Just want to point out since we didn't mention it in the video. This is NOT sponsored at all by anyone. This is purely based on Blakes opinion and his 29 years of experience. Now if any of these brands want to do a sponsorship... 👀

@ethan8084

Жыл бұрын

appreciate for sharing facts

@korenng5553

Жыл бұрын

So appreciated 👍

@tocreatee3585

Жыл бұрын

avoid LG and samsung and GE. they all same compressors which are all made by samsung....

@andyblondyn1898

Жыл бұрын

I do miss one thing from this video -> presentation of the appliances which are used by Blake at his home ;)

@ericafors6039

Жыл бұрын

Looking for appliances for a vacation home and Blake’s review was super helpful. We have an Electrolux all refrigerator at our house because we are veggie-voirs and veggies take up lots of room…. I was a little anxious to purchase a brand I wasn’t too familiar with but it has worked out great for us. We had struggled with an old GE side by side for over a decade. One of the best things we did was to change over to an all refrigerator and Electrolux made one of the right size for our finished kitchen. At the same time we replaced the fridge we decided to go with under counter freezers. We love those too. They are by Marvel and have a single door with 3 pull out SS baskets. It is so much more convenient than a side by side with shelving! The only down side is the lack of an ice maker but that was an easy problem to solve…. Blake’s take on the Electrolux brand has matched with our experiences. I really appreciate the video. Thanks for sharing!

I never knew that microwave switches wore out when opening while running. Good advice.

@Werdna12345

Жыл бұрын

I think some microwaves might be turning off the magnetron a few seconds early to get ahead of this issue

@hodr1000

Жыл бұрын

@@Werdna12345 I agree. My door switches went bad. Repaired for 20 bucks.

@markkubert8572

Жыл бұрын

I'll trust this gentleman's experience about switches being the most common failure. I'm just surprised. A really long time ago, I worked at a company that made the contacts for electrical switches and they were usually designed to last for many, many thousands of on/offs before failing. Of course, back then you expected an appliance to last no less than 25 years without service. 😊

@dmarti47

Жыл бұрын

Apparently, my mom knew this back in the 80s because she still has her GE microwave from the mid or late 80s. What a machine!

@TheMASTERshadows

Жыл бұрын

Very wrong actually, most of them use relays

Really appreciate this video. As a technician myself, our opinion carries a lot of weight versus any sales person. We have nothing to lose by being honest and sharing our experiences!

@Amor_fati.Memento_Mori

Жыл бұрын

If people buy less products that breaks down less thanks to such advice. Then aren't you loosing money?

@jackheris687

Жыл бұрын

Don't listen to sales people at all.

@MikeR65

Жыл бұрын

I am a technician with 30 years experience. Basically his advice was right on while I would disagree with some of the things. I think he was too generous about how well some of the appliances work. And one of the reasons washers get smelly is because people don’t use hot water. Ive had front loaders for over 20 years and i’ve never had an issue with smell or mildew and i’ve never used any type of cleaner or clean cycle.

@lotusnelsonhe7903

11 ай бұрын

@@MikeR65 what is IVE, is a brand name

@3trilogy

11 ай бұрын

​@@MikeR65The experience of people who actually do have,"hands on", experience is greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing.

We've had our BOSCH dishwasher for 16 years now. ZERO problems. Quiet. Looks like new inside and out.

@ivan00001983

8 ай бұрын

Good for you! Our brand new Bosch dishwasher died one month after it was bought, it was used once a day, or every 2 days! At this moment it is taking 2 weeks for them to repair it, and it is still not repaired! After that a made a review of it on bosch--home web site and they deleted my negative review with some dumb excuses! At the same time they accepted positive review of their refrigerator (unfortunately we bought all home appliances from this company).

@brewskisteve

8 ай бұрын

I've had a Bosch dishwasher for 20 years and it finally started having cleaning issues. It was very expensive 20 years ago, but I definitely got my monies worth. I loved that machine, it was quite, cleaned great but never fully dried the dishes. It looked great inside and out and I never had a service call. My son in law works for LG and we used his family deal to get a top of the line LG dishwasher with all of the bells and whistles. We have had it about six months now and it works well. I believe it makes a bit more noise than the 20 yr. old Bosch. It still doesn't dry fully, but a bit better than my old Bosch. Which doesn't really even compare since it's 20 years latter in technology? You would think a dishwasher could completely dry the dishes by now. It has a lot of features, wifi, steam, etc. I'm a gadget guy and love utilizing these features. After seeing all of the reviews, I'm a bit worried about the future. I still l have hope this dishwasher will provide many years of service. I really appreciate Blakes opinion, because that is the most valuable to me.

@DivaDen

8 ай бұрын

​@@brewskisteve20 years! Wow that's great! What brand fridge and range do you own? Mine are coming up on 20 years and I want to upgrade before they kick the bucket on us.

@mflong100

6 ай бұрын

My parents first Bosch ran forever. The new one, crap.

@alseyb5198

5 ай бұрын

Mine is over 20 years old. I’ve replaced a few parts (myself). Have to start differently now but still cleaning 🤞. Dishwasher has had to move 2 times!

Such a great unbiased video. It's great to hear a repair guy say "LG makes a great washer but their fridges suck"... True honesty. Thank you!

@davidarchangels6500

3 ай бұрын

So which fridge brand do u choose?

