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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 ??
@paulforbes1217
Жыл бұрын
This channel is an outstanding example of why KZitem 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 KZitem employee
@mgtowstanleyzoltanov9808
Жыл бұрын
What about other growing pile of human excrements doing crappy videos?
@newfablesam
Жыл бұрын
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.
@BronsonJM
Жыл бұрын
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
6 ай бұрын
Fully agree
@BEAUTYnIQ
4 ай бұрын
this ^ ^ uou beat me to this comment.. yes this kid did a great job..!
@tonyaharris6593
9 күн бұрын
I agree. Great job on all levels
@Lylemac59
3 ай бұрын
I bought an avocado green GE Side by side with water and ice in the door in 1980. 23 years later, I bought a newer fridge and I gave my GE to my company to put in the shop for the yard employee's. 21 years later, it is still out there working away keeping things cold. 44 years old. Now that is good service.
@NoZenith
2 ай бұрын
I'm wild vicarious. Do the water and ice functions in the door still work?
@titaniummaster1532
25 күн бұрын
I had a whirlpool washer that lasted 16 years and the dryer is still running….and we used the heck out of them too…..
@stym1e
Жыл бұрын
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.
@StringerCourier
Жыл бұрын
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.
@JohannnesBrahms
Жыл бұрын
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.
@patr5708
4 ай бұрын
I built a house 30 years ago and still have all my original appliances. They are Whirlpool!
@JackAgainski
Ай бұрын
30 years ago they used large US manufactured compressors, that's why. Now they all use Chinese junk (small) compressors. Whirlpools are now trash! And BTW, they bought up Maytag.
@jackhidden1847
Ай бұрын
I have a 25.9 cf side by side refrigerator that has been working for 35 years and is still working! No repairs, all original parts. Freezer & Frig get cold
@HeyMySock
10 ай бұрын
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
9 ай бұрын
I still drive my 40 year old truck,runs great,no need for replacement
@cariwaldick4898
8 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
7 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
7 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
7 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.
@lindamarsh6711
Жыл бұрын
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
@bardnightingale
7 ай бұрын
In a world where manufacturers ensure their products break down so you have to buy more, this is helpful.
@One-Day-After-Another
7 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
5 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.
@buffalohead7783
2 ай бұрын
Learn it from “Made in China” inferior quality control.
@null-xf9pd
2 ай бұрын
It's about efficiency. Here's your green future
@km3106
Ай бұрын
In engineering they literally take a class for this, it's called Planned Obsolescence.
@WhiteyTheIronMonger
5 ай бұрын
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.
@MdRobin-bv5gv
Ай бұрын
I have the same but mine is 12 yrs old
@patrickhopkins4468
23 күн бұрын
I bought my last Frigidaire appliance. Never again. After 2 months the inner plastic liner started cracking. The local retailer AND Frigidaire refused to cover it under warranty.
@jonathanmaybury5698
Жыл бұрын
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..
Жыл 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
Жыл бұрын
I still have the old aluminum lever type ice trays. Must be 40 years old, but they work.
@Lovepeacejoy..
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesplotkin4674 That is so cool. Wish I saved mine. They were the best!
@MrBillSabre
Жыл бұрын
I've got a Hotpoint microwave from the 70s, still works and the incandescent bulb still works!
@miltonhollis703
Жыл 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!!!
@kennethe561
Жыл бұрын
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.
@viridian4573
Жыл бұрын
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.
@conradnelson5283
3 ай бұрын
In the repair shop of my used appliance store we have a 1950s refrigerator that still works great. Coils on the back, no defrost, no ice maker. It s so simple and reliable it will outlive me.
@U_ever
Жыл бұрын
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!
@polly8844
8 ай бұрын
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
8 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
7 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
7 ай бұрын
@cindypattana6071 Yes, I'm sure it does. It was manufactured when America was great.
@girohead
7 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
6 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.
@3675Chandra
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
My Mom and Grandmother both had one of these.
@ErikssonTord_2
Жыл бұрын
Not many like to defrost their freezers themselves, and once a month is a bit over the top!
@jeffkelly5972
Жыл 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.
@ThumperX9
Жыл бұрын
I had a vsiual of my mom doing just that@@jeffkelly5972
@jeffkelly5972
Жыл бұрын
@@rcorn79135 The old stuff was made with quality parts and labor when people still cared. Made in the USA too.
