Blue Q - Guitars of the Gods Magnet Set Review

Blue Q - Guitars of the Gods Magnet SetFor the guitar collect that has it all. However, a couple are not the right model guitar but my brother still liked them.

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Samsung : RS2530BBP 25 cu. ft. Side by Side Refrigerator - Black Pearl Review

Samsung : RS2530BBP 25 cu. ft. Side by Side Refrigerator - Black PearlDid not work from day 1.I mean did not cool or freeze therefore did not work.Also, super annoying alarm beeps when fridge is open for more than roughly 20 seconds.Samsung support kinda stinks at rectifying the situation too.Lost about $150 dollars in food.Probably why its only 900 bucks.

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Interdesign Magnetic Memo Center Review

Interdesign Magnetic Memo CenterStuck to the fridge door, this handy little memo center keeps paper and pencil (forget the pencil that comes with it and put a mechanical pencil there instead) within arm's reach; very useful for grocery lists that are a work in progress. The bottom part holds key chains, which makes it a lot harder to lose them...

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Refrigerator Fizz Saver Dispenser Review

Refrigerator Fizz Saver DispenserOk, I was very skeptical of this, having been let down by similar products over the years-including some of those that pump air into the bottles (IMHO a non-effective and tedious method, particularly when you have to pump half a liter of air into the thing each time ya open it). But I've gotten so tired of having those 2 liters go flat halfway down the bottle, I figured I would try one more gizmo, even though I gave it a 20% chance of working.However, I have had it for a few weeks, and am now on my 6th 2 liter bottle, and I am STILL thrilled to see that the drinks are staying properly carbonated to the last drop. What were the odds?This thing works so incredibly well, I'm surprised you hear so little about it. And this particular one fits nicely in the fridge, unlike the other one that makes the 2 liter bottle stand so tall, it wont fit in many fridges compartments very easily.

One thing I need to mention, the first few times you use it, after having reloaded a new bottle, the soda might not come out at all, since the carbonation has just been released when you opened the bottle, and so it may seem likea problem to you.However,once its been sitting there a little while, the carbonation has some time to build up inside thebottle and then comes out at about 100 mph. If you pour it like they do beer at the tap, with the glass close to the pour spout, it wont be a problem, and the drink will still be nicely carbonated in the glass, even though it seems like it wouldn't be since it comes out under so much pressure, that you would think it would go flat.

All you have to do is learn to open the valve slower early on into a new bottle.As liquid is dispensed and theres less carbonation inside, it starts to pour almost perfectly for the next 1/2 to 3/4 of the 2L bottle.Then as it nears the last 1/4 of the bottle, the opposite is true; too little available CO2 to push it out, so all you have to do is squeeze the bottle a little, and it will come out, STILL almost perfectly carbonated.

I wish though, that they sold these in pairs on amazon as they do on a few shopping channels,since it would be nice to save on shipping, and since they work so well, having only one of these beauties is NOT enough, trust me.

PS. (2 weeks later) I'm editing this, because a few weeks into this love-fest with this thing, I tightened a bottle too hard, and it cracked the unit, rendering it useless. Future design needs to have a way of preventing that, since it was a little too easy to do.Otherwise, it worked great till the bitter end.

PPS.(a month later) OK...I really SHOULD remove 4 of the stars from my rating, if only for all the torment this contraption has caused me over the past month!!! After having broken 3 of these by now, and thrown$60 of plastic gizmology into the trash, I have found the reason this thing is the most expensive way to save a $1 liter of Coke ever to be designed by humanity.BYE THE WAY...I found out that the reason this was happening is that there are about 4 different types of plastic 2 liter bottles out there, which look identical, and are only different on the lenght of the cap at the top of the bottle.The cap and the threads where the cap screws onto are almost 3 mm longer from top to bottom than the other type which fits perfect(these are usuallyrounded on top.They are distributed by 7up, Pepsi, and some others). Everytime I tried to save $.20 by getting a SAM's club branded soda, I ended up throwing away $18 in the trash.I would be careful to only screw it in so far, but then it would leak, and it needed to go further, and i would screw it in further, and CRACK!!! I didn't understand why, since usually it was no problem.I am sure its not just the Sam's club bottles, but all the bottles of this other type of PET bottle generation. Apparently the bottles that are not rounded off at the corners of the caps, but instead have a distinct 90 degree drop off, are a tiny bit longer (about 3 mm- almost unoticeable) than the others, and WILL crack your gizmo every time. The instructions make NO mention or warning about any of this. This gizmo was designed ONLY for the newer kind of 2 litre bottles, the ones with the shorter, rounded off and scalloped plastic caps.

Keep in mind that the theory behind this system itself WORKS great, but this particular dispenser (the REFRIGERATOR FIZZ SAVER sold by Amazon's affiliate) is flawed by cheap design.In fact, if you received what you saw on the amazon ads, a HOCKEY PUCK looking dispenser, it might be OK and this problem would never have happened (what, that would be about 5 cents more per unit to manufacture or something right? lol). But thats the problem, its not the thicker hockey puck dispenser you receive. Instead, It's this thin little piece of plastic, about 1'4 inch thick on the bottom.Any over-tightening results in you throwing $18 -including shipping- into the trash.This is after of course, spending half an hour wiping out the fridge, from where the thing leaked the soda all over the place the night before (under pressure mind you).I was looking at a competing product, FIZZ IT UP, that looked like it was much thicker plastic, and sturdier. I would get that if possible, however it seems imposible to find.

(5 months later follow-up). Once I started to only buy the 2 litre bottles that fit perfectly, this thing has worked AMAZINGLY well for me. Best thing ever invented for keeping your soda perfectly carbonated from beginning to end!!!!

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2 PACK LG LT500P Replacement Filters Review

2 PACK LG LT500P Replacement Filtersquick delivery, only difference is it only covers 300 gallons, rather than 500 gallons with the factory oem filter

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Samsung 20 Cu Ft French Door Refrigerator with Twin cooling,Stainless Steel: RF217ABRS Review

Samsung 20 Cu Ft French Door Refrigerator with Twin cooling,Stainless Steel: RF217ABRSNEUTRAL:bottom freezer means fridge contents easy to see/access but freezer contents hard to see and older contents buried.shallow.

PROS:Attractive as these things go. Fits our space.Digital thermometers.Pleasant chimes sound out when pressing buttons. It seems to refrigerate and freeze enthusiastically and it is quieter than its predecessor. I trust it won't piddle on the floor like its predecessor did.It hasn't yet.

CONS:(i) Pull-out freezer door mechanism is very rough, metal scraping on metal. Floor models and most IKEA drawers perform better. QC?(ii)"EZ-Open Handle" on freezer drawer tends to detach in ordinary use."EZ-Broken Handle" is nearer the mark.This looks like it may be a design flaw.This didn't happen with the floor models, but it didn't occur to me that the handle should fall off, so I never thought to push the point while in the store.(iii) there are very few shelf height adjustments allowed.Consequently we removed one of the shelfs in order to fit milk and other ordinary-sized bottles.