Your confidence in Bosch dishwashers was exactly what I was keeping an ear out for. Thanks for sharing the experience with us common folk.

@dr150

Жыл бұрын

Miele are also incredible....but more expensive. Basically, anything German.

@markwilliams-ny6tr

Жыл бұрын

In Australia the Bosch dishwashers have set on fire due to problems with a circuit board on the control panel, a friends house had the kitchen set on fire as a result. Backup service from the company was average as well, they offered a new dishwasher but didnt knock themselves out wanting to help.

@RyanDottery

Жыл бұрын

@@markwilliams-ny6tr This happened to my family about 10 years ago to our Bosch dishwasher. There was an electrical fault in the control panel and it ignited in the middle of the night totally on its own. We were able to get a replacement, but that was about it. Apparently there was a recall that wasn't made aware to us.

@markwilliams-ny6tr

Жыл бұрын

@@RyanDottery Sorry to hear that, hope the family and your home were all ok. My friend had the kitchen ruined as I said but the worst was all the black smoke that went through other areas and he had to replace carpets, lounge suites and drapery etc. They ended up getting Miele appliances which are way better.

@peterc66

Жыл бұрын

@@markwilliams-ny6tr we also had our Bosch dishwasher on fire in Auckland NZ, also on the control panel. Interested to know someone else had the same issues. I would never buy a Bosch dishwasher as a result!

Love this! Two cents on LG washer vs. fridge: a VP named Cho in LG Washer division who retired in 2019 was a legend. He devoted his life in LG washing machine division for 20 yrs since graduating high-school. It is unheard for a non-graduate-school-grad , let alone non-college-grad to be a VP in LG. That shows how much of a legend he was, and how much devoted he was to washing machines.

@BoulevardHome

7 ай бұрын

What a cool fact, thanks for sharing!

During my 8 months as an apliance installer for lowes in 2016/17, the most frequently returned and exchanged brand was samsung. The least was whirlpool and GE.

@BoulevardHome

Жыл бұрын

Very helpful information, thank you for sharing!

I bought a Bosch dishwasher based on a repairman’s suggestion. It took some time to get used to and I had to get creative with how I loaded things, but it’s by far my favorite appliance in my house.

@medoelkholy1507

11 ай бұрын

a bosch dishwasher or what?

@mikede2464

11 ай бұрын

The only reason I would not buy a Bosch dishwasher is the nightmare disaster that the rack is.

@maxhr1749

11 ай бұрын

@@medoelkholy1507 sorry, a dishwasher. It really is an amazing product and easy to maintain. I clean out the filter weekly and wipe down the inside with some dish soap and vinegar water especially on door. I’ve never had issues with odors or any malfunctioning. I consistently use Finish Quantum packs and once and a while I use the Finish dishwasher cleaner (maybe 3 x’s year?)

@maxhr1749

11 ай бұрын

@@mikede2464 it is something I had to adjust to, and at first I thought I’d made a mistake. I’ve had it about 5 years, no issues, just keep it clean and it never fails me. I do spray Dawn power wash on stainless steel pans first if anything is “burnt” on though. That is the only thing the washer can’t fully remove is black marks inside those.

@medoelkholy1507

11 ай бұрын

@@maxhr1749 Thank you so much

The one thing that I have heard consistently from repair men and videos like this, is that you want to have your icemaker be in its natural environment: the freezer area. So you will basically need a side-by-side if you want an in-door icemaker. Otherwise, just get the one at the bottom that you need to scoop out the ice. Even better is if you have an icemaker as a separate appliance altogether if you have the space.

@TheCJTok

Жыл бұрын

I’m seriously considering doing that if we have to replace our current side by side. We go through a lot of ice here in Oklahoma especially during the summer.

@cmough1319

Жыл бұрын

Ditto! Ice-maker needs to be in the freezer is all I've heard when researching appliances also. We have a Whirlpool side-by-side (ice-maker in freezer) and it has lasted for a very long time without need of any repairs....knock on wood

@mikev.2945

Жыл бұрын

Yea, if I had to do it over again, I wouldn't have bought a french door with water/ice in the top since there was ice on the bottom. We have a whole house filter anyway - I just didn't realize it at the time when we were buying the house. One of the things the previous owners forgot to tell us. The tap water is excellent with that.

@PimpSolja49

Жыл бұрын

Fully Agree, we have french doors with bottom freezer and the ice maker is in the freezer and the ice falls in a bin. Takes an extra second to scoop your ice but hasn't failed in over 10 years!

@99telskidSnake

Жыл бұрын

I definitely agree. I know Samsung gets a lot of hate in the refrigerator market, but I got a barebones side-by-side with no fancy features about 5 years ago. The ice maker is in the freezer, and it only has 3 settings water, cubed, and crushed. So far it has been rock solid and has given me no problems, and with 4 to 5 people in the house we go through some ice.

Loved this, it's like a repair guy uncle just spitballin' about his job and what you should be buying for your house. Straight talk without trying to sell me something. That's how you get me to buy something from you. Good luck in your lives and careers and thanks for taking care of our appliances!

Does Blake have his own KZread channel? Seems like a guy with a lot of knowledge and wisdom. And he's great on camera. I would subscribe immediately!

@BoulevardHome

Жыл бұрын

He doesn't, but we're glad you're watching him here! He definitely has a lot of valuable knowledge to share.

