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@xxpyroxx1670

Жыл бұрын

7:01 they are so bad even the frige on the left the door doesnt even line up look at it how its up a little

@slimandoas3412

Жыл бұрын

Hello sir can you help me I have a washing machine I did not understand the errors ?

@tjsells9288

Жыл бұрын

Hey what makes a fridge “garage ready???”

@taneriapollins9225

Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about double ovens ranges? What’s the best gas ranges. I am looking at a Lacanche French range

@guppyspop

Жыл бұрын

Has LG finally changed or corrected their compressors ??

This channel is an outstanding example of why KZread has value.

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@dporrasxtremeLS3

Жыл бұрын

@@bensappliancesandjunk I have learned SO Much from this channel!!! Thanks! Subscribed way back.

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

@@dporrasxtremeLS3 thanks for your support!

@gavinhaynes5632

Жыл бұрын

You must be a KZread employee

@mgtowstanleyzoltanov9808

Жыл бұрын

What about other growing pile of human excrements doing crappy videos?

My current refrigerator is a GE Freezer Top that has worked well for a few years, but my crown jewel is a 1942 Westinghouse refrigerator I inherited from my grandparents that continues to operate flawlessly even at 80 years old.

@tgeliot

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I'd bet money that it's really costing you in electricity. ☹️ Edit:. Looks like I might lose that bet. 😆

@picklerix6162

Жыл бұрын

All freezer top refrigerators are far more reliable due to their simplicity. Simpler is always better when it comes to home appliances, HVAC equipment, and water heaters.

@euphony62

Жыл бұрын

@@tgeliot and wherever it is placed that's where it will stay until he's ready to get a crane to remove it.

@strimbimmin328

Жыл бұрын

@@tgeliot not really, older fridges don’t have as many high amp loads as a newer unit, just a compressor and a single fan motor. No ice maker, evaporator fans, defrost timer and heater, etc.

@mikesrandomvideos

Жыл бұрын

@@tgeliot yup the electric bill from that one will be more than replacing it every 5 years.

My mother bought her kenmore frig back in 1972 it worked every day since. When she passed, We sold her house and moved south last year. I wish i had taken it with me. It was such a reliable piece of machinery.

@AKHWJ3ST

4 ай бұрын

Refrigerators back then were made well and very reliable. They could make quality appliances if they wanted to, but this way they sell more because it's generally cheaper to buy a new appliance than to have one repaired. We all need to just buy the cheapest one we can find and count on using it for 4-5 years discard and buy another cheap one. You can't repair a fridge for less than $500. That's $500 you can add to a new one.

@cindypattana6071

4 ай бұрын

My aunt has the original fridge that came with her house that was built in the early 60's and it still works great.

@polly8844

4 ай бұрын

@cindypattana6071 Yes, I'm sure it does. It was manufactured when America was great.

@girohead

3 ай бұрын

It seemed people knocked Kenmore, but I've had some that lasted decades. People question why I buy used and I just say for better quality. Appliances, tools, cars, homes, home goods....

@davidmajor1508

3 ай бұрын

@@girohead Fortunately, REAL, ACTUAL statistics for vehicles are easier to track than for appliances, thus enabling narrative, story telling, anecdotes based on survivorship bias and personal bias to be questioned and overturned. Consumer analytic companies track and compile those easier-to-acquire statistics on vehicles, and what those REAL statistics show is that todays vehicles (the average vehicle) is much more reliable and l a s ts longer than ever before, contrary to anecdotal myths based on the survivorship bias fallacy and “golden age” story telling.

In a world where manufacturers ensure their products break down so you have to buy more, this is helpful.

@One-Day-After-Another

3 ай бұрын

It's puzzling how they get away with it in a world where you're shunned if everything isn't green/environmentally friendly..... when it's actually environmentally criminal to build these huge appliances that get thrown away sooner than later.

@Catlady8

2 ай бұрын

How “Green” of them!😒That shows you what a scam all these green appliances & products are. Trash dump pollution is irrelevant to them.

This man needs some kind of award. He has turned a run of the mill job, into something not only genuinely entertaining, but informative. Bravo

@mynazarene1233

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention the outfit! Ties it all in

@noahthegildedone5917

2 ай бұрын

Fully agree

@BEAUTYnIQ

29 күн бұрын

this ^ ^ uou beat me to this comment.. yes this kid did a great job..!

As an appliance repair tech I occasionally have some "WOW" moments. About the 2nd week of March 2023 my partner and I responded to a fridge repair call, upon entering the kitchen we found an original Harvest Gold Freezer still humming away like it was new. All it needed was to be unplugged and allowed to defrost. Once it was thawed and dried it fired right up. That color and Avocado Green have not been available since the early 70's so that is 50+ years old. A mechanical thermostat and a light bulb is all you see inside, just amazing !

@christucker7425

Жыл бұрын

Was the defrost timer out?

@kevdupuis

Жыл бұрын

I use an Admiral freezer top model I bought new in 95, it still works beautiful with the only option being the two ice cube trays that came with the fridge. 😀

@Readit4Life_2Chron7_14

Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. My mom's washer & dryer lasted 35 yrs. BUT I rented an apt in to a house in Los Angeles around the University of Southern California area that had a 1946 Servel natural gas refrigerator that I used for all 4 yrs. & when I graduated from USC in 1978 it was still running! Servel founded in 1922: And from 1927 until 1956, when it ceased producing them, it was the only American manufacturer of gas refrigerators. As the United States entered World War II, Servel shifted its manufacturing to support the war effort. In addition to cooking units and munitions, Servel built wings for the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.

@buddysteve5543

Жыл бұрын

Manufacturers would not stay in business if they built products that last half of a century! And if they did, they would have to charge 10x the rate just to stay in business.

@huskyvacs

Жыл бұрын

@@buddysteve5543 and that's why I do not play that game. I buy - no wait I don't even have to buy - I find - vintage appliances on the curb and take them from being scrapped. My matching washer and dryer pair I have had for the last 15 years that is in and of itself from the late 60s or early 70s, I got for free. I was doing the curb crawl on the weekend looking for goodies sitting out and seen a house being cleaned out with this gorgeous avacado green washer and dryer set sitting out. they had some rust along the bottom like they were in a basement flood many times, but nothing too serious. asked if they were being thrown away and if I could have them they were confused as to why someone would want "that old junk" and then they were happy to have it hauled away, as the landfill charges you money for disposal of large items. i cleaned them up, gave the motors some cleaning and fresh lube, sanded down the rust damage then color matched and repainted the damaged areas, they have never failed on me still to this day. the only problem I had was a wire for the control board had rubbed on some sharp metal over time from vibrating and it cut the wire. simple 3 minute repair with a wire splice and that was solved. i donated my shitty 2008 Maytag front loader to put this set in its place and never regretted it.

It feels like quality is becoming a relic of the past.

@gbppittpetitt8684

4 ай бұрын

Everything is a throw away!

@christopherblack4520

4 ай бұрын

There use to be small appliance repair shops now throw away same now with major appliances where the repair part is more than a new unit. During my furnace repair the technician said furnace parts went up 300% where he tells people buy new if 10 years or older. We are so environmentally friendly with these high efficient throw away products.

@aurtisanminer2827

4 ай бұрын

You both are unfortunately right.

@jim-ce5kt

4 ай бұрын

This is done INTENTIONALLY. They have 70 years or more making these things and just like cars, both have become less reliable and are cheaply made in 3rd world places TO SAVE THEM MONEY. They have the knowledge to make quality, reliable refrigerators but the materials and the craftsmanship are the main problems. TECH is NOT BETTER and I find TECH IS GREATLY OVERRATED in so many ways beyond fridges.