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Frigidaire FRT17HB3JW 17 cu ft Top Mount Refrigerator, White Review

Frigidaire FRT17HB3JW 17 cu ft Top Mount Refrigerator, WhiteI purchased this item as a 2nd refrigerator for the basement in Jan 2010.At the end of Feb 2010 I opened it to find both the frig and freezer were hot and all my food was ruined.Frigidaire refused to replace it with a new unit even thought it failed in less than 2 months!They did pay to have a repairman come and replace the compressor.It cools now, however, the compressor blows the most horrendous-smelling air that I haven't been able to put any food in it.I have gone through 12 boxes of baking soda hoping the smell would fade over time, but it's now 6 months after my purchase and I haven't been able to use it yet.Frigidaire's only response...we'll send another repairman!I've never experienced such poor performance of a major appliance or such total disregard for customer satisfaction.Don't buy this product, or any other item, made by Frigidaire.

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LG : LFC25770SB Refrigerator Review

LG : LFC25770SB RefrigeratorI purchased this fridge from another retailer in Aug 2007. I loved it and was so pleased with it until the ice maker kept breaking, and then it leaked, and then we realized the freezer wasn't keeping the desired temperature- freezing. I tried the manufacturers suggestions but it didn't seem to help. After a couple months of denial and a 20 degree freezer (it's supposed to be 0), I called an authorized service technician who took the freezer apart and told me that i had a "sealed system leak". Probably the worst repair possible because even though the major parts are still under warranty the labor to repair my 2 year old, highly rated, Consumer Reports recommended, expensive but beautiful would cost $700 to repair. And considering the comments I've seen on other websites, the repair probably won't last. Do yourself a favor and pick something else because LG won't stand behind their products and a class action suit may be in the offing.

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The spacious, well thought-out LG 24 cubic food French Door refrigerator interior adds to its already sophisticated exterior styling with a wide-open view, low-profile shelving, and an integrated crisper and deli storage center. The Sophisticated Design, Inside & Out is contoured doors, hidden hinges, and a host of great interior features give your refrigerator a look as sophisticated as it is functional. The 4 Compartment Crisper System is unique Glide N Serve drawer configuration maximizes organization with a full-width Pantry Drawer, twin humidity-controlled crispers, and a bonus drawer. Additional features include a pull out freezer drawer. Energy Star Rated. Black Finish

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SXS - "FVG" SERIES, SPILLGRD, ADJ DOOR BINS, IN GRILL PUR FLTR REFRIGERATORS Review

SXS - 'FVG' SERIES, SPILLGRD, ADJ DOOR BINS, IN GRILL PUR FLTR REFRIGERATORSWe purchased a new home several months ago and upgraded to a Whirlpool stainless steel appliance package and this Refrigerator came in the set. I love the stainless steel and I think it really adds a lot to the appearance of our home. Not to mention that it's a lot easier to clean but you do have to clean it more often because every little fingerprint shows. You can clean it with any type of cleaner that's non-abrasive but stainless steel cleaner really works the best in my opinion. I think the size of it is about average. For our family of four it wasn't enough freezer space and we ended up getting a large chest freezer for extra space. There is plenty enough room in the refrigerator. I like that it has a built in PUR water filter that is built in to the grill of the unit and it is so very simple to change. It also has a meter inside the door that tells you when to change the filter. It will light up yellow to warn you that the filter will need changed soon and then it will turn red when it's time to replace the filter. The filter seems to last a pretty long time because ours is still green and we have been using it for over 5 months. One other thing you might want to know, the front is stainless steel but the sides are black.

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GE : IM4A Ice Maker Kit Review

GE : IM4A Ice Maker KitI ordered this model because it was the one listed in the Owner's Manual.lt turns out you can use the newer model (IM6, I believe) but it may or may not have some design/manufacturing flaws depending on what you read.Either way the unit works great and was easy to install.All of the parts I needed were included (even a few that I didn't need because they came with our refrigerator).
The only complaint I have is probably more a design flaw: the icetends to overfill the bucket until it overflows.It could be an install error on my part I suppose but there isn't too much room for error.

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Maytag MBF2258WEW White Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Review

Maytag MBF2258WEW White Bottom Freezer RefrigeratorPLEASE do not buy a Maytag refrigerator.Ours lasted 13 months, just enough for the warranty to expire.Including all the lost food, it cost us around $187 a month to have this fridge!WHAT A TOTAL RIP-OFF!Turns out Maytag bought out Amana, and evidently is continuing to make the trash they produced.Do your homework, and do not just "by American" because you want to help our economy.It would have helped our (2 seniors) economy not to have to buy a 2nd refigerator so soon after buy what we thought was a good one.Oh, when yours does fail, be sure when they come to deliver the new one and haul your Maytag away that you damage it, so it will not end up making the store more money when they "refurbish" it and sell it again - the lastest trick of which they think we are not aware.My mom had 2 refrigerators: they last decades, not months!

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Taylor Refrigerator & Freezer Tube Thermometer Review

Taylor Refrigerator & Freezer Tube ThermometerI bought 2 - one for the fridge and another for the freezer.They are very versatile and hang several ways.I hang them by their built-in magnet.They work great!

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LG LFC20760 SW / ST / SB Stainless Steel 20 cu ft Energy Star French Door Refrigerator - LFC20760 SW / ST Review

LG LFC20760 SW / ST / SB Stainless Steel 20 cu ft Energy Star French Door Refrigerator - LFC20760 SW / STWe bought an LG French Door refrigerator a couple of years ago, because of the benefits of the design, and the fact that the LG, unlike many bottom-freezer models, has solid, rather than wire baskets, so it holds cold air better.

Unfortunately, after a couple of months, it started to make a loud noise, and eventually shut down with "Er FF" on the display. This happens when the fan isn't working, and turns out to be a common problem in these models. Apparently, ice builds up around the fan because the drainage is poorly designed.

While there is extensive discussion of this problem on the internet (including a fix that unfortunately voids the warranty), there has not been any mention that it's been fixed in newer models. Search for `lg "er ff"` on Google - you'll get over 4,000 hits. And LG's service network in the US has not demonstrated that they place customer satisfaction high (or anywhere that I can determine) on their list of priorities.

We know two other families who have replaced their LG French Door refrigerators because of this problem. Foolishly, because ours is still under the expensive 3-year extended service plan that we bought to protect us in the event of such problems, we have not gotten rid of it, yet, and are still trying to get it fixed (it's had the problem for two years). I plan to invoke our state's lemon law, but I would like to save the rest of you the trouble by advising you not to buy this product.

These products have excellent features and would be a good value if their reliability were proven, but for this series of refrigerators, the evidence clearly speaks against that.

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LG Electronics pursues its 21st century vision of becoming a true global digital leader who can make its customers worldwide happy through its innovative digital products and services. LG Electronics set its mid- and long-term vision anew to rank among the top 3 electronics, information, and telecommunication firms in the world by 2010. As such, they embrace the philosophy of Great Company, Great People, whereby only great people can create a great company, and pursue two growth strategies involving fast innovation and fast growth. Likewise, they seek to secure three core capabilities: product leadership, market leadership, and people-centered leadership. 20 Cu. Ft. Total Capacity French Door refrigerators provide easy access to the foods you reach for the most by placing them at eye level. And at 30 wide, this refrigerator will fit in more kitchens. Plus, every new LG model is Energy Star rated, which means they are 20% more efficient than federal standards. French Door Styling The LG French Door refrigerator combines the style and design of a side by side with the convenient food storage of a bottom freezer. Sophisticated Design, Inside and Out Contoured doors and premium finishes provide a distinct and sophisticated style. Environmentally Friendly All LG French Door refrigerators are Energy Star rated, which means they use at least 20% less energy than required by current federal standards. And LG uses Cyclopentane to insulate the refrigerator - an environmentally friendly material. More Sizes To Meet Your Needs LG has more sizes of French Door refrigerators than any other brand. So you can be sure they have a model that fits your kitchen.