@kryssygee4814
6 ай бұрын
My gosh !!!! Never thought of it !! Two fridges side by side !!! You.Are.A.Genius.🤗
@PuntodeVista3176-xc9gd
5 ай бұрын
I Will do that. Genius!!
@meagainandagain5756
3 ай бұрын
Wiley G. Coyote , U R A Genius
@exeterline1930
3 ай бұрын
Love it!!
@xisigma
2 ай бұрын
Wish they put the freezer on bottom. I hate ducking down to find my food.
@alece9697
Ай бұрын
They even make plates or trim pieces that hold the two refrigerators together covering the gap and making it look like one unit. Pretty slick...I was impressed the first time I saw one. I wish you could do it with two bottom freezers instead though but it's been ages since I've seen one of those.
@robertorzech8922
Жыл бұрын
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!
@Allen1350
Жыл бұрын
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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@strummercash5601
Жыл бұрын
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.
@pamelascott3184
5 ай бұрын
🎉🎉🎉❤ 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.
@jamesgerard4505
Жыл бұрын
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:)
@Cooky_5580
11 ай бұрын
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
10 ай бұрын
Very nice if you have the space...
@tvideo1189
10 ай бұрын
Nice idea but who has that kind of space?
@user-es6ft5xg8h
10 ай бұрын
Great idea. If one malfunctions, the other one can still be used.
@neilcharles2520
10 ай бұрын
@@user-es6ft5xg8h Sure ..if you keep one empty or both half filled..
@meetingavaudiovisual5364
9 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...
@petesessa2041
Жыл бұрын
This was the best 20 minutes I've spent on KZitem 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.
5 ай бұрын
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
4 ай бұрын
I already have a GE Side by side refrigerator made in Mexico, and it works perfectly since 17 years ago!
@twolford01
4 ай 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
4 ай бұрын
@@twolford01 if you connect your fridge to a individual electric regulator (koblenz x example), it will work for decades!
@pauliepv9512
3 ай бұрын
Good to know!
@kristend344
3 ай бұрын
I've had three GE refrigerators in 40 years (builder grade replaced with a (monster) 29cuft SxS replaced with a profile French door counter depth.). They've all been great.
@blockisle9
Жыл бұрын
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.
@frankfowlkes7872
Жыл бұрын
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.
@UToobSteak
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл 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
Жыл бұрын
Same thing here.. clean the 'icebergs' and shut the water off.
@jsun3117
Жыл 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
Жыл бұрын
The new GE's are junk.
@aaabbbccc543
Жыл бұрын
ge is now chinese owned and are crap
@rickokain3853
4 ай бұрын
Who makes the best fridge? Who knows! But who makes the best videos? You ❤️
@wranglers2
Жыл бұрын
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.
@johngreene0129
Жыл бұрын
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
10 ай бұрын
@@xcmskim4all designed to give us an inferior product.
@eyekona
9 ай бұрын
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
9 ай бұрын
Imagine how energy inefficient that old beast is?
@jansix4287
9 ай бұрын
@@bob_frazierNot that bad that you can afford a new fridge every five years from the difference in your electricity bill. 💸
@rightangletriangle3188
7 ай бұрын
@@jansix4287 And you also have saved the earth by throwing less things in the landfill.
@jim-ce5kt
7 ай бұрын
IT WORKS!! Imagine how much she will save over the decades NOT buying an energy efficient piece of junk???
@scottkolaya2110
7 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.
@GeneNorris-dk7rf
4 күн бұрын
I had a old Frigidaire refrigerator that I bought used that I've had it for almost 50 years and still working fine
@JVHShack
Жыл бұрын
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
@TomJones-wi4nh
Жыл бұрын
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.
@keard558
Жыл бұрын
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
@juliebruce1114
Ай бұрын
Our refrigerator went out a few days ago right before we left for vacation… This has been an extremely helpful video! Thank you for showing the big picture of refrigerator manufacturers. And very cool that you are Disciple fan. I am a longtime fan of theirs and I’ve seen them in concert many times🤘🏼
@tajr.2650
Жыл бұрын
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.
@user-mv9tt4st9k
Жыл бұрын
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?