I was a kitchen and bath remodeler for 25 years, got asked a million times what appliances should I buy... I gave them my appliance guys card & told them "he'll guide you based on your needs & he'll give you a good discount", he always did and I always came out looking like a champ!... Oh and I was always a simple Whirlpool guy... washers, dryers, dishwashers & refrigerators, in 50 years of use, I've only gone through two sets of each, still on the second set!

@AdriaOliSal

Жыл бұрын

The oldest appliance in our home is a Whirpool microwave. It's over 27 years old, we use it daily, and it just works really well. And we open it many times before it finishes and never had any issuses with the contacts! (Though now that I know, I'll try to take a better care)

@dogman8436

3 ай бұрын

Yes Whirlpool is the standard for me in almost all appliances. I have Whirlpool everything with very few problems.

@brucetennyson5035

3 ай бұрын

I have Whirlpool appliances in the kitchen and am replacing them with more Whirlpool appliances. I have Commercial Quality GE washer and dryer though. Better standard warranty and higher quality parts throughout. Also cost me $1000 each

One thing I would add to the ice maker side is if it’s in the fridge area, it’s going to fail or cause problems even more often. Avoid ice makers that aren’t in the freezer

@motogirlS1000R

Жыл бұрын

THIS 100%

@petie40

Ай бұрын

Our LG fridge has had problems but not with its too ice makers, we use the one in the door and its only problem is that the ice clumps up so we pound lightly the plastic clear ice compartment occasionally to loosen up the ice then it works great. Our LG fridge is about almost ten years old and has the compressor replaced and had a problem with defroster in our bottom fridge failing but the cost of repairs was less than a new fridge and it has been a solid performer ever since the repairs. The technician removed back lower cover in rear of fridge for ventilation and added a few bricks for spacing against back wall for better cooling of fridge which seems to work well.

our fairly old Bosch dishwasher was the home MVP during Covid lockdown. It got run a lot more than usual, and handled it like a champ. It’s a bit loud compared to more recent dishwashers, but I’m glad to see it still running

@stompythewonderlizard286

11 ай бұрын

You actually stayed home during covid? What a tool.

@AliceJones-yc1kh

9 ай бұрын

Listening to this advice has helped me greatly. The microwave information was very good. Thanks!

I think the thing with the ice makers isn't just the harsh environment but that water all over the world is extremely varied in quality and cleanliness. Even in the US, there are a lot of variations with mineral content so those minerals are building up in the lines, around the electrical components, and mechanical parts.

@BoulevardHome

Жыл бұрын

Thats a great point! Thanks for sharing.

I sit here watching KZread waiting for my Frigidaire french door fridge to get delivered today. My wife and I have been worried if we made the right choice. Then this guy praises them and even shows what looks like the exact model we bought on screen as he talks about them. Thank you for calming my nerves!

@FamilyManMoving

Жыл бұрын

I have 9 Frigidaire appliances spread across 4 locations: 5 fridge/freezer combos and 4 large freezers that get about 20 below zero F. Three of those locations are vacation rental houses 1000 miles from our primary home. We standardized on Frigidaire because they "just work" and are easy to fix when they don't. Parts like shelving are easy enough to find, as are replacement ice makers. Vacation renters like to terrorize appliances, so this matters to us. The stand up freezers are at our primary home, and hold a lot of food (we homesteaded for a while and I tend to freeze lots of stuff). They stay cold, and if you stick to the the analog models (no digital controls) you can replace thermostats in less time that it takes to empty the machine. The number one problem with those is leaving the door ajar. People think the compressor fails because it won't cool anymore, but real issue is the thermostats burn out from staying on too long (while the door is ajar). Just replace the therm and it's good until you do the dumb thing again.

@mase202

Жыл бұрын

Hi would like to know what model you purchased ? Thank you for your time.

@GardengalAAA

2 ай бұрын

We loved our fridgidaire French door! We sold it with the house. That was a superb refrigerator!

Imma make a summary: Microwave: Choose one with features you like Ranges: Commercial ones have more problems Dishwasher: ✅Bosch, Whirlpool, GE, Electrolux Refrigerator: ✅Side-by-side: Frigidaire, GE ❌Side-by-side: LG, Samsung (the more technological features, the more problem) ✅French doors: Frigidaire ❌Side-by-side: LG, Samsung Washing machine: ✅Topload: Speedqueen, LG, GE, Whirlpool ✅Frontload: Electrolux, LG, GE, Whirlpool Dryer: Buy the matching washer dryer

@meensbeans

5 күн бұрын

I would add GE and Whirlpool to the ✅️ French doors.

One of the most important videos you will ever see on KZread.

I have watched so many videos like this and this is by far the most informative. Thanks for the info Blake! You Rock!!

Having different appliances over the years when you get to a certain age you’ve seen and tried just about everything. I have to agree with you. Great job.

SpeedQueen classic top loader,still going 15+ years.. best thing i have ever owned.

@dregenius

Жыл бұрын

I had an LG TROMM front load unit for 13 years that followed me to three houses... the last house it had gone through a flood in the basement, completely submerged... and still ran fine after that. I left it at that house when I moved again though. What I can tell you is that based on the operating costs of the top-load piece of 1800s junk at my new house, which recently broke, that LG saved me over $23,000 in electricity in the 13 years I owned it. I replaced the piece of junk top loader with a new LG front-loader and suddenly my shirt collars are clean again and my electric bill is down by almost $30. Everyone thinks a KilowattQueen is gonna last 30 years but the question should be... do you really want to support it's drinking habit for 30 years of sub-par wash and spin performance? lol

@futball24

Жыл бұрын

My Neighbor moved in and the old neighbor left practically brand new Speed Queen Washer and dryer. The new neighbor put these out on the curb and said it was some off brand crap he never heard off. I took them and didn’t realize they were such a good brand. The FF7 is hands the best washer.