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Whirlpool GI7FVCXWQ Bottom Freezer Refrigerator In White Review

Whirlpool GI7FVCXWQ Bottom Freezer Refrigerator In WhiteThis refrigerator started having problems from the very first day.There was too much water condensation in the area around the ice maker.In certain areas outside of the icemaker, there was ice build-up. The seal between the icemaker and the ice holder was not working properly. There was a lot of water condensation between the two doors in the area around the seals.The service people who came to look at this said these problems were not normal.They said two major parts have to replaced.I have decided to replace this with a brand new model instead on having the one we bought serviced.I hope the new one works okay.If not, I am going to cancel the order and buy another refrigerator. It is a very expensive model (more than $ 2,500) and should have these problems like this.

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General Electric WR51X10101 DEFROST HEATER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR GE REFRIGERATORS Review

General Electric WR51X10101 DEFROST HEATER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR GE REFRIGERATORSI searched amazon for General Electric DEFROST HEATER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR GE REFRIGERATORS and found the item on the website. I compared defective item I ahve with that of amazon and picture/description matches.
But sad part is, the item i received does not match the description and illustration
given. I got dual-element heater. The description and illustration are for a different heater single-element
heater (look at the illustration). I called amazon and i got a good response from them. They requested to me to contact seller and give them the details. I am waiting for the seller's response.

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Product Description LENGTH 9" 575 W HIGH-HEAT, SINGLE-TUBE APPLICATION USED ON NEWER GE SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATORS

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Compact Freezer Refrigerator with Lock - Stainless Steel Review

Compact Freezer Refrigerator with Lock - Stainless SteelThe EdgeStar has much to boast of: it is lightweight, easy to carry and move, roomy, attractive, and versatile as both a refrigerator and (marginally) as a freezer. Setup is simple, and the price is excellent. Strongly tainting this appliance however, is a thermostat dial which is either incompetently designed, incompetently calibrated, or both

Before continuing, let's not fail to note the advertised description for this product: "Just turn the thermostat to select the appropriate temperature for your application!"

Falling with equal snugness on the Things That Make You Go Duh list is the instruction manual telling us that "The knob has markings to indicate the relative temperature settings, but in general, turning the knob counter-clockwise corresponds to colder temperatures."

So if we turn the dial one way, it gets colder. Turn it the other way it gets warmer.We can handle that. The markings on the dial bear witness to and confirm this elegant conception of appliance design:

regrigeration------>MIN......OFF.....MAX

freezing----------->MIN......||......MAX

Interesting then, that in practice there is *no* temperature change in the freezer when dialed to "MIN", or dialed to "MAX". I measure both at a steady 20 degrees.

With some playing, one discoversthat colder temperatures are achieved, erratically, within the petite 1.5 millimeter space between the two vertical lines separating "Min" and "Max".

Moving counter clockwise per instructions along the dial after the arrow marked "Freezer", the temperatures I normally get are, in order:

20 (when dialed to "Min")
15 (when dialed to the left vertical line)
4 or 12 degrees (when between the two vertical lines)
10 (when dialed to the right vertical line)
20 (when dialed to "Max).

Perhaps the advertised 0 degree capability is buried someplace within the 1.5 mm space between the two vertical lines, but after several days of moving the dial minutely to the left or right, I'm unable to find it.

Additionally, after reaching the coldest discernable temperature of 4 degrees once, it took me 2 days to find it again while continuing my hunt for the elusive advertised0 degrees.

This is especially frustrating since it takes about half a day or more for a temperature change to be reached within the freezer after moving the thermostat dial -- and when you move it, you don't know for certain if you're making it colder or warmer.
Which is to say, this isn't a particular fast appliance: The manual recommends not introducing frozen food to the freezer until it's been turned to the coldest setting (wherever that is) for at least 2 hours after turning it on. That seems wildly optimistic to me. In practice, it takes roughly 5 hours to freeze undersized 1" ice cubes from power-up using the tray bundled with this freezer.

To its credit, the EchoStar is fine as a refrigerator, and fine as a freezer as long as you aren't picky about hitting the the normally recommended 0 degrees for frozen foods.
But sorry, it should not require several days to find the coldest temperature on a device by nudging a dial back and forth within a space of a milimeter. And oddly enough, even without the instruction booklet telling me to do so, I fully expect "Max" to be colder than "Min", and not be actually located at some microscopicly ambiguous point between the two.

"Just turn the thermostat to select the appropriate temperature for your application!"
Yeah. Duh.

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Refrigerate or freeze in this compact freezer / refrigerator with full range thermostatic control by EdgeStar. Plus, this compact freezer / refrigerator (model CRF150SS) features a true stainless steel door- for uncommon style in a compact freezer / refrigerator. This 1.5 cubic foot compact freezer also features a lock for added security, energy-saving manual defrost, space-saving flush back design, and true 0° freezingUndoubtedly the best feature of this compact freezer / refrigerator is the full range temperature control. The entire unit can hold most temperatures from 0°F to 40°F. Just turn the thermostat to select the appropriate temperature for your application!Another great feature is the true stainless steel doors. Coupled with the black trim and black cabinet, this is one of the most modern, best looking compact freezer / refrigerator units available!

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6 PACK Frigidaire WF1CB Replacement Filters by Water Sentinel Review

6 PACK Frigidaire WF1CB Replacement Filters by Water SentinelI bought a 6 pack of these Frigidaire water filters so I would have enough to last 2-3 years.
They can be used for approximately 6 months before needed replacement. I did notice that the
filters really should be changed maybe around 4-5 months instead. The signs of it needed changing
is when the water flow seems slower and the stream is not as forceful as normal. They are very
easy to remove and replace in my Frigidaire side by side. When I saw how much Lowes wanted for
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I highly recommend these filters for general water filtering.
If you want a special filter that removes all chemicals including Fluorine, be prepared to
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These replacement water filters (6 pack) for your Kenmore and Frigidaire refrigerator significantly reduce chlorine, tastes and odors to provide clean, refreshing water. Designed for the following models: RF-100 RG-100 NGRG-100, NGRG-2000 and also replaces Kenmore part number 9910, 469910, 46-9910, 9910P, 04609910000.This filter fits and is a direct replacement for the following manufacturers: Kenmore, Sears, Frigidaire RC101, RC 101, 46-9910, 09998, WF1CB, WFCB, RG100, RG-100, 218994101, 218717895, 240389101, 240389102, 240394501, SWF1CB

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1.7 cu ft Refrigerator Review

1.7 cu ft RefrigeratorI keep this refrigerator in my back hall.It's purpose was to hold a few bottles of water so I wouldn't have to go into the kitchen with shoes that were dirty from doing yardwork.What a waste of money!The water is barely cooler than room temperature.