@pierrepellerin249
Жыл бұрын
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!
@tonimoni339
20 күн бұрын
A renaissance man! I came to get tips on how to get a good refrigerator, but I got schooled in pop culture and literature! I love your sense of humor. Thank you!!
@starfishonefiveseven5216
Жыл бұрын
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
10 ай бұрын
It's not just about less buttons. They just don't build appliances like they used to.
@indiesindie1984
9 ай бұрын
My Kenmore was bought in the early 90s. Still running like a champ.
@javaskull88
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Best thing to do. I tell my customers this all the time. Simpler is better.
@BrettonFerguson
Жыл 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
11 ай бұрын
I called these analogue, lol
@cecilealonso7446
10 ай бұрын
I do the same on all appliances and cars
@southboundaustral
10 ай бұрын
Common sense - keep it simple stupid. [KISS principle]. Undergraduate - not to multiply entities beyond necessity, Ockhams Razor. Post grad - ontological economy.
@geogoes360
Жыл бұрын
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!
@RockXIII
20 күн бұрын
I’m a service tech and could not spot a single lie on this video. Well-researched and well-presented.
@caldodge
Жыл бұрын
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.
@teresaellis7062
Жыл бұрын
I love the "feature" my freezer/fridge came with: a manual ice maker. It was a ice cube tray that was taped inside the freezer so it wouldn't slide around during shipping.🤣 That is what it was advertised as, a manual ice maker! Between your channel and Consumer Reports, I got the most stripped down, freezer-over-fridge I could buy. It is a little smaller than I realized, but it works out great for me. I don't lose stuff in the back as easily.
@69purposecoarse
Жыл бұрын
I love manual anything.
@BlueEyed888
Жыл бұрын
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!
@jro0807
3 ай бұрын
Great video. So the cliff notes.....get an American made plain icebox with zero bells and whistles (no ice-makers, water dispenser, touch screens, etc) as they tend to fail and the more you have the more chances of something going out fast. Basically, get great grandma's literal ice box, that will not be aesthetically pleasing or anything to write home about, and be happy.
@bolo2393
2 ай бұрын
Then apply this to all the electronics/appliances/vehicles that you buy. The more bells and whistles the more there is to fix or replace. A car needs to drive not play videos and take calls
@evgheniasegal9615
Ай бұрын
which one ?
@abnerlookatthis
25 күн бұрын
@jro0809 Yes, Sarcasto Boy. Buy your grandma's fridge and be happy about it. I disagree about it not being something to write home about...much more interesting than any POS fridge you'll find on the market nowadays.
@CH67guy1
Жыл бұрын
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.
@naynayhooray
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
@@naynayhooray 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.
@Neon_Sandbox
Жыл бұрын
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.
@patmoses1993
10 ай бұрын
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
7 ай бұрын
same; my 22 year old Frigidaire is still going
@megsley
2 ай бұрын
we've had a 'dumb' regular GE fridge since 2018 - had to replace the fan motor in the freezer a couple years ago but that was super easy and cheap and other than that we've had zero issues with it. there is zero need for 'smart' fridges - it just needs to keep your food chilled!
@lorenrobertson8039
Жыл бұрын
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.
@AFAskygoddess
Жыл бұрын
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...
@daze1945
Жыл бұрын
I found this fascinating and educational. One thing you didn't mention but I have found very important, is the quality/type of plastic used to make the drawers, door compartments etc. In my experience as an owner I have found massive variations between models and brands. Great channel and I have just subscribed. FYI. I'm in the UK.
@diegoelet
5 ай бұрын
Summarizing the 12minute mark 1-Simple Tech is always better than complex tech 2-ICE MAKER must be Inside the Fridge unit to be reliable, never inside the refrigerator above (Samung lawsuit says all) 3-Made in USA is more expensive, but the high quality standards on the sealing system will made more reliable than made in Mexico/China....Thank you so very much for this tip! 4-Avoid indoor water dispensers = Thank you so so much again! 5-Close attention to how many years is the warranty of the compressor! and once you buy 001-CLEAN ONCE A YEAR At Least. i confess that I never cleaned my LG refrigerator and after 7 years the compressor died on me this week, technician came and told me that IF I had cleaned it would be last longer....Le$$on Learned!!! Thanks again Ben 🙂👍
@kelticink
Ай бұрын
11 yr old Samsung. Never cleaned. Bottom freezer, drawer still work perfectly. Dbl door fridge area nit keeping cold enough
@danecantwell22
Ай бұрын
It must be inside the FREEZER to be reliable. The big issue is trying to make ice inside the space that is not below freezing especially if it's in the door.