@ericafors6039

Жыл бұрын

@@futball24 Your new neighbor had never been to a laundromat? Speed Queen owns the commercial business. My mom had a Speed Queen when I was growing up. It never broke down. She finally replaced it when we moved out because she wanted to remodel and have an updated looking unit.

@ericafors6039

Жыл бұрын

@@futball24 That’s amusing… Unlike your neighbor I want the ‘old technology,’ especially when it comes to cars. It’s literally impossible for GenZers and Millennials to steal a manual tranny! 😂. Congratulations on your intelligent curb shopping, saved yourself some major money there. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@birderfly889

3 ай бұрын

Love my Speed Queen washer. I don't get why anyone would want a front-loader. Why not use gravity to your advantage with a top loader, vs have a washer w/ seals that collect mildew? Simple is best. Stainless steel drum won't break. I've got a SQ from 2012. No computer motherboards that can break. Plus, I like being to control the amount of water I use, and am fine spending more on electricity. Set the price, let me pay for it. High Efficiency isn't always preferable.

I’ve been in business 29 years next month, and we share some of the same thoughts. I only recommend Bosch dishwashers and Speed Queen laundry equipment. The LG top loader washers are good too. I don’t see them for service until about the 10 year mark. The GE top load washer is another story all together. Their transmissions leak oil within the first year of service. And the newly mandated R600a is problematic to say the least. I’ve diagnosed about a dozen refrigerators using it, all less than a year old, with locked up compressors.

Thanks Blake, nice to hear some non biased reviews. We appreciate the help and it will help determine our purchase.

@BoulevardHome

9 ай бұрын

Glad we can help. Good luck with your purchase!

This is just the information I was looking for and you did a great job presenting it. Thanks, BH!

@BoulevardHome

Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching.

Thank you! I'm in the beginning stages of looking for new appliances for my mother's house. They are all ancient and some are barely functioning, so this was good and timely information.

By far, the BEST truly non-biased appliance review! Tysm for making this an easier process for selecting new machines

@BoulevardHome

6 күн бұрын

We're so glad to hear that! We do our best to provide non-biased, informative videos. Thanks for watching!

I've owned a 22 year old Bosch 300 series washer and dryer and they are still running great.

Thank you! Years ago when I had an appliance repairman out for a refrigerator, I asked him which brands in which appliances were the best.... meaning having the least problems,and doing the best job. He said whichever manufacturer first invented the appliance, seemed to do the best.... while all the others were playing catch up. I can't remember which ones he recommended, but THIS recording is going to be my go-to for all the new appliances I need to order for a new home. THANK YOU again!

@BoulevardHome

Жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped! Thanks for watching!

Great video. Thanks. We have a Bosch diswasher. It cleans well as you mentioned. The problem we have had is with the rack tines rusting. Another problem we had is with customer service. In our previous Bosch diswasher when the racks started rusting, we called and had the "obligatory" long delay in getting to discuss the problem with someone. The CSR said we could purchase new racks for $500!!!! We said that we might as well purchase a new one. We did. In less than four years, the racks were rusting again. We called and the CSR said they would get back with us. Three months later, they said we could purchase new racks for half price, which ended up being about $100 (our price). We asked why on the previous model the CSR wanted to charge us $500? The CSR replied, because we charge back to the customer the cost of storage. The model you had was a certain age, and so we charge for the part, and the cost we incur for storing it. What a crock of crap.

@GardengalAAA

2 ай бұрын

Customer service is everything to me so Bosch is crossed off my list. I’d be so pissed!

That spark animation, loved it. Fine details

Best video I've watched in quite a while. Thank you! You got to the point, named names, and gave us all something we can take to the bank.A repairman of 29 years is who I want to hear recommendations from. Again, many thanks....

@BoulevardHome

4 ай бұрын

We're glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

I can attest to the LG fridge sucking, ours gave out around the 6/7 year mark. Same goes for the LG washing machine, the dryer was about to go too but we met a clever repairman who was able to save it.

@miaya3898

4 ай бұрын

bummer I really want that LG twin wash with side kick. But anyhoo same with Samsung. Our first Samsung fridge bought 2010 freezer started leaking 5½ years in. On and off repair we've had enough and retired it last year. Our 2nd Samsung bought Dec 2011 fridge started leaking Dec 2023 exactly 12 years later. Freezer is fine but we'll replace it with a local brand in my country as first choice. 2nd choice is Panasonic. 2010 cheap Samsung started not working 2017. Could still be repaired.

Awesome video! Completely agree with every assessment here. Presented plainly and without time fillers. Thank you.

This video gave me some peace of mind as I just bought a bunch of appliances for my rental property. Thank you!

We have 16 year old whirlpool front door washer dryer and still running like champ. Never ever had any issues. We joke that we have taken it for granted.

Man, what a helpful video. I just bought a home and I'm taking my time upgrading the appliances. I feel way more confident now, thank you!