@svr5423

4 ай бұрын

I never had a fridge/freezer fail during my childhood and college years. I didn't know they could do that. They would run for decades. In my rented apartment, the fridge/freezer failed after around 10 years. Door hinges were all worn out (doors would often not close properly), sensor couldn't hold the temperature (sometimes you had 12+ C, sometimes your drinks were frozen in the fridge), light went kaputt (didn't know this could happen in the age of LEDs) and some of the plastic boxes inside had fractures. Was an Electrolux. Going to move soon to my own place, ordered a V-Zug side-by-side. The brand is usually known for better quality. Wish me luck.

My gosh !!!! Never thought of it !! Two fridges side by side !!! You.Are.A.Genius.🤗

@PuntodeVista3176-xc9gd

Ай бұрын

I Will do that. Genius!!

I cant believe I spent my morning coffee time watching a video on refrigerators, especially since Im not in the market for one right now. But this was such a well done, comprehensive video on how to choose a fridge that I was totally engaged. Wonderful job on this, and just the sort of straight shooting we need these days. Keep up good work.

@recoveringsoul755

Жыл бұрын

But when you are in the market, it happens suddenly and without warning. My mother had a power outage, and when the power came back on, the fridge struggled to get up again and couldn't. She had to get a new one, have it delivered. Meanwhile I grabbed every cooler I had. Picked up ice at the store to save as much food as possible. The frozen stuff was lost despite cooking as much as possible, eating ice cream etc. There were 4 of us trying to eat it. Would have lost more if she lived alone You can keep food cold on ice, but can't keep food frozen. Maybe a small chest freezer as backup? Depends on your use

@juliesczesny90

Жыл бұрын

​@@recoveringsoul755 I agree!!

@clarasantiso8246

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate his easy to understand explanations on the subject, I mean love it. And I too have a reliable fridge,thanks to this young and dedicated man, now but still enjoy hearing these videos.

@patriciabaylor4573

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@DireNeeds

Жыл бұрын

lol for real. I just finished a cup of coffee and this video. Was informative and relevant to what I do at my job.

I'm so glad I found you! I was thinking about replacing our 17 year old fridge just because it's a 17 year old fridge. What I learned, is that I really need to take it out and vacuum it. We have no fancy ice makers or dispensers. It's just a cold box that has managed to stay cold for 17 years. Thank you!

@johnjaco5544

5 ай бұрын

I still drive my 40 year old truck,runs great,no need for replacement

@cariwaldick4898

4 ай бұрын

A new model might have a higher energy rating on it. But if I could do it over, I'd have kept the first refrigerator we bought with our first house....30 years ago. That energy rating comes with more insulation, and less space. Newer models also have more plastic parts. Oh, and the stainless looks good for about five minutes, then it starts to get fingerprints, dents, and scratches.

@wilsjane

4 ай бұрын

@@cariwaldick4898 And those new fridge are dangerous, since a climate change idiot wrongly blamed them for destroying the ozone layer. The new "lighter gas" replacement is what starter the fire at Grenfell tower that killed around 100 people.

@sblumenstein6688

4 ай бұрын

My boyfriend can fix anything. My fridge was 40 years old, and I didn’t want to buy a new one. He was easily able to replace the parts that could be faulty, but eventually he realized that the Freon needed to be replaced, and he didn’t have the equipment to do that. I finally gave up and bought one of the new, expensive behemoths. Had to send two back, and then just bought a couple of cheap office fridges and a small freezer. Yeah, it’s a drag to defrost them, but much better than throwing out expensive food.

@thebionicbassplayer

4 ай бұрын

I have a 34 (?) year old Whirlpool fridge, which works like new. When I pushed back on replacing it, my wife repainted it. Now it looks like new.

Who makes the best fridge? Who knows! But who makes the best videos? You ❤️

I cannot thank you enough. based on this video we bought a GE PWE23K Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator mentioned by you. it is made in Kentucky and is a far cry quieter than the 3 year old Frigidaire trash. I have also used your washing machine video to help my brother. Keep up the good work ,we all need this kind of info.

This is probably the most honest, accurate, informative, thorough and well presented video on recommended refrigerator brands on the internet. You are a blessing to appliance consumers everywhere. Please keep up the good work.

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

I tried really hard to make this a good one!

@wkbdgeorge

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@RunninUpThatHillh

Жыл бұрын

Ben your content is great! I bought a home with a Samsung fridge 😩 your videos are super helpful at keeping it out of the landfill another year. When it dies I'm going on your recommendation!

@bobbysandycam9677

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@tonettesharp6418

Жыл бұрын

I soooo appreciate you! Thank you.

My Viking freezer chest is now 49 years old. Never have had a problem with it. They made quality back then. It’s still running strong! Thanks for the info!

@PK-bh1ww

Жыл бұрын

runs but probably more expensive to run... Those older ones aren't cost efficient. Mine (Whirlpool) was made in the 90's and doesn't strain the elect bill.

@grimtt

Жыл бұрын

That’s cool, Linda! Do be careful about the wiring, though. I say this to everyone now since my father’s shop burned to the ground a few years ago with the origin being around a still-running deep freeze from the ‘80s. (No ppl injured.)

@mr.monitor.

Жыл бұрын

@@PK-bh1ww I'll take reliable cold food over a few cents of electricity.

@LBCAndrew

Жыл бұрын

@@PK-bh1ww Incorrect. Old fridges are surprisingly efficient. I've got a 1932 GE fridge in my garage and it sips power. Only 117 watts when the compressor is running.

@stevemtc1

Жыл бұрын

My aunt bought a Frigidaire or GE or Maytag in 1945 got it for her 45th birthday she lived to be 105 years old ran strong when she died that’s 60 years

Great lesson in fridge buying. Please consider making, if you haven't yet, videos on which fridges are cheapest and easiest to fix. Are there any third party parts makers selling cheaper parts? I can't remember the brand of refrigerator but the manufacturer of one we owned stopped selling replacement circuit boards for it and it was less than 10 years old. The repairman knew an off brand company that made identical circuit boards for a fraction of the cost. It kept it running for years. We sold it with the house.

I remember our old Westinghouse refrigerator! Grandma bought it 1973 and was replaced 1998 for a newer model even though it was still working well. I miss that refrigerator!

@steveib724

4 ай бұрын

Yah this is my back up lmfao

I have only had two fridge freezes, one was an Electrolux and the other one which I have still got is Hotpoint. The first one lasted well over 40 years. The second one is at least 20 years old and still going strong. And if you want ice cubes, use an ice tray, they never break down.

@Lovepeacejoy..

9 ай бұрын

I hear you. My Maytag is 27 years old. Freezer on top & no frills, no repairs. Last time I was checking out getting a new one, all that was on display seemed to be of poor quality & very costly so, I will try to extend the life of this one by opening the back, cleaning the coils, vacuum it out, as I have never done this…

@jamesplotkin4674

9 ай бұрын

I still have the old aluminum lever type ice trays. Must be 40 years old, but they work.

@Lovepeacejoy..

9 ай бұрын

@@jamesplotkin4674 That is so cool. Wish I saved mine. They were the best!

@MrBillSabre

9 ай бұрын

I've got a Hotpoint microwave from the 70s, still works and the incandescent bulb still works!

@miltonhollis703

9 ай бұрын

You stole my thunder, My parents bought a 2nd handed pointvI was raised with that Hot Point refrigerator and when I got married I was broke and my parents gave me That refrigerator and we kept it for many years and ended up giving it To my wife's uncle and he made a freezer out of it....I'm 78 and wish I had of kelp it....because since then I've had 6 or 7 refrigerator!!!

