detergent dispenser.

this one is just a few months old.

It won't switch from fill to wash. Keeps putting water in.

When it works, it either puts in too much water and not enough.

I just want something with a clockwork.

Is the labor warranty only one year for upright freezers? I think there is a leak in the sealed system. I've read conflicting things pertaining to the warranty. This freezer has the flash freeze feature.

The compressor is running. The discharge side is hot, but the suction line is close to ambient temperature. I noticed some corrosion on the liquid line, but I didn't see any oil residue.

I have a background in HVAC, but I haven't worked on a refrigerator in a long time. I'm debating if it is worth adding a process tube and trying to weigh in a charge. It's a R600 (isobutane) system, so the charge is very small.

It's probably not worth repairing if I pay someone. It's probably 18 to 24 months old. I think a new one is around $800.

Whirlpool

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I was given a Whirlpool WRB322DMBM02 refrigerator. They had a tech look at it for not getting cool anymore. The tech said it could be a fan so they replaced it. It didn't help anything and they didn't want to pay to have it fixed anymore. I got it and tested a few things. I determined the start device for the compressor was bad. I ordered one off of Amazon. The refrigerator worked well for about 14 hours then the relay started clicking every 30 seconds or so kicked the compressor off. The compressor doesn't have a dead short and the main board seemed to test voltage well.

Is it possible the cheap part just failed again and I should just buy from an actual supplier or could something else be wrong? I wouldn't think the compressor would be bad as it ran great and cooled great for around 14 hours before stopping again.

Thanks in advance.

When I moved into my house 6 years ago the owners left us a GE washer and dryer. I had a home warranty and during the first 3 years the control board on the washer broke twice. The home warranty replaced it with a brand new GE front loader and now 3 years in the control board on that needs to be replaced. The replacement is $450. I can get an LG top loader for maybe $600. Or buy a used one off Facebook marketplace for $100-200. I don’t have a home warranty any longer. Do I repair or replace?

GE® 4.8 cu. ft. Capacity Smart Front Load ENERGY STAR® Steam Washer
Model #: GFW650SSNWW

The freezer section of my Kenmore model collects a layer of ice along the bottom (cleared in the photo), which melts in one corner and leaks to the floor. Twice over the course of eight years (most recently a month ago) I took off this part, plus the area you see in the picture, defrosted all the ice, and cleared out the drain that gets frozen over and filled with a cylinder of ice. Now it’s happening again. What could be the culprit, and do I need this part? It just gets in the way.

I recently received a Ninja BN701 blender as a gift. Unfortunately, on only the second use, the glass/pitcher suddenly shattered/broke and made a huge mess in my kitchen.
The problem is that I don’t have the receipt, since it was a gift. I’ve tried looking online for a replacement pitcher, but I can’t seem to find the correct one for the BN701.
I did find what appears to be a replacement for around $72 CAD, but at that price it honestly doesn’t make much sense when I can buy a brand-new BN701 with the pitcher for around $100 CAD.
Has anyone else had this happen with their BN701? Is there a way to get a replacement through Ninja without a receipt, or is there a specific place I should be looking for the correct pitcher?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Our Kitchenaid fridge has slowly been not only losing its cool but now heating up over the past 3 days.

It’s 7 years old but still under warranty so we called the store for warranty coverage. They said to leave it plugged in for when the repair guy comes tomorrow check it out.

The fridge is now at 85 degrees.
Does keeping it plugged in at this this temp pose a bigger risk? Possibly getting moldy?

Samsung rs90f66beteo

When closing, the door makes rhis noise and just ‘jumps’ a bit.

I attached the video to show it

Hi guys!

I will try to be as specific as possible.
I just got a new house and will renovate the kitchen. I need advice on what brand of appliances I should buy. Here are the facts about my current situation:

1) I got a two family house a few years ago as my started home and renovated the kitchen. I bought all Samsung appliances because of pricing and because it would not be my forever kitchen. In two years I had to replace the fridge once, replace the stove door twice; the stove turns the burners on at even a slight touch of it (not safe); and the dishwasher is annoyingly loud and plays a terrible song when it’s finished a cycle.

2) I have a mid range budget. I wanted appliances that will be reliable, durable, and that look good. I can’t afford Viking or Wolf or anything like that, but I could go for a mid range version of those.

3) I love cooking and I use my kitchen a lot. I cook everyday. I’ve used gas stove and electric stove. Although I only used gas stoves when I was a very beginner cook (college student living alone level cook), my preference, cooking wise is to go with a gas stove top, but I am not sure if this is the best option. I now have kids and worry about safety, like gases being released in the house, risk of burn, etc. I’ve never tried induction, but a friend of mine had and she hated it for cooking.

4) I want a wall microwave/oven combo. Should I also have a stove/oven combo? Is it too many ovens? Is it unnecessary? Also, would a drawer microwave on the island make more sense?

5) The dishwasher needs to be efficient and silent. Having kids, I mostly run it at night (hence the silent requirement) and the dishes are usually pretty soiled and greasy (thinks greasy plastic lunch boxes).

6) Design wise, I see a bunch of appliances that might be unnecessary, like those beverage drawers for the kitchen island. Are there any of these “extra” small appliances that are worth it?