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Small/Dorm Refrigerator, 1.7 cu. ft, exterior dimensions 20.25"Lx17.125"Wx20"D ,full range temperature control, freezer compartment with ice tray, CFC-free refrigerant UL Listed, 115 VAC, 60Hz

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Frigidaire : FRT18S6JW 18.2 cu. ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator - White Review

Frigidaire : FRT18S6JW 18.2 cu. ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator - WhiteAvoid Frigidaire refrigerators.Mine just broker after 5 years and 5 months.The condenser went out, a $500 repair.Forced now to purchase a new one.The service technician noted that he has seen this problem with many Frigidaire refrigerators that he has serviced.

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UltraSoft Doors
UltraSoft Handles
2 Sliding Full-Width SpillSafe Glass Shelves
3 Fixed White Door Bins (2 with Gallon Storage)
Clear Dairy Door
Clear Deli Drawer
2 Clear Crispers
2 Humidity Controls
Never Clean Condenser
2 Fixed White Freezer Door Bins
1 Full-Width Freezer Shelf
Ice Trays
Cabinet Height: 65 3/8"
Total Height w/ Hinge Covers: 66 1/8"
Cabinet Width: 29 5/8"
Cabinet Depth: 26 5/8"
Depth incl. Door: 29 7/8"
Total Depth w/ Handles: 32 1/8"
Total Depth - Door 90 Open: 58 1/8"
Approx. Shipping Weight: 205 lbs.
Total Capacity: 18.2 Cu. Ft.
Fresh Food Volume: 14.13 Cu. Ft.
Freezer Volume: 4.07 Cu. Ft.
Total Shelf Area: 22.6 Sq. Ft.
Door Handle: UltraSoft
Reversible Door: Yes
Fresh Food Shelves: 2 Full-Width SpillSafe Glass (2 Sliding)
Fresh Food Fixed Door Racks/Bins: 3 White
Dairy Door: Clear
Meat/Deli Drawer: Clear
Crispers/Humidity Controls: Clear/2
Freezer Fixed Door Racks/Bins: 2 White
Ice Trays: Yes
Factory Ice Maker: Optional (IM115)
Condenser: Never Clean
Dimensions: (HWD) 65 3/8 x 29 5/8 x 26 5/8 In.

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LG : LSC27910TT Refrigerator Review

LG : LSC27910TT RefrigeratorTheir reputation is holding...actually getting worse in my opinion...

Their customer service was always poor, but I just didn't realize how poor....and I'm not even going to elaborate on the dropped calls, the false promises of return calls, and the unwillingness to resolve the situation, I'll just report on the poor quality of the product...

Bought the LG LSC27910TT in July of 2008.Within 2 mo. the refrigerator was holding 62F on the coldest setting and the freezer was at -20F at the warmest setting.Basically, there was a damper that wasn't sending cold air to the fridge and it was sending the humid air into the freezer, so frost was collecting very quickly in the freezer.It took 4wks to get a newLSC27910TT from LG.They sent me a new one due to the part being backordered....which means what???Yes....this is a common issues with this model.....very common.So...it will take a minimum of 4wks for you to get a replacement fridge if you have this issue.

Now....onto the new one.They sent a new one, not refurbed, but new.And yes....this one is now broken.The ice cube flap on the door (which works via a motor) will not open when ice falls to the door....so it's jammed every time. Sent for replacement parts....turned out not repairable.Meanwhile, talking to LG is like talking to my 8wk old....I actually get more of a response from him.I wanted a new model.No dice!!!They wanted to charge me 1/2 the difference.A good try, but I'm not throwing any more of my money LG's way.

I still don't have the 3rd fridge, but I sure hope it works!

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Storage capacity: refrigerator 16.23 cu. ft., freezer 10.24 cu.ft. (total: 26.5 cu. ft.)
Temperature control: digital LED display (temperature, ice and water, child lock, IcePlus, filter status indicator)
Door storage: 4 door baskets (3 adjustable gallon), dairy corner, 3 gallon size baskets (2 adjustable, 1 fixed)
Dispense design: tall bottle dispenser with cubed/crushed ice, water
Freezer options: 3 shelves, wire shelf construction, 4 fixed door bins, 1 plastic drawer, automatic ice maker, 40W freezer light
Refrigerator shelving: 2 slide-out/1 fixed spill-protector shelves, molded shelf system with tempered glass construction.
2 crisper bins, 1 snack bin
LT500P water filter
Dairy corner
LoDecibel quiet operation (41dB)
7 digital sensors
MATERIALS / FINISH / STYLE
Foam door insulation (Cyclopentane: no CFC or HCFC)
BioShield anti-bacterial door seal
Contour door style, toe grille
Coated

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Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer w/Alarm (-50°c-70°C) () Review

Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer w/AlarmGot one of these a few years back as we had a couple of experiences with the basement refrigerator door left ajar and later failure (no alarm feature).Have been very happy with it, except that the alarm is not very loud.Seems to be a common comment on other alarm thermometers.

One feature that pulls me to this particular model (besides matching the one I already have) is the "buffered" probe.The bottle of glycol averages the temperature measurements a bit so that short durations with the door open don't cause a spike and alarm.

The probe wire is small enough to not cause a problem of air/humidity leakage through magnetic door seals.

By the way, the description may not be clear: the alarm can be disabled via a slide switch on the back.

It is somewhat unfortunate that this is not offered as a dual fridge/freezer meter.

Am adding 3 of these to my wish list for upcoming birthday for additional fridge/freezers.

At the time of this review, I see the same thermometer on Amazon with 2 different brand names (VWR, Fisher Scientific) for sale by 3rd parties only.So the brand and sellers may change over time.If so, look for the probe in the green bottle and the "Traceable" label above the LCD display.Price is around $50.

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Monitor temperatures in freezers, refrigerators, incubators, water baths, and heating blocks with the enclosed 'temperature buffered' sensor. Probe is sealed in a miniature bottle filled with nontoxic glycol solution that provides accurate readings when doors are opened. Eliminates mercury contamination. Triple readout simultaneously shows current, high, and low temperatures. Minimum/maximum display monitors conditions overnight, on/during weekends, or on/during any time period. Refrigerator/freezer thermometer 61161-364 includes an alarm, which sounds if temperature rises above or falls below set points. It is programmable in 1° increments. Visual and audible alarms signal for 12 hours even if temperature returns to non-alarm range.