I was raised by two school teachers, who I revere. That being said: your videos are extremely effective for teaching and explaining. You don't use abrasive language, you speak clearly, you are very coherent and confident, you prove your knowledge, and most importantly, you know how to inject just the right level of humor. Your humor isn't overboard to where some people would find you annoying. On the other hand, you inject just enough, and at the right times, for those that have trouble following along on topics like these (people that have ADHD appreciate that). You've earned my subscription, sir. Keep educating. Much appreciated! 🙂👍

@MrMikeT89

Жыл бұрын

As someone with ADHD, can confirm

@jaxcell

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic comment! All too many video's have foul language and/or trendy terms that people feel that somehow add to the subject, but to me only takes away.

@olderandwiser127

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate he does not say 'you know' repeatedly as so many do.

@ph11p3540

Жыл бұрын

Because good customer service starts and ends with courtesy and class. Nothing says you are a street person like using foul language.

@krather6160

Жыл бұрын

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We had our Kenmore french door fridge with in-door ice maker for 12 years. Worked great!!

Thank you soo much for this info. It's refreshing to see a true technician, non-biased, review of products. Watching today January 27, 2024. We have two fridges that are old. One 14 years old, a single side by side AMANA with ice and water indoor - running like a champ! Never any issues! One 13 year old KENMORE ELITE French Door with water in door only. Ice maker is down in freezer drawer on shelf. Run great, only issues door seals and cracking condiments shelves in fridge doors (all six) replacement cost PER shelf around $100.00 US. Looking forward to a 2024 update on this content. Your help is greatly appreciated Fred

@Melmin447

2 ай бұрын

It's great that your two fridges are still running strong. Our GE side by side lasted 21 years! I replaced a few parts myself and extended the life, but the compressor went kaput the other night. I noticed the newer models all have cheaper looking plastic shelves on the doors - I know those are going to crack. Our door shelves eventually cracked and they were a better quality...fixed them with duct tape though - lol. We also had to replace the thin plastic veggie drawer not long ago and that cost over $100. It's crazy how something made of cheap plastic costs so much.

As someone who lives in a rural area, an hour from decent shopping, the best choice for our household is a simple all fridge refrigerator and an separate upright freezer. We have enough room to stock up on our biweekly shopping trips. As for an ice maker, that's what ice cube trays and kids are for.

@dawnconnors8205

Жыл бұрын

When my nephew saw the ice cube tray, he asked me what it was. He was shocked...

@MoonlightingJames

Жыл бұрын

I live in a small town (15k pop) but have just sold the French Door Fridge/Freezer for separate fridge/freezer like you. Totally agree, esp the ice trays :)

@kiemc1855

Жыл бұрын

@Viridian: 😂🤣😂🤣" that's what ice cube trays and kids are for"😂🤣😂🤣

@teerich2011

Жыл бұрын

I'm a family of 1 but just discovered recently the "garage" style fridge and upright freezer recently. I am considering both two since my house is old and had a narrow door, so a standard fridge that will fit may be too small for stockpiling.

@philiplubduck6107

Жыл бұрын

The ice maker on my fridge / freezer must have been smart (Samsung) they put the ice maker in the freezer section. No need to keep it any colder and has held up so far.

I’m an electrician by trade for 40 years. It’s amazing how everything is overly complicate for simple tasks.

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

And the worst part is consumers gobble it up, encouraging them to keep pushing this stuff

@JustAnotherConspiracyTheorist

Жыл бұрын

Right? As soon as I saw the first refrigerator with a computer screen on the front I knew I didn't want one. Same with the ice/ water in the door, but for a different reason. My mom had one and it was always dirty. Due to hard water in Texas you couldn't scrub the stains out of the tray so the whole front of the refrigerator looked awful.

@JustAnotherConspiracyTheorist

Жыл бұрын

@@bensappliancesandjunk proof that consumers, like voters, are stupid.

@pablopicaro7649

Жыл бұрын

Iowa made Maytag and Amana is super long lasting. Have Maytag side-side from 1998 (24 years old), and Amana bottom-freezer from 1995 (27 years old) . Both work perfectly. the Maytag has need defrost timer, defrost coil, motor starter. Amana has needed a Condenser Fan.

@GrantMcWilliams

Жыл бұрын

@@pablopicaro7649 Everything from that era lasted longer. Most of my kitchen appliances are still going strong for the last 20 years outside of little plastic pieces here and there but the exact same brands now don't make the same products unfortunately.

🎉🎉🎉❤ standing ovation. I wish I had found your channel 2 refrigerators ago. Samsung and may tag, I'd never buy either again. Now I feel better equipped when I buy my next one.

I sure enjoyed this video. It's my first time seeing your channel. I'm a retired quality reporting department employee for Whirlpool Corp. This sure brings backs memories and was very enlightening. Thank you!

I’ve been a Tech/Installer for 17-18 years and I wish I could work with this guy. I share the same passion. Great video man. Everything incredibly true.

Man you just packed 80 pounds of crap into a 5 pound bag ! AMAZING. So much good information delivered in a very neutral manner. I love what you're doing here. Keep up the good work.

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

I agree i have a clock right now that is between 80 to 100 years old and it still works and it doesn't lose or gain time it works beautifully it was my grandparents

@Earthneedsado-over177

4 ай бұрын

Yes, but does it keep your food cold?

An incredible guide to keeping your fridge running and what to look for in a new one, if you LISTEN . Very well done. Many thanks.

This was the best 20 minutes I've spent on KZread in months. It was technically straightforward without getting into the weeds. You video brushed up against the physics of why equipment fails and put me on a new path for taking care of my current refrigerator. You have new subscriber.

Over 20 years ago I bought a 1939 Kelvinator fridge. Still had the Kelvinator companys 25th anniversary label on the inside of the door. It still works perfectly so long as I defrost the freezer about once a month. This is truly a 'they don't make them like this anymore' piece of equipment.

@jeffkelly5972

11 ай бұрын

My Mom and Grandmother both had one of these.

@ErikssonTord_2

11 ай бұрын

Not many like to defrost their freezers themselves, and once a month is a bit over the top!

@jeffkelly5972

11 ай бұрын

@@ErikssonTord_2 I remember my Grandmother putting all the food in the refrigerator and putting a pot of hot water in the freezer and scraping frost and ice every couple of months.

@thumper823

9 ай бұрын

I had a vsiual of my mom doing just that@@jeffkelly5972

@jeffkelly5972

9 ай бұрын

@@rcorn79135 The old stuff was made with quality parts and labor when people still cared. Made in the USA too.

Appreciate your insight. We have a 2006 whirlpool gold 25 cu ft side by side. No ice / no water dispenser. Clean colis annually. It is the only frig we ever purchased new. Due to the increased complexity and low reliability. We only have older appliances (washer, dryers, etc). Keep up the good work :)

Awesome!! Informative and to the point. Such a pleasure to listen as someone correctly articulates the English language without adding useless filler words such as SO and LIKE every other word.

I live in a rented “artist loft” thus my unit, of course, came with a fridge. I am not in the market for any appliances. Yet, I am totally glued to this video and fascinated by the information within. Ben is awesome! Honest, humble, has jokes, and knows his stuff. What a guy.

@nibcamp3958

Жыл бұрын

Now I know why my fridge has lasted so long. I never make ice and I vacuum the coil area. If I needed ice for a party I just went out and bought it.

Hi Ben , Very nicely done ! I'm a retired refrigerator repairman and I can say you were bang on with everything you said ! Keep up the great work !

