Forum: Appliances
June 30, 2008
Thanks for the tech help!
Hm - can't find my past thread. Hope it wasn't disappeared because it wasn't home-y enough.
Just wanted to thank you guys for the input on my ailing computer. I know it's either the hard drive or the hard drive controller, but in some mysterious way, it's not being accessed the way it's expected to - like it's tied to the original computer box. And it's impossible for a layman to tell whether someone else could be doing a better job of solving the problem. And I'm left wondering if the old WP5.1 makes it harder - or more of a specialized skill - to extract or copy.
Anyway, I'm trying to call Brookyn Geek (although since the computer is in Manhattan, I'm still hoping for a solution there), but the number I have is disconnected, so I'll look again. Oddly, they have no internet presence. Thanks for the suggestion.
Crossing my fingers...
June 26, 2008
Dryer Vent Cleaning
I have a long (20') in-wall dryer vent (which actually complies with the dryer's installation guide) with a couple of bends in it and it needs cleaning. Whom can I hire to do a good, professional job at a fair price? This wouldn't seem like a task that would take a long time to accomplish. Thanks.
June 25, 2008
GE Cafe: DON'T PURCHASE!
I came across some blogs on the GE Cafe line discussing issues. You won't believe this...we spent $7K on the Cafe line of appliances. We had to replace the microwave three times...the dishwasher twice...and the refrigerator doors once. UNBELIEVABLE! We requested GE to take all of the appliances back and they refused. They gave us a measley 4 year extended warranty that we demanded for the dysfunctional appliances. Here were the problems:
Microwave: 1st: dented left lower side; dent upper left side; venting would open and close twice and then stay closed with the microwave on. 2nd: Dents again in the lower left; Key pad visual became distorted so you couldn't read anything 3rd: dents in the lower left again and the key pad went completely out!
Dishwasher: 1st: Door was crooked on tub (bent); water leaked on the top control panel from condensation; leak in rubber seal on left side of door. 2nd: Installer filled dishwasher with two large glasses of water to prime pump; he turned dishwasher on; all of the water came pouring out on the floor; inspection revealed the dishwasher came with a nut missing on the clamp that holds the motor female end that attaches to the male end that goes into the dishwasher tub.
Refrigerator: 1st: right door dented; left door ice maker/water dispenser frame dented; water leaked out from capture tray behind the frame and on to the front of the door onto the floor. 2nd: icemaker/water dispenser frame not latched on lower left side (sticks out): began leaking water again.
Awaiting GE appt to repair.
No problems (yet with dual fuel range). Dishwasher stays wet after cycle; rep sent bottle of staydry to fix it!
DON'T BUY GE CAFE; DON'T BUY GE PERIOD AS THEY WORK WITH IRAN!
June 21, 2008
Kitchen range, GE cafe vs Jenn-Air pro style
I love to hear your thoughts and satisfaction level about these kitchen ranges. I like their looks, functions and qualities, but I don't know how much easy to use, noise and sturdy they are.
Thank you!
June 20, 2008
aj mandison, pc richards or sears
I'm planning to buy a fridge spending around 1k-1.5K given the model I want.
Any opinions on AJ Madison or PC Richards? Any bad experiences?
I trust sears, but they are charging around 200 more. thanks.
June 3, 2008
bringing an old stove back to life...
We are moving into a house with a 1940's "Caloric" gas stove. It is charming and works, but is rusty in spots and could use a good cleaning and temp. calibrating. Anyone know someone who does this kind of work in Bklyn and roughly what it would charge to re-enamel it or something like that?
May 24, 2008
Recommendations for portable airconditioner
I'd like to ask some advice in buying a portable airconditioner. I am looking to buy one for a bedroom and would like to get a good value -- also, I think a "self evaporating" one, i.e. with hose would be best for me. Would anyone care to share their experiences and/or recommendations? Thanks for your help.
April 14, 2008
Refrigerator repair
I am having problems with the fridge in our rental. The freezer is not staying frozen. The problem is that I do not know how old it is.
Can anyone recommend the pros/cons of hiring a repair person come out vs. buying a new one for $400?
April 7, 2008
antique universal stove for sale
Offering up this cool white enamel Universal brand stove for sale. It's in near mint condition on the exterior but needs repairs. Not sure if the oven works but the burners do when lit with a match.
WHITE AMANA FRIDGE $100, MICROWAVE $50
both are in good working condition. we moved into our place 5 yrs ago and the fridge was already here. not sure how old/new it is, but it works fine. we are remodeling our kitchen now and need them gone asap. please contact me if you are interested and willing to pick them up. we have contractors here until 5pm that could help load it/them into your truck/van. no money orders or cashiers checks please.
FRIDGE: $100
WHITE, AMANA TA18S2W
-WHITE
-TOP FREEZER
29 1/2" wide
30" deep w/o handles
60 1/2" high
MICROWAVE: $50
WHITE, WESTINGHOUSE
ONLY 1 YEAR OLD
-.6 cu. ft. capacity
-700 watts
-Electronic control w/audible ready signal
-LED display w/digital clock
-Rotating removable glass turn table
-Exterior dimensions: 12.75"Lx17.88" W x 11.13"H