@BoulevardHome

11 ай бұрын

Glad we could help, thanks for watching!

I like the cheapest GE appliances with the least options. I’ve never had a failure. Also, I worked for a general contractor/developer who bought only GE appliances, and has had hundreds of rentals since the 1970’s and we’d maybe replace 1-2 per year if that.

I've personally been using a Samsung front loading washing machine and have been really happy with it! Always leave the door open after a wash and run the drum cleaning cycle every few months.

Great job young man, made us think about spending less for something that will last us extra and less repair. Appreciate it.

25 years for my maytag stackable. Still going strong. 2 repairs. A dryer belt. And a switch for the washer lid. 😮😊

@kennethwilliams-dl9gi

Жыл бұрын

haha. one prob i had was dryer belt and now a washer lid bracket. theyre old and not Maytag but still ironic.

@alexstokowsky6360

Жыл бұрын

I swear by Maytag (Whirlpool) and I have not yet to be disappointed. I could even tell by the care they took into packaging that the Maytag was a superior product.

@pepe-zw4de

Жыл бұрын

also orders of magnitude less efficient than today's products

We are fortunate to have the same washer and dryer purchased in 1999....Kenmore! Never had an issue to this date. When they fail (and we sure got our use and money's worth) we will replace with SpeedQueen...

@GardengalAAA

2 ай бұрын

We had a cheap Kenmore super capacity dryer and I loved that thing. I only had to replace the switch which was my fault for being rough on it but I fixed it myself with the help of KZread. I had a front load LG washer - and my kenmore dryer that I wouldn’t give up. I think we paid $350 brand new and it ran like a champ and could fit huge comforters. we sold our home but I wish I would’ve brought it with me.

Just bought an Electrolux washer yesterday, it is not even delivered yet. So happy to hear that we made the right choice.

Have a 14 yr old LG french door bottom freezer. Bought it used and its been amazing. Ice maker broke but I can live with that.

Several years ago, my mom bought a new front-load washer, but didn't buy the matching dryer, since it was still working fine. However, the new washer has a 5CuFt drum, whereas the old one was 2.5CuFt; the dryer is 5CuFt.

Thanks for the video. We got a good “deal” on our stuff when we bought our house. Everything is almost 7 years old. Samsung fridge with ice maker that the ice falls into the tray- no issues. Samsung washer- no issues. Samsung dryer- they had the pulley issue but it’s upgraded with the new part. No issue since it was fixed. Whirlpool gold dishwasher- pump gas to be replaced after 4 years. It also doesn’t clean as well as I’d like. That’s the only thing I wish I could exchange. I’m not a Samsung fanboy or anything it’s just what was cheapest at the time for us with features etc as a new family buying our first house, which was also brand new. Thanks again!

My god! Where have you been all of my life. Thanks!

Son works for a insurance company and says to avoid G/E as they get a horrid number of repair requests on those. This is the coast markets. California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho market.

@mason5540

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I've seen a couple of these videos praising GE but looking at them in the store I was not convinced

@Bryan-jr8gi

2 ай бұрын

I have yet to see the Chinese owned and made GE last longer than 3 years!! They HAVE to be paying these guys to say they are good! GE=JUNK!

I never knew my wife hated our mismatched washer and dryer. Thank You.

Incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!

I’ve read good and bad reviews about literally every single brand of appliance. I think you take a chance with any brand you purchase. Unless there’s a serious number of failures for a certain brand or model then you’re taking a chance either way. If you want to avoid fridge issues, get a very plain Jane fridge. Want an icemaker? Get a separate counter top ice maker.

Amazed he hasn't mentioned all the issues with Samsung appliances. Work in retail and they are always breaking down.

@BrBill

11 ай бұрын

And their customer service is abysmal. I won't buy one of their wonderful-looking TVs because I don't want to deal with the aftermath if it breaks.

Awesome vid, thank you for the sound technical advice man.

I consulted Consumer Reports when I bought my last dishwasher and washing machine. Spot on with your recommendations. Bosch dishwasher and LG washer. Both have worked great. I must be an outlier as a wife. When my washer broke, I just bought a new one. I didn’t care that it didn’t match my dryer, except that they are both white. Thanks for the great info!!

My #1 failure reason on microwaves = weak, crumbling plastic parts. If you ever have to take a screw out of that plastic, it just falls apart. SO COMMON. Especially over-the-range Frigidaires. Cheapness elevated to the highest level. My long and varied experience with LG washers and Bosch dishwashers agrees with the video. They work great and are amazingly trouble-free.

@hoxiefam6731

9 ай бұрын

Yup, was looking for a comment about this. Our door handle cracked on our above the range microwave and it costs too much replace!

Miele washers and dryers in Europe used to come with a 10-year warranty, and they would last much longer. My washer spun at 1600 RPM, and clothes would come out just damp. Miele is expensive, but good for people who hate having things break. I totally agree on the Bosch dishwasher. I haven't bought either in the US, so they might be different.

@Elektrotechniker

Жыл бұрын

Just made that same comment! Miele is serious stuff, their dishwasher held up for more than 10 years in a family of 4. same with our fridge!

@user-qv6ud2hx6f

Жыл бұрын

This is outdated information. They now use self-destructive material for the "crest" holding the drum. They will argue that you've used wrong powder or water ph was not right. It used to be stainless steel - now cheap aluminium alloy. BTW 10 years is probably myth: at least in my country it covers only engine; so really it is just 3 years which is nothing.