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I'm a contractor and when we renovate a home(rentals) we buy the cheapest cuz it does not matter. Like you said, "They are all crap" When we get a new stove or dishwasher in from Korea, it has a checksheet taped to the inside somewhere that asks what badge to put on it! They are all made in the same crappy factories. Thanks for the truth.

My parents bought a GE side by side in late 1970's, only repairs was to replace condenser fan & compressor start relay, , gave it to a neighbor when dad passed. I have owned 3 whirlpool, each had compressor failure within the warranty period. Now have an LG for past several years. So far, so good.

We've had a GE freezer top for 13 years and it's going strong. The ice maker started leaking about 7 years ago. I fixed it by shutting the water off and buying some ice trays😁

@alang5032

9 ай бұрын

I have a 30 year old Whirlpool! Only problems are the cold water dispenser and Ice maker; I don't remember when that system started leaking water. Just disconnected the water and got some ice trays. It is a bit thirsty for electricity; 2400 watts per day. 😏

@mustangracer5124

9 ай бұрын

Same thing here.. clean the 'icebergs' and shut the water off.

@jsun3117

9 ай бұрын

It's mainly not monitoring that flap at the dispenser making sure there isn't ice stuck leaving warm air to circulate inside the ice maker.

@Nostromo_1

9 ай бұрын

The new GE's are junk.

@aaabbbccc543

9 ай бұрын

ge is now chinese owned and are crap

When I moved to a different part of the state in 1992 I took my 1990 GE refrigerator with me. We kept in in our kitchen for 8 years and then my wife just had to have one of the new shinny silver models. We moved the old GE outside to the garage as a backup frig. 15 years later ( another two new inside refrigerators later) it finally broke down. The old one was just built better than the new ones!

@andrew_koala2974

Жыл бұрын

The same happened with TeleVisions Some 4 decades ago - I repaired a PHILIPS TV (CRT type of TV) for a Fellow I knew - He worked part-time as a 'Barman' The TV was given to him when the establishment he worked at - purchased a new one with a 26-inch picture tube. It worked well for a while and then died - (as he put it) He missed watching his collection of " Westerns" he had on Video Tape. __I studied Electronics Engineering with PHILIPS during my 30-year Military career - and knew them inside out - He balked at the $150 I charged him for the repair -- == However I do recall that before HE died he said the $150 was really a bargain - as the TV worked for over 15 years after the repair - and worked without failure - So the $150 worked out to less than $10 per year of viewing. RIP Ronald 'Rocky' Lazar -

@jackieraulerson2005

Жыл бұрын

I hear you!

@mountnman3609

Жыл бұрын

My parents bought a Norge refrigerator around 1960. It got relegated to the garage about 25 years later. Finally got rid of it about 10 years ago. They bought an upright freezer about 1970. Was still operating worry free when I got rid of it about 10 years ago. The only reason I got rid of it was I was afraid at 40+ years old, I'd wake up to $1000 in spoiled meat someday. Got a Tappan fridge in the kitchen now, that I'm about to move to the walk in pantry, for curing bacon and aging cheese. It was bought about 1995.

@jelmeromero

Жыл бұрын

I have a smart family hub fridge and it’s been a nightmare. My old fridge is in the garage. The new one broke 3 months in. I have fixed it twice already and regret the purchase. My old backup is going strong in my garage.

@michaelho274

Жыл бұрын

Same story to me. My wife keeps over 30 years old style white Whirlpool refrigerator (made in USA) when we install new style stainless Samsung RFG237AARS/XAA was manufactured 2012. I have to keep cleaning the ices every 18 months. People who are unable DIY it is nightmare. We should file class lawsuits to have design flaws products to be sold in USA.

I still have my GE that I bought in 1992. It’s in my second home now but I think it will work forever!

Remember when going to trade school we would practice on many residential refrigerators and the one that stood out from all our abuse and negligence was Kelvinator. So when it was time to buy a refrigerator me and mom went to Trader Horn and bought a basic Kelvinator freezer top. That was over 30years ago!

I bought a no-frills, white Kenmore fridge about 25 years ago, made in Canada. It has never given me an ounce of trouble. Still looks good and does what it is supposed to do. My Mom and Dad had a GE fridge bought in and around 1950. They owned it until they sold their house in about 2005. As far as I know it is still going strong.

@robertherman1146

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's really helpful for somebody looking to buy a new refrigerator!

@unkwm128

Жыл бұрын

I would have taken it with me.

@marilynmcelroy9634

Жыл бұрын

That's because its a Kenmore. Sears brand appliances were built to last. See my post about our 54 year old Kenmore refrigerator. Also the fridge I own now is a GE and I bought it used in 2015. I don't know how old it was when I bought it, but it wasn't new. The only thing I don't like about it is that the freezer door (its a side by side) doesn't open far enough, and tends to spring back on me. I have to prop it open with a chair when I'm having to get things in and out of the freezer. But I think it was made that way and has nothing to do with age.

@Demy1970

Жыл бұрын

I have a Roper that came with the home and mfg date of 3-99, works well 22-24 years old

@FKS1994

Жыл бұрын

That 1950 refrigerator should be replaced. For nostalgia sake, it's worth keeping. But for energy efficiency purposes, it's costing you more money to use it than to just buy a new one and replace it every 8-10 years.

Whoa! What just happened here>?? An honest, clear report with plenty of details and explanations? How rare - what a treat. Thanks Ben. I got into refrigeration repair by accident a few years ago when I did some general repair work in a guy's apartment, and he liked what he saw me doing. He asked me if I could help him in his restaurant. I did, and realized the refrigeration repair tech he had was ripping him off bigtime, Told him he needed a new compressor (wrong - all that was wrong was the internal circulation fans were not working) and then quoted him a price about five times higher than it was worth. (I already knew how to do basic refrigeration repair.) So I became my friend's refrigeration tech. Had to learn how to fix icemakers (those f***ers are complicated), Was great fun working for my friend until he finally sold his restaurant, I wound up with a restaurant maintenance company until I retired a few years later. My thing was honesty and good work, so I can appreciate what you are doing.

@imdeplorable2241

Жыл бұрын

"...honesty and good work..." That's all WE want, too. Get in, do the job correctly, timely, and at a fair price. That's all we ask, same as a small business.

@faith4390

Жыл бұрын

We need more of you in the world. My hubby watches these videos and repairs our own appliances. Thank you for working with integrity:)

I drove up to my mother-in-law’s house to take a look at her refrigerator, your video is so informative! Thank you, sir

When we moved into our little home in North Hollywood in 1986 there was a refrigerator in service. It may have been a Frigidaire. It had a tiny freezer, about a foot high, 18 inches to the back and 10 inches wide. It was in the bottom right corner. When I left, it was too heavy to move to Apple Valley. In 2009- it was still reliability running! The little freezer was frost free and I swear I could store a side of beef in there. What a wonderful machine!

I’m in the market for a new fridge, and it’s been overwhelming. This is EXACTLY what I needed to watch. It’s made my decision significantly easier. Thank you.

@Leo_Vazquez

Жыл бұрын

What did you choose ? I wanna buy my parents a new fridge , I'm tired of seeing our fridge so unorganized .

@marksteinbuck8650

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I too would like to know what you got and how well it went.

@Leo_Vazquez

10 ай бұрын

@@sjackson5980 I actually did that . Went to a Dollarama and bough a bunch just to organize bread and deli meats,I'm gonna get a few more to organize vegs. It made a huge difference .

@mustangracer5124

9 ай бұрын

I have a simple Samsung side by side 4 yrs. old and no prob.. (just ice in door and water)

@daCubanaqt

9 ай бұрын

I recently purchased a fridge and was so overwhelmed by the choices. I got a Bosch 800 no water/ice in the door. Got an awesome deal during a holiday sale. It’s been great so far!