@ejsdead-6363
Жыл бұрын
I'm a tech and went to HVAC school, this video nails it on the head. Also makes me feel better because I usually recommend GE but I tell customers it's not like the Rolls Royce of appliances, they're all marginally better or worse. Thanks for the great vid!
@Tony-rl2fr
Жыл бұрын
Dang brother! This is the ultimate refrigerator reference guide. 💯%. Thank you for taking the time and effort to create this masterpiece for us. I am currently beginning my search for a new fridge in the not too distant future. Thanks again 👍🏻
@briansprague9340
Жыл бұрын
Better than Consumers Reports!
@LibertyTalkFM
Жыл бұрын
@@briansprague9340 by a magnificent mile.
@artsiecrafty4164
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a good report. I’m glad I bought a Samsung and I didn’t bother hooking up the ice maker!
@FliGuyRyan
Жыл бұрын
Dude... I can't properly explain in words how much I truly appreciate this video. Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is what quality YouTubing looks like, and I'll definitely be subscribing and binge-watching your videos after I hit "submit." Thanks for your time and what you do. This is a true service for the average person. It's an absolute sham that manufacturers get away with their lack of quality. I'm not for more legislation, but there should be a law that makes every manufacturer to warranty their product for at least a decade. Something needs to happen... hopefully these class action lawsuits bring some change to the market. Paying $3-4K for a consumer appliance is ludicrous if it dies within 5 years. Crazytown...
@birderfly889
6 ай бұрын
Capitalism should be able to solve this without regulations or lawsuits. Why doesn't one of these companies take advantage of this dismal situation by making high quality products, and getting a big share of the market? And what has happened to Consumer Reports? Their top recs are LGs and Samsungs, despite the class action suits and awful reviews. Have they sold out, too?
@atlplantroom
3 ай бұрын
I feel like a fridge expert now! Thank you.
@sgmac4230
Жыл бұрын
Straightforward, informative and honest! Thanks! I’ve had my Amana side by side fridge since 1997. Still running strong. Also, I have an old JC Pennny model I inherited from my folks, still running in the garage. Way older than 1997! They don’t build ‘em like they used to…
@hylandknecht9672
Жыл бұрын
We have my parents old Amana side-by-side. Over 30 years old and still works!
@itsROMPERS...
Жыл бұрын
I also bought an Amana in 1997, and it still works fine. 26 years and counting.
@signalfire6691
Жыл бұрын
He's right about buying something with the least components possible. I got a husband with only two working parts and he's been very easy to fix when needed.
@mikevale1000
Жыл бұрын
How would you feel if your husbandhad madethat comment? You are very disrespectful to your hUsband. Then again what can we expect from a woman
@the_real_cookiez
Жыл бұрын
@@mikevale1000 Calm down boomer. This was a funny joke. If my wife made this comment, I'd laugh. Live life a little bit more lol
@Antihero82
9 күн бұрын
😂🤣😭
@wwae689
Жыл бұрын
We remodeled the kitchen in 2015 and moved the GE Profile Arctica to the family room next to the kitchen as I couldn't justify getting rid of it. Good thing I did as the new Samsung ice in the door counter depth lasted only five and a half years. I replaced it with a counter depth GE. The old GE will be 21 years old this year and my small GE fridge for drinks on the porch by the pool will be 33 years old this year. GE for me for sure!!
@jacquelinebourque8041
Жыл бұрын
I've had my SAMSUNG 3-door for 10 yrs. No problemo so far!
@deborahmetzger3591
5 ай бұрын
I have a plain Jane Maytag that came in my mobile home 34 years ago, with ice maker. It's still running!
@oliviamcleod3474
Жыл бұрын
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
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@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
@alex99398
Жыл бұрын
I agree with this...and it's really well explained. I bought the most basic Samsung fridge from Costco - no bells and whistles - and it has been outstanding. It's quiet and works exactly as it should. Couldn't be happier. My LG was very basic too and lasted nearly 10 years so pretty happy with that as well. Stick to more basic fridges for fewer problems.