@Elektrotechniker

Жыл бұрын

@@user-qv6ud2hx6f Dude, my Mum's recent Miele washer has a full Metal Drum casing! It fully depends what you pay. And just for your Info: All the other manufacturers have plastic instead of metal, where Miele has reinforced Metal parts. And how does ph/detergend play a role in drum enclosure or -anchoring?

@user-qv6ud2hx6f

Жыл бұрын

@@Elektrotechniker Guy, you can't see the drum holder without disassembling the machine. The drum holder is between the drum and drumcase (that can be plastic as it typically doesn't cause problems). The drum holder is attached at the back of the drum and holds the axis. May be my English is not good enough...

@derick3482

Жыл бұрын

why spend $10k on a washer dryer though? just buy a used whirlpool from 2000s I got mine second hand it lasted the first guy 10 years and it's lasting me 10 years maybe over more

Great info, thanks. Keep mommy happy!

This was so informative, thank you!

"Whatever washer you get, get the matching dryer. Make your wife happy!" Hahaha! I LOVED that! (cuz it's true). There's so much good info in here! I really appreciated it! Thank you!

@BoulevardHome

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Brittney! Glad we were able to help! And thanks for having a sense of humor 😁

@labradorshalladore4966

9 ай бұрын

That’s why husbands are broke

Excellent advice. Very well explained. Great video!

@BoulevardHome

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad to hear that Blake explained everything well!

This video is so helpful. Thanks!

I 100% agree on the Bosch Dishwasher being the best. I bought a stainless inside and out 3 years ago. Easy to install myself and it was so quiet when running I thought it wasn't on. Cleans well too. Was $700 at Lowes in 2020. Totally happy with it.

@wildhorses6817

8 ай бұрын

500 or 800 Series ? Thanks

@halohat2286

7 ай бұрын

@@wildhorses6817 Honestly, I forget. I am slowly getting a Horder out of my home so I can't seem to find the users manual at the moment and it just says Bosch on the unit. Maybe the price would help?

@krisschedler

3 ай бұрын

sounds like you have some fun stories to tell! 🤣@@halohat2286

I bought my Kenmore refrigerator back in 2003 and it quit working in 2019. Whirlpool was making refrigerators for Sears back then. I saw a Whirlpool refrigerator at the store than was on sale and it looked pretty much like my old Sears refrigerator. The ice maker looks slightly different and the controls in the newer refrigerator has digital control buttons. But it has been running just fine. I had read a lot of reviews and I had the impression that Samsung refrigerators have a lot of features but they don’t seem to last as long. I read about the LG issues also. My Whirlpool isn’t fancy but it looks nice and it works. It’s good information that he gave out about the microwave switches. The makers who put the pause feature on their machines should have explain why the that control feature is there.

Thank you, this was excellent! so much good information based on practical experience. Maybe an annual update with production changes and updates would be a good addition?

Thank you, Blake. Really appreciate your honest reviews. I can confirm for two appliances we have his recommendation: GE refrigerator 25 years old accept the light bulb issue, runs without problems. LG top load and dryer no issues. You should tell everyone to level it once in a while. If it is not leveled correctly it'll not turn on. We had that issue and called several technicians. One came to have a look at it, and told us that a part($150) needs to be replaced due to a disconnect behind the start button. I found the same recommendations on youtube, which was a reason to trust the diagnostic. Since the cost seemed high, my husband wanted to try it before ordering the part. The reason why I'm letting everyone know is that the other two technicians said the similar things "Oh, LG washers are having issues and are not reliable". My husband found no issues with the parts. Leveled it and low and behold, it was working by the slightest touch. Now, searching for our Dishwasher problem, I see that you are given your honest recommendations. Other reviews on this channel are true as well. Thank you so much! Love your channel.

@BoulevardHome

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for all those kind words! Glad that we can provide helpful and informative content.

Literally the most helpful video for appliances.. Thank you Sir!

@BoulevardHome

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great advice, I never thought about the switches in the microwave arching when opening the door, I'll stop doing that, I did buy a side by side lg refrigerator with the linear inverter compressor, I must have read somewhere about side by side being more reliable than freezer on bottom, didn't learn about the lg refrigerator issues until after purchase,we will see how reliable it is in time

As soon as we hooked up our fridge ice maker to our reverse osmosis water filter, all the problems went away and it's worked great for years.

Thanks Blake, appreciate the video!

This is so helpful. Thank you!!!

So glad to hear about Bosch; that's what I keep seeing online, and I have a friend who loves hers. That's our plan. For our needs, we basically found a particular French door/dual bottom freezer LG that works for us, but I'm leery about it now. :( I bought the Bravos Maytag washer/dryer, which again, suited my very specific needs (eg disability and short). I wish the washer had a buzzer when it finishes; a little plastic piece broke where you remove the detergent holder to empty water out, but it still works. I have trouble loading it so that it washes properly--comforters end up with a dry spot in the middle (top loading, impeller style). Once I actually watched it clean, I feel like too much laundry is sticking out of the water, using so little water. I now use specific higher-water level cycles now instead of letting it decide how much to use. I was very happy with them for a while, now, 5.5 years later, less so, but they're still functional.

@mustangecoboosthpp3869

11 ай бұрын

LG refined the linear compressor in their refrigerators according to Yale Appliance and their blog LG for the past two years have been most reliable refrigerators from their own repair records. We just bought an LG refrigerator with the new linear compressor.