I don't care if I somehow wound up on an alien planet never needing an appliance again, I would still watch your channel because the genuine advice is such an honest example of integrity that is unrecognizable in today's day and age. Happy new year God bless

Great review. Thank-you. I bought a top of the line GE refrigerator back in 1995. It finally quit in 2022. The only repairs it needed in 27 years was the ice maker - two or three times. Parts were available so I fixed it myself. Ok, I did replace the guides for the drawers several times. But, the proper temperatures were always maintained. So, now I am a loyal customer for GE refrigerators. I bought a top of the line GE refrigerator a few years ago and I have high expectations for a long service life. Only time will tell.

@williamlangley2044

4 ай бұрын

Mine 1990 is still going strong.

@TC-dw6wg

3 ай бұрын

Mine has been nothing but problems! It is hit or miss I have found.

Well...you finally convinced me to subscribe to your channel! Think your videos are truly aligned to what a real and honest feedback of appliances should be.

As someone who worked for an extended warranty company, the ice maker in the fridge door is one of the worst ideas anyone has ever had...they all break. I also appreciate your commentary on all brands, nicely done. Also like your signed Disciple album on your shelf...Nice!

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

Kevin and the band signed it 2 months ago! First time I saw them live was in my small home town and they were still a 3pc band with Kevin still playing bass

@Progrocker70

Жыл бұрын

I have a Whirlpool Gold fridge, it's been great but I've had to replace every ice maker component at least twice.

@SynchroSk8

Жыл бұрын

It’s so funny how no matter how fancy the home you visit, you need to check in to see if the door water and ice work. Over the holidays I was invited my supervisor’s home and when I went to refill my water, the spouse got me just in time to tell me I needed to use the bottled water. I seriously have no interest in all the bells and whistles after seeing my parents LG (which they bought after reading consumer reports) fridge have compressor issues at the 3rd year. I guess I should be happy my 1981 almond GE fridge is going strong!

@ddtuss2585

Жыл бұрын

@@Progrocker70 my whirlpool gold is at least 12 years old and the original ice maker is going strong

@ilikecontent2327

Жыл бұрын

My sister has one and it has been one headache after another. Myself I checked consumer reports first and bought a base model GE French style refrigerator based on Consumer Reports. I have had it for 6 years now and no issues at all. It works very well and is quiet. It has an ice maker, but we chose not to connect it. We just do the old fashioned ice trays. We do clean it off and on, but we need to do that more often. I did check into Consumer Reports and looked at reliability(where it was made). I already knew that less features means less things to go wrong. Great tips! Thanks!

Bought an old 26 years old GE fridge 6 years ago for 20$. Fridge is now 32 years old and still running like a brand new one. The friend who sold me the old fridge bought a new one at the time and just had to replace that new one with another new one. I told him in 5 years when his 2nd new fridge breaks, I'd sell him my 37 years old fridge for 40$ :)

@laurat1071

Жыл бұрын

That's Funny! My whirlpool side by side I think is the same age! I have no interest in upgrading, because the crap they make now, would be a downgrade! I remember when I bought it, and while 32 years went by..still kicking! And just now I heard the ice drop...lol

@moosehead1183

Жыл бұрын

My 1948 general electric fridge still runs as good as new...old reliable .

@MissJBradford

Жыл бұрын

😆 thanks for the laugh dude.

@monicacabrera8714

Жыл бұрын

Still have my 1990 GE fridge and it runs like a champ!

@readytogo3186

Жыл бұрын

You'd better not sell it!

My maytag side by side with a ice maker in the front of the door was bought 23 years ago and is still working great! I have never had any issues with this fridge.

This is an excellent video! I learned so much... Especially I need to clean my refrigerator coils! The part about the ice maker in the refrigerator makes so much sense... I'm appalled I didn't realize it in the first place. Ty big time.

I had a Hisense Side-by-side that stopped working after 5 years. So I switched back to my 55 years old Liebherr fridge. Still works like a charm.

@bob_frazier

6 ай бұрын

Imagine how energy inefficient that old beast is?

@jansix4287

5 ай бұрын

@@bob_frazierNot that bad that you can afford a new fridge every five years from the difference in your electricity bill. 💸

@rightangletriangle3188

4 ай бұрын

@@jansix4287 And you also have saved the earth by throwing less things in the landfill.

@jim-ce5kt

4 ай бұрын

IT WORKS!! Imagine how much she will save over the decades NOT buying an energy efficient piece of junk???

@scottkolaya2110

3 ай бұрын

@@bob_frazier I hooked a power meter to my mom's old coldspot fridge built in 1958 and amazing enough it was more energy efficient than her brand new one. Why, because it has only a compressor and a light. That's it. No fans, no auto defrost, no ice maker, no nothing. It still runs fine and even the gaskets are still good and original. We wait till winter to unload it and defrost it once a year.

I love the idea about putting 2 refrigerators together and off setting the doors to make a faux side by side French door unit. Great cheaper idea and lots of space.

@neilcharles2520

7 ай бұрын

Very nice if you have the space...

@tvideo1189

6 ай бұрын

Nice idea but who has that kind of space?

@user-es6ft5xg8h

6 ай бұрын

Great idea. If one malfunctions, the other one can still be used.

@neilcharles2520

6 ай бұрын

@@user-es6ft5xg8h Sure ..if you keep one empty or both half filled..

@meetingavaudiovisual5364

5 ай бұрын

The big sell for french doors for me is that large pizza boxes will fit inside vs a side by side where they often won't. But a red neck french door setup might work...

We have a LEC fridge freezer bought second hand in about 1993, so at least 30 years old, it has moved house 3 times and still works fine :-)

Hey as a mexican engineer I can say that refrigerators made in Mexico have great quality, many GE's fridges have been made in Mexico for over 30 years

@EddieCesegna

16 күн бұрын

I already have a GE Side by side refrigerator made in Mexico, and it works perfectly since 17 years ago!

@twolford01

11 күн бұрын

Thanks, hope I remember your advice when my Whirlpool goes out. The electric system from CFE is bad and I get a lot of flickering lights etc. due to the 1960’s era transformer that is rectangular and about rusted out 😮

@EddieCesegna

11 күн бұрын

@@twolford01 if you connect your fridge to a individual electric regulator (koblenz x example), it will work for decades!

I had no idea that cleaning out the back of the fridge was a good idea. I've added it to my To Do list for the weekend chore list. I also agree 100% that simple is better. My fridge, washer and dryer all have the absolute minimum of controls (none of them are digital) and they all still work fine 25 years after they were purchased.

@angelbear_og

Жыл бұрын

He said you need to do it every 6 months if you have pets; once a year if you don't.

@pambeck324

Жыл бұрын

Just a thought ladies who don’t have a handyman in the home, I roll my refrigerator out and blow everything off with my leaf blower about twice a year, yes it makes for a dusty mess to vacuum up but it’s a very efficient and quicker way to keep your fridge running at optimal performance. Hope this helps .

@violetfem1808

Жыл бұрын

@@pambeck324 LOL I use a leaf blower too (on low)... for the floors - you just have to dust after.

@F-J.

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@simon6071

Жыл бұрын

@@pambeck324 I don't understand why you don't just remove the dust on the condenser coil directly with a vacuum cleaner instead of making a dusty mess with a leaf blower to be vacuumed up. I remove the dust on the condenser coil of my refrigerator with a vacuum cleaner once in a while. It's super easy.