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KitchenAid : KSCS25FVMS Refrigerator Review

KitchenAid : KSCS25FVMS RefrigeratorAmazon is great. Purchase products all the time from them. However my wife and I purchased a brand new KitchenAid refrigerator from Western Appliance in August 2008. From the moment we got it, we've had problems. First the inside light malfunctioned, then the digital readout. The repairman has been here 4 times to try to repair it and now that all the parts have been replaced still has no idea what's wrong with it. The ice machine quit working on the third service call, and we have no ice.
I have made numerous phone calls to Western Appliance, spoken to Leo, the salesperson, and the manager. They just tell me to call the Repairman.
This Saturday will be the fifth visit by another repairman from a different service. We get the runn around when we ask for a replacement from western Appliance, repair service center and KitchenAid. Even though we purchased an extended warranty. I even called KitchenAid myself and was told that even if we purchased the warranty, it does not cover lemons or replacements.
Their service is atrocious at best, and now that they have made a sale, we are virtually ignored or fobbed off. Worst of it is, the repair company under their contract has no idea what they're doing.
This is the worst service I've ever encountered from an appliance store or manufacture. DO NOT BUY ANY APPLIANCES FROM WESTERN APPLIANCE or KITCHENAID. You will regret it if it should ever malfunction.
It is now Novenber 2008 and I have NO LIGHTS, NO DIGITAL READOUT, AND NO ICE from my brand new KitchenAid refrigerator, and am waiting for a "second Opinion" from another repair co, while being ignored by Western Appliance.
I am so frustrated with all the waiting and phone calls I've had to make, not to mention all the work time I've lost waiting the 4 hours window for the repairmen to show up. I was on hold one hour with the mother company only to be told I had to get a second opinion from another repair co. How long does this have to go on before we can get a functioning refrigerator?
Western Appliance, South Bay Repair and KitchenAid should really look at their practices and know that they are losing many potential and future customers because I will tell any and all who will listen about the shoddy way they treat their customers.
I also intend to notify consumer agencies as well as the Better Business Bureau, because I've had enough of their stall tactics.

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Haier 1.7 Cubic Feet Nucool Refrigerator Review

Haier 1.7 Cubic Feet Nucool RefrigeratorAs stated, this fridge may reach 37 degrees IF the ambient room temp is 70 degrees.I, however, bought it to keep a few beers cold out in my garage which is not air conditioned.It did great in the winter but now it fails to keep anything "colder" than lukewarm.....I plan to pack it up and take it to the office to see how it does there......

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NuCool technology combines the best features of current cooling systems to create a brand new technology that achieves temperatures as low as 37-degree F (based on 70-degree F ambient room temp), which was not possible with prior refrigerant-free models. NuCool has no compressor and runs whisper quiet while also achieving low power consumption. NuCool provides an environmentally friendly technology in small refrigerators that consumers find so useful for apartments, dorms, bars and other small areas.

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Clean Dirty Dishwasher Magnet Review

Clean Dirty Dishwasher MagnetAfter sticking a couple of dirty cups into the dishwasher -- which, unbeknown to me, contained clean dishes from a cleaning cycle initiated by my wife the night before -- I had to find a "dishwasher alert" indicator. I thought this would be as easy as going down to my local hardware store and picking one up.

NOT. After wandering around two big-box home improvement retailers and two smaller hardware stores, I experienced an "ah-ha" moment and searched Amazon.com. I purchased this alert and one other to see which ones I'd like.My dishwasher doesn't have a metal front so having an adhesive backing or velcro squares was somewhat important but not a deal killer as I have some velcro patches around.

I did not choose this one. It's easy enough to use-- apply the velcro to an appropriate area of the dishwasher and orient the magnet.It was just a little too big for my tastes, compared to a smaller alert I purchased.But, I can see myself going to this if there are complaints of "I can't see whether it's DIRTY or CLEAN" with the other alert I'm using.I believe it's a great item for someone who needs the bigger print and/or the ease of using a magnet/velcro alert.

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An excellent magnet that is useful for determining if dishes in the dishwasher are clean or dirty. The large size is easy to read and will match appliances nicely.

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Vinotemp VT-18TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital 18-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and Stainless Review

Vinotemp VT-18TEDS Thermo-Electric Digital 18-Bottle Wine Chiller, Black and StainlessI've had this unit for about 3 weeks and it's running quite well. It arrived quickly and undamaged. Packing could have been better but since it arrived OK, no problem. It fits 18 normal wine bottles (750ml). It's quite quiet (certainly less noisy than the Cusinart I had). Temperature is adjustable and accurate. Obviously it allows for one temperature, so if you like your white wines chilled you'll probably have to move it to the fridge and hour before you open the bottle.
Overall I'm very happy with this unit. We called a wine store for a recommendation and this is the manufacturer he recommended.

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Keep up to 18 bottles properly chilled with this freestanding wine chiller. The unit's innovative thermo-electric cooling system, which involves very few moving parts, delivers ultra-quiet, energy-efficient operation and protects wine from unnecessary vibration. More importantly, thermo-electric cooling does not use ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFC's or HCFC's, which means it's better for the environment. In addition, the wine-cooling unit's dual-paned glass door provides better UV protection and better insulation properties for enhanced energy efficiency. Other highlights include a maximum ambient room temperature of 77 degrees F, easy push-button controls, digital temperature display, and sturdy shelf racking for individual bottle storage. Five pull-out chrome shelves are included. Attractively housed in a black cabinet with stainless door trim and handle, the wine chiller measures 21-1/2 by 14 by 25-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Koolatron Compact Kooler Review

Koolatron Compact KoolerWe bought the Koolatron Kooler a year ago and find it very useful to keep food and drinks cool while traveling.

To use this effectively both the cooler and the items to be placed in it should be cool to begin with.The empty unit will cool about 10 degrees an hour to about 40 degrees lower than the ambient temperature around it, and maintain it's pre-cooled contents at that temperature as long as it powered on.Warm items placed in a warm cooler take much longer to cool, (the manual says up to 12 hours or longer).

We purchased the optional AC power adapter, so the night before we leave on a trip we plug the unit in and pre-cool it.The morning we are leaving we load it with a few soda and water bottles that have been cooled in the refrigerator.We also put in 2-4 plastic food containers that have been chilled in the refrigerator.One or more of those we fill with ice.The more space that is filled with cool/cold items the better the cooling process for everything else (less infiltration of warm air every time the unit is opened, less warm air to cool).

On our trip we then have cool soda and water to drink, and ice to use with the soda in a cup kept in the cup holder.If we add a room temperature soda or bottle of water the presence of the other cool/cold items filling the rest of the unit together with the action of the unit will cool that within an hour or two.

The plastic boxes are mostly for use with "doggie bag" contents from restaurant meals.Assuming an ambient temperature around the unit of 75 degrees, if the other contents were already cooled to the 35 degree temperature produced by the 40 degree cooling capacity of the unit, a room temperature container of food will be below 45-50 degrees within a couple of hours .We usually have dinner left overs for lunch the next day, certainly within two days.

The unit fits nicely in our sedan behind the drivers seat (assuming there is no passenger in the back seat that needs that leg room) and is easily reached from the front passenger seat over the console between the bucket seats.

At night we take the unit into our motel room and plug it in with the optional AC power adapter.The unit cannot be left plugged in to the cigarette lighter in the car for more than 4 hours or it will run the car battery down.

There is an optional battery saver adapter that will shut off the unit if it overtaxes the car battery. (Buying that is the reason I have returned to this item on Amazon a year later.) That will allow us to leave the unit plugged in when we leave the car for an indeterminant period of time that could be more than 3-4 hours.But after 4 hours or so the unit will shut off to protect the car battery and the contents will start to warm.So, if it is in a warm place we still can't be gone much longer than 4-5 hours if we want to keep food edible.

Finally, I keep an ordinary indoor/outdoor thermometer in the unit so that I can tell what the temperature in the unit is and am comfortable that food has not been subjected to temperatures that would make it unsafe to eat. (I think the manufacturer should build that in to the unit.)