@lygophilia4127

11 ай бұрын

@@mustangecoboosthpp3869 I just got it delivered Tuesday (mid July) after ordering in April. Makes me wonder if such an order back up was due to making changes. Funny that the entire time the home improvement stores said it would be delivered in like 3 days before you order. It only changes the fulfillment date the day after ordering.

I've had my matching Electrolux washer and dryer set for almost 2 years and have had zero problems. I like the front loaders from a water consumption standpoint and, even though they're gentler on clothes, they seem to do a better job getting them clean. My only complaint is with the dry. The auto (sensor) dry does not work well at all. Even set to the max, the clothes always come out a little damp. This isn't unique to Electrolux either: every auto dry dryer I've used seems to do the same thing.

Such a good and informative video, thank you sooooo much!

We're going to be in the market for all new appliances, so this video will be very helpful and timely!! Excellent job ! Thanks!

I have an even better proposition for dryers. It never fails, costs 30 bucks at most, can be passed on to generations. A drying rack. A string between two trees works nice too.

@nuhnaffyarbuziness7598

11 ай бұрын

welp...they have problem working certain months every year...

@WaddleQwacker

11 ай бұрын

@@nuhnaffyarbuziness7598 drying racks,, nope

@tonytigere5684

3 ай бұрын

They don’t work when it rains or snows outside. Or on cloudy/Foggy days plus the sun fades the colored clothing.

Thanks so much for for leading with the microwaves, I really appreciate the tip on opening the door while still in operation. Since the locks are heavy duty plastic I never associate the contacts to be arcing. Does this still hold true with the press to release door opener? I have the older Maytag (5100 AAB) 2001, Made in Cleveland, OH, it's a 1000 W. I compensate for cooking today's recommended cooking time by pressing the 30 sec. feature. The range is the MGR 5770 Super Capacity Plus, the dishwasher is the Jet Clean Quiet Pack III. All are in as new condition, most visitors ask where can they buy these models. Little do they realize that they are over 20 years old. Then again that's when quality and durability were the best features. I agree with you on front loaders, I prefer the LG because of it's direct drive motor and the handle is part of the door, so it won't break off. Thanks for sharing your opinion and experience with us.

I needed to come back here and say. Thank you for making this video. One, for reminding us to buy matching appliances... you were right. The wife did comment on how she liked both of them matching. Went with the LG washer and dryer 5.0 and the 7.4 LG dryer. Our Samsung top load 5.2 panel fried on us just after having it for a year and 3 months...yeah..its on us that we didn't get a warranty for it..but the way it is and what Samsung said they were probably just going to give us a prorated amount instead of fixing it. But so far, the front-end washer is more quiet than the LG dryer... which is already really quiet. But the LG washer is much more quiet and seems more efficient the Samsung top load washer. So, we are very impressed..and it looks like it has a 10 year motor warranty but I haven't read in detail the info it came with..I'm just going off of what the front of the washer says. And this time we got the 5 year warranty parts and labor added on as well. It would be nice to see a detailed video on how to properly maintenance these as well as when.

Thank you sir for this suggestions, huge help

Im getting an LG washer dryer set delivered from Costco in a few hours. Glad to hear its in the top category in front load washers (and dryer). Our Whirlpool washer that came with the house when we bought last September went ka-put so we've been without a washer for about a month.

@DivaDen

8 ай бұрын

Does Costco remove and take you old washer & dryer? I'm looking into now before mine goes out and we do have Costco

@user-dg9iv9hm7t

7 ай бұрын

Did u move into a new house last September? Wondering how old is the Worldpool washing machine!

@cpg8000

6 ай бұрын

The washer is gonna tear up your clothes

@janosgood5081

6 ай бұрын

Just in the process of buying a new set from Costco. How do you like your LG set and which set did you get, if you don't mind me asking. Having trouble deciding.

@GardengalAAA

2 ай бұрын

If you are stacking them I hope your dryer vent is higher than the vent hose. Otherwise good luck. Mine overheated constantly, they even changed out the motherboard and it still overheated. I had a contractor remodel my exhaust on my home so that it vents higher than the dryer vent. No more issues. I love my LG washer but I hate the dryer.

Very informative. As someone who is looking for a new washer/dryer set, and has had two bad experiences in six months, the information in this video could not have been more helpful! Thank you.

very informative ! thanks!

Thanks for the advice 🙏🏾

I watching these video. My wife over heard you say buy the matching dryer to make your wife happy. My wife looked up and started smiling and I could tell she was this guy is smart lol

You know the idea of buying your wife/spouse a mis-matched washer-dryer set just is NOT going to fly! Buy the MATCHING set. Excellent advice.

@kennethwilliams-dl9gi

Жыл бұрын

im not married so i dont have that issue.

@243wayne1

Жыл бұрын

Who cares about buying a wife things. Just NEVER buy a mismatched set of anything! End of discussion.

@bgroesser

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you just have money laying around.

@kittybeck151

Жыл бұрын

I don't care if it is mismatched, mine are in the garage.

@243wayne1

Жыл бұрын

@@kittybeck151 You're poor...