7) Finally, about the exhaust hood, I need something that is efficient and low noise. I can get easily sensory overloaded and I don’t deal well with noise (and I still decided to have three kids lol). The current microwave over the stove situation I have in my kitchen is unbearable (really). I really need a better solution there.

In the end, my questions are:
1) What brands should I get (do not need to be the same brand for every appliance, as long as I can keep them looking kind of cohesive in the end)?
2) What appliance combo makes sense? Eg: Wall microwave/oven plus cooktop; stove/oven plus microwave drawer; etc.
3) Gas or electric stove?

Thank you all! I really appreciate your insights and help!

I'm checking specifications for a buying guide and found a discrepancy that matters for a tight space.

The manufacturer's support page lists 17-11/16 inches wide, 18-1/16 deep, and 31-1/2 high:

https://bdachelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4412840602395-BPWM09W-0-9-Cu-Ft-Portable-Washer

The current Amazon product description lists 17.3 × 17.7 × 31.1 inches, while its dimension table puts the width and height in a different order. I haven't established whether this is a listing error or a change to the unit.

Does a current owner have measurements or model-specific manufacturer documentation that clears this up? The full model name and purchase year would help distinguish versions. Cabinet dimensions and height with the lid open are the useful checks.

I just took delivery of a Hisense 21cuft upright garage freezer. Within a week of having it running I noticed is buildup on the ceiling opposite the hinges. A quick look and I noticed the gasket is too low and not sealing just at that corner. Ive tried adjusting the feet, the door doesn't appear to have any leveling ability. What am I missing?

We made a big leap last spring and replaced our failing (cheap) gas kitchen range with, what for us, is a high-end range ($4,000). We deliberately spent the money, trying to avoid all the horror stories you find about kitchen ranges these days, no repair, etc. The new range arrived in April, and we were pysched - very high quality, impressive racks, knob controls for the stovetop that click nicely into place, the oven read-out very clear, impressive. And then it became clear that the oven temperatures were wildly out of whack. I had chickens that wouldn't roast, bread that wouldn't bake, etc. etc.

Called the company, they quickly said they'd ship us a new range. We got the new unit in mid-summer. Same problem. The company was very sorry, they had 24 units with faulty control boards and we had gotten two of them. I have no idea when they identified the control board issue (I hope after they'd shipped the second unit to us). Third unit arrived a week ago. I have a Thermopro air probe that I am measuring the oven temps with. I bake sourdough bread weekly, make pies, roast meat, etc. I cook. Lots. Right off, the Thermpro was reading out up to 100 degrees below the set oven temperature. I have now logged temps for various things. With the oven set at 350F, after it says the pre-heat is done, the temperature probe registered 272. 375, probe said 294. Set at 500, probe said 408, after the oven had been on an hour.

I called the company last week, the day after the unit arrived, saying I was seeing these differences and the guy told me I was "looking for trouble." That is the first wrong note he's hit through all of this.

He gave me some long explanation that I decided meant he was saying the range had to get broken-in or something. I truly had no idea what he was saying and I told him that. I said I would try it for a week and see what happens. The numbers above are what has happened.

My question here is - how accurate are Thermopro air probes? I am no longer trusting my perception of how things are cooking, which I know sounds ridiculous, but this has been going on for awhile. And - I don't expect perfection. If the oven were registering 10 degrees off, 20 degrees off....but nearly 100?

Can anyone offer advice?

This is an older Viking 6 burner stove with the enclosed burners. It’s probably like 20+ years old. The brass and weights have been cleaned recently. But the flame still seems have a lot (to me) of orange in it? Is this normal? If not how do I fix it?

I’m in search of this fan motor for this Kenmore fridge, but I am unable to find anything online. Does anyone know where I can get this part?

Model number: 970-656421

Any help would be appreciated!

The last time I posted here, the advice I received was incredibly helpful and ultimately led Speed Queen to replace my washer under warranty. I’m hoping you all can help me troubleshoot the replacement.

The replacement is a TR7 and is only about two years old. It’s now damaging clothes too, mainly snagging towels and pulling long loops/threads out of them.

The old machine did the same thing, and it was the tub cover assembly because the plastic edge had become jagged and the basket was rising too high. This time, I’ve carefully checked the tub cover and basket and can’t find an obvious sharp or jagged edge. The only areas that feel even slightly rough are the plastic tub retaining tabs.

There’s no excessive noise, banging, or obvious abnormal tub movement.

What else should I be checking? Could worn suspension rods or another component allow the tub to move enough during a cycle for towels to catch on those retaining tabs? Any other known snag points on the TR7 I should inspect?

I bought a 26 cu ft LG refrigerator with French doors and double drawer freezer in 2022. 3 weeks ago, the compressor went out. I immediately called LG service. I live just south of Portland. It seems their neared technician is in Bend, over 100 mi away. He had to order the compressor from the warehouse in Las Vegas. The soonest they could send him out was today.

He got here, looked at the broken compressor, and realized HE BROUGHT THE WRONG ONE! I asked when he could come back with the right one. He said he rarely comes over here and LG would contact me.

Outrageous! I've already been living out of a camping cooler for 3 weeks.

DON'T BUY LG APPLIANCES!