@scothowe539
10 ай бұрын
Happy to hear you’ve had good luck with their basic model. If your ever in the market for a higher end model make sure to do your research. I didn’t when I bought my Samsung refrigerator. It worked fine for two years then it was constantly breaking down. We had the repairman out 3 or 4 times a year for repairs. Thank god we had purchased the extended warranty. After about 3 and a half years we just bought another fridge because we couldn’t trust it. I will say the freezer always worked fine though.
@patriziacasagrande3833
8 ай бұрын
10 years, sorry that is a short life span even for a little dog , a refrigerator is simple well established and should last much longer.
@lindayoung2959
8 ай бұрын
Same here. LG - 8 or 9. Have 2 $600 from Lowes.
@cgdrider
Жыл бұрын
This video takes me back to the 1970's when my Grandpa was still with us. He was a Electrical Maintenance Superintendent at Lockheed Burbank since before WW2. He used to say "if you want an appliance or machine to last, keep it simple stupid". I listened to him and whenever I can I follow Grandpa's advise I do. So when our GE whiz-bang double door stainless steel 5 year old refrigerator with through the door ice, cubed, crushed and water died I went back to a simple Kenmore $800, (on sale, made in Mexico, NOT China), top freezer stainless steel 20cuft refrigerator with a simple ice maker in the freezer Like we had before the $3,000 whiz-bang double door stainless steel refrigerator. Al least I can get 10 years out of this one and it doesn't cost as much as a used Toyoda.
@ritatharp5238
2 ай бұрын
My current KitchenAid refrigerator was bought in 1995 and it's STILL working. To me, it was worth the higher prices I paid at the time.
@seektruth8662
Жыл бұрын
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.
@karmelicanke
2 ай бұрын
My folks' 1948-49 Kelvinator fridge stopped working and the cause was the tiny freezer box was frozen over. After defrosting that beast chugged along as the family room fridge for cases of beer and bushels of apples and pears. Parents died, house sold in 2015 with the Kelvinator fridge going strong.
@johnroberts4823
5 күн бұрын
My friend works for an appliance repair company and he hooked up an energy consumption meter to my antique refrigerator I have in my bonus/man cave room. It is the conversation piece in the room! Well, until he did the calculations and it’s using $1100 a year. I promptly sold it and bought a retro refrigerator that has energy efficient internals and has an appearance of a mid 40 or 50 refrigerator
@MrMattDat
Жыл бұрын
Great video and very valid points about adding all the options. Keeping the features simple and doing 2 steps religiously will give you the longest life of your fridge, 1) do not pack your fridge or freezer (the air needs to flow for it to work!) and 2) clean the vents and coils every six months (figure it out and do the best you can).
@Ddrhl
Жыл бұрын
My husband was determined to get a Sub-Zero. I told him he was nuts. We got a refurbished one after we'd had a kitchen fire. Best money ever spent. We've likely saved the price of the refrigerator/freezer (side by side) in food that takes dramatically longer to spoil in the 8 years we've now had it. I've been stunned.
@OneAdam12Adam
10 ай бұрын
That's the OLD SubZero. The new ones are shit made from Chineseum.
@dumbbitch888
10 ай бұрын
Did she say she was wrong? Your are blessed man!!
@RobertPlattBell
9 ай бұрын
My neighbor in Alexandria had a Subzero built-in and we used to joke that she was having an affair with the repairman. He was there once a month! Glad to hear your experience was better!
@monicalem8487
9 ай бұрын
OMG That poor woman. Simple is best bet, though nothing beats the old ones. I've got one...1984...Maytag
@lightsfansofthewest481
8 ай бұрын
@@OneAdam12Adam Sub-Zero still makes them in the USA...
@tonyaharris6593
9 күн бұрын
First, let me say that your channel is outstanding.. I came on here to learn about refrigerators before i ordered one. You have helped me on so many levels. Thank you!
@ayden3461
Жыл бұрын
Ben should get the award if there is an award for best video production providing quality and entertaining information on appliances. I watched his video, which allowed me to better shop and care for refrigerators. I have fast-forwarded it through other content providers on appliances but I felt like I needed a bag of popcorn watching his video. Fantastic job, Ben!