Really helpful. Thanks for this

So helpful!!! Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

I have me a 2012 Frigidaire/Electrolux top freezer fridge that still works well. I recently removed the ice maker, because I never use it. My washer and dryer are GE 2008 models. They work well, also. I recently replaced my dishwasher with a GE, and replaced my Whirlpool over the range microwave with another one. My electric cooktop is 2008 GE, and my wall oven is a 2008 Whirlpool. I hope for many more years of use.

@johnmitchell8925

Жыл бұрын

I have a 19-year-old frigidaire side by side everything on it still works great but I'm starting to look around for a replacement even if I don't need it for a while. I'm starting to get the one morning all the food thawed twitches🥵

Thanks for the information. Went washer shopping today at a Mom & Pop local store that does both sales & service & was told exactly the same about the top loaders. I'm always suspicious when shopping to be recommended the most expensive thing that I'm looking for. But I do realize when you own your own business, you do strive for satisfied customers unlike a big box store that couldn't care less. Still undecided between the Speed Queen & LG at the moment.

@BoulevardHome

Жыл бұрын

Most technicians will tell you to pick the Speed Queen without question and we would agree if you have the budget for it. Usually, Speed Queens are the more expensive top-load options, but it's because they are using high-quality parts that last. I'm sure you will be happy either way as LG makes good washing machines. Good luck with your purchase!

@ericafors6039

Жыл бұрын

Pick the Speed Queen… They have great service too, should you ever need it. Made in Ripon, Wisconsin.

This video was so helpful!! I looked forever to figure out to get a Bosch dishwasher and with this video I already know what kind of washer and dryer to get

@BoulevardHome

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Chris! Glad we could help out!

Great input and useful info. Thank you, friend.

I've had a Bosch dishwasher for three years and it's performance is flawless. It does nee to be cleaned periodically and the filter should be scrubbed at least monthly. We like it so much we recently bought a Bosch gas stove.

@iLoveBoysandBerries

Жыл бұрын

Kitchen aid way better

@TheCJTok

Жыл бұрын

We love our Bosch too! Replaced a Kitchen Aid with it that wasn’t cleaning our dishes at all.

@TheCJTok

Жыл бұрын

We love our Bosch too! Replaced a Kitchen Aid with it that wasn’t cleaning our dishes at all.

@blinddog1212

Жыл бұрын

Ditto on the Bosch! Great dishwasher and glad you're enjoying yours!

@thoughtfulobserver2263

Жыл бұрын

I’m at 16 yrs with our Bosch. Going strong.

I can say that I have a Bosch dishwasher and LOVE it. Super quiet, cleans really well. I also got a Bosch induction cooktop. I bought a Samsung Fridge based on appearance/function and had a problem with the ice maker at the 5 year mark. That fridge is 10 years old now and if I replace it I will be looking at a different brand (and one of the ones recommended in this video!). My wall oven is Kitchenaid... I didn't hear this brand mentioned at all and wonder your opinion @BoulevardHome? It's 20 years old so far and still a workhorse. My washer/dryer are LG, also about 10 years old and still going strong, I would replace with the same in the future, great to know you recommend them!

I had a Bosch dishwasher for my former house. It was the best dishwasher among all that I had. I have a Whirlpool dishwasher in this house, it is okay but it does not clean as well as the Bosch. I have both LG washer and bottom freezer refrigerator for about 9 years without any problem and I love them.

thank you so much for making this video, i love this alot. thank you

Excellent summary of appliances. One thing to inform viewers is that in many appliances the top and bottom of the line are the same unit inside. I have bottom of the line $525, Bosh dishwasher and according the the online parts manuals the mechanical parts are interchangeable with the $1300 top of line. You get no more reliability with price.

@wildhorses6817

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will be replacing my Old Bosch and wondered which series to buy.

My family has a Kelvinator refrigerator/freezer/ice maker running for 67 years straight, and a Brazilian Arno freezer/refrigerator working non-stop for 34 years, only recently developing a minor refrigerant leak, replenishable yearly. I can't understand how we went from that to "it's normal that it fails, it's dealing with a hard environment, cold, humid, electricity, etc". Why are we letting this happen? These corporate people are crooks.

@Garth2011

Жыл бұрын

Yes, our society is not what it used to be, honest and valued. $2,000 for a refrigerator today is larceny.

@GBOAC

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the difference in power consumption often makes it worthwhile to replace them nonetheless

@Garth2011

Жыл бұрын

@@GBOAC I'd have to see the power statistics on the new ones first. With all of the tech, they might not be as stingy as they claim to be.

@lawrencenewman9941

11 ай бұрын

​@@GBOACit really doesn't

@GBOAC

11 ай бұрын

@@lawrencenewman9941 We would generally use arguments to debate a point, we’re not 6-year-olds.

We hit two of the video recommendations. Dish washer and Refrigrtator. Bosch washer is just awesome.

We have two Maytag Washers and matching dryers. We love it! Hardly any issues!

Best advice ever. Most important thing is to get the matching set! So your wife doesn’t complain.

@yvonnethomas4484

Жыл бұрын

LOL

Excellent video!! I didn’t know that pulling a microwave door open to stop it was hard on the switch. I have been doing this because of the annoying loud 5 beeps when the timer reaches zero. Most models don’t have an option to turn off the sound. So, when I wanted to avoid waking up my family in the early morning, I’ve been yanking on the door.

@BoulevardHome

9 ай бұрын

I totally understand that! Microwaves can be super annoying, especially when you're trying to be quiet. Glad that the video was helpful!