How do y'all feel about Frigidaire vs. GE vs. Whirlpool

[ponytug]

I don't know, but most failures are Freon leaks...it's getting out someplace.

It does seem to me that when manufacturers change refrigerant types, that there is a bit of a learning curve as they sort out seals, lubricants, fittings, etc. for the new refrigerant. I try not to be an early adopter...

All the best,

Peter

 

[Jstpssng]

I'll look into the Speed Queen's next time I'm in the market for a washer/dryer.

They aren't cheap. About $1100 for a basic washer, but you get what you pay for.

 

[jyoutz]

They aren't cheap. About $1100 for a basic washer, but you get what you pay for.

And 100% USA made in Wisconsin.

 

[ponytug]

Samsung recalls over a million stoves due to fire risk;

Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard

Consumers should contact Samsung to receive a free set of knob locks or covers compatible with their model of electric slide-in range to install.Consumers using the recalled ranges without knob locks or covers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the range knobs...

www.cpsc.gov

Why? Because the control knobs are at the front of the stove and both people and pets can turn the stoves on. I thought that design went out decades ago for this exact reason.

All the best,

Peter

 

[gsganzer]

Samsung recalls over a million stoves due to fire risk;

Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard

Consumers should contact Samsung to receive a free set of knob locks or covers compatible with their model of electric slide-in range to install.Consumers using the recalled ranges without knob locks or covers are cautioned to keep children and pets away from the knobs, to check the range knobs...

www.cpsc.gov

Why? Because the control knobs are at the front of the stove and both people and pets can turn the stoves on. I thought that design went out decades ago for this exact reason.

All the best,

Peter

My stove has the knobs on the front that you push to turn. Maybe that's the issue, that they weren't push and turn.

Did you see the recent video of a dog chewing a lithium battery, causing it to ignite? Dang dogs, worse than kids.

 

[kthompson]

I am not profession to be an expert. Fifty years ago I worked on all home appliances including water heaters and window air conditioners.
At that time knew a good bit on the central A/C units but never worked on one.
Since then so many brands have disappeared. Some were bought and some just died.
It was sad when GE was bought by a Chianese company. Right sure that leaves Whirlpool as the only major US appliance company.
As was mentioned a gas range normally last a long time regardless the brand. It was and is still my impression standard ranges, less options more so last a long time unless abused. Such as spraying clears into electronic controls. Freezers, water heaters also are normally see long lives. Now stay away from the really cheap with any appliance.
It was always my opinion Whirlpool was over all the best brand. They are not all US built machines. Not sure all are but their front end loader washers and dryer were built in Germany. Made sense they had them years before were popular in the US. Over the years hate to guess all the brands Whirlpool has bought. Maytag, Amana, Roper, Kitchen Aid. Think right on those and right sure there are others.
We have had three Whirlpool appliances that disappointed us, (housekeeping 50 years) a microwave maybe 10 years, double oven, also 10 or few more years, and a dishwasher say 8 years. Not bad.

My best recommendation is to look at reviews and read them carefully. Some of the reviews are so "dumb". Oh I gave it 5 stars and cannot wait till I get it. Or 1 star because it was dented. Two stars I do reach are the 1 and 5 stars. Don't miss the sales person, of course they will try to sell the brands they have but most will be honest between the brands they do sell.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Hey you Bosch advocates. Is it worth it? Sell me on Bosch! I am seriously considering it. Gonna cost about $2000 over Frigidaire gallery. But it would be worth it to me if they are going to last longer than the other brands.

 

[jyoutz]

Hey you Bosch advocates. Is it worth it? Sell me on Bosch! I am seriously considering it. Gonna cost about $2000 over Frigidaire gallery. But it would be worth it to me if they are going to last longer than the other brands.

For a dishwasher, definitely Bosch. Our current one is Bosch and it does the best cleaning job and is quieter than any dishwasher we’ve had previously. As for other appliances, I’ve never owned Bosch. But judging by the clear superiority of the dishwasher, I would expect good things from Bosch.

 

[ponytug]

+1 on @jyoutz's comments on Bosch. Ours is practically silent, and in 15 years, the only service was a pump replacement, which took longer to order than to replace. Ours seems to be basically self cleaning as far as the filters go. Every couple of years a pebble will get in, and drops safely to the bottom of the filters. The only reason that I notice is that the cycle time will jump up by five or ten minutes. We use Finish packets, and Rinse-Aid, with no residue on either the glasses, cutlery, or dishwasher filters. We have had four in the extended family for 15-20 years and nobody has had to replace one. We would all replace any Bosch dishwasher that died with another Bosch in a heartbeat. Silent, and work great.

I have used Bosch stoves and ovens occasionally in other people's homes and liked them, but to me they certainly have a price premium.

So, are Bosch appliances better compared to Frigidaire / GE / Whirlpool? Without question. Are Bosch appliances perfect? Not in my experience, but they aren't shoddy or engineered for cost savings unlike many other brands. Is it worth the cost premium to you? That's not my call.

All the best,

Peter

P.S. our water is quite hard, and though softened still has a fair amount of dissolved solids. I think it is pretty amazing that the dishwasher isn't caked in deposits. YMMV.

 

[TimberFarm]

Frigidaire sucks. I bought Refrigerator, range, over the range microwave/exhaust fan, dishwasher when I redid the house I bought not even two years ago.

Dishwasher didn't work right out of the box. Took three weeks, two different techs, and three trips to get it to turn on. One and a half years later it quit "cleaning" the dishes. Tried everything. Cleaning screens three times a day. Running empty cycles to make sure it is flushed out. Cycles with vinegar. No luck. Trash.
Oven control board died after 6 months. Again 4 weeks to get the part. Two different techs and two trips to fix it. I finally had to put the new board in myself because they said it would be two more weeks to get the tech back out to install it.
Refrigerator constantly freezes what ever is on the top shelf.

I am putting KitchenAid in my new house. Ended up buying the dishwasher and using it now and then when the new house is built I will take it out and move it to the new house. Kitchenaid dishwasher is phenomenal. It is their top of the line 3 rack model.
I went with KitchenAid because Bosch doesn't have a sidebyside refrigerator.