@thomasshingleton9289
Жыл бұрын
You tube awards him with cash!
@Rnjeepshoelver
10 ай бұрын
I agree , he is awesome !!!
@robjohnson8522
Жыл бұрын
What a great vid! The idea of 2 simple freezer tops with reversed doors was BRILLIANT! Not only that but if one does die you have a backup.. Just move everything over to the other side, much lower stress while you wait for the repairman/parts! I used to be in the airplane business. Back in the days when Boeing built the best airplanes around they had a company philosophy that simply read, “Simplicity = Reliability”. Every engineer at Boeing strove to keep everything as simple as possible in every aspect all the time. That is one of the reasons Boeing was a best seller in the airlines, they had the highest dispatch rates (dependability) and when they did they need fixing were quick and easy to repair. It was interesting to watch you teach us that same lesson that even Boeing has forgotten now!
@pablopicaro7649
Жыл бұрын
McDonald Duoglas clowns took over management and all went to shiiit
@juanitasellshouses
Жыл бұрын
Agree!
@NoelleSmith-m4x
11 ай бұрын
This channel is an outstanding example of why KZitem has value.. This channel is an outstanding example of why KZitem has value..
@lesliewiney8752
2 ай бұрын
This helped me decide that I’m going to hold on to my Kenmore fridge that I bought 17 years ago but is still doing quite well. However, I will get it serviced for good measure. Thank you!
@lanapoulliot7682
Жыл бұрын
I wish the salesmen were 1/10th as helpful as you! Just bought a basic GE electric range in white and he couldn't have been less interested. I should have left but it was exactly what I wanted, I had already done my research and I wanted to buy from our local small business versus the big box. So far I'm very happy with it. Anyway thanks for your very thorough videos!
@gisellethomas4579
Жыл бұрын
The salesman will end up without a job .
@Mindverve7
Жыл бұрын
I have a Frigidaire Gallery side by side with ice maker and it is 19 years old. Never has needed anything but a new lightbulb socket (I looked up the part, ordered and installed it myself thanks to KZitem). I hope it keeps going a few more years. Thanks for this excellent video
@sjackson5980
Жыл бұрын
Yeah but they don't make those anymore. When it goes out you will be screwed like us. 😁
@TJ-ik3gn
10 ай бұрын
I have a GE fridge made in 1947. 76 years old and still runs smooth as did when it was new.
@EklektikKim
7 ай бұрын
That’s fantastic
@Notrocketscience101
7 ай бұрын
But I bet your paying as much to run it as a new fridge would save you in 4 years.
@sherrcon
7 ай бұрын
@@Notrocketscience101 that's like saying the new cars are better than the old cars in cost upkeep...
@jochimbenschneider1915
7 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with keeping something that works.
@jochimbenschneider1915
7 ай бұрын
@@Notrocketscience101You can’t save enough money today by buying a new energy efficient fridge because the cost of electricity has skyrocketed under Biden Bimbo
@CP-zb3ky
2 ай бұрын
I love the water and ice dispenser on the door feature on my 3-yr old GE, however it is a three door design. So far I've only had to shake the ice box occasionally as the ice can get stuck if I don't use the ice dispenser for a while, will see how it goes. Perhaps I will consider a side by side design if I ever need to replace it. The problem with side by side is both sides are narrow spaced and it doesn't accommodate larger sized items as well and makes access more difficult.
@flyingkitty67
Жыл бұрын
Your channel is a blessing to homeowners. We're currently looking to replace a couple of appliances and have been checking your videos often for advice. I hope you enjoy making videos, and keep up the good work.
@vickiehadd4324
Жыл бұрын
I just checked mine. Its a Maytag side by side. I clean the coils every year and it’s worked great for 17 years
@kenfrank2730
Жыл бұрын
My frig is a Sears Coldspot bought by my parents in 1955. It's still in use today, although the automatic defrost doesn't work, which requires me to manually defrost it every couple of months. Other than that it works great.
@imisseveryone2716
10 ай бұрын
@kenfrank - they don't make em' like they use to !!!