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Avanti EC15W-2 1.5 CF White Thermoelectric All Refrigerator Review

Avanti EC15W-2 1.5 CF White Thermoelectric All RefrigeratorSilent and efficient. Just dont expect it to get as cold as a normal fridge. If your place is hot, the unit may only get down to 50degrees.

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The Avanti EC15W-2 Refrigerator features a new thermoelectric technology that allows it to hold temperatures up to 40 degrees F below ambient temperatures. With its thermoelectric cooling system, which uses no compressor, the EC15W-2 is almost half the weight of similar size compressor-type refrigerators and has an ultra-quiet operation. This 1.5 cubic feet compact refrigerator also features a reversible door, auto defrost and a convenient door rack that can hold a 2 liter bottle. Comes with a one year warranty on compressor to be free of defects in materials and workmanship and on the balance of the cooling system and cabinetry. Measures approximately 19.75L x 16.75W x 19.5H. 115 volt - 60 hz

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Coleman Stirling Power Cooler with Free A/C Adaptor Included Review

Coleman Stirling Power Cooler with Free A/C Adaptor IncludedI use this as a beer fridge and camping cooler. It draws only 4 amps at 12 volts, and that's at max freeze. I've had it running continuously for two years no problems, just clean the filter once a month. This cooler uses a Stirling Free Piston compressor that has no friction. Well worth the money over the thermo-couple type you find at WalMart. Do the research.

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Keep things cool while lounging at the cabin, traveling at the RV, or winding down at the office with the Coleman 5726-750 Stirling Power cooler--the most powerful portable cooler/freezer in its class. The Stirling has a 26 quart capacity--large enough to hold up to 37 12-ounce cans. It runs on either 12v or 110v (adapter included) and it includes a low battery indicator on the front panel. It features five adjustable temperature control settings (3 cool, 2 freeze modes), and it will keep things frozen even when temperatures reach 100 degrees F outside. It offers a quiet operation and it's environmentally friendly, emitting no CFCs or harmful refrigerants. It's backed by a one-year limited warranty.

    Outside Dimensions: 27.3" x 18.1" x 13.7"
    Inside Dimensions: 13.1" x 8.6" x 13.5"



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Orka Fridge and Freezer Thermometer Review

Orka Fridge and Freezer ThermometerAfter recently having a refrigerator/freezer go out on us, my wife and I wanted a reliable way to monitor the new refrigerator and freezer temperatures, without needing to open the doors of the device to check an internal thermometer.We also wanted a device that would sound an alarm if temperatures exceed those that are safe for perishable food items.The first product we tried (which was highly recommended to us) was a Chaney Instrument 00985 Wireless Refrigerator Freezer Thermometer.Our experience with that device was nothing short of horrible, so we decided that we would have to resort to a thermometer with wired probes.After looking all over the Internet for a thermometer that seemed reliable, we decided to give the Orka A75014 Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometer (designed by Mastrad, in France, but made in China) a try.

This product is packaged very nicely and includes an instruction manual that is easy to read and understand.Two AAA batteries (included) must be installed in the back of the main control/display unit.There are two temperature sensor probes, one white and one blue, which have suction cups attached to them.The white sensor, which has a single snowflake icon on it, gets installed in the refrigerator compartment.The blue sensor, which has three snowflake icons on it, gets installed in the freezer compartment.I quickly found that the suction cup would not stick well in the freezer; something that Mastrad/Orka should have discovered during quality testing of this product.The instruction manual suggests that you just let the freezer probe dangle or sit amongst the frozen food items in your freezer.Hmm...sloppy but it appears to be the only other alternative to the non-sticking suction cup.The instructions advise you to leave the alarm function disabled for the first 30 minutes, after installation, to allow the temperature probes to adjust to their new environments.I found that it took about 35 minutes for the display unit to show the correct temperatures.When tested against a trusty analog temperature gauge, I found the Orka A75014 thermometer accuracy to be spot on.

The main LCD display unit measures roughly 5-1/4" W x 1-3/4" H x 3/4" D.As you look at the display, there are two buttons on the left side.The top button toggles between showing the minimum and maximum temps of the fridge compartment, and the min/max temps for the freezer compartment.The bottom button is used to clear the min/max settings.On the right side of the display is a little window, which shows the selected alarm mode.The alarm mode switch is on the far right edge of the control unit, and can be switched between Off, LED, and Beep modes.On the back of the display/control unit is a switch, for selecting Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature display.The back of the device also includes two magnets, for attaching the display unit directly to your refrigerator/freezer, and a little flip-out stand, if you prefer to sit the display unit on top of your fridge.The kit also includes two small squares of Velcro, for attaching the device to a non-magnetic refrigerator.The sensor probes are hardwired directly to the display/control unit, so there is no way to disconnect them.To install the probes into your refrigerator and freezer compartments, the manual suggests that you feed the probes and attached wires between the door and the body of the refrigerator/freezer, on the hinge side.The wires are very thin and flat, so they do not interfere with the door seals at all.Since the wires are permanently attached to the display/control unit, I would suggest mounting the device close to the area where your wires are running into the refrigerator and freezer compartments, so that you don't have wires strung across the front of our refrigerator door.

Although I am quite impressed with the overall design and accuracy of this device, it definitely has some very strong shortcomings.Here is a list of the Pros and Cons for this product.

Pros
****
-Digital LCD Display, Shows Refrigerator Temp on Left and Freezer Temp on Right
-Displays Min/Max Temps for Fridge and Freezer
-High Temperature Alarm Has Selections For Audible Beeping or Visual Blinking LED
-Has Temporary (less than 30 minutes) and Permanent Alert Modes
-Switchable Between C° and F° Temperature Display Modes
-Visual Low Battery Indicator
-Easy To Install and Use
-Measures Temperatures Down to -40° F/C

Cons
****
-Temperature Alarm Set-Points Are Factory Set and Cannot Be Changed By User
-LCD Is Sometimes Hard To Read (No Backlight Option)
-Alarm Is Very Soft (No Volume Adjustment) - Sounds Like Cheap Travel Alarm Clock
-Magnets On Back Are Not Strong Enough (Slides Too Easily On Refrigerator Door)
-Suction Cup Probe Mounting Doesn't Work Well, Especially In Freezer (clips would be better)
-No Time/Date Stamp for Alarm Events

The pros are self-explanatory but I wanted to explain the cons in further detail.First, the low temperature alarm set-points are factory set at 0°C (32°F) and 8°C (46.4°F) for the refrigerator, and -18°C (-0.4°F) for the freezer.There is no way to change these, which is very unfortunate.32°F makes sense for the refrigerator minimum temp, but 46.4°F for the maximum temp is dangerously high.Also, -0.4°F is a little low for a maximum freezer temp, in my opinion.Most self-defrosting freezers can show an increase of up to 20°F during the defrost cycle.This means that your alarm will be going off any time the defrost cycle is running.Therefore my wife and I have deactivated the beeping alarm and only have the blinking LED selected.Unfortunately this means that we may not notice a problem with the refrigerator/freezer right away.Also, the LCD display can be difficult to see, depending on how much light is in the room when you are reading it.Although I know it would drain the batteries quicker, a pushbutton backlight option would be a welcome addition.The alarm beeper is also extremely quiet and has no volume adjustment, thus making it very difficult to hear from a couple of rooms away.It sounds a lot like one of those cheap travel alarm clocks.The magnets on the back of the display/control base are fairly week, allowing the device to easily slide down the refrigerator door.The suction cups that are built onto the temperature sensor probes have proven to be inadequate, especially in the freezer compartment.Suction cups do not hold well when wet and especially in extremely cold temperatures.Obviously these conditions are common in refrigerators and freezers.Spring clips would be a far better mounting option, in my humble opinion.And finally, there is no time/date stamp for alarm events, so it can be very difficult to track down exactly when a specific high temp event occurred.However, the unit does count how many hours and minutes have accumulated since the displayed alarm event was activated, up to 99 hours and 59 minutes (about 4 days and 4 hours).So if you go on vacation for a week and a power outage occurred while you were gone, it is very possible that the alert time will expire by the time you return and check the display.