I used to sell major appliances back in the 80s. GE once came out with a rotary compressor which was supposed to revolutionize the business. It had fewer moving parts, etc. It was a bust. What impressed me was that GE recognized the problem and replaced the compressor in all sold refrigerators -- without being forced to by lawsuit or government intervention. It was a completely voluntary recall.

@xcmskim4

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure there was no energy efficiency laws in place in the 80s. Today's refrigerators must meet strict energy efficiency laws and the linear compressor by LG has weak springs and plastic parts.

@patcola7335

6 ай бұрын

​@@xcmskim4all designed to give us an inferior product.

Thank you for all your eye opening information. I am glad I watched your video before buying my refrigerator.

I have a plain Jane Maytag that came in my mobile home 34 years ago, with ice maker. It's still running!

I bought two subzero refrigerators and a subzero freezer in 2007. They’ve all worked flawlessly for 15 years. No service calls. No problems.

@Atoxiccell

Жыл бұрын

That's before the Era of fridges he's talking about

@AT-rw3ou

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are built like tanks. However, even tanks need maintenance sooner or later, and labor and parts for Subzeros are way up there.

@LibertyTalkFM

Жыл бұрын

I'll see your 2007 SubZero's and raise you 1936 GE Monitor Top (Kitchen) & a 1952 GE Freezer Top (basement). ;p

@secureinmyrandom

Жыл бұрын

I mean... Subzero fridges start at roughly $10,000 and can go up over $20,000. Many refurbished and used ones still sell for $7-9000. Most people can't afford even one, let alone 3. If you can afford to spend between $20,000 and $40,000 on 3 fridges then you could probably afford to pay for a service call or to just replace them or buy a different one. Good for you for being able to afford them, but its like someone saying "I've never had any issues with my Lamborghini" when someone is complaining about their Chevy Cruz having issues. It doesn't help with 99% of peoples issues at all.

@lvsqcsl

Жыл бұрын

I bought my SubZero in 2009 and gave $14,000.00 for it. I had it specifically built into the cabinet and shortly after I moved into my house I got a notice in the mail to stop using it as it could catch fire. I sent my model number in and it was in the recall. The repairman had to remove it from the cabinets and replace a switch underneath. After that, no problems. I used my 20-year-old Maytag while it was out if service. Great video!

I have a very basic GE fridge that my dad bought new almost 20 years ago from a Big Box store on clearance. It's *still* going strong! 😃

@klmjtr

Жыл бұрын

I have a bottom of the line GE and it’s still going strong since 1995! Never had any problems whatsoever.

@natecherek1713

Жыл бұрын

GE has since been sold to China (Haier)

@natecherek1713

Жыл бұрын

Older GE was great due to their Matsushita compressors

@dyer2cycle

Жыл бұрын

sadly, if you bought a new one now from the same Big Box store now, it will likely cost 5-10 times more than the old one did, and have 5-10 times shorter lifespan...

@markcollins6578

Жыл бұрын

sorry - reliable yes but efficient no. The annual cost of running an old fridge freezer is a lot higher than a new one

I have an old Frigidaire in that nostalgic yellow, a freezer top that was in my grandparents home since as early as I can remember, I am 57 years old and it is in my non air conditioned shop here in the South keeping things cold.

Thanks for the demo. Reinforces the belief that like for cars, simpler is better... but only if you take care of it.

I recently bought a refrigerator , and saved almost $1,000 by going plain vanilla - top freezer without in-door water or ice. I just don’t use enough ice to rationalize getting a fancier model. Also, while the top freezer wasn’t as exciting as a French door, it is perfectly adequate for my needs. I usually aim for the appliances with the least bells and whistles I can get, figuring there are fewer things to go wrong.

@jerometruitt2731

9 ай бұрын

Best thing to do. I tell my customers this all the time. Simpler is better.

@BrettonFerguson

9 ай бұрын

My refrigerator has an ice maker. I usually keep frozen meat in the ice bin. Next to the ice maker I have two old fashioned Ice Cube trays. When I empty one, I refill it with water and put it behind the other tray, rotating the two.

@TheAcadianGuy

8 ай бұрын

I called these analogue, lol

@cecilealonso7446

6 ай бұрын

I do the same on all appliances and cars

@southboundaustral

6 ай бұрын

Common sense - keep it simple stupid. [KISS principle]. Undergraduate - not to multiply entities beyond necessity, Ockhams Razor. Post grad - ontological economy.

For any appliance, stay away from a plethora of digital buttons. That’s a rule I learned many years ago from working at a neighbor’s family appliance store. Those were the most service calls. The store was open for 70 years and knew their stuff. This guy seems to have great advice overall.

Great reviews. I'm going to keep maintaining my 30 yr old upright freezer and 20 yr old whirlpool fridge.

My old freezer top GE built in 1988 is still reliably chugging along.

My brother still has our parents first refrigerator that they bought second hand in the mid-1940s, an art deco style General Electric. Nothing has ever broken on it, NOTHING, even the now illegal latch type industrial looking door handle that traps children inside works perfectly. It has never needed to be recharged. He had it painted in a body shop some years back and it looks awesome in his home theater bar area.

@carlr2837

Жыл бұрын

My father had a GE from the 1930's, with the 6" thick walls, with the tiny box on four 8" or so long legs, and the compressor on top of the box, enclosed in a circular shield. It never required service, and was still running a few year ago when he passed away. I wonder what became of it. Me, I have a 50 years old U-Line refrigerator that was my fridge in college. It also is still running, and has never been serviced.

@sexual_chocolate

Жыл бұрын

That's the whole point. They don't make them like that anymore. At some point, these companies realized that having a well built appliance cut into their profits. If you have a fridge that lasts generations, then who is buying new ones? All these companies traded in the "Best Product" model, for the "engineered to fail after 2-4 years" model, so you can keep coming back. Washers, dryers, TV's, you name it. My Sony Bravia failed 3 days after the warranty was up.

@carlr2837

Жыл бұрын

@@sexual_chocolate Keep in mind the other side of the equation, and that is how dramatically the price has fallen over the years. My little U-Line cost $125 in 1973. In 2022 dollars that is $875. A comparable mini-fridge today is about $160, so 1/5 the price. If it lasts 9 years, it will deliver comparable value. Will it? I have no idea.

My parents have a french door Whirlpool fridge they got brand new with a 50% discount in 1993 (the year I was born) because it had a big scratch in the front. It is still their only fridge to this day. It has lasted 30 years. Its fun to go over to their house and use the same fridge I grew up using. I have had a simple french door Samsung for 3 years with no issues. Simple meaning it only has a ice maker in the freezer, no water outlet or ice dispenser. I think the simpler the better.

@Jack-pz4my

11 ай бұрын

The less moving parts the better.

@happywanderer6307

9 ай бұрын

I agree. The fewer bells and whistles, the better.

@bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422

9 ай бұрын

T.U.Z.K: I would say that the chances are your parents were lucky that at the time they purchased that appliance (back in that era) it was the original Whirlpool company (most likely in Italy) of who manufactured to higher standards. But unfortunately these days the household appliances are just "named" with those brand-names, but it's all just a smokescreen. And I so miss those days (predominantly before 1993) when we actually had "choice" of different companies, but nowadays nearly all appliances are produced/manufactured under just "one" umbrella and disguised as many different companies - but it's all just a "lie". These days most appliances and other items are knocked up on the cheap and not made to last. Very sad :(

@roadrunner694

8 ай бұрын

@@bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422 greed.