@sherryanderson5029
9 ай бұрын
WOW
@DL-up9pr
17 күн бұрын
I own a 1979 mobile home that was the mother-in-law‘s when we bought this place and we’ve done some remodeling up there but I’m so proud of the fact that that refrigerators over 40 years old more like 45 and it still runs great it’s a little rusty. I don’t care fact that this thing still running and I’ve been through 2 side-by-side refrigerators in my house in the last 20 years speaks volumes
@markc2643
Жыл бұрын
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.
@functionalvanconversion4284
Жыл бұрын
As someone who purchases several appliances annually, your information is helpful and also very accurate. Straight gold here. Thank you.
@adenaidecarucci5323
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! You saved my fridge! We vacuumed the back. It was really dirty. The door is not hit anymore! It was getting really hot on the door gasket and sometimes smelled funny. You are a wonderful person! Many blessings!
@jlawrence0181
Жыл бұрын
The most expensive refrigerator that I bought came with my last house - $14k. That was the amount of damage that a defective sensor caused when it failed in my kitchen and flooded the floor beneath. When we bought this house, we disabled the ice maker to prevent a repeat performance. Personally, we live in a 55+ retirement home where the average house turns over every five years. This means that in at least 40% of the homes, the kitchen is remodeled in 40% of the homes. We often buy a refrigerator off of one on the neighbors remodeling, especially if it is 15 years old when most parts were made in the USA. Our repairman loves to fix 80s era appliances and the words "LG" and "Samsung" are enough to drive him off a cliff.
@Petesworkshop2225
Жыл бұрын
Had my ice maker fail, destroyed our laminate floor.. I used the opportunity to put tile down, I love it, the insurance covered it. Also disabled ice maker.
@nemesisxrox6773
Жыл бұрын
... heard similar words on LG n Samsung goin around all over the past few years --- they need to stick to electronics n stay out of kitchens n the laundry rooms
@jfbeam
Жыл бұрын
@@nemesisxrox6773 Many of the problems in their appliances _IS_ the overly complex electronics.
@NatashaEstrada
Жыл бұрын
It's stories like this are the reason I never bothered to hook the water line up to my fridge to run the water and icemaker. Seems like a lot of risk for a little ice and water.
@Steven-gv1ke
Жыл бұрын
Honestly the Kenmore or Whirlpool stuff from the 90s and even early 2000s wasn't bad either. As long as it does not have a digital display. If I see an old school Kenmore or Whirlpool washer or dryer, with manual knobs (no digital display) and a agitator in the middle, I would snatch it up. My family has two dryers and washers like this, and I have rebuilt all of them, multiple times, since 1997. It costs me about $40 to get the dryer like new again and about 30 minutes of my time. I do that procedure about once every 7 years. The washer I have only had to replace the agitator teeth. I did have to bypass the lid open sensor to get it to run, but we don't have any kids to worry about, so no big deal there. I thought about replacing them once, and the old appliance sales gentleman told me "don't get rid of them, all this new stuff is junk". So I just keep fixing them.
@JHA6100
Жыл бұрын
Amazing content, mixed with good humor. Thank you for preparing, filming, editing and sharing this to aide consumers! 👏👏👏
@the_doubting_thomas
Жыл бұрын
Cleaning the coils was a good tip. Will actually pull the fridge out to do that. Also, the bit you did with the tablet on the door was great 😃. May have to stick those notes on the door myself.
@nickmrt2670
7 ай бұрын
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!
@pleaseleave2live
Жыл бұрын
I've been on refrigeration field as a technician for 18 yrs , it's my first time seeing an honest truthful video ever.....the more it's got more features the less reliability it will, I'm the only specialist in South Africa who can fix and modified any make and fridge model and give infinity guarantee on refrigerant or gas....will drop my KZitem link here with the owners approval so you guys can keep on getting honesty about fridge.
@bensappliancesandjunk
Жыл бұрын
Nice, do it!
@paulb4496
Жыл бұрын
From 1973 to 1999 I was an Appliance repairman. Back then one of 3- Universal condenser fan motors would fit any brand refrigerator. I worked with a guy that would use one defrost timer (6 hour 25 minute) on any refrigerator. Typically they would last 10 to 20 plus years.
@bobelam268
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben for another great video! As a landlord for 30+ years, this is all great advice. My philosophy is this: Keep it simple, and keep it clean!
@stevewhalen6973
6 ай бұрын
My old freezer top GE built in 1988 is still reliably chugging along.
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