Overall I am extremely happy with the Orka A75014 Digital Refrigerator & Freezer Thermometer.I have learned to deal with most of the shortcomings of this device, but I am not happy with the fact that I cannot leave the audible alarm on, due to it going off every time my fridge/freezer goes into self-defrost mode.The factory locked alarm settings are too restrictive and should be user programmable.This device is obviously not designed to work well with self-defrosting refrigerator/freezers, which is what the majority of these appliances are in the U.S.But the ease of installation and accuracy of this device helps to ease the disappointment of this design oversight.Considering the relatively low cost and the dependable accuracy of this thermometer, I do recommend it.However, hang on to your receipt and original packaging, in case you find that you cannot live with the cons and decide to return it.Hopefully Mastrad will design an Orka digital fridge/freezer thermometer that offers user selectable alarm set-points in a future model release.

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FRIDGE AND FREEZER THERMOMETER

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Samsung: RFG297AA 28.5 cu. ft. French-Door Refrigerator with 5 Glass Shelves, Spill Proof, Twin Cool Review

Samsung: RFG297AA 28.5 cu. ft. French-Door Refrigerator with 5 Glass Shelves, Spill Proof, Twin CoolLove the quality, size, lighting (way cool), very convenient shelving, freezer door works well, quality unit overall. Hate the ice maker, nearly gave this frig 3 stars but you might not mind as much as we do how on the cube selection, 30-40% of the time we get a whole bunch of crushed ice in the glass with it.

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Samsung: RFG297AA 28.5 cu. ft. French-Door Refrigerator with 5 Glass Shelves, Spill Proof, Twin Cooling Plus, CoolSelect Pantry, Power Freeze/Cool Options, External Ice/Water Dispenser and LED Display

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Avanti : WC681BG 24in Freestanding Wine Cooler/Refrigerator Review

Avanti : WC681BG 24in Freestanding Wine Cooler/RefrigeratorI bought the Avanti because it was one of the cheapest wine fridges on the market at the time (in 2007) for the number of bottles held.I've come to somewhat regret that choice.Before I start with the problems, I will say it is an attractive cellar.The glass door, the lights at the top, and the shelves look nice.The brown-painted metal walls are similar to regular household refrigerators.The engine/fan noise is definitely present, but it is quiet enough that I keep mine in a formal dining room without a problem over dinner.

Now for the problems:

First, the off-gassing is a serious problem.When I first got it, I cleaned the shelves and the inside fridge walls over and over, aired them in the sun, and left piles of baking soda in it.I still felt uncomfortable leaving my higher priced bottles in it, the chemical smell was so strong.The smell lasted 4-5 months!

Second, the shelving slots and the distance between shelves were designed to only fit the smallest shape of all standard (750ml) wine bottles: Bordeaux bottles (Cab/Merlot/Sauvignon Blanc).With anyone other type of wine, the shelves are a pain.If your bottle is slightly fatter, the next one won't fit in the adjacent wooden slot.If the bottle is slightly longer, you can't oppose necks to stagger bottles in the back row.So instead of 11 bottles on shelf, you may only get 7 to 9 and they roll around since they don't sit in the slots.
The bigger problem is the shelves are too close together, so except for Bordeaux bottles, the shelf above your bottles won't slide well, and it scrapes the labels off the bottles beneath it.The worst case is with some Rhone wines (incl. Syrah), Burgundy (Pinot Noir) and Champagne bottles:you have to remove every other shelf to allow enough head room.
All of which dramatically impacts how many bottles you can really hold.In my mixed collection, I can probably store about 100 bottles.

Finally, my compressor quit after 18 months.It was still under warranty but the company will not pay for labor, just the part, and the part is back-ordered for at least a month.To make matters worse, none of our local refrigeration companies want to service Avanti products.We called numerous companies, and they all said it was an "off-brand".Avanti was no help either - they offer no service for the entire states of Georgia and South Carolina.

So, the old lesson lives:you get what you pay for.

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The Avanti Wine & Beverage Cooler Stores up to 166 Wine bottles and has One Touch Dual Function Electronic Display for Monitoring Temperature (F/C ), One Touch Digital Control for Red, White, or Sparkling Wine, Auto Defrost, One Touch ON/OFF Interior Cavity LED Lighting System, Slide-Out Wooden Shelves, Reversible Tempered Double-Glass Door, Built-In Interior Fan for Temperature Control, Built-In Handle; as well as, a Security Lock. The Avanti Wine & Beverage Cooler dimensions are 71 x 23. 5 x 26. 75.

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Le Creuset Round French Oven Magnets Review

Le Creuset Round French Oven MagnetsI didn't need any more Le Creuset pieces, but really wanted something in the new cassis color. While I love the color, I was disappointed with the magnet. The title states "Le Creuset Round French Oven Magnets" and the picture shows two magnets. But the description states "magnets sold individually." Plus it's just cheap plastic. Oh well, I'll keep it as a reminder to read more carefully next time.

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Keep recipes, pictures and important papers close at hand and organized with a Le Creuset magnet. While it may not be made from cast iron, this adorable little piece is styled after the classic round French oven and can match your existing cookware pieces. They're great for the refrigerator or any other metal surface in your kitchen and make a fun addition to your collection. Magnets sold individually.

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50 State Map Refrigerator Magnets Review

50 State Map Refrigerator Magnets They come in a full set of 51 states..They are pretty.I already have them organized on my freezer, totally like US map shape.