@bigcityjunglecatenvisageth1422

8 ай бұрын

@@roadrunner694 Yeah, absolutely. It's all about "greed" and very greedy/uncouth business corps trying to make more and more "money" with no holds barred and in any which way but loose!! :(

I've been a commercial food equipment repair technician since 1995. I built my home in 1999 with contractor grade appliances because they're simple and reliable. 25 years later and everything is still going strong with just a simple preventive maintenance schedule. Contractor grade is designed with old school electromechanical controls. (Simple= reliable). Some folks may prioritize bells and whistles and replace every 6 years. I work on commercial appliances for a living, I do not want to spend my free time working on MY appliances😂

@SayAhh

2 ай бұрын

Which brand(s) would you recommend?

@BEAUTYnIQ

29 күн бұрын

yes which brand (s) did you get.. ? (viking ?) the kid mentioned that in the vid.. tho they ate pricey.. but what did you get.. pls do tell..

@JohnDoesItAll

25 күн бұрын

​@BEAUTYnIQ You're not going to like my answer but the cheaper contractor grade appliances have fewer bells and whistles which equates to less parts to fail. The biggest issue with higher end models are control boards being obsoleted after just a few years. I'm not sure that brand matters as much as it used to so I'd start with consumer reports and decide from there.

@SayAhh

25 күн бұрын

@@JohnDoesItAll so then which brand(s)? Or do contractor grade ones have no brand names?

@larrysdinner

5 күн бұрын

@@SayAhh He sounds like one of those guys who likes talking but really has nothing to say.

Thanks! Really appreciated your thoroughness and explanations.

This makes me feel good about my Whirlpool. I bought it used for $80 in 2011, and it's still going strong.

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

Older-ish Whirlpools have a HUGE edge on GEs, and any tech will tell you that. Especially if its a Jazz-board unit. The bad problem was that those boards used to cost ~$250 but 3rd parties now offer them for $45.

@user-bo1rj2xu2s

Жыл бұрын

It made me so happy to read this, Calvin!

@grizzlygrizzle

Жыл бұрын

@@bensappliancesandjunk -- I bought one of the Whirlpool freezer-top units with the control system you showed, 6 months ago. But at least I got an extended warrantee on it. And they knocked off $100 because the delivery guys put a dent in it on the way over here. I have the required clearances around it. Any other tips to extend its life?

@discerningmind

Жыл бұрын

@@grizzlygrizzle I hope this answers your question. I've found that everything about taking good care of anything can be found in the owner's manual. I suggest reading the owner's manual for anything from cover to cover.

@pablopicaro7649

Жыл бұрын

Iowa made Maytag and Amana is super long lasting. Have Maytag side-side from 1998 (24 years old), and Amana bottom-freezer from 1995 (27 years old) . Both work perfectly. the Maytag has need defrost timer, defrost coil, motor starter. Amana has needed a Condenser Fan.

My Kenmore (GE) was bought in 1980 for $399.00 and is still running great. I should replace the seal but other than that, no complaints - even the ice maker still works. My other is a very basic 3 year old GE I got for free because the people were remodeling their kitchen and wanted to get a brand new fancy LG. So far it works great and it has the ice maker inside the bottom freezer drawer. My friend has been through 3 brand new LG's in the past year at a sticker price of over $2,000. Just like cars, the less buttons, the better!!

@73cidalia

6 ай бұрын

It's not just about less buttons. They just don't build appliances like they used to.

@indiesindie1984

5 ай бұрын

My Kenmore was bought in the early 90s. Still running like a champ.

Back in 2002 we bought a smaller black maytag with an ice maker, the style was top freezer bottom refergerator...still going great..had a side by side with an out side ice maker. But that broke but not enough freezer space, like the may tag..even with the ice maker inside the freezer..here it is 2024 and still running great..

I've got a magic chef top freezer since 1994 and it just keeps going.. just bought a whirlpool top freezer because we wanted stainless appliances and that was the only one we could find that would fit into our smaller kitchen. So far so good, it's been just over 3 years and no problems yet.

I have a 42” Sub Zero side by side from when I built my house new in 1997. The ice maker is a drawer / bin inside the freezer. Flawless performance of refrigerator, freezer, and ice maker. Also, it’s super quiet. I vacuum the coils every 6 months. Just remove the grille at the top of the unit for easy access. Never a need to pull the unit away from the wall.

@reneed.1648

Жыл бұрын

I paid a guy to fix a 2003 sub zero I got off Craigslist for the cost of buying a shiny new Samsung and good as new. Even the interior is in good shape. I never pay more than $500 for a new fridge unless I’m willing to pay $10k for one that lasts.

@CH67guy1

Жыл бұрын

@@reneed.1648 If it has not already been done, your freezer side may be eligible for an upgraded new style evaporator. The original design freezer evaporator has potential for dissimilar metal corrosion which could lead to loss of the refrigerant charge. Mine was upgraded free of charge out of warranty. It’s been many years ago, but it seems I was contacted by Sub Zero to schedule to get the new style evaporator installed. If this upgrade has been done, there will be a sticker indicating as such applied to the freezer door jamb, only visible with the freezer door open.

@jstones9872

Жыл бұрын

good to hear. we are renovating our kitchen completely. Ordered a 42 french door sub zero looking forward to get it in a few weeks hopefully.

@Limerick502

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like what I need. Mind is so LOUD and runs constantly. Frigidaire is horrendous!

@CH67guy1

Жыл бұрын

@@jstones9872 French door! Wow! That’ll be nice. I think it retails for around $16,000? Recently I checked the replacement cost for my 42” side by side and it retails for $14,000.

I am going to send this to my husband. We bought a Samsung French door, no water/ice in the door (put my foot down to refuse that). The bottom drawer freezer is my favorite, we opted for French door because there was better space than the comparable side by sides. Got it as a floor demo to replace an aging Kenmore with stress cracks forming in the freezer. It works great for us.

@kimberlyx4060

Жыл бұрын

My Samsung freezer top is a sleeper hit. Since I haven’t replaced other appliances the dark chrome works with the white appliances. It fits well. My old one was too large for the area which may have made it work harder and burn out.

@groussac

Жыл бұрын

I read your comment and had to laugh. In our case it was the wife who insisted on an LG with the ice maker in the door. I caved in of course. She spends all of her time in the kitchen and deserves her choice in refrigerators. We've had one call on the compressor, covered under warranty. Otherwise, no problems. It's been a good refrigerator. It's six years old, but I doubt that it lasts as long as the basic GE in our garage that we've had since 1985. With that one there've been no repairs or even a recharge of the coolant. But it looks old, and it makes her feel old, so it's the garage for the GE.

@xcmskim4

Жыл бұрын

As long as you don't have an ice maker inside the fridge compartment of a Samsung, they are relatively trouble free.

@lolacookie453

Жыл бұрын

I’m happy to hear that, just bought my first Samsung fridge yesterday, arriving tomorrow after my 17 yr old Kenmore failed 😞 I’ve been nervous bc today I’ve read a ton of bad reviews when it comes to Samsung fridges! So thanks for sharing!

@bjelln

Жыл бұрын

@@lolacookie453 Same! When I tell people we picked a Samsung I get just blasted with "are you insane!?" comments. We picked the 4 door one with the ice in the freezer. Even this guy seems to say it's a decent choice and he's clearly not biased on any of them. Are you liking yours?

This is the most informative videos I’ve ever seen! Thank you!

FWIW, Frigidaire makes a "tabletop" ice maker that's spectacular! It's a lot of work to keep it clean, but the ice is CLEAR and I just make up a big load, store that in the freezer, and only have to clean and "make ice" about twice a month.

Two years ago I switched to a separate refrigerator from the freezer. Two different units. Very large Midea fridge where I can put vegetables, fruits and everyday cooked food. Arctic king freezer where I keep frozen food. Both very simple, no complications.

@stavroslask1292

Жыл бұрын

Your a smarty man! I have the same setup. Plane Jane, dirt cheap and going strong 16 years

@benjismith593

Жыл бұрын

We find Midea parts in Samsung products. China

@karenreneelyles261

Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Why is the transcript not in English? What about midea refrigerators and arctic king freezers? A little confused by what to buy, perhaps do a summary as you close the video.

@GrantMcWilliams

Жыл бұрын

@@benjismith593 I believe Midea is Chinese and they're the largest manufacturer of appliances in the world. I think it's a lot like Foxconn in electronics, they build it no matter what name is on the outside (even if it says Apple).

@brettloo7588

Жыл бұрын

This is a good idea!

I have a Frigidaire refrigerator for 25 years and have had only one repair years ago. The ice maker died about 6 years ago. Thank you for your channel, I’m subscribing now!

@coalknob

3 ай бұрын

same; my 22 year old Frigidaire is still going

You are just a joy to watch and listen to. Funny! I wish you were by me, I would buy from you for sure. You can just tell you are Humble and Honest! You don't find those traits much this day and age.-----I just bought a used GE french door and the freezer is not freezing and the frig is only cooling to 40 degrees. So now I am trying to find out how to DIY the fix, fingers crossed. So far I am trying the "overload" to start with.

You have a Children of the Great Extinction behind you!! You’re the first person I’ve seen that reps Becoming the Archetype AND you make incredibly thorough and honest content about appliances?! It’s a Christmas miracle!

@bensappliancesandjunk

3 ай бұрын

Ah! I think you're the first person of the ~3.5 million people that have watched this to comment on the BTA album! Usually when I have my backdrop in a video, people notice Disciple or something else, but I've been waiting for someone to notice that! I've been listening to them since... At least Dichotomy I believe. Fantastic band. May be my favorite band ever.

My fridge is a 35 y/o Whirlpool Top Freezer. It has the condenser coil hanging off the back. It's a frost-free design that has never had an issue. I service medical lab equipment including Cryostats. A Cryostat is a deep freezer with a microtome inside it. Old Cryostats made in the 70's can still be found working perfectly in some places. Newer units have a lot more issues. Refrigerant leaks, and insulation breaking down are common problems, not to mention electronic issues.

We felt the same way, so you just reinforced my outlook and what I found when we researched before buying our last one a couple of months ago. We ended up getting a cheap one, as we didn't think spending more would get us a longer lasting product. No bells and whistles except being frost free with an ice maker. Nothing in the door! No water filter, no nothing! Nothing is built to last anymore period.

My husband took out our ice maker and gave us so much more room for food. We have a top freezer Frigidaire since 2010 and it is still going strong,,praise the Lord! Each year he pulls it out and cleans up the floor beneath and cleans the fan and coils.

@iluvuvibez6644

20 күн бұрын

What model is it? Thanks

My Kenmore has been running for 30 years. It does have an ice dispenser in the freezer but it's never been connected because the layout of my kitchen made it too difficult. This video makes me sad but also glad I got mine before the Kenmore brand went south.

I still have my top freezer Whirlpool Imperial that I bought in 1990. Only had to replace the door gaskets about ten years ago. Still works great.

Never thought I would say this about a refrigerator, but I am madly in love with my six year old Fisher and Paykel counter depth fridge. No ice maker, no water dispenser. Just a great top fridge/bottom freezer appliance. Easy to clean glass shelves. Three pull out freezer drawers. Quiet. Cheap to operate. No, I DON'T WORK FOR THEM 🤣 lol

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

F&P are great choices, but I just never, ever see them out in the wild. They definitely deserve an honorable mention, but they're in that odd area that Bosch usually are in, in that they aren't cheap, but also not on that elite Viking/Subzero/Monogram tier, either. Definitely good ones so I've heard.

@Mordalo

Жыл бұрын

I have their dual dishwasher and pro 48" stove. Super service. Call their 800 #, it's answered in Australia, and they will motivate the Los Angeles warehouse to ship replacements. DO NOT go to LA direct.

@padraicmcguire108

Жыл бұрын

Just wait till it needs to be fixed. My F&P 5 year old dishwasher is not serviceable. Parts are no longer available.....:-(

@Mordalo

Жыл бұрын

@@padraicmcguire108 Mine is 16 years old.

@redbaron6805

Жыл бұрын

@@padraicmcguire108 Saw the same thing an my in laws house. They had a F&P dual drawer dishwasher that was always broken or leaking. And every appliance repairman that showed up to fix it ran like scalded cat as soon as they saw it...

Incredibly informative! Relevant even 2 model years in! Must watch b4 ur next fridge purchase! It's gonna save u thousands of $ & ur time!

I am an HVAC Tec and this is the most detailed an honest video I have ever seen. Great job

@bensappliancesandjunk

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! I am so glad it helps. I made this so techs could blame me for my good/bad advice to either help them or at least pass off the responsibility lol

This channel is an outstanding example of why KZread has value.. This channel is an outstanding example of why KZread has value..

My GE refrigerator outlasted my marriage, after 20 plus years we called it quits and refrigerator is still going strong.

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@82dupont

Жыл бұрын

@@bensappliancesandjunk …Not a joke, GE freezer top with ice maker in the freezer. I have really been enjoying your videos, makes shopping for appliances for new home much easier. Thank You for making these video’s.

@bensappliancesandjunk

Жыл бұрын

@@82dupont you're welcome!

@melissasmess2773

Жыл бұрын

Not uncommon 😂

@watershed44

Жыл бұрын

@82dupont Do you/did you work for E.I. DuPont? So are you going to marry your fridge? hahaa.

Thank you for very enlightening and educational presentation.

I've had my Kenmore for 21 years. It's now on its last leg and actually forming snow in freezer and not keeping frig cold. We had a good run

@birderfly889

3 ай бұрын

Me too! Kenmore side-by-side from 2003. Mine did what yours is doing now; it's salvageable. The tech removed the screws in the upper left-hand side and thawed it with a hair dryer, restoring air flow from from freezer to fridge. That was '20 -- pandemic. The compressor just failed this week. But I got 4 more years out of it.

I’ve had my side by side whirlpool for 15 years now, no problems and has served us well all those years, everyone tells me to get rid of it and buy a new one but it’s still going strong and I love it

@farz.2524

Жыл бұрын

Hi what model is it!

One of my fav pieces of advice (the flashlight test) many often overlook is the door gaskets which over time can fail, they get compressed, rip/tear, cause issues, simply wait for evening hours, hit the off switch for the kitchen overhead lights and place a lit flashlight inside the fridge or freezer. You might see light leaking from around the door gaskets, or coming from the ice maker door flap where the ice dispenses. Leaking gaskets or flaps allow warm air to enter the fridge. If your fridge is running all the time or the ice cubes in your ice bin is freezing into one big chuck, check the gaskets and flaps first. Too many times I have seen customers pay for expensive control boards, temperature thermostats, or compressors when it's simply a faulty gasket or flap. (Flap failure is usually the little spring that breaks or pops off causing the flap to not close & seal properly.)

@MsKitty-st1yv

Жыл бұрын

tu

@johnfortuna8110

Жыл бұрын

Good one!

@rc6304

Жыл бұрын

Can a dummy like me replace it myself? Minehas issues. I have a nonicemakerone and i dont want it to give out .

@faith4390

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I checked mine last night and there are two pieces of the gasket that are ripped.

@PatC.

Жыл бұрын

How do you fix it if the door gasket failed? Thanks

OMG, I don't need a fridge, stumbled upon this and now am hooked due to your Humor and Info....also well done delivery! Sub!