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Complete set of 50 state map refrigerator magnets. Includes Free Washington DC magnet. The magnets do not fit together for a puzzle, and are not size proportionate to the size of the state. Suggested retail if purchased individually $75.00

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Bosch : B22CS50SNS 22 cu. ft. Linea Series Side by Side Refrigerator - Stainless Steel Review

Bosch : B22CS50SNS 22 cu. ft. Linea Series Side by Side Refrigerator - Stainless SteelI replaced my 14 year old dead quiet white Maytag with a stainless steel Bosch.It has a nice, sleek look, but problems and more problems.The first Bosch refrigerator was different from the showroom model in Lowes (stay away!).The showroom model did NOT have two large vent holes on the top surface of the unit, and the refrigerator I received did--covered with stainless steel tape. I was told by the deliveryperson to keep on---a real pretty site, right? That was the first thing.Second is the constant-- I repeat, constant--and penetrating alarm sound/shrill beep that goes on 15-20 seconds (not one minute) after the door is open, and there is NO way to permanently shut it off.It can drive you CRAZY.Next is when you get water from the dispenser. No matter how careful you are, it leaks and drips onto the surface of the door, then drips AFTER you take away the drinking glass. In addition, the freezer shelves fill with frost VERY quickly.However, I noticed a crack in the interior of this unit, so back it went to Lowe's, and I received the same model as a replacement. Why I just didn't select another/different brand, well, I was naive.I have a space problem and need a counter depth refrigerator.
Anyway, the second Bosch refrigerator arrived, complete with the holes on top and all its other sundry faults I mentioned above. Now, the difference is that this second unit was so noisy, so loud, that I heard the noise from my bedroom, which is quite far away fron the kitchen. The noise was that loud and constant.Let me repeat: constant.I absolutely could not and cannot take it. I could not get a restful night's sleep.Mind you, the first refrigerator was quiet.This second replacement, as loud as can be, and extremely intolerable and unrelenting. Obviously, there was something wrong with it. I called Lowe's and they are picking it up tomorrow, and that is the end of my buying a Bosch refrigerator. I will have my money refunded.I am thinking about an LG.I hear that brand is the quietest.Any suggestions?Bottom line:please stay away, far, far away, from Bosch refrigerators.The absolute worst.Oh, one more thing:I have a Dacor range and microwave.The stainless steel on Dacor appliances seems superior in shine and durability to the much more duller Bosch finish.Don't buy Bosch.Ever.
Update:I finally found a refrigerator--a KitchenAid.See my review of this.

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Bosch B22CS50SNS Linea 500 Series Stainless Steel Side-By-Side Refrigerator - B22CS50SNSS. Counter Depth. 22 Cu. Ft. Capacity. Multi-Flow Shower Cooling System. Frameless Exterior Ice And Water Dispenser With LED Illumination. Spill Proof Glass Shelves. Adjustable Door Bins. Humidity Control Drawer. Door Open Alarm. AntiBacterial Wall Linings. Energy Star Qualified. Stainless Steel Finish

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Koolatron WC08 Thermoelectric 8-Bottle Countertop Wine Cellar Review

Koolatron WC08 Thermoelectric 8-Bottle Countertop Wine CellarThis is a great size and runs quiet.It keeps the wine at perfect temperature.The inside light is not very bright and makes it hard to read the wine bottles so I have to turn on another light.

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Equipped with a thermoelectric system for vibration- and noise-free cooling, this countertop wine cellar keeps up to eight standard-size (25-fluid-ounce) bottles of wine properly chilled and elegantly displayed. Its user-friendly digital control panel with an LCD display makes it easy to adjust the temperature, and a simple switch allows for choosing between Celsius or Fahrenheit read-outs, depending on user preference. Other highlights include a see-through double-pane glass door, a soft interior light to showcase the collection and for finding a specific bottle, removable shelves that securely cradle the wine bottles, and adjustable feet for leveling the unit, ensuring smooth, quiet operation even if placed on an uneven surface. The freestanding wine cellar measures 10-1/5 by 19-2/3 by 19-1/2 inches.

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GE GFSL6KKYLS 25.9 cu. Ft. French-Door Refrigerator with Water and Ice Dispenser - CleanSteel Review

GE GFSL6KKYLS 25.9 cu. Ft. French-Door Refrigerator with Water and Ice Dispenser - CleanSteelI have had a GE Profile bottom freezer refrigerator for just over a year.I was limited by the space available, but we were able to make adjustments.We purchased a model similar to the one shown, but without the ice maker as I was wary, given the reviews I've read about problems with those.If I had it to do over again, I would try to find an alternative to GE.Initially, things seemed to be working reasonably well. Then, within a few weeks, cracks appeared in the plastic surround of the bottom glass shelf that holds the crisper drawers.After playing telephone tag for another few weeks, we were sent a replacement part.Unfortunately, it was the wrong part.A further round of calls and missteps finally produced the right replacement.Shortly after that, one of the crisper drawers began freezing the produce.I made sure the vents were not obstructed and experimented with different settings of both the refrigerator and freezer.Nothing I tried solved the problem.I called the company where it was purchased and they gave me the name and number of the Authorized Service Dealer.A call to them proved futile.They wouldn't make a service call since they hadn't sold the item.After a long back and forth with the company and the dealer (a large national retailer), we were finally able to get someone to come take a look.And, that's what the service person did.He came.He looked.He shrugged, said I had done everything he would have suggested.He left.The problem persists.The crisper drawer is useless for storing produce, but is a handy place to temporarily hold meat before wrapping to go into the freezer.It's also not bad for quickly chilling white wine.Fortunately, I have an Amana refrigerator that I've had running for over 30 years that keeps my produce in perfect condition.It's in the basement, so we get added exercise running up and down stairs when preparing meals.I have heard that GE was no longer the reliable company it used to be, but this is pathetic.I will be extra vigilant in future to avoid their products.I may even stop watching NBC - not that I do that much now.BUYER BEWARE!!

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High-gloss crown doors with hidden hingesStep up to a smooth finish with rounded doors and the clean look of concealed hinges
Integrated dispenserEnjoy filtered water and a fresh look with a color-matched dispenser
ClimateKeeper system with dual evaporatorsSeparate evaporators create the ideal environments to maintain fresh and frozen foods
Freshness Center with full-width drawerMaintain fresh tastes with two humidity-controlled crispers and a full-width drawer
BrightSpace interior with GE Reveal lightingIts easy to find tasty treats under bright, clear interior lighting
Two-level Slide n Store systemGet instant access to frozen foods in large and extra-large drawers
Premium Quiet Design
Integrated with Cubes, Crushed Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser.
Energy Saver
NeverClean Condenser
Easily Removable Door Gaskets
Approximate Shipping Weight: 344 lb
Net Weight (lbs.): 308 lb
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Ion-Care IC2138 FreshFridge Refrigerator Air Purifier 2.0 Review

Ion-Care IC2138 FreshFridge Refrigerator Air Purifier 2.0I've had an IonCare Refrigerator Air Purifier and it really does live up to its claims of keeping produce fresher longer.I've had one for several years and its extended the life of many, many berries.I used to be able to keep raspberries for 2-3 days.Now, raspberries are the same as the day I bought them at least 1 week later.Sometimes I've had them longer when I've bought large quantities on sale.Every other vegetable and fruit has had an extended life.I love this little thing!I am buying a few more for Christmas gifts for my gadget loving friends.

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Designed specifically for inside the refrigerator, this innovative device utilizes ozone-purification technology to purify the air. It keeps food fresh three to four times longer by eliminating bacteria, while its ionizer generates negative ions to naturally neutralize stale and foul odors without any cover-up scents or fragrance. In addition, the revolutionary air purifier reduces food spoilage and prevents cross-contamination of food odors, plus it breaks down pesticides and herbicides on produce. The unit runs on four "D" batteries, which should last about four months, and has a built-in microprocessor that intelligently controls the operation cycle to extend battery life. Easy to maintain with no costly filter to replace, the single-watt air purifier measures 5 by 2-3/4 by 5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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